Mastering Moonstone in Marvel Snap: Deck Strategies and Counters
Moonstone, Marvel Snap's newest Ongoing card, copies the Ongoing effects of 1-, 2-, and 3-cost cards in her lane, making her a powerful but vulnerable addition to your deck. This guide explores optimal deck builds and effective counters for this "Glass Cannon."
Top Moonstone Decks
Two prominent strategies effectively utilize Moonstone's potential: Patriot and Tribunal-based decks.
1. The Patriot-Ultron Moonstone Deck:
This deck focuses on Moonstone as a support card, leveraging her ability to amplify existing synergies.
Card List:
| Card | Cost | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Moonstone | 4 | 6 |
| Patriot | 3 | 1 |
| Ultron | 6 | 8 |
| Brood | 3 | 2 |
| Ant-Man | 1 | 1 |
| Mystique | 3 | 0 |
| Iron Man | 5 | 0 |
| Mister Sinister | 2 | 2 |
| Dazzler | 2 | 2 |
| Squirrel Girl | 1 | 2 |
| Mockingbird | 6 | 9 |
| Blue Marvel | 5 | 3 |
Synergy: Set up board buffs with Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl. Play Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone (ideally in that order) in one lane. Finish with Ultron in the final round to maximize buffs. Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird provide backup power.
2. The Onslaught-Tribunal Moonstone Deck:
This high-risk, high-reward deck uses Moonstone as a primary win condition.
Card List:
| Card | Cost | Power |
|---|---|---|
| Moonstone | 4 | 6 |
| Onslaught | 6 | 7 |
| The Living Tribunal | 6 | 9 |
| Mystique | 3 | 0 |
| Ravonna Renslayer | 2 | 2 |
| Iron Man | 5 | 0 |
| Captain America | 3 | 3 |
| Howard the Duck | 1 | 2 |
| Magik | 3 | 2 |
| Psylocke | 2 | 2 |
| Sera | 5 | 4 |
| Iron Lad | 4 | 6 |
Play Line: Use Psylocke to play Moonstone early. Play Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man in her lane. Use The Living Tribunal in the final round to distribute power. Psylocke and Sera provide cost reduction, Magik extends the game, and Captain America/Iron Lad offer backup.
Countering Moonstone
Moonstone's vulnerability lies in her reliance on her own lane. Several cards effectively counter her:
- Super Skrull: A highly effective counter, negating Moonstone's copied abilities.
- Enchantress: Prevents Ongoing effects in the lane, rendering Moonstone useless.
- Rogue: Steals Moonstone's ability, leaving her a 6-power vanilla card.
- Echo: Copies the last played card, potentially disrupting Moonstone's lane.
Protecting Moonstone with Invisible Woman can mitigate some of these threats.
Is Moonstone Worth It?
Yes, for several reasons:
- Future Synergy: Her value will increase as more synergistic Ongoing cards are released.
- Spotlight Cache: The Spotlight Cache increases the odds of obtaining her.
- Nostalgic Gameplay: She offers exciting, high-impact plays.
Moonstone presents both exciting opportunities and significant risks. Understanding her strengths and weaknesses, and choosing the right deck accordingly, is key to mastering this powerful card.
