Mastering Moonstone in Marvel Snap: Deck Strategies and Counters
Moonstone, Marvel Snap's newest Ongoing card, offers exciting gameplay possibilities but requires strategic deck building. This guide explores optimal deck setups and effective counters.
Top Moonstone Decks
Two dominant strategies utilize Moonstone: a Patriot-Ultron synergy and a high-risk, high-reward Onslaught-Tribunal approach.
Patriot-Ultron Moonstone Deck:
This deck emphasizes Moonstone's supportive role, leveraging her ability to copy key Ongoing effects.
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 in one lane (ideally in that order). Utilize Ultron in the final round for maximum power. Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird provide backup power.
Onslaught-Tribunal Moonstone Deck (High-Risk, High-Reward):
This deck prioritizes explosive power but relies heavily on drawing key cards.
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 |
Ideal Play: Use Psylocke for early Moonstone placement. Play Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man in her lane. In the final round, distribute power using The Living Tribunal. Psylocke and Sera provide cost reduction, while Magik extends the game. Captain America and Iron Lad offer backup. Note: Super Skrull is a significant counter to this deck.
Countering Moonstone
Moonstone's vulnerability lies in her reliance on her own lane. Several cards effectively neutralize her:
- Super Skrull: A highly effective counter, copying the strongest card in another lane.
- Enchantress: Prevents Ongoing effects in a lane.
- Rogue: Steals Ongoing effects.
- Echo: Copies the last played card, potentially disrupting the Moonstone lane.
Is Moonstone Worth It?
Yes, for several reasons: her ability will become more valuable with future Ongoing cards; she's in a Spotlight Cache with other Series Five cards, improving pull odds; and she offers unique and nostalgic combo potential.
