Moonstone Deck Dominates Marvel SNAP

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• The Best Deck for Moonstone

• An Alternative Deck for Moonstone

• How to Counter Moonstone

• Is Moonstone Worth It?

Moonstone, the latest addition to Marvel Snap as an Ongoing card, brings a unique twist to gameplay by mimicking the text of your 1-, 2-, and 3-Cost Ongoing cards in her lane. Often likened to an upgraded version of Mystique, Moonstone has earned the moniker "the Glass Cannon of Marvel SNAP" due to her potent yet vulnerable nature. Crafting a formidable deck around her requires strategic finesse. After extensive testing, I've pinpointed two top-performing decks for Moonstone: Patriot and Tribunal. This guide will delve into the construction and optimization of these decks. For those still undecided about including Moonstone in their arsenal, a comprehensive review awaits at the end to aid in your decision-making.

Moonstone (4–6)

Ongoing: Has the Ongoing effects of your 1, 2, and 3-Cost cards here.

Series: Five (Ultra Rare)

Season: Dark Avengers

Release: January 15, 2025

The Best Deck for Moonstone

Moonstone shines brightest when utilized as a supportive element rather than the central focus of your strategy. For a dependable setup, integrating Moonstone into a Patriot-Ultron deck is highly effective. The key is to have her replicate one or two crucial Ongoing effects, rather than depending entirely on her capabilities.

To assemble a Moonstone deck featuring Patriot and Ultron, include these cards: Brood, Mystique, Dazzler, Mockingbird, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Squirrel Girl, Blue Marvel, and Mister Sinister.

Moonstone Deck Synergies

• Prepare the board for buffs with Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl.
• Utilize one lane to sequence Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone.
• Deploy Ultron in the final round to populate all locations and leverage the buffs one last time.
• Keep Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird as your contingency plan to cover any power gaps in one or two lanes.

An Alternative Deck for Moonstone

Moonstone delivers a thrilling gameplay experience when teamed with Onslaught and The Living Tribunal. For those who value excitement over consistency, position Moonstone as your win condition alongside these cards: Onslaught, Living Tribunal, Mystique, Magik, Psylocke, Sera, Iron Man, Ravonna Renslayer, Captain America, Howard the Duck, and Iron Lad.

Here’s the optimal sequence of plays:

1. Use Psylocke to bring Moonstone into play early.
2. Sequence Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man into her lane.
3. In the final round, distribute Power across all lanes using The Living Tribunal.

In this configuration, Psylocke and Sera serve as discount providers, enabling you to play key cards ahead of schedule. Magik prolongs the match, allowing for the deployment of Onslaught followed by The Living Tribunal. Meanwhile, Captain America and Iron Lad provide backup in case essential cards are not drawn in time.

Many players anticipated that the Moonstone-Onslaught-Tribunal trio would become a staple in the meta following Moonstone's debut, considering it her ideal match. However, the emergence of Super Skrull as her formidable counter was less expected.

How to Counter Moonstone

Moonstone's vulnerability to Super Skrull has become a significant challenge for her players. Since her introduction, Super Skrull has been a popular addition to counter Moonstone decks effectively. Enchantress, Rogue, and Echo also serve as strong counters, making Moonstone susceptible to disruption.

The primary disadvantage of Moonstone is her dependence on absorbing abilities from cards in her lane. Unless shielded by cards like Invisible Woman, opponents can easily neutralize her lane with Enchantress, Echo, or Rogue. Alternatively, deploying Super Skrull in another lane can dismantle your strategy.

Is Moonstone Worth It?

Moonstone merits your Spotlight Keys for several compelling reasons: 1) Her robust ability is poised to grow in value with the introduction of more synergistic Ongoing cards; 2) She is featured in a Spotlight Cache with two other Series Five cards, minimizing the risk of disappointing draws; and 3) As one of the most nostalgic additions to Marvel Snap, Moonstone appeals to those who yearn for the thrill of executing high-impact combos. If you're nostalgic for the days of creating significant board presence through intricate plays, Moonstone is definitely a card to consider.