Mastering Moonstone in Marvel Snap: Deck Strategies and Counters

Moonstone, Marvel Snap's newest Ongoing card, offers exciting gameplay but requires strategic deck building. This guide explores optimal deck strategies and counters for this powerful, yet fragile, addition.

Top Moonstone Decks

Two prominent Moonstone decks leverage her ability to copy Ongoing effects: Patriot and Tribunal.

1. Patriot-Ultron Deck:

This deck focuses on Moonstone as a support card, maximizing her copied effects for consistent power.

Card List: 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)

Synergies: Utilize Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl for early board presence. Play Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone in one lane (ideally in that order). Finish with Ultron in the final round to capitalize on buffs. Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird provide backup power.

2. Onslaught-Tribunal Deck:

This high-risk, high-reward deck uses Moonstone as a primary win condition.

Card List: 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 Strategy: Use Psylocke for early Moonstone placement. Play Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man in her lane. Use The Living Tribunal in the final round for power distribution. Psylocke and Sera provide cost reduction, while Magik extends the game. Captain America and Iron Lad offer backup. This strategy is vulnerable to Super Skrull.

Countering Moonstone

Moonstone's reliance on her own lane makes her vulnerable. Key counters include:

• Super Skrull: Neutralizes her copied effects.
• Enchantress: Disables Ongoing effects in the lane.
• Rogue: Steals her ability.
• Echo: Copies the last played card, potentially disrupting the strategy.

Is Moonstone Worth It?

Yes, for several reasons:

• Future Synergies: Her value will increase with future Ongoing cards.
• Spotlight Cache: Reduces the risk of unsuccessful pulls.
• Nostalgia Factor: Appeals to players who enjoy powerful combo decks.

Moonstone presents both exciting potential and strategic challenges. Choosing the right deck and understanding her weaknesses are crucial for success.