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 delicate addition to your deck – a true "Glass Cannon." This guide explores optimal deck builds and counters to maximize her potential.
Top Moonstone Decks
Two prominent strategies leverage Moonstone's strengths: Patriot and Tribunal builds.
1. Patriot-Ultron Deck:
This deck utilizes Moonstone as a support card, focusing on consistent buffs rather than solely relying on her ability.
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: Prepare the board with Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl. Play Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone (ideally in that order) in one lane. Utilize Ultron in the final round to maximize buffs. Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird provide backup power.
2. Onslaught-Tribunal Deck:
This high-risk, high-reward strategy positions 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. In the final round, distribute power across lanes 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 reliance on her own lane makes her vulnerable. Key counters include:
- Super Skrull: Neutralizes her copied effects.
- Enchantress: Disables Ongoing effects in a lane.
- Rogue: Steals abilities, rendering Moonstone ineffective.
- Echo: Copies the last played card, potentially disrupting your strategy.
Is Moonstone Worth It?
Yes, for several reasons:
- Future Synergies: Her value will increase with future Ongoing card releases.
- Spotlight Cache: Reduces the risk of unsuccessful pulls.
- Nostalgia Factor: Offers exciting, high-impact gameplay.
Moonstone presents both exciting possibilities and strategic challenges. Careful deck building and awareness of counters are key to unlocking her full potential.
