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 constructions and effective counters.
Top Moonstone Decks
Two prominent Moonstone decks leverage her ability to copy Ongoing effects: Patriot-Ultron and Onslaught-Tribunal.
1. Patriot-Ultron Deck:
This deck focuses on Moonstone as a support card, maximizing her copied 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 |
Strategy: Prepare the board 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. Onslaught-Tribunal Deck:
This high-risk, high-reward deck utilizes 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 |
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 counters this deck effectively.
Countering Moonstone
Moonstone's vulnerability lies in her reliance on her own lane. These cards effectively counter her:
- Super Skrull: Copies the highest-power card in another lane, negating Moonstone's advantage.
- Enchantress: Prevents Ongoing effects in a lane, rendering Moonstone ineffective.
- Rogue: Steals the Ongoing effect of a card, directly countering Moonstone's ability.
- Echo: Copies the last card played, potentially disrupting your opponent's strategy.
Is Moonstone Worth It?
Yes, Moonstone is a valuable addition for several reasons:
- Future Synergies: Her ability will become more powerful as more synergistic Ongoing cards are released.
- Spotlight Cache: She's part of a Spotlight Cache with other Series Five cards, increasing the odds of a successful pull.
- Nostalgic Gameplay: She offers exciting, high-impact combo potential.
Ultimately, Moonstone's effectiveness depends on strategic deck building and awareness of her weaknesses. With careful planning, she can be a game-changer.
