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 counters to maximize her potential.
Top Moonstone Decks
Two prominent strategies leverage Moonstone's ability to copy Ongoing effects: Patriot and Tribunal builds.
1. The Patriot-Ultron Deck:
This deck focuses on Moonstone as a supporting card, amplifying existing synergies.
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:
- Early game: Utilize Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl to prepare the board for buffs.
- Mid-game: Play Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone in one lane (ideally in that order) to maximize Moonstone's effect.
- Late game: Deploy Ultron to fill locations and benefit from accumulated buffs.
- Backup: Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird provide power if the primary strategy falters.
2. The Onslaught-Tribunal Deck:
This high-risk, high-reward approach 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 Line:
- Early game: Use Psylocke to play Moonstone early.
- Mid-game: Play Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man in Moonstone's lane.
- Late game: Distribute power across lanes with The Living Tribunal.
Psylocke and Sera provide cost reduction, Magik extends the game, and Captain America/Iron Lad serve as backups. However, this deck is vulnerable to Super Skrull.
Countering Moonstone
Moonstone's reliance on her own lane makes her susceptible to several cards:
- Super Skrull: A highly effective counter, negating Moonstone's copied effects.
- Enchantress: Prevents Ongoing effects in the lane, rendering Moonstone ineffective.
- Rogue: Steals Moonstone's copied abilities.
- Echo: Copies the last card played, potentially disrupting Moonstone's lane.
Protecting Moonstone with Invisible Woman can mitigate some of these threats.
Is Moonstone Worth It?
Yes, Moonstone is a valuable addition for several reasons:
- Future Synergies: Her ability will become increasingly powerful as more synergistic Ongoing cards are released.
- Spotlight Cache: Her inclusion in a Spotlight Cache reduces the risk of unsuccessful pulls.
- Nostalgic Gameplay: She offers exciting, high-impact plays for players who enjoy powerful combos.
