Moonstone Shines in Marvel SNAP: A Dominating Force %v

Mastering Marvel Snap's Moonstone: Deck Strategies and Counters

Moonstone, Marvel Snap's newest Ongoing card, replicates the Ongoing effects of 1-, 2-, and 3-cost cards in her lane, making her a powerful but fragile addition to your deck – a true "Glass Cannon." This guide explores optimal deck builds and effective counter strategies.

Top Moonstone Decks

Two prominent strategies leverage Moonstone's abilities: Patriot and Tribunal-centric builds.

1. Patriot-Ultron Deck:

This deck emphasizes Moonstone's supporting role, focusing on a few key Ongoing effects rather than relying solely on her power.

Moonstone Patriot Deck

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

Synergies:

Early game board setup with Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl.
Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone in one lane (ideally in that order).
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 uses Moonstone as the primary win condition.

Moonstone Tribunal Deck

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

Play Strategy:

Early Moonstone placement using Psylocke.
Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man in Moonstone's lane.
Final round power distribution across lanes using The Living Tribunal.

Psylocke and Sera provide cost reduction, Magik extends the game, and Captain America/Iron Lad offer backup. However, be wary of Super Skrull.

Countering Moonstone

Moonstone's vulnerability lies in her reliance on her own lane. Several cards effectively counter her:

Super Skrull: A highly effective counter, negating Moonstone's copied abilities.
Enchantress: Prevents Ongoing effects in a lane, rendering Moonstone useless.
Rogue: Steals Moonstone's abilities, leaving her powerless.
Echo: Copies the last card played, potentially disrupting your strategy.

Is Moonstone Worth It?

Moonstone Spotlight

Yes, for several reasons:

Future Synergy: Her ability will become more valuable as more synergistic Ongoing cards are released.
Spotlight Cache: Reduces the risk of unsuccessful pulls.
Nostalgic Gameplay: Offers exciting, high-impact plays.

Moonstone offers a unique and powerful gameplay experience, but requires strategic deck building and awareness of her weaknesses. With careful planning, she can be a game-changer.