Mastering Marvel Snap's Moonstone: Deck Builds and Counters
Moonstone, Marvel Snap's newest Ongoing card, copies the Ongoing effects of 1-, 2-, and 3-cost cards in her lane – a powerful but fragile ability earning her the "Glass Cannon" moniker. This guide explores optimal Moonstone deck strategies and counters.
Top Moonstone Decks
Two dominant Moonstone decks leverage Patriot and Tribunal synergies:
1. Patriot-Ultron Deck:
This deck utilizes Moonstone as a support card, focusing on a few key Ongoing effects rather than relying solely on her.
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: Prepare the board with Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl. Play Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone (ideally in that order) in one lane. Use 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 uses 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 |
Play Line: 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.
Countering Moonstone
Moonstone's vulnerability lies in her reliance on her own lane. Key counters include:
- Super Skrull: Neutralizes Moonstone's effect.
- Enchantress: Prevents Ongoing effects in the lane.
- Rogue: Steals Moonstone's Ongoing effects.
- Echo: Copies the last played card, potentially disrupting Moonstone's lane.
Is Moonstone Worth It?
Yes, for several reasons: her ability's long-term value as more synergistic Ongoing cards are released; her inclusion in a Spotlight Cache with other Series Five cards; and her nostalgic appeal for combo-focused players.
