Moonstone Dominates: Top Marvel SNAP Deck Revealed

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• The Best Deck for Moonstone

• An Alternative Deck for Moonstone

• How to Counter Moonstone

• Is Moonstone Worth It?

Moonstone, the latest Ongoing card introduced to Marvel Snap, has the unique ability to mimic the text of your other 1-, 2-, and 3-Cost Ongoing cards in her lane. Often likened to an enhanced version of Mystique, she's dubbed "the Glass Cannon of Marvel SNAP" due to her potent yet vulnerable nature. Crafting a deck that maximizes her potential requires careful strategy, and after extensive testing, I've pinpointed two optimal deck configurations: Patriot and Tribunal setups. This guide will detail how to build and refine these decks. If you're unsure about adding Moonstone to your arsenal, a brief evaluation at the end will aid your decision.

Moonstone (4–6)

Ongoing: Has the Ongoing effects of your 1, 2, and 3-Cost cards here.

Series: Five (Ultra Rare)

Season: Dark Avengers

Release: January 15, 2025

The Best Deck for Moonstone

Moonstone shines brightest when used as a supportive element rather than the main focus. A solid strategy involves integrating her into a Patriot-Ultron deck, where she enhances key Ongoing effects without bearing the brunt of the strategy.

To create an effective Moonstone deck with Patriot and Ultron, consider including the following cards: Brood, Mystique, Dazzler, Mockingbird, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Squirrel Girl, Blue Marvel, and Mister Sinister.

Moonstone Deck Synergies

• Begin by setting the stage with Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl to prepare for buffs.
• In one lane, strategically play Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone, ideally in that sequence.
• Conclude the game with Ultron to fill all locations and maximize the buffs.
• Utilize Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird as fallback options to cover any power shortfalls across lanes.

An Alternative Deck for Moonstone

For those seeking thrills over reliability, pairing Moonstone with Onslaught and The Living Tribunal can lead to exhilarating gameplay. Consider the following lineup: Onslaught, Living Tribunal, Mystique, Magik, Psylocke, Sera, Iron Man, Ravonna Renslayer, Captain America, Howard the Duck, and Iron Lad.

Here’s the optimal strategy:

1. Use Psylocke to deploy Moonstone earlier in the game.
2. Play Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man into her lane.
3. In the final round, distribute the Power across all lanes using The Living Tribunal.

In this setup, Psylocke and Sera serve to reduce card costs, enabling earlier plays. Magik can extend the match, facilitating the deployment of Onslaught before The Living Tribunal. Meanwhile, Captain America and Iron Lad provide contingency plans should you not draw the key cards in time.

Many anticipated the synergy between Moonstone, Onslaught, and Tribunal would become a meta staple, yet few foresaw her vulnerability to Super Skrull in this configuration.

How to Counter Moonstone

Moonstone's fragility makes her an easy target for specific counters like Super Skrull, who has surged in popularity since her release. Enchantress, Rogue, and Echo also effectively neutralize her, making her susceptible to strategic play.

Her primary weakness lies in absorbing abilities from cards in her lane, making her an easy target unless shielded by cards like Invisible Woman. Opponents can easily disrupt this lane with Enchantress, Echo, or Rogue, or use Super Skrull in another lane to dismantle your strategy.

Is Moonstone Worth It?

Moonstone is a worthwhile addition to your collection for several compelling reasons: 1) Her unique ability will grow increasingly valuable with the release of more synergistic Ongoing cards; 2) She's part of a Spotlight Cache with two other Series Five cards, minimizing the risk of a disappointing draw; and 3) She evokes nostalgia for players fond of executing complex, high-impact combos. If you yearn for the excitement of adding massive numbers to the board, Moonstone is definitely a card to consider.