Moonstone Dominates: Top Marvel SNAP Deck

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• The Best Deck for Moonstone

• An Alternative Deck for Moonstone

• How to Counter Moonstone

• Is Moonstone Worth It?

Moonstone, Marvel Snap's latest addition to the Ongoing card category, is a game-changer with her ability to replicate the text of your 1-, 2-, and 3-Cost Ongoing cards in her lane. Think of her as an upgraded Mystique, but be warned—she's a fragile powerhouse, earning the nickname "the Glass Cannon of Marvel SNAP."

After extensive testing, I've discovered that the optimal decks for harnessing Moonstone's potential are the Patriot and Tribunal setups. This guide will delve into how to construct and optimize these decks. If you're still unsure about adding Moonstone to your collection, don't worry; a detailed review awaits at the end to help you make an informed 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 she supports rather than leads. For a dependable setup, integrate her into a Patriot-Ultron deck, focusing on her copying one or two crucial Ongoing effects rather than over-relying on her ability.

To build a Moonstone deck with Patriot and Ultron, include these cards: Brood, Mystique, Dazzler, Mockingbird, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Squirrel Girl, Blue Marvel, and Mister Sinister.

Moonstone Deck Synergies

• Start by setting up the board with Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl to prepare for buffs.
• In one lane, sequence your plays with Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone for maximum effect.
• Finish strong by playing Ultron in the final round to fill all locations and capitalize on the buffs.
• Use Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird as your safety net to cover any power gaps in one or two lanes.

An Alternative Deck for Moonstone

For those who crave excitement over consistency, Moonstone can be your win condition when paired with Onslaught and The Living Tribunal. Here's the lineup: Onslaught, Living Tribunal, Mystique, Magik, Psylocke, Sera, Iron Man, Ravonna Renslayer, Captain America, Howard the Duck, and Iron Lad.

Here’s the strategy:

1. Use Psylocke to play Moonstone early.
2. Follow up with Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man in her lane.
3. In the final round, distribute the Power across all lanes using The Living Tribunal.

In this setup, Psylocke and Sera help you play key cards earlier, while Magik extends the game, allowing for the play of Onslaught and The Living Tribunal. Captain America and Iron Lad serve as backups if you don't draw your essential cards in time.

Many anticipated that the Moonstone-Onslaught-Tribunal trio would dominate the meta post-release, with some even seeing it as her natural fit. However, few foresaw her vulnerability to Super Skrull in this configuration.

How to Counter Moonstone

Moonstone's fragility makes her an easy target for Super Skrull, which has become a popular counter since her release. Enchantress, Rogue, and Echo also effectively neutralize her, making her quite vulnerable.

The main weakness of Moonstone is that she absorbs abilities from cards in her lane. Unless you shield her with cards like Invisible Woman, your opponent can easily shut down that lane with Enchantress, Echo, or Rogue, or neutralize your strategy by playing Super Skrull in another lane.

Is Moonstone Worth It?

Moonstone is definitely worth your Spotlight Keys for several reasons: 1) Her ability will become increasingly valuable as more synergistic Ongoing cards are released; 2) She's part of a Spotlight Cache with two other Series Five cards, minimizing the risk of unsuccessful pulls; and 3) She brings a nostalgic feel to Marvel Snap, perfect for those who love pulling off massive combos. If you're nostalgic for those high-impact plays, Moonstone is a card you won't want to miss.