Moonstone Deck Dominates Marvel SNAP
- By Layla
- May 24,2025
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Moonstone, Marvel Snap’s latest addition, is an Ongoing card that can replicate the text of your other 1-, 2-, and 3-Cost Ongoing cards in her lane. Think of her as a supercharged version of Mystique. Yet, crafting a robust deck around this potent but delicate card, dubbed "the Glass Cannon of Marvel SNAP," is a challenging endeavor. After extensive testing, I've identified the Patriot and Tribunal decks as the top choices for maximizing Moonstone's potential. This guide will detail how to construct and fine-tune these decks. For those still uncertain about adding Moonstone to their collection, a brief evaluation at the end will help inform 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 best when used in a supporting role rather than as the main win condition. For a dependable setup, consider integrating Moonstone into a Patriot-Ultron deck. The strategy here is to have her mimic one or two crucial Ongoing effects, rather than over-relying on her abilities.
To build an effective Moonstone deck with Patriot and Ultron, include the following cards: Brood, Mystique, Dazzler, Mockingbird, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Squirrel Girl, Blue Marvel, and Mister Sinister.
| 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 |
Moonstone Deck Synergies
- Prepare the board for buffs by playing Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl.
- Utilize one lane to play Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone, ideally in that sequence.
- In the final round, deploy Ultron to fill all locations and leverage the buffs once more.
- Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird serve as backup cards to compensate for power deficits in one or two lanes if necessary.
An Alternative Deck for Moonstone
For a thrilling gameplay experience, Moonstone pairs excellently with Onslaught and The Living Tribunal. If you value excitement over consistency, consider Moonstone as your primary win condition alongside these cards: Onslaught, Living Tribunal, Mystique, Magik, Psylocke, Sera, Iron Man, Ravonna Renslayer, Captain America, Howard the Duck, and Iron Lad.
| 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 |
Here’s the optimal play line:
- Use Psylocke to play Moonstone early.
- Deploy Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man into her lane.
- In the final round, distribute the Power across all lanes using The Living Tribunal.
In this setup, Psylocke and Sera act as discount providers, enabling you to play key cards sooner. Magik extends the match, facilitating the play of Onslaught followed by The Living Tribunal. Meanwhile, cards like Captain America and Iron Lad serve as backups if you don't draw the necessary cards in time.
Many anticipated that the Moonstone-Onslaught-Tribunal combination would become a metagame staple post-release, with some even viewing it as her natural fit. However, few expected that Super Skrull would emerge as her arch-nemesis in this setup.
How to Counter Moonstone
Moonstone's vulnerability to Super Skrull has led many players to include him in their decks to counter Moonstone strategies effectively. Enchantress, Rogue, and Echo also serve as strong counters, making Moonstone a prime target. The key drawback of Moonstone is that she absorbs the abilities of cards in her lane. Unless you conceal her behind cards like Invisible Woman, opponents can easily neutralize that lane with Enchantress, Echo, or Rogue, or play Super Skrull in another lane to thwart your strategy.
Is Moonstone Worth It?
Moonstone is a worthy investment of your Spotlight Keys for several reasons: 1) Her robust ability will only grow in value as more synergistic Ongoing cards are introduced; 2) She's part of a Spotlight Cache with two other Series Five cards, mitigating the risk of unsuccessful pulls; and 3) She evokes nostalgia for those who miss the thrill of executing massive board-altering combos. If you're yearning for those exhilarating gameplay moments, Moonstone is definitely a card to consider.
