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Moonstone is the latest addition to Marvel Snap's roster as an Ongoing card, capable of mimicking the text of your other 1-, 2-, and 3-Cost Ongoing cards in her lane. Consider her an upgraded version of Mystique. However, crafting a powerful deck around this formidable yet vulnerable card is a challenge, leading to her nickname, "the Glass Cannon of Marvel SNAP."
After extensive testing, I've discovered that the most effective decks for Moonstone are those featuring Patriot and Tribunal setups. This guide will detail how to build and optimize these decks. If you're still undecided about adding Moonstone to your collection, a brief review at the end will help you make 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 excels in decks where she serves as a supporting role rather than the primary win condition. For a reliable setup, integrate Moonstone into a Patriot-Ultron deck. Focus on having her replicate one or two crucial Ongoing effects instead of 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.
| 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.
- Use one lane to deploy Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone (preferably in that order).
- In the final round, play Ultron to fill all locations and maximize the buffs.
- Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird serve as your backup cards, helping to compensate for any power deficit in one or two lanes if needed.
An Alternative Deck for Moonstone
For an exhilarating gameplay experience, pair Moonstone with Onslaught and The Living Tribunal. If you value excitement over consistency, consider using Moonstone as a win condition with 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 ideal play line:
- Use Psylocke to play Moonstone early.
- Deploy Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man into her lane.
- In the final round, use The Living Tribunal to split the Power across all lanes.
In this setup, Psylocke and Sera provide discounts, allowing you to play key cards earlier. Magik extends the match, enabling the play of Onslaught followed by The Living Tribunal. Meanwhile, cards like Captain America and Iron Lad act as backups if you don't draw the necessary cards in time.
Many players predicted that the Moonstone-Onslaught-Tribunal trio would become a metagame staple following Moonstone's release, with some even considering it her natural fit. However, few anticipated that she would have a formidable counter in this setup: Super Skrull.
How to Counter Moonstone
Unfortunately for Moonstone players, she’s an easy target for Super Skrull. Since her release, many players have added Super Skrull to their decks to counter Moonstone decks effectively. Enchantress, Rogue, and Echo also serve as counters to Moonstone, making her quite vulnerable.
The biggest drawback of Moonstone is that she absorbs the abilities of cards in her own lane. Unless you conceal her behind cards like Invisible Woman, your opponent can easily neutralize that lane with Enchantress, Echo, or Rogue. Alternatively, they could deploy Super Skrull in another lane to disrupt your strategy.
Is Moonstone Worth It?
Moonstone is certainly worth your Spotlight Keys for several reasons: 1) Her robust ability will become increasingly valuable as more Ongoing cards that synergize with her are introduced; 2) She’s included in a Spotlight Cache alongside two other Series Five cards, minimizing the risk of unsuccessful pulls; and 3) She’s one of the most nostalgic new cards in Marvel Snap. If you long for the days of pulling off wild combos that add massive numbers to the board, Moonstone is definitely a card worth acquiring.
