Moonstone Guide (Deck, Strategy, Counter)

Moonstone is Marvel Snap’s newest Ongoing card, capable of copying the text of your other 1-, 2-, and 3-Cost Ongoing cards in her lane. Think of her as an enhanced version of Mystique. However, building a strong deck around this powerful yet fragile card is no easy task, earning her the nickname “the Glass Cannon of Marvel SNAP.”

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After some testing, I’ve found that the two best decks for Moonstone are Patriot and Tribunal setups. This guide will walk you through how to build and optimize both decks effectively. If you’re still on the fence about adding Moonstone to your collection, there’s also a brief review at the end to help you decide.

Moonstone (4–6)

Ongoing: 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 thrives in decks where she plays a supporting role rather than being the primary win condition. For a reliable setup, consider using Moonstone in a Patriot-Ultron deck. Focus on having her copy one or two key Ongoing effects rather than relying too heavily on her ability.

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

Moonstone Deck Synergies

• You prepare the board for buffs by dropping Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl.
• You use one lane to play Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone (preferably in the same order).
• You play Ultron in the final round to fill all locations and benefit from the buffs one last time.
• Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird are your backup cards. If things go wrong, you can rely on them to make up for any power deficit in one or two lanes.

An Alternative Deck for Moonstone

In my testing, I found that Moonstone offers incredibly fun gameplay when paired with Onslaught and The Living Tribunal. If you prioritize excitement over consistency, use Moonstone as a win condition alongside these cards: Onslaught, Living Tribunal, Mystique, Magik, Psylocke, Sera, Iron Man, Ravonna Renslayer, Captain America, Howard the Duck, and Iron Lad.

Here’s the ideal play line:

1. You use Psylocke to drop Moonstone early.
2. You play Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man into her lane.
3. In the final round, you split the Power between all lanes with the help of The Living Tribunal.

In this setup, Psylocke and Sera are discount providers, 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 in case you don’t draw the necessary cards in time.

Many players had predicted the trio of Moonstone-Onslaught-Tribunal would become a staple in the metagame after Moonstone’s release, with some even considering it her natural fit. However, few anticipated that she would have an arch-nemesis 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 been adding Super Skrull to their decks, anticipating Moonstone decks, and it works! Enchantress, Rogue, and Echo also count as counters to Moonstone, leaving her quite vulnerable.

The biggest drawback of Moonstone is that she absorbs the abilities of cards in her own lane. So, unless you hide her behind cards like Invisible Woman, your opponent can easily shut down that lane with Enchantress, Echo, or Rogue. Alternatively, they could play Super Skrull in another lane to neutralize your strategy.

Is Moonstone Worth It?

Moonstone is worth your Spotlight Keys for a few reasons: 1) Her solid ability will only become more valuable as more Ongoing cards that synergize with her are released; 2) She’s in a Spotlight Cache alongside two other Series Five cards, reducing the risk of unsuccessful pulls; and 3) She’s one of the most nostalgic new cards to join Marvel Snap. If you miss the days of pulling off crazy combos that add massive numbers to the board, Moonstone is a card worth getting.

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