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Moonstone, Marvel Snap's newest Ongoing card, replicates the Ongoing effects of your 1-, 2-, and 3-Cost cards in its lane—a potent ability reminiscent of Mystique, but with increased risk. This "Glass Cannon" requires careful deck construction.

After extensive testing, two optimal Moonstone strategies emerged: Patriot and Tribunal-based decks. This guide details both, offering building tips and optimization strategies. A final assessment helps determine if Moonstone is a worthwhile addition to your collection.

Moonstone (4–6)

Ongoing: Copies the Ongoing effects of your 1, 2, and 3-Cost cards in this lane.

Series: Five (Ultra Rare)

Season: Dark Avengers

Release: January 15, 2025

The Best Deck for Moonstone

Moonstone excels as a support card, not a primary win condition. A Patriot-Ultron deck provides a reliable framework. Focus on leveraging one or two key Ongoing effects, avoiding over-reliance on Moonstone's inherent volatility.

This Moonstone/Patriot/Ultron deck includes: 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 for buffs using Brood, Sinister, or Squirrel Girl.
• Utilize one lane for Patriot, Mystique, and Moonstone (ideally in that order).
• Deploy Ultron in the final round to maximize buffed locations.
• Iron Man, Blue Marvel, and Mockingbird serve as backup, mitigating power deficits.

An Alternative Deck for Moonstone

For a more exciting, albeit less consistent, approach, pair Moonstone with Onslaught and The Living Tribunal. This strategy prioritizes aggressive plays, using Moonstone as a primary win condition. Include: 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

Ideal Play:

1. Use Psylocke for early Moonstone deployment.
2. Play Onslaught, Mystique, and Iron Man in Moonstone's lane.
3. Utilize The Living Tribunal in the final round for power distribution.

Psylocke and Sera provide cost reduction, enabling earlier key card plays. Magik extends the game, facilitating Onslaught and The Living Tribunal deployment. Captain America and Iron Lad offer backup. However, this strategy has a significant weakness: Super Skrull.

How to Counter Moonstone

Super Skrull effectively neutralizes Moonstone. Enchantress, Rogue, and Echo also pose significant threats. Moonstone's vulnerability stems from its lane-specific ability; Enchantress, Echo, or Rogue easily negate its effects. Super Skrull in another lane also disrupts the strategy.

Is Moonstone Worth It?

Moonstone justifies Spotlight Keys due to: 1) Her ability's increasing value with future Ongoing card releases; 2) Her inclusion in a Spotlight Cache with two other Series Five cards, minimizing unsuccessful pulls; and 3) Her nostalgic appeal to players who enjoy high-impact combo plays. If you relish powerful, high-risk strategies, Moonstone is a valuable acquisition.