Moonstone, a relatively obscure Marvel Comics character, joins the Marvel Snap roster during the Dark Avengers season. This guide explores optimal Moonstone deck strategies.
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How Moonstone Works in Marvel Snap | Best Day One Moonstone Decks | Is Moonstone Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
How Moonstone Works in Marvel Snap
Moonstone is a 4-cost, 6-power card with the ability: “Ongoing: Has the Ongoing effects of your 1, 2, and 3-Cost cards here.” This makes her highly synergistic with cards like Ant-Man, Quinjet, Ravonna Renslayer, and Patriot. Combining her with Mystique allows for powerful duplication of Ongoing effects, including those of Iron Man and Onslaught. However, she's vulnerable to Enchantress, which negates lane effects unless countered by Cosmo. Echo is another, less common, counter to consider.
Best Day One Moonstone Decks
Moonstone excels in decks featuring low-cost Ongoing cards. Two prominent archetypes are Patriot and Victoria Hand/Devil Dinosaur.
Patriot Deck:
Wasp, Ant-Man, Dazzler, Mister Sinister, Invisible Woman, Mystique, Patriot, Brood, Iron Lad, Moonstone, Blue Marvel, Ultron. [Untapped link removed]
This deck utilizes the classic Patriot/Mystique/Ultron combo, amplified by Moonstone. Ant-Man and Dazzler provide additional synergy, while Iron Lad offers card draw. Invisible Woman protects key cards from counters (excluding Alioth).
Victoria Hand/Devil Dinosaur Deck:
Quicksilver, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Cosmo, Agent Coulson, Copycat, Moonstone, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur, Gorr the God Butcher, Alioth. [Untapped link removed]
This deck leverages the Devil Dinosaur engine, enhanced by Victoria Hand's buffs and Mystique's copying. Moonstone requires careful placement, anticipating Mystique's target. Cosmo counters Enchantress and Rogue. Copycat is flexible and can be replaced with a suitable 3-cost card (e.g., Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon/Groot).
Is Moonstone Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Yes. Moonstone's synergy with Mystique and her potential in various decks (including Zoo) makes her a valuable addition. Her impact on the meta is likely to be significant and long-lasting.
Conclusion: Moonstone offers substantial strategic depth to Marvel Snap.
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