Marvel Snap's Newest Addition: Moonstone and Her Top Decks
Moonstone, a relatively obscure Marvel Comics character, joins the Marvel Snap roster during the Dark Avengers season. This 4-cost, 6-power card boasts a unique ability: "Ongoing: Has the Ongoing effects of your 1, 2, and 3-Cost cards here." This makes her a powerful addition to several deck archetypes.
Moonstone's Mechanics and Synergies
Moonstone's strength lies in her synergy with low-cost cards possessing Ongoing effects. Cards like Ant-Man, Quinjet, Ravonna Renslayer, and Patriot are prime examples. Furthermore, combining her with Mystique allows for powerful duplication of effects, including those from Iron Man and Onslaught. However, she's vulnerable to counters like Enchantress (unless protected by Cosmo) and Echo.
Top Moonstone Decks (Day One)
Two prominent deck builds immediately incorporate Moonstone: a Patriot deck and a Victoria Hand/Devil Dinosaur deck.
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Patriot Deck: This deck leverages the synergy between Patriot, Mystique, and Ultron for massive power generation. Moonstone amplifies this strategy, potentially doubling the power output. Supporting cards like Ant-Man, Dazzler, and Iron Lad provide additional utility. Invisible Woman protects key cards from counters. (Example decklist available via Untapped link in original article.)
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Victoria Hand/Devil Dinosaur Deck: This popular deck utilizes Victoria Hand to buff low-cost cards, Devil Dinosaur for late-game power, and Mystique for effect duplication. Moonstone enhances this strategy, especially when combined with a Mystique-copied Victoria Hand, significantly boosting Sentinel power. Cosmo is crucial for countering Enchantress and Rogue. (Example decklist available via Untapped link in original article.) Note that this deck includes Series 5 cards (Victoria Hand, Wiccan), which may be difficult to obtain for some players. Copycat can be substituted with other 3-cost cards.
Is Moonstone Worth the Investment?
Yes. Moonstone's versatility and synergy potential make her a worthwhile investment using Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens. Her impact on the meta is expected to be significant and long-lasting, extending beyond her initial release. Her adaptability to various deck types, including Zoo decks, further solidifies her value.
Conclusion
Moonstone represents a significant addition to Marvel Snap, offering exciting new strategic possibilities. Her unique ability and synergy potential make her a valuable asset for players looking to elevate their game. Marvel Snap is available now.
