Celestial Clarity: Unlocking the Secrets of Moonstone in Marvel Snap
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 the ability: “Ongoing: Has the Ongoing effects of your 1, 2, and 3-Cost cards here.” This makes her a powerful addition to various decks.
Moonstone's Synergies and Weaknesses:
Moonstone excels when paired with cards like Ant-Man, Quinjet, Ravonna Renslayer, and Patriot. Her potential is amplified when combined with Mystique, doubling the effects of cards like Iron Man and Onslaught. However, she's vulnerable to Enchantress, which negates lane effects unless countered by Cosmo. Echo is another less common, but effective counter.
Top Moonstone Decks (Day One):
Two prominent archetypes immediately benefit from Moonstone: Patriot and Victoria Hand/Devil Dinosaur.
1. Patriot Deck:
This deck leverages the synergy between Patriot, Mystique, and Ultron for massive power generation. Moonstone further amplifies this by inheriting the Ongoing effects of lower-cost cards. Other cards like Ant-Man, Dazzler, and Iron Lad provide additional support and flexibility. The deck list is as follows (obtainable via Untapped):
Wasp, Ant-Man, Dazzler, Mister Sinister, Invisible Woman, Mystique, Patriot, Brood, Iron Lad, Moonstone, Blue Marvel, Ultron
2. Victoria Hand/Devil Dinosaur Deck:
This popular deck utilizes Victoria Hand to boost card effects, combined with Devil Dinosaur and Mystique for powerful turn 5 plays. Moonstone enhances this strategy by adding to the overall power and Ongoing effects. The deck list is as follows (obtainable via Untapped):
Quicksilver, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, Victoria Hand, Mystique, Cosmo, Agent Coulson, Copycat, Moonstone, Wiccan, Devil Dinosaur, Gorr the God Butcher, Alioth (Note: Copycat is a flexible slot, replaceable with cards like Red Guardian, Rocket Raccoon, or Groot.)
Strategic Considerations:
When using Moonstone in the Victoria Hand deck, careful placement is crucial. Predict where Mystique will land to maximize Moonstone's impact. Cosmo is essential for countering Enchantress and Rogue.
Is Moonstone Worth the Investment?
Yes, Moonstone is a valuable addition to any collection. Her synergy with Mystique and various Ongoing cards ensures her relevance in the meta for a considerable time. Her versatility extends beyond the decks mentioned above, making her a worthwhile investment using Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens.
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