Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Discard deck enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap* have a new ally in Khonshu, the God of the Moon. This card introduces a fascinating dynamic to discard strategies, making it one of the most intricate cards released by Second Dinner to date. Let's delve deeper into how Khonshu functions and how you can maximize his potential in your decks.

How Khonshu Works in *Marvel Snap*

Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with a unique ability: When discarded, he returns in his next phase. His initial On Reveal effect resurrects a card you discarded to another location, setting its Power to 5.

• Next Phase: Khonshu becomes a 6-cost, 8-power card. When discarded again, he returns in his final phase. His On Reveal effect now resurrects a discarded card with its Power set to 8.
• Final Phase: Khonshu transforms into a 6-cost, 12-power card. His On Reveal effect resurrects a discarded card with its Power set to 12.

Each time Khonshu is discarded, he returns to your hand with an upgraded version of himself, enhancing his On Reveal effect. This mechanic is reminiscent of Apocalypse's, making Khonshu a powerful asset for discard strategies. The key is to discard Khonshu one or two times before playing him on the final turn, ideally resurrecting a card that benefits from a power boost, such as Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher.

Although Khonshu can't revive a specific card, playing a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a 1-cost, 12-power Meek can often secure a victory.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*

Determining the optimal deck for Khonshu will require experimentation, as he may not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. However, he seems well-suited for a Darkhawk-style Stature list, as well as alternative discard-type decks. Here's an example of a Darkhawk-style deck:

• Korg
• Blade
• Fenris Wolf
• Juggernaut
• Moon Knight
• Lady Sif
• Rock Slide
• Silver Samurai
• Darkhawk
• Black Bolt
• Stature
• Khonshu

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The only Series 5 card in this list is Fenris Wolf, which is crucial as resurrecting an opponent's discarded card via Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can be a win condition.

The strategy with this deck involves filling your opponent's deck with rocks to amplify Darkhawk's power while discarding Khonshu as often as possible. Moon Knight and Blade are key for hitting Khonshu, whereas timing is crucial to avoid discarding Rock Slide prematurely. The goal is to play Stature early, followed by Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a card with enhanced power.

While Khonshu may not fit perfectly in traditional discard decks alongside Apocalypse due to his 6-cost, there's room for experimentation. Here's an example of a deck incorporating both Khonshu and Apocalypse:

• Miek
• Scorn
• Blade
• Morbius
• Swarm
• Moon Knight
• Corvus Glaive
• Lady Sif
• Dracula
• MODOK
• Khonshu
• Apocalypse

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The only Series 5 card here is Scorn, which can be swapped for other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp. This deck relies on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to enable playing Khonshu alongside other discard activators, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this hybrid approach outperforms traditional discard decks without Khonshu remains to be seen, but it's clear that getting Khonshu to his final phase is feasible with cards like Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, while also maintaining Apocalypse's strength for Dracula to absorb.

Is Khonshu Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens?

Regardless of your affinity for discard decks, Khonshu is a compelling and powerful card. His potential to feature prominently in hybrid discard lists suggests he could become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, investing in Khonshu is advisable, as he adds both depth and strength to your Marvel Snap gameplay.