Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Discard players, rejoice! Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has graced *Marvel Snap* with his presence, bringing a powerful new tool for discard-centric decks. This card is one of the most complex releases from Second Dinner to date, so let's dive into the intricacies of how Khonshu functions and explore the best ways to utilize him.

How Khonshu Works in *Marvel Snap*

Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with an intriguing ability: "When discarded, returns in its next phase. On Reveal: Resurrect a card you discarded to another location with its Power set to 5."

Khonshu's 'next phase' transforms him into a 6-cost, 8-power card with the ability: "When discarded, returns in its final phase. On Reveal: Resurrect a card you discarded to another location with its Power set to 8."

Finally, Khonshu's 'final phase' is a 6-cost, 12-power card with the ability: "On Reveal: Resurrect a card you discarded to another location with its Power set to 12."

As you can see, each time Khonshu is discarded, he returns to your hand with an upgraded version, significantly enhancing his On Reveal effect. This mechanic is reminiscent of how Apocalypse operates in the game.

The strategy with Khonshu often involves discarding him one or two times before playing him on the final turn. This allows you to resurrect a card that benefits from a power boost, such as Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher. While Khonshu can't revive a specific card, playing a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a 1-cost, 12-power Miek can be a game-winning move.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*

Determining the optimal deck for Khonshu will require extensive experimentation. I believe he may not fit well in traditional discard decks, but rather in a Darkhawk-style Stature list or alternative discard-type decks. Let's examine the former:

• 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 because resurrecting an opponent's discarded card from Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can be a win condition in itself.

The strategy with this deck is straightforward: fill your opponent's deck with rocks to create a powerful Darkhawk and discard Khonshu as often as possible. Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, and Blade can help you discard Khonshu multiple times. The key is timing your discards correctly to ensure Moon Knight hits Khonshu instead of Rock Slide.

Your goal is to play Stature early, followed by Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6, resurrecting a card with 8 to 12 power. Since all these cards have less than 8 power, Khonshu directly enhances their power.

While Khonshu may not fit well in traditional discard decks alongside Apocalypse, there's room for experimentation. Here's an alternative list that includes Corvus Glaive for energy ramp:

• 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 replaced with other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp.

This deck is more of a traditional discard list, but the key is getting Corvus Glaive out on turn 3 to play Khonshu alongside other discard activators. This setup helps buff Apocalypse and flood the board. Whether this list can outperform traditional discard decks without Khonshu remains to be seen, but you should be able to get Khonshu to his final phase easily with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, while maintaining a strong Apocalypse for Dracula to absorb.

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

Regardless of your affinity for discard decks, Khonshu is a card that combines power with intriguing mechanics. He's likely to feature prominently in hybrid discard lists and could become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, it's definitely worth picking up Khonshu for your collection.