Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Discard deck enthusiasts, it's time to celebrate as Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has made his grand entrance into *Marvel Snap*. This card isn't just a new addition; it's a game-changer for discard strategies, and its complexity makes it one of the most intriguing releases by Second Dinner to date. Let's delve into the mechanics of how Khonshu operates and explore his potential impact on the game.

How Khonshu Works in Marvel Snap

Khonshu is a versatile 6-cost card that starts with 5 power and comes with a unique ability: When discarded, it returns in its next phase. Upon reveal, it resurrects a card you discarded to another location, setting its power to 5.

• Next Phase: Khonshu transforms into a 6-cost, 8-power card. When discarded again, it returns in its final phase. On reveal, it resurrects a discarded card to another location with its power set to 8.
• Final Phase: As a 6-cost, 12-power card, Khonshu's on-reveal effect resurrects a discarded card to another location with its power boosted to 12.

Each time Khonshu is discarded, he upgrades, enhancing his on-reveal effect significantly, much like Apocalypse. The strategy with Khonshu typically involves discarding him one or two times before playing him on the final turn to resurrect a card that benefits from a power increase, such as Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher. Although Khonshu can't revive a specific card, playing him in his final phase to revive a low-cost card like Meek at 12 power can be a game-winning move.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap

Finding the perfect deck for Khonshu will require some experimentation, as he may not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. Instead, he seems more suited for a Darkhawk-style Stature deck or alternative discard-type decks. Here's a look at a potential Darkhawk deck:

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

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In this deck, Fenris Wolf is the only Series 5 card, crucial for winning by resurrecting an opponent's discarded card through Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt. The strategy involves filling the opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk's power while discarding Khonshu as much as possible. Timing is key; you want Moon Knight to hit Khonshu, not Rock Slide. Play Stature early to set up a turn 5 Darkhawk and a turn 6 Khonshu, reviving a card with 8 to 12 power.

While Khonshu might not fit into traditional discard decks alongside Apocalypse due to his 6-cost, there's room for experimentation. A deck featuring Corvus Glaive for energy ramp could be a solution:

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

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Scorn, the only Series 5 card here, can be swapped for other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for additional energy ramp. This deck aims to leverage Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to play Khonshu alongside other discard activators, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this will outperform traditional discard remains to be seen, but with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, getting Khonshu to his final phase should be manageable.

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

Regardless of your preference for discard decks, Khonshu stands out as both powerful and fascinating. He's likely to become a staple in hybrid discard lists and could very well be meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth acquiring for your collection.