Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Discard players, rejoice. Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has now joined *Marvel Snap*, bringing an incredible tool for discard-focused decks. As one of the most intricate cards released by Second Dinner to date, let's delve deeper into how Khonshu functions and the potential it holds within the game.

How Khonshu Works in *Marvel Snap*

Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with an ability that states: "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 it 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."

In its 'final phase', Khonshu becomes 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."

Each time Khonshu is discarded, it returns to your hand, upgrading itself and making its On Reveal effect increasingly powerful. This mechanic mirrors the function of Apocalypse, another popular card in the game. The strategy with Khonshu often involves discarding him one or two times before playing him on the final turn, reviving a card that benefits significantly from a power boost, such as Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher.

While Khonshu cannot revive a specific card, playing a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a 1-cost, 12-power Meek can frequently secure victory.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*

Determining the optimal deck for Khonshu may require extensive experimentation, as he may not be the best fit for traditional discard decks. I envision him working well within a Darkhawk-style Stature deck, along with other alternative discard-type decks. Let's explore 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 deck is Fenris Wolf, essential for potentially winning by resurrecting an opponent's discarded card using Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt.

The strategy with this deck is straightforward: fill your opponent's deck with rocks to empower Darkhawk and discard Khonshu as often as possible. Moon Knight and Blade are key in targeting Khonshu, and timing is crucial to ensure Moon Knight hits Khonshu and not Rock Slide. The goal is to play Stature early, followed by Darkhawk on turn 5, and Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a card with 8 to 12 power, boosting all cards with less than 8 power.

While Khonshu may not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks, there is potential for experimentation. His 6-cost nature makes him challenging to pair with Apocalypse without energy ramp, such as Corvus Glaive in the following deck:

• 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 in this list, can be swapped for another discard activator like Colleen Wing or X-23 for additional energy ramp. This deck aims to leverage Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to enable playing Khonshu with other discard activators, enhancing Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this setup will outperform traditional discard lists remains to be seen, but achieving Khonshu's final phase should be manageable with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, while 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 stands out as a card that is both powerful and intriguing. It's likely to feature prominently in hybrid discard lists and could become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth acquiring, as it offers unique strategic opportunities within Marvel Snap.