Best Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap

Attention all discard deck enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap*: the God of the Moon, Khonshu, has arrived, and he's bringing a game-changing twist to your discard strategies. Khonshu is a complex card from Second Dinner, so let's dive deep into how he functions and explore his potential impact on the game.

How Khonshu Works in Marvel Snap

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

As Khonshu evolves, his 'next phase' becomes 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."

Each time Khonshu is discarded, he returns to your hand with an upgraded version of himself, enhancing his On Reveal effect significantly. This mechanic is reminiscent of Apocalypse, but with a unique twist. The strategy with Khonshu typically involves discarding him one or two times before playing him on the final turn, resurrecting 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 his 12-power final phase on turn 6 to resurrect a 1-cost card like Meek at 12 power can often secure a victory.

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. I believe he'll first find a home in a Darkhawk-style Stature list, along with other alternative discard-type decks. Here's an example of 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 as 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 power up Darkhawk and discard Khonshu as often as possible. Cards like Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, and Blade will help you discard Khonshu, while timing is key to ensure Moon Knight hits Khonshu and not Rock Slide.

Play Stature early, then aim to play Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a card with 8-12 power. Since all these cards have less than 8 power, Khonshu directly buffs them.

While Khonshu may not fit into traditional discard decks over Apocalypse, there's room for experimentation. Here's a list that includes both Khonshu and Apocalypse, utilizing 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 another discard activator like Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp.

This deck leans towards traditional discard but relies on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to enable playing Khonshu alongside other discard activators, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this outperforms traditional discard lists without Khonshu remains to be seen, but with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, you should have no trouble getting Khonshu to his final phase while keeping Apocalypse strong 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's as powerful as it is intriguing. He's likely to feature prominently in hybrid discard lists and could become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth acquiring.