Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Discard players, rejoice! Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has joined *Marvel Snap*, bringing an exciting new dimension to discard-centric decks. As one of the most intricate cards released by Second Dinner to date, let's dive into the mechanics of how Khonshu functions and explore his potential impact on the game.

How Khonshu Works in *Marvel Snap*

Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with a unique 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' evolves 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' transforms him into 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 and upgrades, enhancing his On Reveal effect significantly. This mechanic resembles Apocalypse's, making Khonshu a powerful tool in discard strategies. The ideal scenario is to discard Khonshu one or two times before playing him on the final turn, resurrecting a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher, which benefit from the power boost. Although Khonshu can't revive a specific card, playing his 12-power final phase on turn 6 to resurrect a 1-cost, 12-power Meek can often clinch victory.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*

Crafting the perfect deck for Khonshu will require experimentation, as he doesn't seem to fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. A promising approach is integrating him into a Darkhawk-style Stature deck, along with other alternative discard-type decks. Consider this initial setup:

Korg, Blade, Fenris Wolf, Juggernaut, Moon Knight, Lady Sif, Rock Slide, Silver Samurai, Darkhawk, Black Bolt, Stature, Khonshu. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped].

This deck includes only one Series 5 card, Fenris Wolf, which is crucial as resurrecting an opponent's discarded card via Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can be a winning move. The strategy involves filling your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk and discarding Khonshu as frequently as possible. Key cards like Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif will target Khonshu, while timing your discards is crucial to maximize his effect. Play Stature early, followed by Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a card with 8-12 power, enhancing all cards in the deck.

Although Khonshu may not fit well in traditional discard decks alongside Apocalypse due to their shared 6-cost, there's potential for experimentation. Here's an alternative list incorporating energy ramp with Corvus Glaive:

Miek, Scorn, Blade, Morbius, Swarm, Moon Knight, Corvus Glaive, Lady Sif, Dracula, MODOK, Khonshu, Apocalypse. [Click here to copy this list from Untapped].

This deck contains one Series 5 card, Scorn, which can be replaced with Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp. The focus is on utilizing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to play Khonshu with other discard activators, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this setup outperforms traditional discard decks without Khonshu remains to be seen, but it's likely you'll achieve Khonshu's final phase with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, 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 both powerful and intriguing. He's poised to feature prominently in hybrid discard lists and could become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, picking up Khonshu is a worthwhile investment due to his potential to reshape discard strategies in *Marvel Snap*.