Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Discard players, get ready to celebrate! Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has made his grand entrance into *Marvel Snap*, bringing an exciting new dimension to discard-centric decks. This card, introduced by Second Dinner, is among the most complex yet, so let's dive into the intricacies of how Khonshu operates.

How Khonshu Works in Marvel Snap

Khonshu comes as a 6-cost card with 5 power, featuring an ability that reads: "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' 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, he returns to your hand, enhancing his power and making his On Reveal effect increasingly powerful. This mechanic bears resemblance to how Apocalypse functions within the game.

The strategy with Khonshu typically involves discarding him one or two times before deploying him on the final turn, ideally resurrecting a card that thrives with a power boost, such as Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher. While Khonshu can't target a specific card for revival, playing his 12 power final phase on turn 6 to resurrect a 1-cost 12 power Meek can be a game-changer.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap

Finding the perfect deck for Khonshu may require some trial and error, but initial thoughts suggest he might not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. Instead, he could shine in a Darkhawk-style Stature deck or other alternative discard strategies. 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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This deck includes only one Series 5 card, Fenris Wolf, which is essential as resurrecting an opponent's discarded card via Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can be a winning move.

The strategy with this deck involves filling your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk's power while maximizing Khonshu's discard potential. Key cards like Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, Rock Slide, and Blade help discard Khonshu multiple times. Timing is crucial; you want Moon Knight to hit Khonshu rather than Rock Slide. The plan is to play Stature early, followed by Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6, aiming to resurrect a card with 8-12 power.

While Khonshu may not easily fit into traditional discard decks with Apocalypse due to their similar high costs, there's potential for experimentation. Here's a deck that incorporates both:

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

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This deck includes one Series 5 card, Scorn, which can be substituted with other discard activators like Colleen Wing or energy ramp options like X-23.

This deck leans towards a traditional discard approach but relies heavily on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to afford playing both Khonshu and other discard activators. This strategy aims to enhance Apocalypse and flood the board, although its effectiveness compared to standard discard decks without Khonshu remains uncertain. With Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, getting Khonshu to his final phase should be achievable while keeping Apocalypse strong for Dracula to absorb.

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

Regardless of your affinity for discard strategies, Khonshu's unique and powerful mechanics make him a compelling addition to Marvel Snap. His potential to become a staple in hybrid discard decks suggests he could very well become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth acquiring.