Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Attention all *Marvel Snap* enthusiasts, especially those who revel in the art of discarding cards! The Moon God, Khonshu, has graced the game, bringing a fascinating twist to discard-centric strategies. Known as one of the most intricate cards released by Second Dinner, let's delve into the mechanics of how Khonshu functions in the game.

How Khonshu Works in *Marvel Snap*

Khonshu is a 6-cost card with an initial power of 5, boasting 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." As he progresses through his phases, Khonshu evolves:

• Next Phase: Khonshu becomes a 6-cost, 8-power card. The ability changes to: "When discarded, returns in its final phase. On Reveal: Resurrect a card you discarded to another location with its Power set to 8."
• Final Phase: Khonshu transforms into a 6-cost, 12-power card. The ability then is: "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 enhanced version of himself, significantly boosting his On Reveal effect. This mechanic mirrors the functionality of Apocalypse, making strategic discard key to maximizing his potential. The typical strategy involves discarding Khonshu one or two times before playing him on the final turn to resurrect and power up a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher. Although Khonshu can't target specific cards for revival, deploying him in his final phase to resurrect a 1-cost, 12-power Meek often clinches victory.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*

It may take some trial and error to find the perfect deck for Khonshu, as he doesn't seamlessly fit into traditional discard decks. I envision him working best in a Darkhawk-style Stature list or alternative discard decks. Here's a suggested lineup for 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 crucial for resurrecting an opponent’s discarded card from Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt, often leading to a win. The strategy is to fill your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk's power while discarding Khonshu as often as possible. Moon Knight and Blade are key for hitting Khonshu, and timing is critical to ensure Moon Knight targets Khonshu and not Rock Slide. Stature should be played early to set up a turn 5 Darkhawk and a turn 6 Khonshu, which can resurrect cards with boosted power.

While Khonshu might not easily fit into traditional discard decks alongside Apocalypse due to his 6-cost, there's potential for experimentation. An alternative list incorporating energy ramp through Corvus Glaive could be:

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

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This deck uses Scorn as its only Series 5 card, which can be swapped for another discard activator or X-23 for more energy ramp. The goal is to use Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to ramp energy, allowing Khonshu to be played alongside other discard activators, enhancing Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this deck outperforms traditional discard without Khonshu remains to be seen, but the combination of Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif should help Khonshu reach his final phase, while keeping Apocalypse strong for Dracula's absorption.

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

Regardless of your affinity for discard strategies, Khonshu stands out as a card that is as powerful as it is intriguing. It's highly likely he will become a staple in hybrid discard decks and could very well find a place in the meta. If you have the Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens to spare, Khonshu is definitely worth the investment for the innovative gameplay and potential he brings to Marvel Snap.