Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Attention all *Marvel Snap* enthusiasts, especially those who thrive on discard strategies—the mighty Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has graced the game with his presence. This new addition brings a unique twist to discard decks, and although it's one of the more complex cards released by Second Dinner, we're here to break down how Khonshu operates and how you can harness his power.

How Khonshu Works in Marvel Snap

Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with 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' turns 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, upgrading himself to become increasingly potent. This mechanic is reminiscent of Apocalypse, making Khonshu an exciting addition to discard decks. The strategy typically involves discarding Khonshu once or twice before playing him on the final turn, ideally reviving a card that benefits from a power boost, such as Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher.

Although Khonshu can't target a specific card for revival, deploying a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a 1-cost, 12-power Meek can often clinch victory.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap

Finding the perfect deck for Khonshu may require some experimentation. While he might not fit seamlessly into traditional discard strategies, he seems well-suited for a Darkhawk-style Stature deck and 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 resurrecting an opponent's discarded card from Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt, which can be a game-winning move.

The gameplay involves filling your opponent's deck with rocks to enhance Darkhawk's power while aiming to discard Khonshu as often as possible. Moon Knight and Blade are key here, as they'll consistently target Khonshu. Timing is crucial—you'll want Moon Knight to hit Khonshu, not Rock Slide.

The strategy is to play Stature early, then Darkhawk on turn 5, followed by Khonshu on turn 6, boosting the resurrected card's power to 8-12. Since all these cards have less than 8 power, Khonshu directly amplifies their impact.

While Khonshu might not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks, there's potential for experimentation. His 6-cost nature makes it challenging to pair him with Apocalypse without energy ramp, like Corvus Glaive, as seen in the following list:

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

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Scorn is the only Series 5 card here and can be swapped for another discard activator like Colleen Wing or X-23 for added energy ramp.

This deck aims to get Corvus Glaive out on turn 3 to set up for a powerful turn 6, using multiple discard activators to boost Apocalypse and flood the board. Whether this approach will outshine traditional discard decks without Khonshu is yet to be determined, but with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, reaching Khonshu's final phase should be feasible while maintaining Apocalypse's strength for Dracula to absorb.

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

Regardless of your preference for discard strategies, Khonshu's power and intriguing mechanics make him a valuable addition to Marvel Snap. He's likely to feature prominently in hybrid discard decks and could very well become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth considering for your collection.