Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Attention all *Marvel Snap* players who love a good discard strategy, the God of the Moon, Khonshu, has now entered the fray, bringing with him a fascinating new dynamic to the game. Given its complexity, let's dive deeper into how Khonshu functions and the potential he holds for discard decks.

How Khonshu Works in Marvel Snap

Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card that introduces a unique discard mechanic. Its ability 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' evolves into a 6-cost, 8-power card with an ability that reads: "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 with an upgraded version, enhancing his On Reveal effect significantly, much like Apocalypse. The strategy often involves discarding Khonshu once or twice before playing him on the final turn to resurrect a card that benefits greatly 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 bring back a 1-cost card like Meek at 12 power can be a game-changer.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap

Finding the perfect deck for Khonshu may require some experimentation, as he might not seamlessly fit into traditional discard decks. However, he could be a great addition to a Darkhawk-style Stature list or 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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This deck includes only one Series 5 card, Fenris Wolf, which is crucial as resurrecting an opponent's discarded card through Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can often secure a victory. The strategy is to fill your opponent's deck with rocks to empower Darkhawk, while discarding Khonshu as frequently as possible. Key cards like Moon Knight and Blade ensure Khonshu gets discarded multiple times, and the timing of discarding is crucial—aim for Moon Knight to hit Khonshu, not Rock Slide. Play Stature early, followed by Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6, to revive a card with 8-12 power, effectively boosting all cards in the deck.

While Khonshu might not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks due to their shared 6-cost, there's potential for innovation. The deck below uses Corvus Glaive for energy ramp:

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

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This list features Scorn as the only Series 5 card, which can be swapped out for other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp. The deck's success hinges on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3, enabling the deployment of Khonshu alongside other discard activators to enhance Apocalypse and flood the board. Whether this will outperform traditional discard decks remains to be seen, but with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, getting Khonshu to his final phase should be achievable while maintaining Apocalypse's strength for Dracula to absorb.

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

Regardless of your affinity for discard strategies, Khonshu stands out as a card that's both powerful and intriguing. It's likely to feature prominently in hybrid discard decks and could become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth adding to your collection.