Best Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap

Discard enthusiasts, get ready to celebrate—Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has made his grand entrance into *Marvel Snap*, bringing a thrilling new dynamic to discard-centric decks. This card, one of the most complex yet released by Second Dinner, deserves a deep dive into its mechanics and potential deck integrations.

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 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' is a powerhouse 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 discard of Khonshu sees him return to your hand, progressively upgrading his power and enhancing his On Reveal effect. This mechanic mirrors Apocalypse's functionality, yet with its own twist. The ideal strategy involves discarding Khonshu one or two times before unleashing him on the final turn, resurrecting a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher, which thrives on power boosts.

Although Khonshu's inability to target specific cards for revival is a limitation, playing a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a 1-cost, 12-power Meek can clinch many victories.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*

Crafting the perfect Khonshu deck will require some experimentation. He may not seamlessly fit into traditional discard decks, but he shows promise in Darkhawk-style Stature lists and alternative discard-type configurations. Let's explore a potential deck:

• 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 winning by resurrecting an opponent's discarded card via Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt. The strategy is straightforward: fill your opponent's deck with rocks to empower Darkhawk, while maximizing Khonshu's discards. Moon Knight and Blade consistently target Khonshu, with timing being crucial to ensure Moon Knight hits Khonshu instead of Rock Slide. Play Stature early, aiming to drop Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a card with 8-12 power.

While Khonshu may not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks due to their shared 6-cost, there's room for experimentation. A deck featuring Corvus Glaive for energy ramp could be promising:

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

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Scorn, the only Series 5 card, can be swapped for other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for additional energy ramp. This deck focuses on early plays with Corvus Glaive to enable powerful turns with Khonshu, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this outpaces traditional discard remains to be seen, but with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, getting Khonshu to his final phase while maintaining Apocalypse's strength for Dracula should be feasible.

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

Regardless of your affinity for discard decks, Khonshu's power and intrigue make him a worthy addition. He's poised to become a staple in hybrid discard lists and potentially meta-relevant. If you have the resources, investing in Khonshu could pay off handsomely in your Marvel Snap journey.