Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Calling all discard enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap*—Khonshu, the enigmatic God of the Moon, has entered the fray, offering a fascinating new layer to discard strategies. This card, one of the most intricate releases from Second Dinner to date, deserves a detailed breakdown to fully grasp its potential.

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."

As Khonshu evolves, his 'next phase' becomes 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."

In his 'final phase,' Khonshu 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 of himself, making his On Reveal effect increasingly powerful. This mechanic mirrors the functionality of Apocalypse, enhancing discard strategies significantly.

The primary strategy with Khonshu is to discard him one or two times before playing him on the final turn, resurrecting a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher, which can benefit greatly from the power buff. While Khonshu can't revive specific cards, playing a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a 1-cost, 12-power Meek can often secure victory.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*

Experimentation is key to finding the best deck for Khonshu, as he may not seamlessly integrate into traditional discard decks. However, he could fit well in a Darkhawk-style Stature deck or alternative discard-type decks. 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 [ttpp]

This deck includes only one Series 5 card, Fenris Wolf, which is crucial for resurrecting an opponent’s discarded card, often leading to a win condition.

The strategy with this deck is to fill your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk and discard Khonshu as frequently as possible. Key cards like Moon Knight and Blade help in targeting Khonshu, while timing your discards is essential to maximize impact.

For an alternative approach, consider a traditional discard deck with energy ramp:

Miek, Scorn, Blade, Morbius, Swarm, Moon Knight, Corvus Glaive, Lady Sif, Dracula, MODOK, Khonshu, Apocalypse [ttpp]

Here, Scorn is the only Series 5 card and can be replaced with other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp. The focus is on leveraging Corvus Glaive for energy ramp, allowing you to play Khonshu alongside other discard activators to enhance Apocalypse and flood the board.

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

Regardless of your affinity for discard decks, Khonshu stands out as both a powerful and intriguing card. His potential to feature prominently in hybrid discard decks suggests he could become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth acquiring, offering a fresh and impactful addition to your *Marvel Snap* arsenal.