Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Attention all discard deck enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap*! Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has graced the game with his presence, and he's bringing a powerful twist to discard strategies. This card, one of the most intricate released by Second Dinner to date, deserves a deep dive into how it functions and can enhance your gameplay.

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."

• Next Phase: Khonshu transforms 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."

• Final Phase: Khonshu evolves 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, upgraded, making his On Reveal effect increasingly potent. This mechanic parallels that of Apocalypse, offering a dynamic gameplay experience. The strategy with Khonshu often involves discarding him once or twice before playing him on the final turn to revive and power up key cards like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher. Although Khonshu can't revive specific cards, using his final phase to bring back a 1-cost, 12-power Meek can often secure victory.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*

Determining the optimal deck for Khonshu will require some experimentation, as he may not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. I envision Khonshu working well in a Darkhawk-style Stature deck, along with other innovative discard-type decks. Here’s an example:

• Deck List: Korg, Blade, Fenris Wolf, Juggernaut, Moon Knight, Lady Sif, Rock Slide, Silver Samurai, Darkhawk, Black Bolt, Stature, Khonshu. Click here to copy this list from Untapped.

This deck features only one Series 5 card, Fenris Wolf, which is crucial as resurrecting an opponent's discarded card from Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can be a game-changer. The strategy involves filling your opponent’s deck with rocks to power up Darkhawk and discarding Khonshu multiple times. Key to success is timing your discards correctly to ensure Moon Knight hits Khonshu instead of Rock Slide. Play Stature early to set up for a turn 5 Darkhawk and a turn 6 Khonshu, enhancing any card with 8-12 power.

While Khonshu might not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks due to the challenge of running two 6-cost cards without energy ramp, there's room for innovation. Here's an alternative list incorporating Corvus Glaive for energy ramp:

• Deck List: Miek, Scorn, Blade, Morbius, Swarm, Moon Knight, Corvus Glaive, Lady Sif, Dracula, MODOK, Khonshu, Apocalypse. Click here to copy this list from Untapped.

Scorn, the only Series 5 card, can be swapped with other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for additional energy ramp. This deck relies on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to enable the deployment of Khonshu alongside other discard activators, enhancing Apocalypse while flooding the board. Whether this deck outperforms traditional discard setups remains to be seen, but it should be effective in reaching Khonshu's final phase.

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

Khonshu's unique mechanics and potential to become meta-relevant in hybrid discard decks make him an exciting addition to Marvel Snap. Even if discard decks aren't your usual style, Khonshu's power and strategic depth are compelling reasons to invest in him if you have the resources. He's likely to feature prominently in various innovative deck builds, making him a worthwhile pickup for any player looking to explore new strategies.

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