Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Calling all discard deck enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap*—Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has graced the game with his presence, and he's not just any card; he's a game-changer for discard-focused strategies. As one of the most intricate cards released by Second Dinner, let's delve into how Khonshu operates and how you can leverage his unique abilities to dominate the battlefield.

How Khonshu Works in *Marvel Snap*

Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with a multifaceted ability. Here's how it breaks down:

• Initial Phase: When discarded, Khonshu returns to your hand in his next phase, becoming a 6-cost, 8-power card. Upon reveal, he resurrects a card you discarded to another location with its power set to 5.
• Next Phase: When discarded again, Khonshu returns to his final phase as a 6-cost, 12-power card. On reveal, he resurrects a card you discarded to another location with its power set to 8.
• Final Phase: In his final phase, Khonshu's on-reveal effect resurrects a discarded card to another location with its power set to 12.

Each time Khonshu is discarded, he upgrades, enhancing his on-reveal effect significantly. This mechanic is reminiscent of Apocalypse, but with a twist that can lead to powerful plays. The strategy typically involves discarding Khonshu one or two times before playing him on the final turn, ideally resurrecting a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher, which benefits greatly from the power boost. While Khonshu can't revive a specific card, 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*

Finding the perfect deck for Khonshu will require some experimentation, as he may not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. However, I believe he'll shine in a Darkhawk-style Stature list, as well as in alternative discard-type decks. Let's explore the former:

• 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 includes only one Series 5 card, Fenris Wolf, which is crucial as resurrecting an opponent's discarded card via Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can be a game-winning move. The strategy is straightforward: fill your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk's power and discard Khonshu as often as possible. Key cards like Moon Knight and Blade ensure Khonshu is discarded multiple times, while timing is crucial to avoid discarding the wrong cards. Play Stature early, then Darkhawk on turn 5, and Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a card with 8-12 power, significantly enhancing your board presence.

While Khonshu may not fit perfectly into traditional discard decks alongside Apocalypse due to his 6-cost, there's potential for hybrid decks. Here's an example that incorporates 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.

This list includes Scorn as the only Series 5 card, which can be swapped for other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp. The goal is to use Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to ramp up energy, allowing you to play Khonshu alongside other discard activators to buff Apocalypse and flood the board. Whether this hybrid approach will outperform traditional discard decks remains to be seen, but with cards like 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 decks, Khonshu is a card that combines power with intriguing mechanics. He's likely to become a staple in hybrid discard lists and could very well become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth acquiring, as his potential to reshape discard strategies is immense.