Discard players, rejoice! Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has joined *Marvel Snap*, bringing an exciting new tool for discard-centric decks. This card, one of the most complex released by Second Dinner to date, deserves a closer look to understand how it works and its potential impact on the game.
How Khonshu Works in *Marvel Snap*
Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with a unique ability: When discarded, it returns in its next phase. On Reveal, it resurrects a card you discarded to another location with its Power set to 5.
Khonshu's 'next phase' transforms it into a 6-cost, 8-power card. When discarded again, it returns in its final phase. On Reveal, it resurrects a discarded card to another location with its Power set to 8.
Khonshu's 'final phase' is a 6-cost, 12-power card. On Reveal, it resurrects a discarded card to another location with its Power set to 12.
Each time Khonshu is discarded, it returns to your hand and upgrades itself, enhancing its On Reveal effect. This mechanic is similar to Apocalypse's, but with a unique twist. The strategy with Khonshu typically involves discarding him one or two times before playing him on the final turn, resurrecting a card that benefits from a power boost, such as Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher.
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 best deck for Khonshu will require experimentation, as he may not fit well in traditional discard decks. Instead, he seems more suited for a Darkhawk-style Stature list and other 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
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The only Series 5 card in this list is Fenris Wolf, which is crucial as resurrecting an opponent's discarded card from Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can be a win condition.
The strategy with this deck is to fill your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk and discard Khonshu as much as possible. Moon Knight and Blade are key to hitting Khonshu repeatedly. Timing is crucial; you want Moon Knight to hit Khonshu, not Rock Slide. Play Stature early, then Darkhawk on turn 5, and Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a card with 8-12 power.
While Khonshu may not fit into traditional discard decks over Apocalypse, there's room for experimentation. Here's a list that includes both Khonshu and Apocalypse, using Corvus Glaive for energy ramp:
- Miek
- Scorn
- Blade
- Morbius
- Swarm
- Moon Knight
- Corvus Glaive
- Lady Sif
- Dracula
- MODOK
- Khonshu
- Apocalypse
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The only Series 5 card here is Scorn, which can be replaced with another discard activator like Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp. This deck relies on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to enable playing Khonshu alongside other discard activators, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this outperforms traditional discard lists without Khonshu remains to be seen, but it should be easy to get Khonshu to his final phase with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif while keeping Apocalypse strong for Dracula to absorb.
Is Khonshu Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector's Tokens?
Regardless of your preference for discard decks, Khonshu is both powerful and intriguing. He's likely to become meta-relevant in hybrid discard lists. If you have the resources, it's worth picking him up. His unique mechanics and potential for game-changing plays make him a valuable addition to any Marvel Snap collection.
