Top Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap Revealed

Attention all discard deck enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap*! The God of the Moon, Khonshu, has descended upon the game, bringing with him a complex yet powerful tool for your decks. Let's dive into the intricacies of how Khonshu operates and explore his potential impact on the meta.

How Khonshu Works in *Marvel Snap*

Khonshu is a 6-cost card with an initial power of 5 and 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."

• Khonshu's 'next phase' transforms him 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."

• His 'final phase' upgrades him to 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, enhancing his On Reveal effect. This mechanic is somewhat reminiscent of Apocalypse's playstyle. The strategy with Khonshu often involves discarding 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 greatly benefit from the power boost. Although Khonshu can't revive specific cards, playing his final phase on turn 6 to resurrect a 1-cost card like Meek with 12 power can be a game-winning move.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*

Determining the optimal deck for Khonshu will require experimentation, as he might not be the best fit for traditional discard decks. Initially, he may work well in a Darkhawk-style Stature list or in alternative discard-type decks. Here's a suggested deck:

• Korg
• Blade
• Fenris Wolf
• Juggernaut
• Moon Knight
• Lady Sif
• Rock Slide
• Silver Samurai
• Darkhawk
• Black Bolt
• Stature
• Khonshu

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This deck's strategy revolves around filling your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk and discarding Khonshu as much as possible. Key cards like Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, and Black Bolt can help resurrect an opponent's discarded card, often leading to a win. Timing is crucial; you want to ensure Moon Knight hits Khonshu rather than Rock Slide. Play Stature early, then Darkhawk on turn 5, and finally Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a card with enhanced power.

While Khonshu may not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks, there's room for experimentation. A hybrid list with Corvus Glaive for energy ramp might work:

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

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This deck focuses on leveraging Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to play Khonshu with other discard activators, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this setup outperforms traditional discard decks without Khonshu remains to be seen, but it should be effective in getting Khonshu to his final phase.

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

Regardless of your affinity for discard decks, Khonshu stands out as a powerful and intriguing card. He's likely to feature prominently in hybrid discard lists and could become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, acquiring Khonshu is a worthwhile investment, given his potential to shake up the game's meta.