Attention all discard deck enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap*—Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has arrived, and he's bringing a fascinating new dynamic to your gameplay. This card, introduced by Second Dinner, is one of the most intricate we've seen so far. Let's dive deeper into how Khonshu functions and explore his potential in your decks.
How Khonshu Works in *Marvel Snap*
Khonshu is a 6-cost card with an initial power of 5. His ability reads: "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 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."
- Final Phase: Khonshu transforms 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 discard triggers Khonshu to return to your hand with an upgrade, enhancing his On Reveal effect significantly. This mechanic mirrors that of Apocalypse, providing a similar yet unique approach to discard strategies. The aim is to discard Khonshu one or two times before playing him on the final turn, reviving a card that benefits greatly from the power boost, such as Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher.
While Khonshu cannot revive a specific card, using his final phase to revive a 1-cost card like Meek with 12 power can be a game-winning move.
Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*
It's going to take some experimentation to find the perfect deck for Khonshu, as he may not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. He seems more suited to a Darkhawk-style Stature list and other innovative discard variants. Here's an example of a deck that could work well with him:
- 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 deck is Fenris Wolf, which is crucial as reviving an opponent's discarded card through Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can often secure a win.
The strategy is to fill your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk and discard Khonshu as much as possible. Cards like Moon Knight and Blade will consistently hit Khonshu, even after he returns to your hand. The key is timing your discards correctly—ensuring Moon Knight hits Khonshu instead of Rock Slide, for example.
Play Stature early, then aim to play Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a card with 8 to 12 power. Since all these cards have less than 8 power initially, Khonshu significantly enhances their impact.
While Khonshu may not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks without some energy ramp, such as from Corvus Glaive, there's potential for a hybrid deck:
- 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 swapped for other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp. This deck focuses on using Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to play Khonshu alongside other discard activators, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this outperforms traditional discard without Khonshu is yet to be determined, but with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, getting Khonshu to his final phase while keeping Apocalypse strong for Dracula is achievable.
Is Khonshu Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Regardless of your affinity for discard decks, Khonshu is a card that's as powerful as it is intriguing. He's likely to become a staple in hybrid discard decks and could very well become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth acquiring for your collection.
