Calling all discard deck enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap*—Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has arrived, bringing with him a powerful new tool for your arsenal. Known for its complexity, Khonshu is one of the most intricate cards Second Dinner has ever released. Let's dive into the mechanics and potential of this fascinating card.
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 card you discarded to another location with its Power set to 8.
In its 'final phase,' Khonshu becomes a 6-cost, 12-power card. On Reveal, it resurrects a card you discarded to another location with its Power set to 12.
Each time Khonshu is discarded, he upgrades and returns to your hand, enhancing his On Reveal effect. This mechanic mirrors Apocalypse's, making Khonshu a potent addition to discard strategies. The aim is typically to discard Khonshu one or two times before playing him on the final turn, reviving a card that benefits from a power boost, such as Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher.
While Khonshu's inability to choose which card to revive can be a limitation, playing a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a 1-cost, 12-power Meek can often secure victory.
Best Day One Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap
Finding the optimal deck for Khonshu will require experimentation, as he may not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. I believe he could be an excellent addition to a Darkhawk-style Stature list, as well as other innovative discard-type decks. Let's examine 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 deck is Fenris Wolf, which is crucial as resurrecting an opponent's discarded card from Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can often be a game-winning move.
The strategy here is straightforward: fill your opponent's deck with rocks to bolster Darkhawk, and maximize Khonshu discards. Moon Knight and Blade are key for hitting Khonshu multiple times. Timing is crucial; you want Moon Knight to target Khonshu, not Rock Slide.
Aim to play Stature early, followed by 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, Khonshu directly enhances them.
While Khonshu might not fit perfectly into traditional discard decks over Apocalypse, there's room for experimentation. His 6-cost nature makes him challenging to pair with Apocalypse without energy ramp, which can be achieved with Corvus Glaive in the following list:
- Miek
- Scorn
- Blade
- Morbius
- Swarm
- Moon Knight
- Corvus Glaive
- Lady Sif
- Dracula
- MODOK
- Khonshu
- Apocalypse
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Scorn is the only Series 5 card here and can be swapped with another discard activator like Colleen Wing or X-23 for additional energy ramp.
This deck is more traditional in style but relies heavily on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to enable the drop of Khonshu and other discard activators. This setup aims to buff Apocalypse and flood the board. Whether this outperforms traditional discard lists without Khonshu remains to be seen, but achieving Khonshu's final phase should be manageable with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, 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 both powerful and intriguing. He's likely to feature prominently in hybrid discard lists and may become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, it's worth acquiring Khonshu for his potential impact on your gameplay.
