Discard players, rejoice. Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has joined *Marvel Snap*, and with him comes an exciting addition to discard-centric decks. As one of the most intricate cards Second Dinner has released, let's dive deeper into how Khonshu functions and explore his potential impact on the game.
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."
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."
In his 'final phase,' Khonshu becomes 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 upgrades himself, making his On Reveal effect increasingly powerful. This mechanic is reminiscent of Apocalypse, but with unique twists. The strategy typically involves discarding Khonshu one or two times before playing him on the final turn, resurrecting a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher that benefits significantly from the power boost.
While Khonshu's inability to revive a specific card can be a limitation, playing a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a 1-cost card like Meek at 12 power can be a game-winning move.
Best Day One Khonshu Decks in *Marvel Snap*
Finding the optimal deck for Khonshu will require experimentation. Traditional discard decks might not be his best fit; instead, he could slot into Darkhawk-style Stature lists or 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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This deck includes only one Series 5 card, Fenris Wolf, which is crucial because resurrecting an opponent's discarded card can be a win condition. The strategy involves filling your opponent's deck with rocks to empower Darkhawk while discarding Khonshu as often as possible. Key cards like Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, and Blade will hit Khonshu, and timing your discards is crucial to maximize Khonshu's effect.
The goal is to play Stature early, followed by Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6, resurrecting a card with 8-12 power. Khonshu directly buffs all cards in this deck due to their lower power levels.
While Khonshu may not fit perfectly into traditional discard decks alongside Apocalypse without energy ramp, a deck featuring Corvus Glaive could work:
- Miek
- Scorn
- Blade
- Morbius
- Swarm
- Moon Knight
- Corvus Glaive
- Lady Sif
- Dracula
- MODOK
- Khonshu
- Apocalypse
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Scorn, the only Series 5 card, can be swapped for other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for energy ramp. This deck relies on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to enable dropping Khonshu with other discard activators, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this setup can outpace traditional discard remains to be seen, but with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, you should have no trouble reaching Khonshu's final phase while keeping Apocalypse strong for Dracula.
Is Khonshu Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Regardless of your affinity for discard decks, Khonshu is both powerful and intriguing. He is likely to become a key component in hybrid discard lists and could even become meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is certainly worth picking up.
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