Attention all discard deck enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap*! Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has made a grand entrance, bringing a powerful new tool to your arsenal. This card is one of the most intricate additions from Second Dinner yet, so let's delve into the mechanics of Khonshu and see how he can elevate your gameplay.
How Khonshu Works in Marvel Snap
Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with a unique ability: "When discarded, returns in its next phase. On Reveal: Resurrect a card you discarded to another location with its Power set to 5."
As Khonshu evolves, his 'next phase' 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."
Finally, Khonshu's 'final phase' transforms him 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 upgrades Khonshu, enhancing his On Reveal effect, similar to how Apocalypse functions. The strategy with Khonshu typically involves discarding him one or two times before playing him on the final turn, reviving a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher with a significant power boost. Although Khonshu can't revive a specific card, playing his final phase on turn 6 to revive a 1-cost card like Meek with 12 power can often secure victory.
Best Day One Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap
Finding the optimal deck for Khonshu will require experimentation, as he doesn't seamlessly fit into traditional discard strategies. I envision him excelling in a Darkhawk-style Stature deck and possibly some alternative discard decks. Here's a look at a Darkhawk-style list:
- Korg
- Blade
- Fenris Wolf
- Juggernaut
- Moon Knight
- Lady Sif
- Rock Slide
- Silver Samurai
- Darkhawk
- Black Bolt
- Stature
- Khonshu
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Fenris Wolf, the only Series 5 card in this lineup, is crucial as resurrecting an opponent's discarded card from Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can be a winning strategy. The goal is to fill your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk while maximizing Khonshu discards. Key cards like Moon Knight and Blade ensure multiple discards of Khonshu, with the timing being critical to avoid discarding less valuable cards. Play Stature early, then Darkhawk on turn 5, and Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a card with boosted power.
While Khonshu may not fit well in traditional discard decks alongside Apocalypse without energy ramp, an alternative list using Corvus Glaive offers a different approach:
- Miek
- Scorn
- Blade
- Morbius
- Swarm
- Moon Knight
- Corvus Glaive
- Lady Sif
- Dracula
- MODOK
- Khonshu
- Apocalypse
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Scorn, the sole Series 5 card, can be substituted with other discard activators or energy ramp options like Colleen Wing or X-23. This deck hinges on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to enable dropping Khonshu alongside other discard activators, boosting Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether this setup outperforms traditional discard decks remains to be seen, but Khonshu's final phase should be achievable 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 affinity for discard decks, Khonshu is both a powerful and intriguing card. He's likely to become a staple in hybrid discard decks and could very well influence the meta. If you have the resources, investing in Khonshu is a wise choice, promising exciting new strategies and gameplay possibilities.
