Calling all discard deck enthusiasts in *Marvel Snap*! The mystical Khonshu, God of the Moon, has graced the game, offering a unique and powerful addition to discard strategies. This card, introduced by Second Dinner, is notably complex, so let's dive into the intricacies of how Khonshu operates and how you can best leverage his abilities.
How Khonshu Works in Marvel Snap
Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with a fascinating ability: when discarded, he returns in his next phase. His initial ability states: "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."
Finally, Khonshu’s 'final phase' is 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, upgrading himself and enhancing his On Reveal effect. This mechanic is reminiscent of Apocalypse, but with a unique twist. The typical strategy with Khonshu involves discarding him one or two times before playing him on the final turn to resurrect a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher, boosting their power significantly.
Despite the limitation of not being able to revive a specific card, playing a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a 1-cost card like Meek with 12 power can often clinch the game.
Best Day One Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap
Finding the optimal deck for Khonshu will require some experimentation, as he may not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. I envision him working well in a Darkhawk-style Stature deck, as well as in alternative discard-type strategies. Here’s a look at a potential Darkhawk-style deck:
- 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 for resurrecting an opponent’s discarded card, often leading to a win. The strategy is to fill your opponent’s deck with rocks to power up Darkhawk while discarding Khonshu as frequently as possible. Key cards like Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, and Blade are vital for hitting Khonshu. Timing your discards is essential; for example, you want Moon Knight to target Khonshu, not Rock Slide.
The goal is to play Stature early, followed by Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a card with 8-12 power, directly boosting all cards in the deck that have less than 8 power.
While Khonshu may not fit neatly into traditional discard decks alongside Apocalypse due to his 6-cost, there's potential for hybrid decks. Here’s a deck incorporating Corvus Glaive for energy ramp:
- 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 in this list, can be substituted with another discard activator like Colleen Wing or X-23 for additional energy ramp. This deck aims to use Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to play Khonshu alongside other discard activators, enhancing Apocalypse and flooding the board. The effectiveness of this strategy compared to traditional discard lists remains to be seen, but Khonshu's final phase should be achievable with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, while maintaining Apocalypse's power for Dracula.
Is Khonshu Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Regardless of your affinity for discard decks, Khonshu is a card that combines power with intriguing gameplay mechanics. He is likely to become a staple in hybrid discard decks and could very well be meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth acquiring.
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