Discard players, rejoice! Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has made his grand entrance into *Marvel Snap*, bringing with him a fascinating tool for those who love discard-centric decks. As one of the most intricate cards released by Second Dinner to date, let's dive into the mechanics of how Khonshu operates in the game.

How Khonshu Works in Marvel Snap

Khonshu is a 6-cost card with an initial power of 5. His ability states: "When discarded, returns in its next phase. On Reveal: Resurrect a card you discarded to another location with its Power set to 5."

Upon returning in his next phase, Khonshu becomes a 6-cost card with 8 power, and his ability changes to: "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 is a 6-cost card with 12 power, and his ability reads: "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 with an upgraded version of himself, enhancing his On Reveal effect significantly. This mechanic is reminiscent of how Apocalypse functions within the game. The strategy with Khonshu often involves discarding him once or twice before playing him on the final turn to resurrect a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher, which benefits immensely from a power boost.

While Khonshu cannot resurrect a specific card, deploying his 12-power final phase on turn 6 to bring back a 1-cost card like Meek with 12 power can be a game-winning move.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap

Finding the perfect deck for Khonshu will require some experimentation, as he may not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. Initially, he seems more suited to a Darkhawk-style Stature list, alongside other innovative 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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The only Series 5 card in this list is Fenris Wolf, crucial for resurrecting an opponent's discarded card, often leading to a win condition.

The strategy involves filling your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk's power, while discarding Khonshu as frequently as possible. Cards like Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, and Black Bolt can target Khonshu, while Blade can hit him again once he returns to your hand. Timing is key; you want Moon Knight to discard Khonshu rather than Rock Slide.

The aim is to play Stature early, followed by Darkhawk on turn 5, and Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a card with 8-12 power. Since all these cards have less than 8 power, Khonshu directly enhances their effectiveness.

Although Khonshu may not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks, there's room for experimentation. The challenge lies in fitting Khonshu alongside Apocalypse, which might require energy ramp cards like Corvus Glaive. Here's another potential list:

• 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 substituted with other discard activators like Colleen Wing or X-23 for additional energy ramp.

This list leans towards traditional discard but hinges on getting Corvus Glaive out early to enable playing Khonshu alongside other discard activators. This approach aims to enhance Apocalypse and fill the board effectively. Whether this setup can outperform traditional discard decks without Khonshu is yet to be determined, but achieving Khonshu's final phase with cards like Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, while maintaining Apocalypse's strength for Dracula to absorb, is certainly feasible.

Is Khonshu Worth Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?

Khonshu is both a powerful and intriguing card, making him a worthy addition to your collection, regardless of your affinity for discard decks. He's likely to become a key component in several hybrid discard lists, potentially even becoming meta-relevant. If you have the resources, investing in Khonshu is highly recommended.