Discard players, get ready to celebrate because Khonshu, the God of the Moon, has now joined *Marvel Snap*, bringing with him a powerful tool for discard-centric decks. As one of the most intricate cards Second Dinner has released, let's dive into how Khonshu functions and how you can leverage his unique abilities.

How Khonshu Works in Marvel Snap

Khonshu is a 6-cost 5-power card with an ability that 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' evolves 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."

• Khonshu's 'final phase' 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 returns to your hand and upgrades, enhancing his On Reveal effect significantly. This mechanic is reminiscent of Apocalypse's gameplay. The strategy often 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, which greatly benefits from the power boost.

Despite Khonshu's inability to revive a specific card, deploying a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to resurrect a 1-cost 12-power Meek can often clinch the victory.

Best Day One Khonshu Decks in Marvel Snap

Determining the optimal deck for Khonshu will require experimentation, as he may not fit seamlessly into traditional discard decks. I envision him initially fitting into a Darkhawk-style Stature list and some 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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The only Series 5 card in this list is Fenris Wolf, crucial for resurrecting an opponent's discarded card from Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt, often securing a win.

The strategy is straightforward: fill your opponent's deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk and maximize Khonshu discards. Cards like Moon Knight and Blade ensure Khonshu is discarded multiple times. The key is timing—discarding Khonshu instead of Rock Slide with Moon Knight is crucial.

Play Stature early to enable playing Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6, reviving a card with 8-12 power. As all these cards have less than 8 power, Khonshu directly enhances them.

While Khonshu may not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks, there's potential for experimentation. Here's a list incorporating energy ramp with Corvus Glaive:

• Miek
• Scorn
• Blade
• Morbius
• Swarm
• Moon Knight
• Corvus Glaive
• Lady Sif
• Dracula
• MODOK
• Khonshu
• Apocalypse

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The only Series 5 card, Scorn, can be swapped with Colleen Wing or X-23 for more energy ramp. This deck relies on playing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to ramp up energy, allowing you to play Khonshu alongside other discard activators to boost Apocalypse and flood the board. Whether this outperforms traditional discard decks without Khonshu is yet to be seen, but getting Khonshu to his final phase should be manageable with Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif, while keeping Apocalypse strong for Dracula.

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

Regardless of your preference for discard decks, Khonshu is both powerful and intriguing. He's likely to become a staple in hybrid discard lists and potentially meta-relevant. If you have the resources, Khonshu is definitely worth acquiring for his unique gameplay and potential impact on the meta.