Discard enthusiasts, celebrate! Khonshu, the Moon God, has arrived in Marvel Snap, bringing a powerful tool for discard-focused decks. As one of Second Dinner’s most intricate cards yet, let’s dive into how Khonshu operates.
How Khonshu Functions in Marvel Snap
Khonshu is a 6-cost, 5-power card with the ability: When discarded, it returns in its next phase. On Reveal: Revive a discarded card to another location with its Power set to 5.
Khonshu’s ‘next phase’ is a 6-cost, 8-power card with the ability: When discarded, it returns in its final phase. On Reveal: Revive a discarded card to another location with its Power set to 8.
Khonshu’s ‘final phase’ is a 6-cost, 12-power card with the ability: On Reveal: Revive a discarded card to another location with its Power set to 12.
Each time Khonshu is discarded, he returns to your hand, upgrading his power and enhancing his On Reveal effect, much like Apocalypse’s mechanics.
The strategy with Khonshu is to discard him once or twice before playing him on the final turn, reviving a card like Iron Man or Gorr the God Butcher that thrives with a power boost.
Khonshu’s inability to target a specific card for revival limits him, but playing a 12-power final phase Khonshu on turn 6 to revive a 1-cost, 12-power Meek often secures victories.
Top Day-One Khonshu Decks for Marvel Snap
Khonshu’s ideal deck is still under exploration, as he doesn’t perfectly fit traditional discard strategies. He seems best suited for a Darkhawk-style Stature deck or alternative discard builds. Here’s a look at the former:
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 here, is crucial, as reviving an opponent’s discarded card via Moon Knight, Silver Samurai, or Black Bolt can be a game-winning move.
This deck’s strategy is simple: clog your opponent’s deck with rocks to boost Darkhawk and discard Khonshu as often as possible. Besides Fenris Wolf, Rock Slide, and Silver Samurai, Moon Knight and Blade ensure Khonshu is hit, returning to your hand for another discard. Timing is key to avoid hitting Rock Slide instead of Khonshu.
Play Stature early to set up Darkhawk on turn 5 and Khonshu on turn 6, reviving a card with 8–12 power. Since all listed cards have less than 8 power, Khonshu provides a direct power boost.
Khonshu may not replace Apocalypse in traditional discard decks due to his 6-cost, unless paired with energy ramp like Corvus Glaive. Check out this alternative list:
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 another discard activator like Colleen Wing or X-23 for additional energy ramp.
This traditional discard list hinges on landing Corvus Glaive on turn 3 to enable Khonshu and other discard activators, powering up Apocalypse and flooding the board. Whether it outperforms standard discard decks without Khonshu is uncertain, but Moon Knight, Blade, and Lady Sif ensure Khonshu reaches his final phase while keeping Apocalypse strong for Dracula’s absorption.
Is Khonshu Worth Your Spotlight Cache Keys or Collector’s Tokens?
Khonshu is as compelling as he is powerful, making him a must-have for discard fans. He’s likely to shine in hybrid discard decks and could become meta-defining. If you have the resources, grabbing Khonshu is a smart move.
