General Gantala of the Ice Barrier

Hidden Arsenal 4: Trishula's Triumph HA04-EN054 • secret-rare

Set: Hidden Arsenal 4: Trishula's Triumph
Printing code: HA04-EN054
Rarity: Secret rare
Card type: Effect monster
Attribute: Water
Level / Rank: 7
ATK: 2700
DEF: 2000

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General Gantala of the Ice Barrier stands out as a key facilitator for the Ice Barrier archetype, offering a recurring effect that allows players to summon other monsters from their graveyard each turn. As a Secret Rare from Hidden Arsenal 4, its distinct holographic foiling and role in supporting this classic control-based strategy have made it a notable piece for collectors focusing on the set's unique aesthetics and mechanical history.

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General Gantala of the Ice Barrier was released in the North American market as part of the Hidden Arsenal 4: Trishula's Triumph set in 2011. This booster series was notable for importing cards from the Japanese Duel Terminal arcade machines, which featured a unique, non-randomized distribution model in their home territory but were reformatted into specialized booster packs for Western players. The card belongs to the Ice Barrier archetype, a group of WATER attribute monsters themed around freezing effects and defensive lockdowns.

The visual design of General Gantala reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic typical of the Duel Terminal era, characterized by intricate, detailed character illustrations that emphasize the mystical nature of the Ice Barrier tribe. As a Secret Rare, this version of the card is distinguished by its distinct diagonal foil pattern. While the Ice Barrier archetype initially struggled to compete in the tournament meta, the artwork and lore integrated into the card design remain popular among fans of the early 2010s era of the game.

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