Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier

Trishula, Dragon of the Ice Barrier first appeared in the Hidden Arsenal expansion series, drawing inspiration from the lore of the Ice Barrier archetype—a faction of warriors and dragons dedicated to freezing the world to prevent a dark rebirth. As a Level 9 Synchro Monster, it was designed to be a high-impact boss monster capable of disrupting an opponent's board by banishing cards from their hand, field, and graveyard simultaneously.

The card's striking visual design was created by the Konami illustrative team, leaning into a multi-headed draconic aesthetic that emphasizes its icy, destructive nature. The TYP1-EN013 version from the Thank You Pack was produced as a promotional reprint, offering players a more accessible iteration of the card while maintaining the original, menacing artwork that cemented its status as one of the most feared utility monsters in the game's competitive history.