Ghatotkach

Aura: 9

Rarity: Hirak

LEVEL	Astr Attack	Speed	Shield	Stamina
1	2	5	2	10
2	2	5	3	10
3	3	5	3	10
4	3	5	3	11

AstrKavach

When attacked, Astr hits the Shield before Stamina

Chapal

Can dodge Astr attacks

Recommended Position

First to Sixth (All positions)

Why?

Ghatotkach has a high Stamina and Shield which is a good choice for the First position. Also, due to higher speed, Ghatotkach will be able to attack much sooner than the other cards.

Top Abilities and Cards to Boost

Tamrkaar :
Boosts the most damaged Shield in your cards

Cards with Tamrkaar:

Level 1 onwards : Duhsah, Vakr
Level 5 onwards : AnantVijay Shankh

For example, if Ghatotkach is hit by a Physical or Ranged attack and its Shield gets damaged/destroyed, then these cards will be able to boost or restore the damaged/destroyed Shield.

Top Abilities and Cards to Counter

AstrBhransh :
Reduces damage from Astr attacks

Cards with AstrBhransh :

Level 1 onwards : Nakul, Shwetketu, Shishupal
Level 5 onwards : Bahlik

Cards with AstrBhransh ability reduce the damage done by Astr attacks. This means that if Ghatotkach hits these cards with an Astr attack of 2 (at Level 1), the damage will be reduced to 1.

Mrugaya :
Targets First Astr/Ranged attack card in positions 2 - 6

Cards with Mrugaya:

Level 1 onwards : Satyaki, Uttar, Sama, Pashi

Cards with Mrugaya ability will target cards with Astr/Ranged attack that are not in the First position. If all cards before Ghatotkach are Physical or no attack cards, then Ghatotkach will become a target of such cards.

Bhedak :
Destroys target's Shield instantly

Cards with Bhedak:

Level 1 onwards : Sudakshin, Chekitana, Sharasan
Level 4 : Satrajit

Cards enabled with Bhedak ability can destroy the target’s Shield instantly. This means that such cards can destroy Ghatotkach’s Shield in one go!

PratiAstr :
Reflects Astr attack with reduced Astr attack (min. 1)

Cards with PratiAstr:

Level 1 onwards : Ugrasen, Senani
Level 3 onwards : Vajradatt

Cards with PratiAstr ability hit back at Astr attack cards with reduced Astr. This means, if attacked by Ghatotkach at Level 1 with an Astr attack of 2, these cards will be able to return damage of 1 every time Ghatotkach hits them successfully.

Varah :
Attacks from anywhere; targets highest Stamina card

Cards with Varah :

Level 1 onwards : Balvardhan, Sharasan

Cards with this ability are an effective counter against high Stamina cards like Ghatotkach placed anywhere in the lineup

Suitable Locations (Level 1 only)

Yamuna

Only odd Aura cards allowed

Indrakil

Only Astr attack cards allowed

Naimisharanya

All cards get +2 Shield

Mithila

Ranged attack cards not allowed

Manipur

Physical attack cards not allowed

Unsuitable Locations (Level 1 only)

Ganga

Only even Aura cards allowed

Mathura

Only Physical attack cards allowed

Hemkut

Hirak cards not allowed

Prasthala

All cards fight without the Shield

Trigarta

Hirak and Suvarn cards not allowed

Satakumbha

Astr attack cards not allowed

Panchal

Only cards with Aura up to 5 allowed

Khandav

Only Ranged attack cards allowed

Nandanvan

Cards with Shield not allowed

Mekala

Only Tamr cards allowed

Karavirapur

Only Kansya cards allowed

Story of Ghatotkach

Ghatotkach was a Mayavi Rakshas with many divine powers and astras. He was Bhim and Hidimba's son. After Jayadrath's death on the 14th day, the war continued even after the sunset. Ghatotkach wreaked havoc on the Kaurav army. Duryodhan soon asked Karn to kill Ghatotkach. After a long battle, Karn succeeded in killing Ghatotkach. As he fell, Ghatotkach assumed a gigantic form, crushing a lot of Kaurav soldiers.