Pick it when
Pick Kaelthar when your team needs teaching a clean role before replaceable upgrades arrive. The signal is ATK 4; the follow-up check is whether HP is enough for the matchup you expect.
Starter
Kaelthar
Starter card guide
Updated May 23, 2026
Kaelthar is a starter role teacher built around a tight stat spread with no severe drop-off. The useful read is ATK 4 plus HP 4, so it belongs in teams that can use attack pressure while protecting the turn tempo gap.
ATK
4
HP
4
DEF
4
SPD
4
Growth
Static
Copies needed
Not fuseable
Max stat gain
+0 stats
How to Use Kaelthar
Kaelthar should occupy the early tutorial or first roster slot: teaching a clean role before replaceable upgrades arrive. A strong pairing is Obsidian Ravager, because it gives the lineup a different stat angle while Kaelthar focuses on ATK. If the choice is between Kaelthar and Fenryth, start by comparing ATK 4 against 4 instead of choosing by rarity alone. Because Starter cards are role teachers, use the page as a benchmark when judging your first pack pulls.
Strengths
- ATK 4 is the page's clearest signal, giving Kaelthar a real battle identity instead of generic rarity value.
- HP 4 is high enough to act as a tie-breaker when comparing it with nearby cards.
- Kaelthar has a compact spread, so it is easier to use as a flexible fourth slot without creating a glaring weakness.
Weak Spots
- SPD 4 is the number to protect. Opponents that punish turn tempo can make Kaelthar feel weaker than its headline stat suggests.
- Starter cards are intentionally replaceable. Once your collection grows, compare the role before keeping it from habit.
Developer Battle Read
Developer battle read: Kaelthar is a starter teacher, not a blank starter card. Its ATK 4 and HP 4 point to teaching a clean role before replaceable upgrades arrive. The first teammate I would test beside it is Obsidian Ravager, because that pairing reduces the pressure on SPD 4. I would compare it directly with Fenryth before spending duplicates, since that shows whether Kaelthar's ATK lead is actually needed.
Pick or Skip
When Kaelthar Belongs in Your Team
Battle Notes
Matchup Checks
Avoid it when
Avoid forcing Kaelthar into teams that already have enough attack pressure but still expose SPD 4. If Obsidian Ravager or another support card is not available, wait before locking it in.
Progression note
Kaelthar should not be treated as a fusion target. Use it to learn the role teacher role, then replace it once regular cards cover the same job.
- Starter Teacher: use Kaelthar to teaching a clean role before replaceable upgrades arrive. This is strongest when the rest of the team is not asking it to cover SPD alone.
- Team shell: pair with Obsidian Ravager when you want Kaelthar's ATK to matter without sacrificing coverage on SPD.
- Comparison check: if Fenryth is available, choose based on whether your next fight needs ATK or HP more.
Pairings
Cards to Test With Kaelthar
Comparisons
Compare Before You Upgrade
Kaelthar + Obsidian Ravager
Obsidian Ravager covers Kaelthar's lower SPD with SPD 9, letting Kaelthar lean harder into attack pressure.
ATK 11 / HP 21 / DEF 5 / SPD 9
Kaelthar vs Fenryth
Kaelthar keeps the edge on ATK at 4 versus 4. Choose Kaelthar when you need attack pressure; choose Fenryth when attack pressure matters more than covering SPD.
ATK 4 / HP 4 / DEF 4 / SPD 4
Kaelthar + Blazorth
Blazorth covers Kaelthar's lower SPD with SPD 9, letting Kaelthar lean harder into attack pressure.
ATK 9 / HP 18 / DEF 4 / SPD 9
Kaelthar vs Ash Scale
Kaelthar trades down on ATK at 4 versus 12. Choose Kaelthar when you need attack pressure; choose Ash Scale when staying power matters more than covering SPD.
ATK 12 / HP 24 / DEF 7 / SPD 9
Starter Baseline
Fixed Starter Stats
Startercards are not part of the live fusion growth path. This section shows the fixed baseline stats used for planning and comparison.
Startercards are intentionally static in the live game. They help players learn roles, speed, survivability, and lineup balance before regular card progression begins.
Starter baseline
Fixed stats. No duplicates or fusion path.
Progression
Training card
ATK
4
-
HP
4
-
DEF
4
-
SPD
4
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