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Lightning L Drago 100HF

2012-05-06T23:48:51Z

EternalBlader: /* Face: L Drago */

{{Beybox
| image = LightningLDrago1.jpg
| full item name = Lightning L. Drago 100HF
| item number = BB-43
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| starter or booster = Starter
}}

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==Face: L Drago==
The Face on this Beyblade depicts Draco the Dragon, one of the 88 constellations in space.

==Clear Wheel: L Drago==
*'''Weight:''' 3.7 grams

The L Drago Clear Wheel features three Dragon-head designs formed to create a circle. It carries a few distinct differences from most of the [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]];
* Left-spin only.
* Unique shape is only compatible with Lightning Metal Wheel.
* L Drago's unique function is mode change. Turning it 180° allows one to switch between two modes on the Metal Wheel; Upper to Multi-Hit Mode. The Clear Wheel allows this differentiation since it covers three of the six protrusions at all times.

==Metal Wheel: Lightning==
*'''Weight:''' 30 grams
This Wheel is characterized by its prominent Smash Attack in Upper Mode. Of the total six protrusions, three are of the ‘Upper Mode’ and three are of the ‘Multi-Hit mode’. To switch between these modes, the Beyblade would need to be disassembled, and then the L Drago Clear Wheel rotated 180°.

Of the two available modes it is widely considered that ‘Upper Mode’ is superior. Contrary to the name, the strength of this wheel doesn’t come from [[Upper Attack]], but [[Smash Attack]]. Lightning does suffer from some [[Recoil]], but this problem can easily be rectified with both MF and RF. Paired with the right Track, Lightning can provide a ferocious Smash Attack. Though a good Attack Wheel, Lightning faced problems in beating heavier Defense wheels, most notably Basalt; which was over 17 grams heavier than Lightning. It was also directly outclassed by Blitz and VariAres upon their release in terms of pure Smash Attack. Not only do they both provide better Smash Attack, but they are also significantly heavier; a common attribute among 4D System Metal Wheels when compared to previously released Wheels in the Hybrid Wheel System.

===Use in Attack Customization===
A current top-tier Attack combo is ''MF Lightning L Drago BD145LRF'' (Upper Mode). Metal Face and LRF help reduce the recoil Lightning experiences, and BD145 boosts Lightning's weight which aids it in creating better smashes and also defending itself when against other Attack combos.

==Track: 100==
*'''Weight:''' 1.0 grams
This track is currently the third lowest track available, but is outclassed in terms of [[Attack]] and [[Survival | Stamina]] by the 85 and 90 Tracks. 100 usually has no problem with floor scrapes, and while it is generally an outclassed part, is still competitively viable, particularly in Attack customizations where it is able to make good contact with most opposing Beyblades.

==Use in Stamina Customization==
If 85 or 90 are not available, 100 can be put to use in the custom Earth Bull 100WD.

==Use in Attack Customization==
If 85 and 90 are not available, 100 can be put to good use in the combo MF Lightning L Drago 100LRF.

==Use in Defense Customization==
If 85 or 90 are not available, 100 can be put to use in the custom MF-H Basalt Kerbecs 100RS.

==Bottom: Hole Flat==
*'''Weight:''' 0.5 grams

HF has a very similar movement speed to that of F, with the main difference being a slight [[Survival | Stamina]] improvement due to the hole in the middle of the tip. However, this comes with the detriment of even less grip to the stadium floor than F, as well as increased fragility.

==Other Versions==
*''' Lightning L. Drago 100HF Kyokuryuu ver. ''' - Coro Coro Limited Edition (Black Clear Wheel, Track and Bottom; Gold Metal Wheel)
*'''Lightning L. Drago 100HF Hasbro Recolor ver.''' - Hasbro Beyblade Metal Fusion Super Vortex Battle Set ( Gold Chrome Clear wheel, Red Chrome Metal wheel, blue track and bottom)
*'''Lightning L drago 100HF'''- Faceoff: Dragon Bite Strike (dark blue heads, "L drago" word removed from face)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:00LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Upper Mode)
Image:002LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Multi-hit Mode)
Image:01LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Upper Mode)
Image:03LLDrago.JPG|Lightning L Drago (Multi-hit Mode)
Image:006LLDrago.JPG|Lightning Metal Wheel
Image:07LLDrago.JPG|Lightning Metal Wheel
Image:04LLDrago.JPG|L Drago Clear Wheel
Image:05LLDrago.JPG|L Drago Clear Wheel
Image:08LLDrago.JPG|100 Track
Image:0009LLDrago.JPG|Hole Flat
</gallery>

==Overall==
[[Lightning L Drago 100HF]] is a useful Beyblade with more than one top-tier part included. While Hole Flat is only adequate, the 100 Track is an alternative to the 90 and 85 Tracks; which are more difficult to obtain. However, the real reason to own this Beyblade is Lightning L Drago; its effective [[Smash Attack]] in Upper mode makes it a worthwhile purchase for all Bladers. '''Every Blader should own Multiples of this Beyblade.'''
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Thief Phoenic E230GCF

2012-04-23T01:20:26Z

EternalBlader: /* Bottom: Gear Circle Flat */

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{{ZeroGBeybox
| image = ThiefPhoenic.jpg
| full item name = Thief Phoenic E230GCF
| item number = BBG-07
| beyblade system = [[Beyblade Zero-G]]
| beyblade type = [[Attack]]
| element = Fire
}}

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==Stone Face: Phoenic==
*'''Weight:''' 1.2 grams
This Stone Face's sticker illustrates the simplistic form of a phoenix, another mythical creature.

==Chrome Wheel: Phoenic==
*'''Weight:''' grams

The Phoenic Chrome Wheel has three wings formed of big, smoothed feathers pointing towards the left, therefore contrary to its spin direction. Engraved claws appear to clutch the orb from the Crystal Wheel that protrudes through Phoenic, while the heads of the two other wings represent the beaks of birds, essentially. The relief on this Chrome Wheel isn't overly complicated: in fact, its sides are mostly vertical, straight continuations of the feathers on the top, creating a jagged pattern meant for Attack.

==Crystal Wheel: Thief==
*'''Weight:''' grams

Just like Phoenic, Thief is shaped in an odd way with some longer parts but also numerous circular protrusions. Its initial release colour is grey yellow.

==Track: Elevator 230==
*'''Weight:''' grams

E230 is a mechanical upgrade to the regular 230 Track. Its core is modified to accomodate, along its whole height, the ascent and descent of a free-moving disk, hence the term "elevator". This disk however does not freely-rotate around the Track like ED145, and its vertical position cannot be fixed. E230 works almost essentially for the Zero-G Stadiums, because its gimmick requires a lot of movements up and down to function well. As the Beyblade comes down, E230 comes in contact with the sides of the stadium, and this contact is maintained all the way to the bottom, which theoretically allows the Combination to keep its balance despite the erratic movements of the Zero-G Stadiums. This allows it to stumble over even less, which is useful since it isn't a rare occurence in those stadiums.

==Bottom: Gear Circle Flat==
*'''Weight:''' grams

As an upgraded version of Circle Flat, GCF is a Flat Bottom with a slightly larger tip, mounted by a huge disk. Instead of its circumference being smooth like CF however, its edges are cut in places to form the shape of a mechanical gear. This gimmick is meant to embrace the curve of the Zero-G stadiums and also create less smooth movement patterns around the stadium for the Beyblade using GCF.

==Other Versions==

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:ThiefPhoenic1.jpg |Thief Phoenic E230GCF side
Image:E230Sketch.jpg |Sketch from TAKARA-TOMY to explain Elevator 230's gimmick
Image:GearCircleFlat.jpg |Gear Circle Flat
Image:GearCircleFlatSketch.jpg |Sketch from TAKARA-TOMY to explain GCF's gimmick
</gallery>

==Overall==

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Dark Cancer CH120SF

2012-03-31T23:35:18Z

EternalBlader: /* Face: Cancer */

{{Beybox
| image = MFB DarkCancer.jpg
| full item name = Dark Cancer CH120SF
| item number = BB-55
| beyblade system = [[Metal Fight Beyblade#Hybrid Wheel System | Hybrid Wheel System]]
| beyblade type = [[Balance | Balance]]
| starter or booster = Booster
}}

'''''Note:''' Cancer and CH120 were originally released in [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] as the "rare" Beyblade, but because both of Mad Cancer's unique parts were re-released as a non-Light Wheel Beyblade, we have chosen to publish this article under the name of its regular Booster release, Dark Cancer CH120SF instead of the original release, Mad Cancer CH120FS.''

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==Name Change==
Dark Cancer was re-named Dark '''Gasher''' for [[Hasbro]]'s release, and subsequently had the word "Cancer" removed from the Face, and a new purple design behind the original Face design.

The main reason for the change from "Cancer" to "Gasher" is because Hasbro believed that no parent would buy their child a product named "Cancer"

==Face: Cancer==
The Face on this Beyblade depicts '''Cancer''', the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac. It's Zodiac symbol is the Crab.

==Clear Wheel: Cancer==
*'''Weight:''' 3.0 grams
The Cancer Clear Wheel featured in [[Random Booster Light Vol.1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] is of a brighter red, while the BB-55 Booster version is slightly darker. Both are identical in shape and weight. The slopes on the wheel allow it to be the best Clear Wheel for Destabilizers, and the Hasbro release of Cancer (see other version) has made it the third heaviest Clear Wheel in MFB, giving it some use in defense.

===Use in Destabilizer Customizations===
Cancer can be used in the top destabilizer customization ''Flame Cancer 90SF''.

==Metal Wheel: Dark==
*'''Weight:''' 31.4 grams
Dark has twelve spikes facing the clockwise direction. These protrusions are closely packed together with minimal space between each, resulting in an overall round shape. This shape hinders the Metal Wheel in two ways: its protrusions are not pronounced enough to provide sufficient [[Smash Attack]], while the perimeter is interrupted too frequently for sufficient [[Survival | Stamina]]. Additionally, its weight is distributed over too large a surface area. There is thus no reason to use Dark in any competitive situation whatsoever.

==Track: Change 120==
*'''Weight:''' 2.7 grams
CH120 is without a doubt this Beyblade's most useful part. This Track is unique as it features a height-changing gimmick. The user is allowed a choice of using 120 or 145 as the Track's height. This is done by rotating the bottom portion of the Track and pulling/pushing the central part out/in, and then rotating the bottom portion back to lock the height. Importantly, this can be done between each round of a match, as it does not involve any part-swapping.

The advantages of this Track are plentiful. Its most obvious benefit is allowing the user to change the height of their Beyblade between rounds; this means that the user can adapt their strategy to counter the opponents during a match. The below customization, Libra CH120RF, uses this function to great effect.

Furthermore, CH120 is currently the only Track featuring a 120 height. This height is useful for many [[Attack]] types.

===Use in Balance Customization===
Long before Libra was banned, it surprisingly found use in a very specific [[Balance]] customization; in fact, it was really the only competitively viable Balance customization at that point in time. The custom is ''Libra CH120RF''. Here is how it performed against the current staple customs of the time:

*'''Versus Virgo DF145D -- use 120 height'''
Even though Libra is the heaviest Wheel ever created, because its weight is focused around the outside, it is still quite agile with RF. On its own, Libra is not a very effective [[Smash Attack]] Wheel, but its weight distribution in combination with the fast moving RF allow it to achieve an astonishing 90% win rate against [[Virgo DF145BS | Virgo]] DF145D. 120 height must be used in order for the Metal Wheels to make contact or it won't work.

*'''Versus Quetzalcoatl 90RF -- use 145 height'''
By switching to 145 height, the Track will absorb all of the hits dealt by [[Quetzalcoatl 90WF | Quetzalcoatl]]. The weight of Libra combined with the grip of RF give it enough defense to withstand most attacks, and again, the win rate is 90%.

*'''Versus MF Libra C145WB -- use 120 height'''
The win ratio against the top tier [[Defense]] combo isn't that great -- only about 60% -- but this still isn't bad, considering how strong it is against the other two types. If you can avoid using this combo against Defense-types, you should, but if you're forced into that situation you can win with a perfect shot and a little luck.

To effectively use this custom, you absolutely had to be able to perform [[Sliding Shoot]] because the window for landing a successful attack was much smaller than with other Storm or Quetzalcoatl-based Attackers. A skilled Blader could use this customization as an answer to almost anything that is thrown at them. However, during the time Libra was banned, this custom's use diminished greatly due to the multitude of parts that were released in its absence. It is still usable against Attack types, and Stamina types on lower Tracks, but it is nowhere near as versatile as it once was.

===Use in Attack Customization===
''MF Lightning L Drago CH120RF'' is a top-tier [[Attack]] customization. Use whichever height matches up best with the opposing Beyblades Wheel. This will allow Lightning (Upper Mode) to make optimum contact with opposing Beyblades.

===Use in Defense Customization===
CH120 can be used as an alternative to other [[Defense]] Tracks such as C145; ''MF Earth Aquario CH120RS (145 mode)'' is a viable Defense customization.

==Bottom: Semi-Flat==
*'''Weight:''' 0.6 grams
SF is is a sharp tip with a flattened end. As a result, SF displays a combination of [[Attack]] qualities and Stamina qualities, moving in a semi-aggressive pattern. Because of this however, the two attributes are compromised, culminating in an average performance in both categories. It produces a movement pattern that, while it is aggressive, is much slower than any Flat Bottom. The increased friction with the stadium floor due to the wider tip both increases its [[Defense]] and [[Survival | Stamina]] in comparison to a bottom similar to S or ES. However, it is in absolutely no competition with bottoms similar to WD for Stamina or RS for Defense. Semi-Flat is meant to be used in [[Balance]] type Beyblades, and as mentioned, exhibits aspects of several types, however it excels in none and thus is essentially useless.

SF's only mildly effective use is in [[Destabilizer]] customs where the low Track used along with the balance of qualities allows the custom to destabilize the opposing Beyblade.

===Use in Destabilizer Customizations===
While mostly outclassed in other aspects, SF can still be used in the top destabilizer customization ''Flame Cancer 90SF''.

==Other Versions==
[[Image:MadCancer2.jpg|thumb|150px|Mad Cancer CH120FS from RBVL1]]
*'''Mad Cancer CH120FS''' - [[Random Booster Light Vol. 1 Mad Cancer CH120FS]] (Red, all parts clear dark red)
*'''Earth Cancer DF145ES''' - [[Random Booster Vol. 4 Mirage Virgo]] (Blue)
*'''Galaxy Cancer D125HF''' - [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl]] (Clear)
*'''Flame Cancer D125RF''' - [[Random Booster Vol.6 Killer Beafowl]] (Yellow)
*'''Dark Gasher CH120FS''' - Beyblade Metal Fusion
*'''Rock Gasher DF145WB''' - Faceoff: Lightning Screwdriver (Painted parts, Opaque Brown)
*'''MF-F Burn Cancer 90WD''' - BB-96 Beyblade Super Deck Set (Orange)
*'''Inferno Gasher SW145SF''' - Faceoff: Lightning Sword Showdown (Painted parts, dark red)

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Image:01darkcancer.jpg|Dark Cancer CH120SF
Image:02darkcancer.jpg|Dark Cancer CH120SF 3/4 view
Image:03darkcancer.jpg|Dark Cancer CH120SF side View
Image:05DarkBull.JPG|Dark top view
Image:06DarkBull.JPG|Dark bottom view
Image:04darkcancer.jpg|Cancer clear wheel
Image:05darkcancer.jpg|Cancer clear wheel
Image:06darkcancer.jpg|CH120
Image:08darkcancer.jpg|CH145
Image:09darkcancer.jpg|SF
</gallery>

==Overall==
[[Dark Cancer CH120SF]]'s defining part is CH120, an exceptionally useful Track which can be used in a whole host of customization possibilities. While Dark and SF are relatively useless parts, CH120 makes this a more than worthwhile purchase. '''Every Blader should own at least one of this Beyblade'''.

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