As the Cruise's finalist, Aiger earns first crack at challenging Valt for the World Championship, and Xavier introduces him to his mentor Xander Shakadera for a grueling 100 Battle Challenge. After a draw with Xander in the 100th match, Aiger takes the first point off Valt while still fighting his growing darkness.

What happens

• Aiger and Phi are confirmed as the Cruise finalists, with Phi letting Aiger challenge Valt first.
• Xavier arranges a 100 Blader Test with Xander Shakadera to prepare Aiger.
• Aiger and Xander's 100th match ends in a draw.
• Aiger takes the first point in his title match against Valt while still succumbing to Z Achilles' corruption.

Battles

• Aiger Akabane vs Xander Shakadera (100th battle) — draw
• Aiger Akabane vs Valt Aoi (title match, round 1) — Aiger wins

First appearances

Character: Xander Shakadera (Turbo debut)Special move: Turbo Whip

Attributed, not verified by us

Claims We Could Not Check

• This is the first instance in Beyblade Burst of a character borrowing another person's Beyblade, as Xander uses Xavier's Xcalius.