A mysterious rival blader called the Shadow-Walker, Ukio Kibuki, debuts alongside his ominous Über Unicrest as the Beigoma Academy Beyclub squares off against a rival squad, the Sword Flames, in a single-elimination team battle format. Daigo takes the club's first match against Ukio and loses, putting the Beyclub behind early in the multi-episode team showdown.

What happens

• Ukio Kibuki and his Über Unicrest make their debut
• The Beyclub and the Sword Flames begin a team battle tournament
• Daigo loses the opening match to Ukio

Battles

• Beigoma Academy Beyclub vs. Sword Flames — continues next episode
• Daigo Kurogami (Dark Doomscizor) vs. Ukio Kibuki (Über Unicrest) — Ukio wins

First appearances

Character: Ukio KibukiBeyblade: Über Unicrest Down Needle