Ryo and Hikaru brief the team on Dr. Ziggurat's company, Hades Inc., and its ties to the Dark Nebula, revealing that Ziggurat engineered HD Academy's bladers, including Zeo and Jack, who had never won before joining. Gingka realizes Ziggurat sees him as the ultimate test subject and enters the final round against Damian Hart, whose Hades Kerbecs shrugs off Galaxy Pegasus's opening attacks with ease.

What happens

• Ryo and Hikaru reveal Dr. Ziggurat owns Hades Inc. and has ties to the Dark Nebula
• The team learns Zeo and Jack had never won a match before joining HD Academy
• Ryo explains the Dark Nebula's earlier failed attempt to control Ryuga's dark power
• Gingka begins the final round against Damian Hart
• Hades Kerbecs repels Galaxy Pegasus's opening attacks with no visible damage

Battles

• Gingka Hagane (Galaxy Pegasus W105R2F) vs Damian Hart (Hades Kerbecs BD145DS) — continues into next episode

Places

WBBA headquartersWorld Championships stadium