Hunter
Hunter is a Driver Takara Tomy released for the Burst System, the God Layer System and the SwitchStrike System, debuting in Japan on July 1st, 2017 with the B-85 Killer Deathscyther 2Vortex Hunter booster, and later rea…
Specification
| Classification | Driver |
|---|---|
| System | God Layer System / SwitchStrike System |
| Series | Beyblade Burst Evolution |
| Type | Attack |
| Weight | 5.9 grams |
| Also known as | Hn |
| Japanese name | ハンター |
| Romaji | Hantā |
| Takara Tomy code | B-85 |
| Hasbro code | E1033 |
| Other code | TA12 |
| Released in Japan | July 1st, 2017 |
Printed Stats
As printed on Beyblade Burst packaging, on its own scale: compare with other Beyblade Burst parts, not across generations. The bars are relative to this part's own highest figure.
Try it in the builder Build a top around it and see the stats.
Tournament Legality
| Burst Standard | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Burst Limited | Allowed |
| Burst Classic | Allowed |
| Burst GT | Allowed |
WBO formats as tabulated. Legality changes with the rulebook; the WBO's own document decides at an event.
Comes In 9 Beyblades
| Beyblade | Code | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beat Kukulcan 7Under Hunter | B-101 | Attack | 2017 |
| Driger Slash 4Vortex Hunter | B-95 | Attack | 2017 |
| Killer Deathscyther 2Vortex Hunter | B-85 | Attack | 2017 |
| Emperor Forneus 1Meteor Hunter | B-118 | Attack | 2018 |
| Alter Cognite C3 2 Hunter | E2457 | Attack | — |
| Black Deathscyther 2Vortex Hunter | — | Attack | — |
| Boom Khalzar K3 7Under Hunter | E1043 | Attack | — |
| Exceed Evil-eye 2Glaive Hunter | — | Attack | — |
| Krusher Doomscizor D3 2Vortex Hunter | E1033 | Attack | — |
About This Part
Hunter is a Driver Takara Tomy released for the Burst System, the God Layer System and the SwitchStrike System, debuting in Japan on July 1st, 2017 with the B-85 Killer Deathscyther 2Vortex Hunter booster, and later reaching western shelves through Hasbro's SwitchStrike Krusher Doomscizor D3 2Vortex Hunter starter. It carries a rubber flat tip whose center holds a circular depression, similar to Xtreme, sitting at standard driver height. Its speed lands between Accel and Xtreme, and its rubber grip helps hold a banking pattern in battle.
In Play
The rubber's high friction leaves Hunter with poor stamina and raises the risk of self-bursting on contact, and the tip wears down with repeated use, so competitive builds lean on it mainly when paired with parts carrying heavy outward weight distribution, where it can rival Xtreme; otherwise it is considered a secondary attack option rather than a top pick. Hasbro's version uses softer rubber that adds speed and control and offsets the centering issue the Takara Tomy release shows.
- Released in Japan on July 1st, 2017 with the B-85 Killer Deathscyther 2Vortex Hunter booster.
- Released in western markets by Hasbro with the SwitchStrike Krusher Doomscizor D3 2Vortex Hunter starter pack.
The Competitive View
Hunter's high friction gives it strong, controllable attacks but drains stamina quickly, raises self-burst risk by transferring more force into a layer's teeth or slopes, and wears down over use without gaining stamina in return; unproven reports suggest a heavily worn Hunter may shift toward defensive behavior as it rounds off.
Verdict as the draft gives it: Not a must-have since Xtreme offers more speed and Accel offers more stamina at similar control, but a welcome addition worth owning in multiples if preferred, to replace worn copies.
- Debuted B-85 Killer Deathscyther 2Vortex Hunter, June 24, 2017, translucent purple with sky-blue rubber
Related parts named in the draft: Xtreme, Accel, Zephyr, Hold, Variable.
Condensed from community testing of Jul. 19, 2017; competitive opinions are the community's, not ours, and may be out of date.