Variable
Variable is a Driver made by Takara Tomy for the Burst System's Dual Layer System, first sold in Japan on April 2nd, 2016 inside the B-34 Starter, Victory Valkyrie Boost Variable, and later carried west by Hasbro's Epic…
Specification
| Classification | Driver |
|---|---|
| System | Dual Layer System |
| Series | Beyblade Burst |
| Type | Attack |
| Weight | 6.2 grams |
| Also known as | V |
| Japanese name | ヴァリアブル |
| Romaji | Variaburu |
| Takara Tomy code | B-34 |
| Hasbro code | B9487 |
| Other code | TA06 |
| Released in Japan | April 2nd, 2016 |
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.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Kerbeus Gravity Variable | B-49 | Attack | 2016 |
| Storm Spriggan Limited Variable | B-49 | Attack | 2016 |
| Victory Valkyrie Boost Variable | B-34 | Attack | 2016 |
| Victory Valtryek V2 Boost Variable | B9487 | Attack | 2016 |
| Zillion Zeus Magnum Variable | B-00 | Attack | 2016 |
| Dragoon Fantom Gravity Variable | B-00 | Attack | 2018 |
| Dragoon Fighter Gravity Variable | E2546 | Attack | — |
| Mad Minoboros Boost Variable | — | Attack | — |
| Storm Spryzen S2 Limited Variable | E1048 | Attack | — |
About This Part
Variable is a Driver made by Takara Tomy for the Burst System's Dual Layer System, first sold in Japan on April 2nd, 2016 inside the B-34 Starter, Victory Valkyrie Boost Variable, and later carried west by Hasbro's Epic Rivals Battle Set. Its tip is rubber, cast with two tiers of spikes — six tall ones sitting above fourteen shorter ones — set at a normal driver height and built to break down with use, so unlike most rubber tips it gets more aggressive rather than less as it wears.
In Play
A fresh copy runs its six tall spikes at a mild, Blow-like clip without much stamina to show for it, and Takara Tomy's harder rubber sheds that first set fairly quickly. Once the fourteen shorter spikes take over, speed jumps to match or beat Xtreme thanks to the wider contact patch, but banking becomes hard to hold, self-knockouts turn common, and stamina drops further — the community regards this stage as its best. Once those spikes are gone too, the bare rubber base runs even faster but with worse control and stamina still, struggling to hold the Tornado Ridge; its shorter worn-down height does give attack builds some destabilization leverage, and its wide base leaves it with strong life-after-death, making it a safer pick against spin-equalization opponents. It sees play in the Winning ValkyrieSieg Xcalibur attack build alongside a 0/2/4/5/7 Bump/Meteor/Vortex disc and frame, though a worn Variable's speed and width make that combination hard to steer. Overall, its lack of control and stamina leaves Takara Tomy's version behind Xtreme, Hold and Accel, though it still shines in attack builds that do not need precision and against other Xtreme-based attackers; it counts as a fine pickup rather than a must-have. Hasbro's release runs on softer rubber, faster on its first six spikes and slower to wear down, but settles to centre too quickly for real attack use even unworn, and its control worsens further once worn — bladers keep it mainly for the collection.
- Released in Japan on April 2nd, 2016 with the B-34 Starter, Victory Valkyrie Boost Variable.
- Carried into western markets through Hasbro's Epic Rivals Battle Set.
The Competitive View
Fresh, Variable is mildly aggressive at Blow-like speed; once the first six spikes wear off, speed rivals or beats Xtreme but control, banking, self-knockout risk and stamina all worsen further as it wears fully bare, though the resulting height loss is minor.
Verdict as the draft gives it: The Takara Tomy version is outclassed by Xtreme, Hold, and Accel and recommended for collection only; the Hasbro version is rated a welcome addition as a solid Xtreme alternative, used in the attack combo Valtryek V2/Roktavor Heavy/Gravity Variable.
- Debut: B-34 Victory Valkyrie Boost Variable (translucent light blue, black rubber), April 2, 2016
- Other TT releases: Fire Knight Ver., B-38 Beyblade Entry Set Green Ver., Tournament Prizes, B-49 06 Storm Spriggan Limited Variable and B-49 08 Kaiser Kerbeus Knuckle Variable (Random Booster Vol. 3), Television Quiz Exclusive (clear, black rubber), Zillion Zeus Magnum Variable Gold God Ver. (gold, black rubber)
- Hasbro releases: B9487 Valtryek V2 Boost Variable and B9498 Epic Rivals Battle Set (opaque blue, black rubber)
- Hasbro rubber is softer: faster on the first spike stage (between Accel and Zephyr speed) and wears more slowly, but control worsens further once worn to the second stage
Related parts named in the draft: Xtreme, Hold, Accel, Evolution, Valtryek V2, Roktavor.
Condensed from community testing of May. 02, 2017; competitive opinions are the community's, not ours, and may be out of date.