Bahamut
Takara Tomy released Bahamut, a left-spin Gatinko Chip, in Japan on May 25th, 2019 through B-143 Random Layer Vol.
Specification
| Classification | Gatinko Chip |
|---|---|
| System | Gatinko Layer System / Pro Series System |
| Series | Beyblade Burst Rise · Beyblade Burst: Pro Series |
| Spin | Left-Spin |
| Weight | 3.1 grams (Takara Tomy) / 2.8 grams (Hasbro) |
| Also known as | B / Balkesh (Pro Series) |
| Japanese name | バハムート |
| Romaji | Bahamūto |
| Takara Tomy code | B-143 |
| Hasbro code | F2329 |
| Released in Japan | May 25th, 2019 |
| Released in the US | August 2021 |
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 | Not allowed |
| Burst Classic | Not allowed |
| Burst GT | Allowed |
WBO formats as tabulated. Legality changes with the rulebook; the WBO's own document decides at an event.
Comes In 6 Beyblades
| Beyblade | Code | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dread Bahamut 7Wall Orbit Metal Gen | B-149 | Defense | 2019 |
| Erase Bahamut 1'Star Zeta' Sou | B-156 | Balance | 2019 |
| Wizard Bahamut 00Cross Jolt' Gen | B-151 | Attack | 2019 |
| Zwei Bahamut Outer Assault' Zan | B-00 | Attack | 2019 |
| Naked Bahamut 10 Universe Metsu | B-164 | Defense | 2020 |
| Soul Balkesh Paradox-P Eternal Ten | F2329 | Stamina | 2021 |
About This Part
Takara Tomy released Bahamut, a left-spin Gatinko Chip, in Japan on May 25th, 2019 through B-143 Random Layer Vol. 1 Dread Bahamut Ten; it reached western shelves under the name Balkesh in a Hasbro Pro Series Starter Pack. Its dragon-head design echoes its predecessor, Arc Bahamut, and it carries a standard weight for the category. Seven fine locks leave it with only average burst resistance, so a Dash Driver is advised when running it. Hasbro's Balkesh version matches Takara Tomy's chip apart from being moulded in lighter-duty plastic.
In Play
Its middling burst resistance leaves Bahamut behind chips such as Longinus in the community's rankings across the Burst, Burst GT and Burst Limited formats, and the WBO's Burst Classic Format does not permit it at all; in every case players treat it as a collection piece rather than a tournament pick.
- Debuted in Japan on May 25th, 2019 via B-143 Random Layer Vol. 1 Dread Bahamut Ten.
- Reissued across GT Triple Booster, Random Booster and Random Layer sets, including a Gold Turbo colourway.
- Released in the west as Balkesh in Hasbro's F2329 Soul Balkesh Paradox-P Eternal Ten.
- Bahamut's design draws on dragon imagery rather than the giant fish that carries the name Bahamut in Arabic legend.
- Dungeons & Dragons features a draconic deity called Bahamut, a possible inspiration for the chip's dragon motif.