Geist Fafnir
Takara Tomy launched Geist Fafnir in Japan on September 22nd, 2018 inside the B-122 Starter, Geist Fafnir 8' Absorb, building it for the Burst System and its Cho-Z Layer System.
Specification
| Classification | Layer |
|---|---|
| System | Cho-Z Layer System |
| Series | Beyblade Burst Turbo |
| Type | Stamina |
| Spin | Left-Spin |
| Weight | 20.54 grams |
| Also known as | gF |
| Japanese name | ガイストファブニル |
| Romaji | Gaisuto Fabuniru |
| Takara Tomy code | B-122 |
| Released in Japan | September 22nd, 2018 |
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 | 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 3 Beyblades
| Beyblade | Code | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geist Fafnir 8' Absorb | B-122 | Stamina | 2018 |
| Geist Fafnir 8'Proof Absorb | — | Stamina | 2018 |
| Geist Fafnir Ratchet Gyro | B-146 | Stamina | 2019 |
About This Part
Takara Tomy launched Geist Fafnir in Japan on September 22nd, 2018 inside the B-122 Starter, Geist Fafnir 8' Absorb, building it for the Burst System and its Cho-Z Layer System. It is a Stamina Type Layer shaped as a triangle with three dragon heads bearing an "F" mark, evoking the Nordic dragon Fafnir, and its Cho-Z construction lines metal between those heads, adding weight beyond most God Layers. Rubber-tipped "F" teeth let it equalize spin against a right-spinning rival while the Layer itself turns left, and an automatic mode-change gimmick lets the rubber blades extend at low spin speed and retract at high spin speed.
In Play
Its left-spin nature curbs recoil against right-spin opponents despite the pointed, triangular perimeter, and the rubber teeth drag a slower right-spin rival's speed toward its own through friction; against another left-spin piece the same rubber instead acts as a brake, risking a self-burst if the rival resists bursting better. Competitive bladers pair it with heavy Discs for knock-out defence and stamina, and with Atomic, Bearing, Destroy or Destroy' Drivers to supply the precession needed to out-spin a rival, though the community rates it outclassed overall by Hell Salamander.
- Debuted in Japan on September 22nd, 2018 in the B-122 Starter, Geist Fafnir 8' Absorb.
- Reissued in the B-146 Random Booster Vol. 16 as Geist Fafnir Ratchet Gyro.
- Released as Geist Fafnir 8'Proof Absorb (Saint Dragon Ver.) under product code B-00.
The Competitive View
Against right-spin opponents the rubber teeth act as a friction hook, equalizing spin and propelling Geist Fafnir faster while cutting recoil (more pronounced than on Drain Fafnir, though weaker against very light opponents); against left-spin opponents the rubber instead brakes, which can burst a weaker opponent but risks self-burst or heavy stamina loss against a tougher one.
Verdict as the draft gives it: Suited to spin-equalization/stamina combos such as Geist Fafnir 0/2/4/5/7/10 Cross/Glaive Atomic/Bearing/Destroy, though the author notes final performance hinges on tooth strength.
- Left Spin
- Triangular perimeter with metal between the dragon heads
- Rubber 'F' motifs, with a larger exposed rubber area than predecessor Drain Fafnir
Related parts named in the draft: Drain Fafnir, Cross, Glaive, Atomic, Bearing, Destroy.
Condensed from community testing of Jul. 16, 2018; competitive opinions are the community's, not ours, and may be out of date.