Thank you brawlers for another awesome BBL event day! Day 3 of the Bakugan Battle League was held on Saturday, September 18th at participating Toys “R” Us store locations around the United States. We were so excited to watch the action as brawlers battled to vote for the next thrilling chapter in the Battle League story. The votes have been tallied and the winner is… “Similar Crush!”

Check out some of the coverage gathered from several BBL Minion Force members across the US:

- Danjay from Memphis, TN reports in with tales of helpful brawlers! During his local BBL event, several brawlers showed up with a Bakugan team that lacked a couple pieces. Veteran brawlers happily provided Bakugan from their own collection so they could engage in the Battle League events. It’s that sort of comradery that keeps the Bakugan community together!

- Bakugan Battle League Minion Force member BakuganFreedom captures the excitement from Hayward, CA. The all-new exclusive ‘Direct Attack’ Ability card was handed out with the Day 3 League Book. On the battling side of the event, the BBL Officials recognized BakuganFreedom’s amazing skills and challenged him to a “Championship Battle” with a fellow brawler. The winner of this featured battled would win a Series 1 Darkus Falconeer! Check out photos from his local event and video footage of the “Championship Brawl” to see who won the “Championship” match (hint: BakuganFreedom liberated the battlefield!):

- DanthePyrusKing gathers awesome live footage from his local BBL Event #3 day. He highlights prized collections, coverage of a battle in progress, and captures brawlers doing what they do best… brawling!

The Bakugan Battle League has been such a huge success that we’ve brought the BBL to Canada! Canada had their first BBL event on Saturday, September 25th and will have their next event day on Saturday, October 16th. For more information on the BBL in Canada, check out the Canada section on www.bakuganbattleleague.com.

We hope to see you at Day 4 of the BBL on Saturday, October 9th!

Be sure to check out the next BBL Blog for Day 4 coverage of the BBL event. Bring your Bakugan to the next event and battle for the following chapter of the story. For more coverage from other Minion Force members, check out the Bakugan Battle League section at the official My.Bakugan.com community.

Enlist in the Bakugan Battle League Minion Force and download the exclusive membership kit that includes a special badge, certificate, capture guidelines, and images for use with your content! For more information check out the BBL Minion Force Announcement in the official forums.

There are some slight changes to the ‘Battle Gear 101: Maximize Your Arsenal’ .  I am posting this on the 2nd, so you don’t think it’s an April Fool Joke:

Q: Can I use Battle Gear with Bakugan from any series and type?
A: Yes!  Battle Gear can be used in gameplay with any Bakugan from series 1, series 2 (New Vestroia), and series 3 (Gundalian Invaders). While Bakugan Battle Gear will only physically attach to specific Gundalian Invader Bakugan from Series 3,  that doesn’t mean you can’t ( or shouldn’t)  use it with a series 1 or series 2 Bakugan. When using a Battle Gear with a Bakugan that does not specifically attach to its back, simply open the Battle Gear on the Gate Card in battle and process it as you normally would, as stated below.

Gold Attribute

Silver Attribute

Copper Attribute

Q: How do I use Battle Gear in battle?
A: Bakugan Battle Gear are played during a battle (from your unused pile). Place your Battle Gear on the back of your Bakugan to open it. It may also be opened on a Gate Card next to your Bakugan. Add the G-Power revealed on the inside of the Battle Gear to your battling Bakugan.

If your Bakugan’s attribute matches either of the attributes listed on  your Battle Gear reference card, then you get that ability as well; Or, if your Battle Gear matches the color of the Gate Card being battled on (Gold, Silver, or Copper attribute) you may choose any one ability on the Battle Gear reference card to use in this battle.

Battle Gear move like regular Bakugan. At the end of a battle, they move to your used pile. When you have no Bakugan to roll, all of your Bakugan, Bakugan Trap, and Battle Gear move to your unused pile.

Each player may use a total of 2 Bakugan Trap or Battle Gear (or a mixture equaling 2). So, a brawler may have 2 Bakugan Trap. Or, a brawler may have 2 Battle Gear. And, a brawler may have 1 Bakugan Trap and 1 Battle Gear.

Q: What are the Battle Gear Attributes?
A: Battle Gear come in one of three Attributes: Gold, Silver, or Copper. To determine a Battle Gear’s attribute you will see that each Battle Gear is marked with either Gold, Silver, or Copper highlights. You can also identify the Battle Gear’s attribute by looking at the icon printed on the gear as well. (See below)

Knowledge and education is the most valuable weapon on the battlefield! Now that you are properly equipped with the basics of how to use Battle Gear you can now effectively begin making your own strategies that fuse Bakugan with their new weapons. Keep in mind that these are the barebones of Battle Gear use. For more specific situations and rules information be sure to read the Battle Gear FAQ section in the Bakugan Gameplay FAQ.

Brawl on!

~ Lord Darkus and Bright Light

From Bakugan.com:

With an already amped up battlefield of incredibly powerful monsters, the world of Bakugan throws brawlers to the edge of their battle wits with all-new Bakugan Battle Gear! Increase your overall G-Power in battle by magnetically connecting massive weapons to Gundalian Invaders Bakugan and unleash your most powerful attack!

Along with the over-the-top G-Powers new rules and elements to a brawler’s strategy are introduced. This feature article will help you with the basics of Battle Gear and give you a titanium foundation to build your own devastating Battle Gear strategies on.

Presented in a good ol’ fashioned ‘Question and Answer’ style, gather critical Battle Gear information from the 101 article that can help you send your next opponent to the nearest computer eager to learn how you epically defeated them! Use this vital information along with the official Bakugan Series 3 Rules and the official Bakugan Gameplay FAQ to claim victory anywhere you happen to battle.

Battle Gear 101
Maximize Your Arsenal

Q: Can I use Battle Gear with Bakugan from any series and type?
A: Yes! Although there are specific Bakugan that are designed to be fit perfectly with the weapon, Battle Gear can be used with any Bakugan from series 1, series 2 (New Vestroia), and series 3 (Gundalian Invaders). If you want to use the Battle Gear with a Bakugan that does not specifically equip it simply open the Battle Gear on the Gate Card in battle and process it as you normally would, as stated below.

Q: How do I use Battle Gear in battle?
A: Bakugan Battle Gear are played during a battle (from your unused pile). Place your Battle Gear on the back of your Bakugan to open it. It may also be opened on a Gate Card. Add the G-Power revealed on the inside of the Battle Gear to your battling Bakugan. If your Bakugan’s attribute matches either of the attributes on  your Battle Gear reference card, then you get that ability as well; Or, if your Battle Gear matches the color of the Gate Card being battled on (Gold, Silver, or Copper. Also see Battle Gear Attributes) you choose any one ability on the Battle Gear reference card to use in this battle.

Battle Gear move like regular Bakugan. At the end of a battle, they move to your used pile. When you have no Bakugan to roll, all of your Bakugan, Bakugan Trap, and Battle Gear move to your unused pile.

Each player may use a total of 2 Bakugan Trap or Battle Gear (or a mixture equaling 2). So, a brawler may have 2 Bakugan Trap. Or, a brawler may have 2 Battle Gear. And, a brawler may have 1 Bakugan Trap and 1 Battle Gear.

Q: What are the Battle Gear Attributes?
A: Battle Gear come in one of three Attributes: Gold, Silver, or Copper. Not only are the Battle Gear’s highlights colored appropriately to their Attribute, but they also have an icon painted on them to tell the brawler what kind of attribute they are:

Gold Attribute
Looks like a target, or crosshair.

Silver Attribute
Looks like a missle, or triangle.

Copper Attribute
Looks like a cat’s eye.

If your Battle Gear has the same attribute as the Gate Card you are battling on then you may choose to either: 1) If your Bakugan’s attribute matches either of the attributes on your reference card, you get the ability as well, or 2) If you Battle Gear matches the attribute of the Gate Card you are battling on you can choose any one ability on the Battle Gear reference card to use in this battle.

Knowledge and education is the most valuable weapon on the battlefield! Now that you are properly equipped with the basics of how to use Battle Gear you can now effectively begin making your own strategies that fuse Bakugan with their new weapons. Keep in mind that these are the barebones of Battle Gear use. For more specific situations and rules information be sure to read the Battle Gear FAQ section in the Bakugan Gameplay FAQ.

Brawl on!

~ Lord Darkus and Bright Light

This is also republished on BakuganTactics.com!

While everyone seems to think that a 700g Clayf is the most powerful Bakugan Battle Brawler, we have proof that it may not be.

On our weekly Bakugan trip, we found a Special Ability Preyas. Before we tell you about it, let us tell you what existed before this one.

There is a Series 1 Preyas, that does not change its attribute.
There is a Series 2 Preyas, that does change its attribute.

So imagine our surprise when we found an

Clear

Aquos Series 1/2 sized (not B2) Preyas with the following feature:

THE G-POWER CHANGES!

It has 3 settings: 400g, 540g and 660g

So what, you say. 660 is still lower than 700. But wait, there’s more!

This Brawler starts with a printed G-Power of 680!

So, the way we see it, the LOWEST G-power this Preyas has is 1080 (680+400), and the highest is 1340 (680+660)!

Where’s that Clayf now? LOL!

On January 9th, PBTradingpost.com will offer the Mega Battle Pack!

This is a one-of-a-kind collector’s item:

You get 1 of each representative type of Bakugan (50 total) from Series
1, Series 2, and B2 (Bakupearl, Bakuclear, and/or Bakuswap).

Here is the list:

You will also get a complete set of the Series 2, 2a, and 2b cards!

They won’t last long, so have your money ready to go!