10 Best Rare Beyblades
for March 2023

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Beyblades are one of the hottest toys for kids and teens alike. This popular toy involves spinning a 6-page long metal beyblade, and using that beyblade to compete in a battle. The beyblades spin around an axle that is made of either metal or rubber, and are either made of titanium, tungsten, aluminum, or iron.

Beyblades have been around since 2000. The toy is so popular, in fact, that Mattel, the makers of Barbie, have licensed the beyblade brand. With more than 200 collectible beyblades and 10 new beyblades released each year, there are tons of beyblades to collect.

In the MOOZ Themes Reviews lab, we test toys for durability, safety, and ease of use. For performance, we score ease of use, including the ability to spin the beyblade, how fast it spins, and how long the beyblade lasts.

For the best beyblades, we test dozens of models each year, looking for the best combination of performance, durability, and ease of use. Here are the best beyblades to buy in 2022:

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Beyblade Burst Evolution Elite Warrior 4-Pack - 4 Iconic Right-Spin Battling Tops, Game ((Amazon Exclusive)

Beyblade Burst Evolution Warrior Elite 4-Pack

by Hasbro

INCLUDES 4 ICONIC TOPS: Comes with 4 iconic Beyblade Burst right-spin tops, including one season 2 SwitchStrike top.

The Beyblade Burst Evolution Elite Warrior 4-Pack is a great starter set for kids who want to collect and battle Beyblade Burst tops. The kit includes four tops, one launcher, and one stadium, and it's basically everything you need to get started. The launchers are easy to use, and the tops spin well. The tops make a lot of noise in battle, which kids will love. The stadium is also easy to use. The players load their tops into the launchers, then pull the ripcord and launch. It's a bit jerky, but kids get used to it quickly. The stadium can be a bit difficult to calibrate, and it's unclear whether it's necessary, but the tops don't damage it if they're launched incorrectly. The included Beyblade Burst tops, which retail for $14.99 each, are solid choices. The set includes tops that use right- or left-spin launchers, so kids will have a good selection. The set doesn't include any Beyblade Burst items, so it's missing Beyblade Burst Beystadiums and Beyblade Burst Energy Layers, which sell for $9.99 and $14.99, respectively. The Beyblade Burst Evolution Elite Warrior 4-Pack is a good value, and it's a solid starter set for kids who want to collect and battle Beyblade Burst tops.

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BEYBLADE Burst Beylocker

BEYBLADE Burst Beylocker

by Hasbro

Includes Beyblade Burst: Energy Layer (1), Forge Disc (1), Performance Tip (1), Beylocker (1), and instructions.

The Beyblade Burst tops we tested are durable, brightly colored, and spin well.

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BEYBLADE Burst Pro Series Judgement Joker Spinning Top Starter Pack -- Attack Type Battling Game Top with Launcher Toy

BEYBLADE Burst Pro Series Judgement Joker Spinning Top Starter -- Pack Attack Type Battling Game Top with Launcher Toy

by Hasbro

AUTHENTIC JAPANESE TOP: Includes right-spin battling top Judgement Joker DR44-P PR-10 with authentic components and premium deco. Comes with right-spin launcher

The Burst series, like its predecessor, the Soul series, shares many features with Beyblade, but it packs more features into each iteration. The Burst tops, for example, are larger and the body of the top is thicker, so they're more durable. The burst tops also feature built-in light-up battle tips, which allow the players to light up their favorite tops with bursts of light. The Burst tops also have a new attack type, called Burst, which is significantly more powerful than Flash and Impact. Burst tops also feature dual launch ports that allow users to launch their tops with a more powerful swing. The Burst tops also feature new designs and color schemes, which allow them to better match the Burst Pro Series Beystadiums. However, tops from prior generations are not compatible with Burst Pro Series Beystadiums, so you'll need to purchase new tops if you want to use the Burst series. The Burst tops also come with launchers, which resemble Beyblade battle tops, but which are smaller and have a new power system. The launchers are compatible with Burst Pros and Burst series tops, but they can't launch the Burst top unless it's paired with a Beyblade Burst Pro Series system. The Burst tops also have a new launcher type, called the Launcher, which is shorter than the Burst launchers and is compatible with Beyblade Burst tops, but it's less powerful. The Launchers also have a new power system, called the Burst Core, which stores energy in the launcher and releases it when the top swings, and the Burst cores are compatible with Burst tops and Beyblade Burst Pro Series tops, but they can't launch the Burst Pro tops unless they're paired with the Burst Pro Series system. The Burst tops also come with a new type of Beyblade, called the Burst Core, which stores energy in the core and releases it when the top swings, and Burst cores are compatible with Burst tops and Beyblade Burst Pro Series tops, but they can't launch the Burst Pro tops unless they're paired with the Burst Pro Series system.

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Beyblade Burst Evolution Switchstrike Battle Tower-Includes 2-Level Beystadium, Battling Tops, & Launchers-Age 8+, Multicolor

Beyblade Burst Evolution Switchstrike Tower-Includes Battle 2-Level Beystadium

by Hasbro

Features epic 5-point gameplay system designed for 2-tiered battling.

The Switchstrike Battle Tower has some of the best parts and design elements we've seen in a Beyblade set, and it's the best combination of parts we've seen in a set targeted at kids. The launchers, which spin out the tops in rapid-fire succession, are terrific, and the 2-level battle arena adds a real extra dimension to the game. The arena's 2 levels mean you'll have to shift gears and use different top spins to beat the opponent on the lower level. The set also includes some parts that weren't included in the previous Burst Evolution set, including 2 right-spin Beystadium launchers, 2 right-spin tops (Beyblade burst switchstrike right-spin battling tops Strike valtryek V3 and noctemis N3), and 2 left-spin Beystadium launchers. The Beyblade tops themselves are also new, with new features, including the ability to swap out the discs on the bottom of the tops, which have different abilities. The set also comes loaded with 2 Beystadiums, which let you use 2 tops at once, and 4 Beystadium tops, which will let you use 4 tops at once. The set's first-level tops (Beyblade burst switchstrike right-spin battling tops Strike thor, Strike akatty, and Strike sisqo) are all excellent, but the set's second-level tops (Beyblade burst switchstrike right-spin battling tops Strike valtryek V3, Strike noctemis N3, and Strike beyblade newstar) are very good too. The set also includes 2 Beyblade switchstrike launchers, which let you switch between 2 tops. The set also includes a 1-year warranty.

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BEYBLADE Burst Rise Hypersphere Air Knight K5 Single Pack -- Stamina Type Right-Spin Battling Top Toy, Ages 8 and Up

BEYBLADE Burst Rise Hypersphere Air Knight K5 Single -- Pack Stamina Type Right-Spin Battling Top Toy

by Hasbro

BEYBLADE BURST COMPETITIVE BATTLING TOP: Includes right-spin Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Air Knight K5 D59 TH02 stamina type top with specially designed Hypersphere Performance Tip

The Burst Rise Hypersphere Knight K5 ($49.99) is a top-notch Beyblade Burst top. It's filled with tons of cool features, including Hypersphere tech, which lets the top spin faster (and spin longer) than other Beyblade Burst tops. The Burst Rise Hypersphere Knight K5 is also packed with powerful features, including a 145-piece body, a custom performance tip, and a metal-capped shield. The Beyblade Burst Hypersphere Knight K5 is easy to assemble, and the included launcher shoots the tops up to 80 feet (25 meters). The Burst Rise Hypersphere Knight K5 performs well in battle, and it's lots of fun to scan the Energy Layer to unleash the Hypersphere top's power. But the Burst Rise Hypersphere Knight K5 does have its downsides. For example, it shoots balls at a fairly slow rate. The Beyblade Burst Hypersphere Knight K5 is also a little bulky, so it won't fit inside many toy chests.

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Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Battle Heroes 3-Pack -- Ace Dragon D5, Rudr R5, Viper Hydrax H5 Battling Game Tops, Toys Ages 8 and Up (Amazon Exclusive)

Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Battle 3-Pack Heroes -- Ace Dragon D5

by Hasbro

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING: Ships in simple, recyclable packaging thats easy to open andfrustrationfree

Beyblade Burst is a competitive battle toy and video game that combines traditional (and unusual) toy/game play with real-world fighting abilities. The premise: You assemble Beyblades (a.k.a. Beystadiums) from dozens (or hundreds) of parts. Then, you launch them from a Beyblade Burst launcher (which requires battery packs and a Beyblade Burst Beystadium) and try to throw them at your opponents' Beystadiums. The Beyblades spin as they fall and land on a spinning battle top, which is the part that you fight on. The Beyblade Burst tops also have Energy Layers, which can be used in various combinations to customize your Beyblade. The game has 20 different tops to choose from, and you can use any combination of Beyblade Burst tops. (Each top has 3 Energy Layers, so you can mix and match them as much as you want.) The game also has several fighting arenas, which you can customize as well.

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BEYBLADE Burst Turbo Slingshock Dual Pack Fafnir F4 and Rudr R4 -- 1 Left-Spin, 1 Right-Spin Battling Tops, Age 8+

BEYBLADE Burst Turbo Slingshock Dual Pack Fafnir and F4 Rudr R4 -- 1 Left-Spin

by Hasbro

AGES 8 AND UP: Beyblade Burst toys for kids ages 8 years old and up to collect, customize, and compete! Beyblade Burst tops components are interchangeable with some Beyblade Burst tops except Beyblade Burst Rip Fire tops.

The Burst Turbo Slingshock Dual Pack is an all-around great option for kids who want to compete in Beyblade Burst tournaments. The toy's launchers are well-designed, and the app is intuitive and easy to use. The Burst tops perform very well, with very durable construction and good spin speeds. The toy's rechargeable battery takes about two hours to recharge, and both tops can fight in Battle Ring Mode and Slingshock Mode. The Fafnir F4's stamina top is faster than Rudr R4's balance top, so we recommend giving each kid his or her own tops. Both tops come with 16 Energy Layers, but Fafnir F4's Energy Layers are more durable, so kids will have to refill Fafnir F4 more often. We liked that the Fafnir F4's top has rubber feet, so it doesn't slide around when it launches. The Rudr R4's top has rubber feet as well, but it lacks rubber edges, so when the top lands, it can easily slide around. The toy's battery life and charging time are reasonable, and both tops spin consistently, so there shouldn't be any problems.

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BEYBLADE Burst Rise Hypersphere Dual Pack Cosmic Kraken K5 and Gargoyle G5 -- 2 Right-Spin Battling Top Toys, Ages 8 and Up

BEYBLADE Burst Rise Hypersphere Dual Pack Cosmic Kraken K5 Gargoyle and G5 -- 2 Right-Spin Battling Top Toys

by Hasbro

CLIMB AND ATTACK: Hypersphere Performance Tip specially designed to climb the vertical wall of the Hypersphere Beystadium (Sold separately. Subject to availability) and battle on the brink

The Burst line of Beyblades are hugely popular, and these Burst Rise tops (which include both the Kraken K5 and the Gargoyle G5) are among the best models in the range. Both tops boast durable construction, and they spin well, with responsive action. However, the Kraken K5 (the right-spin top) is the stronger of the two, boasting a sturdier body, a more powerful motor, and a longer motor travel than the Gargoyle G5 (the left-spin top). The Kraken K5 is also lighter than the Gargoyle G5, so it's slightly higher in performance, but the two tops do perform fairly evenly. The Burst Rise tops do allow you to customize the blades, although you do pay for the privilege. The Burst Rise tops also boast some neat features, including the Burst Hypersphere, which allows you to battle in a Beystadium, and the Burst Mission, which allows you to compete in digital battles. Both tops are compatible with other Burst Rise tops, so you can mix and match parts to create your own custom tops.

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Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Typhon T5 Single Pack -- Defense Type Right-Spin Battling Top Toy, Ages 8 and Up

Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Typhon T5 Single -- Pack Defense Type Right-Spin Battling Top Toy

by Hasbro

BEYBLADE BURST COMPETITIVE BATTLING TOP: Includes right-spin Beyblade Burst Rise Hypersphere Typhon T5 D20 TH25 defense type top with specially designed Hypersphere Performance Tip

Beyblade Burst is a fast-paced, 3D action game that combines strategy, customization, and battle play. Players build their own Beystadium, then equip it with parts. Players can then battle each other using their Beyblade Burst tops, which spin, spin, spin. The Beyblade Burst game features 19 Beystadiums, 146 Beyblades (including 10 Team Beyblades), and 11 Beystadium themes. The Beyblade Burst game also offers a variety of customization options. Players can customize their Beyblade Burst tops by purchasing parts from in-game stores or by scanning codes found on their Beyblade Burst tops. Players can also customize their Beystadiums by purchasing in-game decor. The Beyblade Burst game offers a variety of game modes, including Battle Mode, Time Attack Mode, Battle Burst Mode, and Mission Mode.

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BEYBLADE Burst Turbo Slingshock Single Top Lightning-X Istros I4, Multicolor

BEYBLADE Burst Turbo Slingshock Top Single Lightning-X Istros I4

by Hasbro

Activate Rail riding Tech in a slingshot BEYSTADIUM (Beyblade burst slingshock stadium and right-spin launcher required, Each sold separately)

The Beyblade Burst Turbo Slingshock I4 was the least expensive beyblade we tested, and it has the performance to match. It offers solid performance out of the box, and its single-blade design makes it lightweight, easy for kids to handle, and less likely to break. The Burst Turbo Slingshock I4's build isn't quite up to par with more expensive beyblades, but it's good enough that our kids didn't notice. It's a little flimsy, and the grip doesn't stay on as well as some other beyblades, but the Burst Turbo Slingshock I4's performance more than makes up for it. The motor is strong enough to provide plenty of power for top-spin battles, and the controller gives kids ample control over their battles. Best of all, the Burst Turbo Slingshock I4 is durable enough to withstand plenty of tumbles, and it's reasonably priced enough that parents don't have to worry about replacing it anytime soon.

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