Blade: Lightning L-Drago Rapid Hit

Weight: 32.5g (LOW END)- 33.4g (HIGH END)

• Design: Lightning L-Drago is a reverse rotating counter-clockwise blade in Beyblade X that has tiny bumps where the yellow stickers are exposed for repeated hit.

• Attack vs. Attack (AVA): Lightning L-Drago will only succeed in an AVA matchup if launched with greater strength than its opponent. If your launch is weaker, Lightning L-Drago will be outspun, resulting in a loss. When launched with the proper strength, Cobalt Dragoon can compete decently with top contenders like Dran Buster and Phoenix Wing, though most matches depend on whether L-Drago can equalize near the end to outspin.

• Attack vs. Defense/Stamina: Lightning L-Drago can only win if launched with significant force. A strong launch can lead to an upper attack that may result in a KO in the Over Zone when Rapid Hit is used.

Strengths:

• Strong Smash Attack/Upper Attack: Despite being lighter than most attackers, L-Drago can effectively lift strong opponents and knock them out of the arena.

Weaknesses:

• Imbalance: Lightning L-Drago suffers from a significant flaw due to a design decision made by Takara Tomy, where hollowed-out sections in both of its modes make the Blade extremely unstable. This instability leads to unpredictable behavior in the stadium, causing L-Drago to shake violently and move erratically. As a result, it often lacks consistency in battle. This can lead to self-KOs or Self Xtremes, but in some cases, the instability might disrupt your opponent's performance instead.

• Launch Power: Lightning L-Drago requires mastery of a string launcher and consistently powerful shoots, making it difficult to unleash its full potential reliably.

• Equalization: Lightning L-Drago cannot effectively spin equalize due to its hollowed-out sections. Attempting to equalize in battle will likely result in failure. It’s crucial to treat Lightning L-Drago as if it’s in the same spin direction as your opponent and launch as strongly as possible to avoid losing.

Gameplan: In setups with a low height and an aggressive bit that can gain speed, like Cyclone or Point, execute a hard launch and aim to defeat your opponent quickly. In an Attack vs. Attack matchup, perform a tilt launch, and against stamina types, execute a hard flat launch.

Combos:

• Attack: Lightning L-Drago 5-60 / 9-60 / 3-60 / 7-60 F/GF/LF

Overall

Lightning L-Drago offers strong attack potential and some equalization ability, but its design imbalance causes inconsistency and shaking. While it can achieve impressive highs, it also faces significant lows if not fully optimized, with launch strength being key to its success. In Rapid Hit Mode, it slightly outperforms Upper Mode for equalization while remaining practical in attacks, demonstrating decent KO potential in AVA. However, a strong shoot is required to be effective. Until a Left Winder launcher is released to enhance its usability, L-Drago is a solid collection addition but not essential despite its potential. It is a welcome addition but not a must-have for anyone's collection.

Beyblades Including This Part

BX-00 Lightning L-Drago 1-60F Rapid Hit

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