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Hasbro Beyblade X Nationals in Parramatta: One Bey, One Shot… and a Sea of Wizard Rod Balls

As both a dad and a blader, I can’t help but get hyped for the Hasbro Beyblade X Nationals coming up in Parramatta, NSW. This is the big one—the event where dreams are made, nerves are tested, and the winner gets to represent Australia in Japan at the World Championship. But as the excitement builds, there’s one thing I keep hearing in the community, and honestly, I can’t disagree: get ready for a *flood* of Wizard Rod Ball combos. This year’s Nationals isn’t your typical tournament. Instead of the usual three-Bey deck format (where you can switch between battles and have a second chance in the losers bracket), this is single Beyblade, single elimination. You pick your best combo, and if you lose, that’s it—no do-overs, no second chances. It’s as raw and intense as Beyblade gets. As a dad, I love the deck format for its strategy and variety. Watching my kids agonize over which three Beys to bring, and seeing all the wild combos on display, is part of what makes Beyblade fun. But this t...
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The Bittersweet Reality of Tournament Play

As a 36-year-old Aussie dad and Beyblade X enthusiast, there’s nothing quite like the electric buzz of a tournament: the clatter of launchers, the cheers and groans, the thrill of seeing your combo zip down the Xtreme Rail. But as any seasoned blader will tell you, not all Beyblades are created equal—especially when it comes to competitive play. My personal favourite, Knife Shinobi, is a perfect example: a blade that’s full of character, potential, and raw speed, but one that’s almost impossible to rely on for consistent wins in the current tournament meta. Knife Shinobi is, in my opinion, a striking Beyblade X release, known for its aggressive slopes and jagged attack points. It’s a variant of Rhino Horn, but with a slightly more rounded shape and a lighter build. On paper, it’s an attacker’s dream—designed to rocket along the X-Celerator Rail, aiming for those high-reward, high-risk Xtreme Finishes that can net you three points in a single round. But as most competitive bladers have ...
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