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 time, with only one Bey allowed, everyone’s going to bring what they think is the absolute best shot at winning.

And here’s where things get a bit… predictable. If you’ve been following the meta, you know that Wizard Rod with the Ball bit is *the* combo to beat right now. It’s got the stamina, the defense, and just enough attack to survive against almost anything. It’s reliable, safe, and—let’s be honest—kind of boring when everyone’s using it.

I’m calling it now: the number of Wizard Rod Ball combos in the stadium will be astronomical. There’ll be so many, you could probably lose track of which one is yours. For creative bladers (and dads who love a bit of variety), it’s a little disappointing. The excitement of seeing wild, unpredictable matchups takes a back seat when the stadium is a sea of the same setup.

The tournament will be played on the Hasbro Xtreme Stadium, right on the floor. No tables, just bladers crouched around, launching like it’s the schoolyard all over again. The Xtreme Stadium is known for its fast-paced battles and big hits, but even that wild rail might not be enough to shake up the dominance of Wizard Rod Ball.

Of course, the big prize is what keeps everyone fired up: win here, and you’re off to Japan to represent Australia against the world’s best. That’s the dream—for kids, for parents, for anyone who’s ever launched a Bey and shouted, “Let it rip!'

I’m stoked for the event, no question. The energy, the community, the chance for one Aussie blader to take on the world—there’s nothing like it. But I do wish we’d see more creative combos, more risk-takers, and a few underdog victories. Maybe someone will dare to bring something wild, catch the Wizard Rod Ball army off guard, and give us all a story to remember.

Until then, I’ll be cheering from the sidelines, launcher in hand, hoping for that one glorious upset. Because even in a sea of sameness, Beyblade is still about heart, hype, and the thrill of the battle.

So get ready, Parramatta. One Bey, one shot, and a whole lot of Wizard Rod Ball. May the bravest blader win!