Energy Layer - Gaianon G2

Gaianon G2, known in Japan as Gigant Gaia, is an Energy Layer released as part of the Burst System as well as the Dual Layer System. It debuted with the release of the B-67 Random Booster Vol. 5 Gigant Gaia Quarter Fusion on December 28, 2016.

Description
Gaianon G2 is an Energy Layer featuring two rows of four blades resembling stones, two golem heads on either sides like the Layer's namesake, the Greek Primordial Deity Gaia, and a large 'G' around the center of the Layer.

The direction, shape and downward angle of the two rows of "stones" are similar to the blades of Wyvron except that the stones are much thicker and the angle that they protrude from is more obtuse, like the blades of Valtryek V2. The sides two golem heads create points of Smash Attack and the top of the heads create a smooth, low-recoil surface. This is meant to give Gaianon G2 a mix of defensive and attack properties, however, the angle and spacing between the stones are too small for decent attack potential.

Instead, Gaianon G2 's potential lies within defense; the stones deflect attacks creating a low recoil surface perfect for Knock-Out defense customizations and the teeth on the Takara Tomy release of Gaianon G2 alternate between "medium tall" to "short" giving Gaianon G2 strong Burst resistance, but not to the same degree as Wyvron due to the obtuse angle of the blades. Furthermore, this Layer's stamina is only average compared to Layers such as Wyvron, Odax or Neptune, giving combinations using Gaianon G2 a risk of being out spun.

Use in Defense Combinations
Gaianon G2 can be used in the Knock-Out Defense Combination Gaianon G2 Heavy/Gravity/4Glaive/2Glaive/8Glaive/Down/Knuckle Unite/Yielding/Defense. The heavy weight of Heavy/Gravity/4Glaive/2Glaive/8Glaive further bolsters Gaianon G2 's Knock-Out defense while the Layer's teeth can compensate for the greater Burst risk while Down/Knuckle adds Stamina and Burst resistance while the Layer can compensate for the greater Knock-Out risk. Unite adds greater Knock-Out resistance but reduces stamina, Yielding bolsters stamina and Burst resistance while the Layer can compensate for the greater Knock-Out risk and Defense can bolster Knock-Out resistance, Stamina and Burst resistance but not the the same degree as the other Tips.

Overall
Gaianon G2 is a great defensive Energy Layer with strong Knock-Out resistance and good Burst resistance. However, the Layer is still outclassed by Neptune, Wyvron and Odax. As such Gaianon G2 is not a must have but instead a welcome addition to any blader's collection.

Takara Tomy

 * B-67 Gigant Gaia Quarter Fusion (Random Booster Vol. 5) (clay orange)

Hasbro

 * Double Pack: Gaianon G2 v. Doomscizor