Burn Phoenix (バーンフェニックス, Bān Fenikkusu) is an Energy Layer released by Takara Tomy as part of Metal Fight Beyblade's 10th Anniversary for the Burst System. It debuted in Japan with the release of the B-158 Random Booster Vol. 19 on February 22nd, 2020.
Description
Takara Tomy's Burn Phoenix is a Stamina Type Layer that adapts the Phoenix Face, Phoenix Clear Wheel, and Burn Metal Wheel of the Metal Series' Hybrid Wheel System for the Burst System. As such, Burn Phoenix resembles the general shape of these parts, with a design consisting of wings and tails of a phoenix, and a circular perimeter with two sets of wave-like ridges. The three parts are noninterchangeable and combined into a single piece. The Phoenix motif adorns the center of the Layer, with the word "Phoenix" on the sides. Compared to the original parts, the Burn Phoenix Layer is much wider - the "Metal Wheel" portion of the Layer is made of plastic, with metal lining the circumference. Burn Phoenix has poor Burst Resistance due to its fine locks.
Burn Phoenix initially saw little usage in tournaments at the time of its release, due to its light weight. Stamina Type Gatinko Layers such as Master Diabolos were 7 grams heavier, almost a quarter of the weight. However, changes in Stadiums used in official wbba. tournaments held by Takara Tomy created suitable conditions for Burn Phoenix to be used in a niche capacity. The Dash Beystadium and Beystadium DB Standard Type had larger Battle Areas, discouraging the use of Attack Types and making Stamina Type matchups common. As a result, Burn Phoenix became a viable deck option for 5G Battle; the circular perimeter of Burn Phoenix was decent against wide Same-Spin opponents, and also stayed sturdy due to the smoothness of the perimeter. However, its poor Burst Resistance and low weight meant Burn Phoenix was not a dominant Layer, and it saw nearly no play in World Beyblade Organization (WBO) tournaments, where the battle format was primarily 1on1 Battle, 3on3 Battle, or Deck Battle.
Overall
Due to its light weight, Burn Phoenix is outclassed by heavier Dynamite Battle Layers in the format.
As such, Burn Phoenix is not recommended for the WBO's Burst format.
With its circular perimeter, Burn Phoenix can be used in Same-Spin matchups, particularly in Stadiums with larger Battle Areas. It is however vulnerable to several Attack Type combinations, and heavier Stamina Type combinations.
As such, Burn Phoenix is not a must-have, but a welcome addition for the WBO's Burst GT format.
Burn Phoenix is not legal in the WBO's Burst Limited format.
Burn Phoenix is not legal in the WBO's Burst Classic format.
Products
Takara Tomy
- B-158 Random Booster Vol. 19 - 01: Burn Phoenix Yell Wedge
- B-170 Random Booster Vol. 21 - 07: Burn Phoenix 00 Assault'