- This article is about the God Valkyrie Layer. For the Layer with the Strike God Chip, see Energy Layer - Strike God Valkyrie. For the Hasbro version, see Energy Layer - Genesis Valtryek V3.
God Valkyrie (ゴッドヴァルキリー, Goddo Varukirī) is an Energy Layer released by Takara Tomy as part of the Burst System as well as the God Layer System. It debuted in Japan with the release of the B-73 Starter God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot on March 18th, 2017.
Description
Takara Tomy's God Valkyrie is an Attack Type Layer made up of a translucent layer with three upward slanting wings which act as the primary contact points, and an opaque layer with three smaller sub-wings behind the main wings. The center features a feathered, armored face facing forward, unlike previous Valkyrie Layers, where the face was seen from a side profile. The face represents the Layer's namesake, the valkyrie from Norse mythology.
As part of the God Layer System, God Valkyrie features the following gimmicks: the first is that the main wings are spring-loaded to create "Bound Attack", and the second is that God Valkyrie can be improved with the Strike God Chip. In theory, the spring-loaded Layer would increase Burst Attack by moving upon impact and forcibly springing back. In practice however, the gimmick fails to work as the spring does not produce enough force to meaningfully impact Burst Attack. Furthermore, when spin velocity becomes too low, the spring-loaded gimmick will fail to compress the spring entirely, instead hindering spin. When the Strike God Chip is attached to God Valkyrie, the spring-loaded wings are locked and the gimmick cannot be used, improving performance. As God Valkyrie is classified as a different Layer with the Strike God Chip attached, these performance differences are detailed on the page Strike God Valkyrie.
As-is, God Valkyrie has comparable performance to its predecessor Victory Valkyrie, as the shape of God Valkyrie's wings is good for Knock-Out (KO) Attack early in battle and it can Burst a weakened opponent towards the end of a battle. Furthermore, God Valkyrie features three teeth of high length, akin to its predecessor Victory Valkyrie, allowing this Layer to withstand its own recoil. God Valkyrie is also heavier than its predecessor, which further aids Burst Resistance.
Rulings
In tournaments held by the World Beyblade Organization (WBO), Takara Tomy's "God Valkyrie" and "Strike God Valkyrie" Layers, as well as Hasbro's "Genesis Valtryek V3" and "Strike Valtryek V3" Layers, are all treated as the same part. Therefore, only 1 of the 4 Layers can be used in a 3on3 Battle or Deck Battle deck.
Overall
Due to the shape of this Layer's three wings, Takara Tomy's God Valkyrie is considered on par with Victory Valkyrie for Knock-Out Attack despite the intrusive gimmick, and has greater Burst Resistance due to its heavier weight and the cushioning effect of the spring. However, with the release of other Layers such as Legend Spriggan and Sieg Xcalibur, God Valkyrie became heavily outclassed in the metagame.
As such, Takara Tomy's God Valkyrie is recommended for collection purposes only.
Products
Takara Tomy
- B-73 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (translucent blue, translucent red God Chip)
- B-76 Beyblade God Entry Set - God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot
- B-87 Random Booster Vol. 7 Maximum Garuda.8F.Fl - 02: God Valkyrie 2 Flugel (green)
- B-96 Mugen Beystadium DX Set
- B-00 Premiere Set - God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (Premiere Set Ver.) (translucent violet, translucent violet God Chip)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (Flame Knight Ver.) (red, translucent red God Chip)
- B-00 God Valkyrie (Achilles Ver.) (TV Kun Exclusive) (red, translucent blue God Chip)
- B-00 God Valkyrie (Holy Knight Ver.)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (Ice Knight Ver.) (ice blue)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (G1 Bronze Ver.)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (G1 Silver Ver.)
- B-00 God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (G1 Gold Ver.)
- BA-01 Beyblade God Battle Set - God Valkyrie 6Vortex Reboot (Red Ver.)
Gallery
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Trivia
- The Holy Knight Ver. God Valkyrie Energy Layer was obtainable through a Campaign in Japan. By purchasing up to 5000円 in Takara Tomy Beyblade Burst products, you could obtain this Energy Layer recolor.
References
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