Energy Layer - Wyvron W3

Wyvron W3
Naming
Japanese	トルネードワイバーン
Romaji	Torunēdo Waibān
Also Known As	Tempest Wyvron or W3
Product Information
Product Code	B-80
Classification	Energy Layer
Weight	9.2 grams
System	God Layer System
Series	Beyblade Burst Evolution
Release Date(s)
Japan	April 29th, 2017
Stats
Attack	0
Defense	5
Stamina	2
Weight	3
Speed	1
Burst	1
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Wyvron W3, known as Tornado Wyvern (トルネードワイバーン, Torunēdo Waibān) in Japan, is a God Energy Layer released as part of the Burst System as well as the God Layer System. It debuted with the release of the B-80 Random Booster Vol. 6 Tornado Wyvern .4G.At on April 29th, 2017.

Description

Wyvron W3 is a Defense Type Layer that features an eight bladed top layer, akin to Wyvron and an eight bladed bottom layer made of translucent plastic. As part of the Switch-Strike/God Layer System, Wyvron W3 features a gimmick; the translucent bottom layer is free-spinning.

In theory, the free-spinning layer will parry oncoming hits by moving with the opponent's Layer and reduce recoil. In practice, the gimmick works as intended, drastically increasing Wyvron W3's Burst and Knock-Out resistance. However, Wyvron W3 has two weaknesses; the first is the Layer's teeth; Tornado Wyvern has four short teeth on the Takara Tomy release which the free-spinning layer is meant meant to compensate for. However, the size of the layer and the large gaps between each of the blades means that the opponent is likely to contact with the gaps of the top layer and Burst the Wyvron W3 combination. The second weakness is the poor Stamina of the Layer, Wyvron W3's weight distribution creates poor spin times compared to other Layer such as Alter Chronos.

Overall

Despite the potential Defense within the gimmick, the large gaps in the free-spinning layer, weak teeth and low Stamina of Tornado Wyvern makes it outclassed by other Layers such as Alter Chronos and Drain Fafnir.

As such, Tornado Wyvern is recommended for collection purposes only.

Differences in the Hasbro Version

Wyvron W3 is virtually unchanged from its Takara Tomy counterpart with the gimmick intact, slopes of almost identical strength to Tornado Wyvern's teeth and the same poor Stamina. Due to there being few other Switch-Strike Beyblades released at the time of writing, Wyvron W3 has excellent performance in Defense combinations.

As such, Wyvron W3 is a welcome addition to any blader's collection.

Products

Takara Tomy

• B-80 Random Booster Vol. 6 Tornado Wyvern .4G.At - 01: Tornado Wyvern 4Glaive Atomic (Translucent Purple)
• B-98 Beyblade God Customize Set - Tornado Wyvern 1Meteor Spiral

Hasbro

• E1028 Wyvron W3 4Glaive Atomic

Gallery

Takara Tomy

Tornado Wyvern (Official Image)

Tornado Wyvern 1Meteor Spiral (B-98)