- This article is about Atomic. For its SlingShock counterpart, see Performance Tip - Atomic-S. For its Dash counterpart, see Performance Tip - Atomic'.
Atomic (アトミック, Atomikku) is a Performance Tip released by Takara Tomy as part of the Burst System as well as the God Layer System and SwitchStrike System. It debuted in Japan with the release of the B-80 Random Booster Vol. 6 Tornado Wyvern.4G.At on April 29th, 2017. It later debuted in western countries with the release of Hasbro's SwitchStrike Starter Pack, Wyvron W3 4Glaive Atomic.
Description
Atomic is a Performance Tip that features a free-rotating ball tip, akin to its predecessor Orbit, surrounded by a four-tabbed, free-spinning ring. Compared to Orbit, the ball of Atomic is approximately 3.4 times larger in volume or 1.3 times wider in diameter. In theory, the wider tip would increase a Beyblade's Knock-Out Defense by having greater surface area and friction. However, in practice, the free-rotating nature of the ball reduces most of the Knock-Out Defense given by the surface area of the ball. Like all other ball-based Performance Tips, the tabs around Atomic are meant to act as brakes against Knock-Outs at the cost of Stamina by striking against the stadium floor. However, the large diameter makes such contact rare. If hard launched, the greater surface area creates a semi-aggressive movement pattern early in the battle, bringing the Beyblade close to the Tornado Ridge.
While these features may imply that an Atomic Combination would be easy to Knock-Out, the heavy weight of Energy Layers and Forge Discs released after the God Layer System, along with Atomic's own weight, compensates for the rotating ball. Furthermore, the free-rotating ball increases the Burst Resistance of a Defense Combination. However, the Takara Tomy release of Atomic has noticeably weaker Burst Lock spring than Orbit, making Atomic lag behind its predecessor in terms of Burst Resistance.
In addition to its Defense properties, Atomic features high Stamina and Spin-Equalization potential. The free-rotating nature of the ball reduces friction with the stadium floor, as the wide ball tip will keep a Combination stable and thus prevent scraping. The free-spinning ring also increases Life-After-Death (LAD).
The Hasbro version of Atomic is mostly unchanged from its Takara Tomy counterpart. However, there are three variations of Hasbro's Atomic. The first variation, which debuted in the Wyvron W3 4Glaive Atomic Starter Pack, does not spin as freely as the second and third variations. The second variation, which debuted in the Quad Ring Combat Pack, has a better free-spinning ring than the first and a better molded free-rotating ball than the third variation. The third variation, which debuted in the Balkesh B3 2Bump Atomic Starter Pack, has the same amount of free-spin as the second variation, but differs by having a bump on the ball tip.
Use in Defense Combinations
Takara Tomy's Atomic can be used in the Defense Combination (Metal God Chip) Alter Chronos (Stamina Mode) 0/2/4/5/7 Glaive/Cross/Star Atomic. The heavy weight of 0/2/4/5/7 adds Knock-Out Resistance and Stamina to the Combination while Alter Chronos reduces recoil. Atomic bolsters the Stamina of 0/2/4/5/7, bolsters the Life-After-Death of Glaive/Cross/Star and bolsters the Burst Resistance of Alter Chronos. These factors allow the Combination to resists Knock-Outs and Bursts and Out-Spin the opponent.
Use in Stamina Combinations
Takara Tomy's Atomic can be put to use in the Stamina Combination (A Mold God Chip) Guardian Kerbeus/Deep Chaos 0/2/4/5/7 Glaive/Cross/Star Atomic. The heavy weight of 0/2/4/5/7 adds Knock-Out Resistance to and bolsters the Stamina of the Combination. Atomic further bolsters the Stamina of Guardian Kerbeus/Deep Chaos and 0/2/4/5/7, bolsters the Life-After-Death of Glaive/Cross/Star and adds the Burst Resistance to the Combination. These factors allow the Combination to resist Knock-Outs and Bursts and Out-Spin the opponent.
Hasbro's Atomic can be put to use in the Stamina Combination Jormuntor J2/Kerbeus/Anubion A2/Yegdrion 2/4/7 Glaive/Cross Atomic. The high Stamina of 2/4/7 Glaive/Cross synergizes with Jormuntor J2/Kerbeus/Anubion A2/Yegdrion, this combined with the high Stamina and Burst Defense properties of Atomic due to its low friction, allow this Combination to Out-Spin other Same-Spin Stamina/Defense Combinations.
Use in Spin-Equalization Combinations
Takara Tomy's Atomic can be put to use in the Spin-Equalization Combination (A Mold God Chip) Drain Fafnir Polish/0/2/4/5/7 Glaive/Cross/Star Atomic. The heavy weight of 0/2/4/5/7 bolsters Knock-Out Resistance to and bolsters the Stamina of the Combination while the Left-Spin nature of Drain Fafnir reduces recoil. Atomic further bolsters the Stamina of the Layer and 0/2/4/5/7, bolsters the Life-After-Death of Glaive/Cross/Star/Polish, bolsters the Spin-Equalization potential of Drain Fafnir and further bolsters Burst Resistance. These factors allow the Combination to Spin-Equalize with and Out-Spin a Right-Spin opponent.
Hasbro's Atomic can be put to use in the Spin-Equalization Combination Fafnir F3 Polish/2/4/7 Glaive/Cross Atomic. The heavy weight of 2/4/7 bolsters Knock-Out Resistance to and bolsters the Stamina of the Combination while the Left-Spin nature of Fafnir F3 reduces recoil. Atomic further bolsters the Stamina of the Layer and 2/4/7, bolsters the Life After Death of Glaive/Cross/Polish, bolsters the Spin-Equalization potential of Fafnir F3 and further bolsters Burst Resistance. These factors allow the Combination to Spin-Equalize with and Out-Spin a Right-Spin opponent.
Use in Balance Combinations
Hasbro's Atomic can be put to use in the Balance (Stamina/Defense) Combination Fafnir F3 2/4/7 Glaive/Cross Atomic. The heavy weight of 2/4/7 Glaive/Cross adds Knock-Out Resistance and Stamina to the Combination while Fafnir F3 reduces recoil. Atomic bolsters the Stamina and the Burst Resistance of Fafnir F3. These factors allow the Combination to resist Knock-Outs and Bursts and Out-Spin the opponent.
Use in Attack Combinations
Takara Tomy's Atomic can be put to use in the Stationary Attack Combination (Metal God Chip) Sieg Xcalibur/Twin Nemesis (Upper Mode) 0/2/4/5/7 Glaive/Cross/Star Atomic. The heavy weight of Sieg Xcalibur and a Core Disc add Knock-Out Resistance and the weight distribution of Twin Nemesis and Core Disc add Stamina. Atomic further bolsters the Stamina of Twin Nemesis and 0/2/4/5/7, bolsters the Life-After-Death of Glaive/Cross/Star and adds Burst Resistance to the Combination and the aggressive movement early in battle bolsters Attack potential. These factors allow the Combination to Burst or Out-Spin the opponent.
Hasbro's Atomic can be put to use in the Stationary Burst Attack Combination Roktavor/Valtryek 2/4/7 Glaive/Cross/Vortex Atomic. The aggressive shape of Roktavor/Valtryek combined with the heavy weight of 2/4/7 Glaive/Cross/Vortex and the semi-aggressive movement provided by Atomic, can provide powerful hits to Burst the opponent. The low friction of Atomic also reduces chances of Self-Bursting.
Overall
While Atomic has the potential for high Stamina and Life-After-Death, Energy Layers in the current metagame are too wide to be supported by Atomic, creating a scrape risk. It has since been outclassed in Stamina potential by other Performance Tips such as Bearing' and Drift for use against Opposite-Spin opponents. However, Atomic remains a viable choice for Stamina Combinations against Same-Spin opponents.
As such, Atomic is not a must have but is instead a welcome addition to a blader's collection.
Atomic features high Knock-Out Resistance when paired with Core Discs and high Stamina and Life-After-Death when paired with Disc Frames such as Glaive and Cross. Atomic remains a decent choice in this format, where it has usage similar to that of the Cho-Z Layer System era. However, its performance is no longer dominant, as many comparable alternatives have become available. For example, Bearing' and Drift outclass Takara Tomy's Atomic, while Hasbro's is outclassed by the likes of Atomic-S and Kick.
Of the three variations of Hasbro's Atomic, the variation included in the Quad Ring Combat Pack is recommended. However, the flaws of the other two variations do not pose a major hindrance to their overall performance.
As such, Atomic is not a must have but is instead a welcome addition to a blader's collection.
Atomic is not legal in the WBO's Burst Classic Format.
As such, Atomic is recommended for collection purposes only.Products
Takara Tomy
- B-80 Random Booster Vol. 6 Tornado Wyvern.4G.At - 01: Tornado Wyvern 4Glaive Atomic (translucent lime green and opaque purple ring)
- B-80 Random Booster Vol. 6 Tornado Wyvern.4G.At - 02: Exceed Evil-eye Gravity Atomic (translucent dark green and opaque red ring)
- B-80 Random Booster Vol. 6 Tornado Wyvern.4G.At - 03: Fang Fenrir Polish Atomic (translucent black and opaque yellow ring)
- B-98 God Customize Set - Arc Bahamut 2Bump Atomic (translucent black and opaque purple ring)
- B-111 Random Booster Vol. 10 Crash Ragnaruk.11R.Wd - 05: Sieg Xcalibur 5Bump Atomic
- B-121 Cho-Z Triple Booster Set - Hazard Kerbeus 7 Atomic
- B-130 Random Booster Vol. 13 Air Knight.12E.Et - 08: Wolborg 0Expand Atomic
- B-131 Dead Phoenix 0 Atomic
- B-151 Random Booster Vol. 17 - 05: Storm Pegasis Hurricane Atomic (Stardust Ver.)
- B-170 Random Booster Vol. 21 - 04: Cosmo Pegasus 7 Atomic Sou
- B-00 Dead Phoenix 0 Atomic (Flame Wing Ver.) (CoroCoro Exclusive)
Hasbro
- E1028 Wyvron W3 4Glaive Atomic (lime green and purple ring)
- E1044 Balkesh B3 2Bump Atomic
- E2457 Quad Ring Combat Pack - Roktavor R3 7 Atomic
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