Type

Type (Japanese: タイプ or 型(がた)) refers to the 4 categories used to classify the combat properties and characteristics of a Beyblade and its parts by their primary behavior in battle.

Overview

The concept of Types provide players with archetypes upon which they can select or build a Beyblade that suits their individual playing style and combat preference. Becoming familiar with these Types can prove valuable to a player's strategy as a thorough knowledge of parts can assist in Beyblade customization and general battle strategy. This knowledge can also be invaluable in identifying the parts used in the customization of an opponent's Beyblade during inspection before a match. Below is a simple description of each of the basic types and their characteristics.

Attack	Stamina
Attack Types move quickly and aggressively and strike with considerable force.	Stamina Types are nimble and can maintain their spin when undisturbed.
Defense	Balance
Defense Types disperse impacts from attack and maintain a stationary, stable position in battle.	Balance Types combine qualities from Attack, Stamina, and Defense types.

Beyblade Top Types

Every top belongs to one of four combat categories (called Types), based on its primary battle strength. During battle, the Type Affinity of the competing Beys will determine how efficiently they battle each other, with the one holding an advantage effectively neutralizing the battle tactics of the other.

	ATTACK TYPES Beyblades designed to move quickly around the Beyblade Burst Beystadium™ and hit with power.
	STAMINA TYPES Beyblades designed to maintain their spin when left untouched. They can potentially out-spin a steady Defense Type.
	DEFENSE TYPES These Beyblades were designed to ward off attacks and maintain a stationary, stable position in battle.
	BALANCE TYPES These Beyblades combine the qualities of Attack, Stamina, and Defense types, and usually incorporate design elements from all three.

Type Affinity

All Beyblades Types typically share a Type Affinity (Japanese: タイプ相性) with one another via their Type classification. This determines their overall advantage (Japanese: 有利(ゆうり)) in a match-up depending on their customization in comparison to their opponent's.

Type Counters

Players that deploy Beyblades with countering types to that of their opponent's increase their chances of victory. It's important for Bladers to consider their Bey's Type when devising their strategy as the appropriate Type can counter your opponent's Beyblade enabling your Bey to fight more efficiently.

Traditionally, the Attack Type counters the Stamina Type, the Stamina Type counters the Defense Type, and the Defense Type counters the Attack Type. However, the Balance Type differs from the other three Types in the regard that these Beyblade tops typically improve upon the weaknesses of the other three Types. Balance Types normally possess relatively balanced Stats, including in the areas of Agility and Weight, making this Type adept at most situations, especially in the hands of expert Bladers.

Analysis

This section elaborates upon the defining characteristics of each of the 4 Types.

Attack Types

The Attack Type Bey is known for their rapid speeds and hard-hitting attacks. While these are the most dynamic of the Beyblade Types, by design, they typically have low Stability and take increased Stamina damage during collisions.

Stamina Types

The Stamina Type (Japanese: スタミナタイプ, 持久(じきゅう)型(がた))

Defense Types

The Defense Type (Japanese: ディフェンスタイプ, 防御(ぼうぎょ)型(がた))

Balance Types

The Balance Type Bey combines attributes from the other three Types for a Beyblade that is well-rounded and adaptable. While this affords them an impressive situational advantage, they generally lack the overall capability of exploiting the specific weaknesses of other Types, and must mainly relying upon the skill, strategy, and ingenuity of the Blader to be effective.

Trivia

Names In The Languages (Attack Type)

• French: Attaque
• Spanish: Ataque
• Japanese: アタックタイプ, 攻撃(こうげき)型(がた)
• Korean: 어택 타입

Names In The Languages (Stamina Type)

• French: Résistance
• Spanish: Resistencia
• Portuguese: Resistência
• Japanese: スタミナタイプ, 持久(じきゅう)型(がた)
• Korean: 스태미너 타입

Names In The Languages (Defense Type)

• French: Défense
• Spanish: Defensa
• Portuguese: Defesa
• Japanese: ディフェンスタイプ, 防御(ぼうぎょ)型(がた)
• Korean: 디펜스 타입

Names In The Languages (Balance Type)

• French: Équilibre
• Spanish: Equilibrio
• Portuguese: Equilíbrio
• Japanese: バランスタイプ, バランス型(がた)
• Korean: 밸런스 타입

1. While the term "Balance Type" has been the official term used by Takara Tomy since induction, Hasbro originally had used the terms "Combination Type" and "Combo Type" to classify this Type in the past. This practice only occurred during their original international and localized distribution until the end of production of their Hard Metal System toyline. However, since the release of Generation 2 Beyblades, Hasbro has adopted "Balance Type" as the official, descriptive term.

Also See

• Attack
• Stamina
• Defense
• Balance