Weak D 👀....Is BlackShell GOOD In Beyblade X!?

[@nuc]

While Blackshell MAY not be amazing for defense, the shaping may actually be really solid for some combos!! What combos do you like it on??

[@valentinoesparza2399]

I wish the but was called “polka”

[@2t0nrhianwilliams21]

5-60LF, 4-60GF, 9-60T

[@nohface4544]

5-60F, really want to try it with 7-60 though

[@valentinoesparza2399]

@@chrystalriver570 I mean DB might’ve been interested. But considering ball moves more than a traditional stamina bit that would been nice to see as well

[@jimmylurton5574]

ive had some success with blackshell 9-60H

[@Sgt.chickens]

defense types in X dont really work very well without a specific launch style so if your just random launching it or using a Dual launcher its not usually going to win.

[@MattSinz]

Not painting the Phoenix Wing reprint was a W not an L, it means you don't need two of them(one too keep pristine and one to use).

[@HaiTharImDavid]

Yeah I honestly I've been wanting a Pheonix with no paint. The red ones too pretty to use.

[@herohut725]

Think of it as a challenge. A good blade can make a seemingly bad bey into a good bey.

[@yag4h]

Although black shell is underwhelming with its stock combo, the solution to fixing defense types isn’t as simple as adding weight- otherwise those top layers will be used with attack/ stamina combos and dominate

[@Pyro_spitfire]

If yall say black shell is weak you don't know how to master it black shell is peak

[@nuc]

Good in some combos! I've heard its good against dragoon and maybe wizard rod? I need to test more.

[@Pyro_spitfire]

​@nuc it actually works best for attack and yea it's good against cobalt dragoon and wizard rod despite its bad weight best combo I feel like is 3-60 rush atleast from what ive seen

[@lilhoss4reals]

Its attack ability is unreal. I never seen any bey consistently hit the way this guy does.

[@lmaoxdlolhaha]

Cope

[@S6th66]

I was about to say! 🎉

[@Fish-o2f]

I like the blue phoenix wing with no paint

[@jonsworld_official6843]

Same! It’s so beautiful/pretty I love the colors!

[@gamerpig4077]

It’s sadly not gonna be as competitive

[@jeancml9412]

@@gamerpig4077is there a reason why?

[@gamerpig4077]

@@jeancml9412 the shape is mid at best So there’s one thing left, the weight that makes it overpo-. I forgot, the paint doesn’t exist anymore

[@RhinoSCE]

From what I'm seeing of defence types in this gen, they are supposed to take hits and then use it to smack back using that force, like a counter-hit.

[@-explodingbeybladeuser]

They should make blue shell

[@darkpendulumsystem]

I see you winning,to bad my blue shell is gona burst ya

[@BladerAdam]

Nah we already have yellow shell and I trifled my thumb

[@BeyLand_Bro]

@@BladerAdaminstead of yellow it should’ve been golden

[@papaekowgyedziacquah1012]

I'm coming for your first place pal 😈🤣🤣

[@Drain.X]

3 out of the 4 Random Boosters so far have their second way of getting the prize layer as yellow, kind of annoying since it's not exactly the most exciting color for beys

[@Kodoku36689]

I think it would be better as a attack type because of its rigid shape

[@BeyLand_Bro]

Tbh for a 3 on 3 deck i just switch all my ‘defense’ types into aggressive balance types

[@ZeroStako]

Man, I really hope I can figure out a build for Black Shell. I really vibe with the design and Draciel was my first bey back in the day. Hopefully I'll be able to get my hands on it soon so I can test some ideas. Thanks for the vid!

[@jimmylurton5574]

also to note my black shell is 36g

[@bobbybobv]

That's crazy, mine only clocks in at 32g

[@lumieretheforgiven3804]

Wizardrod isn't the best example of a "defence type" it's whole gimmick in outward weight distribution which increases stamina to the max but unfortunately TT being the funny dudes they are decided to make this round as a Garuda and because of that less recoil yada yada ya presto chango we got a really broken bey with 100% stamina and really good defence 😢

[@drunkenskunkproductionsdsp8094]

Shinobi Shadow and Rhino Horn are still the worst. I'd put Black Shell between Knight Shield and Knight Lance tbh.

[@drunkenskunkproductionsdsp8094]

It might be a monster if used with gear needle...

[@luqmuhmmad2616]

@@drunkenskunkproductionsdsp8094but it dosent do too bad against atk types. The types it’s supposed to be used for I only have a problem with it against balance types

[@jpuc5568]

Not on flat or low flat lol

[@NEKOplaysgamez]

Nah Sphinx and Rhino are the worst. Shinobi defense is quite strong on high and mobile builds.

[@merakii4130]

The red Unicorn Sting reminds me of Unlock Unicorn from burst since it also had a dotted driver

[@marcusgray3792]

Turns out shell can counter rod pretty dam well and I mean the meta rods. Gotta launch a tad hard though

[@nuc]

True! With how many people are spamming rod at tournaments, Shell being a counter makes it really usable.

[@Littencito]

In what combo

[@marcusgray3792]

@@Littencito 5-60 flat works pretty well

[@UnderTheSkin13]

Scuffed up? They're just battle scars. Beys want to battle, they wear chips in the paint with honor.

[@treashtyl89]

honesty defense beys should be launch with an angle like how multi use's her knight shield i seen a video talking about how to use defense types

[@chriall]

Blackshell looks so good, but I dont like Piss Turtle

[@ukley___]

The yellow prize beys are starting to give me green shiny pokemon vibes

[@rikoaries]

I'd honestly would kill for that blue Phoenix Wing. Hope Hasbro does give Soar Phoenix a blue reprint (copium)

[@calebweeks7374]

Kinda hoping we get a green recolor to match Draciel more

[@trougas]

Its technically a dark green color, should be refreshing to see it in a brighter emerald green one. On the other hand actual draciel has been confirmed and the prototype has been displayed in bey cafe japan.

[@revice950]

Competitive combo by nizuma blader: cobalt dragoon 5-60 accel

[@RLB4448]

BLACK SHELL IS GOOD FOR ATTACK COMBOS NOT IN DEFENSE! so it is a really good release + that dot bit is good for competitive purposes, TT really made defense types like a punching bag for other types.

[@ray_wilson]

I think instead of defense this is gonna be very good in low height attack combos

[@edenconeby8227]

So wait are we not getting an X over Draciel? I could’ve sworn I saw that at some point

[@NEKOplaysgamez]

We are. A prototype was revealed at the beyblade bar.

[@titaniumstar1772]

While i may not have black shell to experiment with, you should try Black Shell 9-60H/1-60accel ones made to be unburstable while the other capitalizes on its jagged shape

[@CrazybladerUX]

Remember it is not the bey it is the blader

[@multivewer]

I feel like 5-60 Point on black shell could bring out some hidden potential, a lot of people say it's a great ratchet sniper on 5-60 Low flat, but I don't generally vibe with black shell being an all out attacker maybe balance type being sort of a counter-attacker. Since the time of this post I've practiced with him some more and decided to keep him with Dot, might try Hexa but would have to buy blue fire phoenix 🐦‍🔥 for that part

[@Lord_Nexus14]

Dot is pretty decent, and black shell is okay for attack. I just think TT should stop making counter attack defense types and make a pure defense type that can tank hits and stay sturdy as the attack type dies from stamina. Ofc it has to be heavy enough, which TT refuses to do💀

[@jliong128]

I feel you Jake on how sucky all these “Defense” types are in X but trust me Leon Crest will avenge them its 35g for the Blade very respectable weight, Wide and Mostly Round shape to shrug off attacks and Very thick shape to not get bursted or put off balance easily so none of that BS light Counter Attack bs will be on Crest its a true Defense type. cant wait for your unboxing on Leon Crest and hopefully Phoenix Rudder too

[@nuc]

Hopefully I'll get them soon! Probably not until Wednesday earliest :(

[@makinyoumad9498]

@jliong128 yeah so, LeonCrest didn't avenge anything. Black Shell is still the best

[@jliong128]

@@makinyoumad9498 Get that mid outta here Leon Crest wipes that excuse of a Defense type

[@jliong128]

@@makinyoumad9498 Stop coping

[@vento5558]

TT really should sell individual parts for customization. But I don't think that's ever gonna happen, cuz they really want you to buy the whole beyblade. . . which is scummy.

[@korriehusky8404]

@nuc Could you believe that black shell busted multiple beyblades at a tournament this weekend, including wizard rod. The stock combo for black shell is junk, but if you switch it to a better ratchet like something-60 and low flat this beyblades is a beast.

[@bobbybobv]

Fabel'd Beyblades did some in depth testing with that exact combo on their channel and it had pretty abysmal results. Something like a 30% over 120 battles against some pretty standard meta combos.

[@BETA--ks1wm]

Quick question, what happen when you put cyclone in phoenix wing,feather?

[@BeyLand_Bro]

My Hot Take: (maybe not so hot) but I think takara needs to make a call back on all their defense types and remake them into heavier versions of themselves. Without touching the shape of the blades. Also, the rhino horn blade… should it even be a defense blade at this point? Shouldn’t TT just change it into an attack blade because of how jagged it is? I think that defense label needs to be swapped out or make rhino horn really heavy too. Furthermore, Defense bits should also have the 2nd best burst resistance. A tad bit less than attack types. In my opinion because the X system is catered to attack types, they should heavily buff the defense types and make Defense very hard to beat. Also for further releases please make them either very round or give them a design whether it be curvy or jagged enough so that it can counter with reliable recoil when hit. Of course don’t make them all OP and impossible to burst right? I actually think bursting them should be the only way to beat them most of the time. but it would be more rare and only the very best attack/ balance blades or parts should be able to knock a defense type Out. Basically forcing anyone using an aggressive bey to make a stellar combo or have great launch technique given that they already have the game literally tailored made to their style of bey. As for stamina types, just make them spin super long I guess 😅 and don’t leave them in the dust in terms of weight either.

[@BeyLand_Bro]

If only I had the tools I would make a great defense type. A Standard for what a defense type should be.

[@btsplastik4946]

bro just unboxing master oogway🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@Koeflame]

I need a TMNT recolor set.

[@nuc]

TT making the second one yellow instead of like blue or purple is such an L. ORANGE would have been better.

[@Pyroblaze212]

Black shell is probably the most recoil heavy blade we have

[@tsuchikarasu2]

draciel was a favorite of mine back in the day and im excited for black shell which solidifies my trend of my favorite beys this gen being garbage (this, shinoi shadow, rhino horn, steel samurai)

[@nuc]

Well… there are SOME uses for blackshell. It’s actually towards the top end of defense types.

[@yag4h]

The X stadium heavily favors attack types. X tournament format should introduce one more stadium. A two player stadium that directs the x dash slightly away from the center (like the 3 player stadium) to give defense and stamina better survivability. Then maybe let the stadium be randomized when you enter a tourney to force players to adapt.

[@abdielreinoso2406]

They did this because defense/stamina were always the Meta. By making a stadium that helps attack and balance types more, you're left with 2 choices: Either you play defense and stamina and pray that X-Dashes don't connect in order to outlast your opponent. Or play it risky with the big points by going on the offense

[@nuc]

I think the attack focus is good. If the stadium wasn't attack focused, then nobody would use attack types. Attack needs to be given an advantage because there's still a lot of risk to using them. High risk, high reward.

[@yag4h]

@@nuc I love the Xtreme line and think It’s a great addition but I wonder if the meta-would be slightly more balanced if maybe the extreme finish wasn’t perfectly lined up with the Xtreme line

[@drunkenskunkproductionsdsp8094]

BBX advantages: *Attack advantages:* -Highest weight -Highest speed -Highest chance to use the Xtreme Line -Hardest to burst *Attack disadvantages:* -Chance to self KO -Worst stamina (sort of) *Balance advantages:* -Depends on what the parts focus on -Also hardest to burst *Balance disadvantages:* -Same as balance advantages *Stamina advantages:* -Highest stamina -Highest life after death *Stamina disadvantages:* -No burst resistance *Defence advantages:* -Most stable while spinning *Defence disadvantages:* -Lighter than attack types, so they can be easily knocked around by them -Loses stability after hard hits. Made worse with mediocre stamina -No burst resistance

[@justsomeguy9183]

No diddy

[@valentinoesparza2399]

It would be a Great attack blade I feel like. Definitely planing to get this soon and see what it’s like on 3-60 LF

[@GodBeyblade]

Instead of doing Vipertail they could've done a Purple DranSword

[@LorzIX]

Weakest defense type is a stretch, it's just as weak as most releases for that type, but not as disappointing as something like shinobi shadow. It hits like a truck though, so running it on an aggro setup turns it into a top 10 attack option in my opinion. Far from weak.

[@nuc]

As soon as you make it an aggro build, its not really a defense type anymore tbh.

[@LorzIX]

@@nuc do agree with that, just saying there's worse defense choices and ones with less redeeming qualities. If you can run it as an attacker, it might not be a defense type anymore, but it's better than those that can't compete in attack

[@Littencito]

​@@LorzIX hola

[@0mniZZ]

Do you think the reason everyone rates defense types as a whole super low is because we as a community dont understand the game enough to make use of them? Like wouldn't making a build that takes advantage of recoil for counter attacks make them viable in matchups that don't outweigh them by ~10g or arent WRod? I'm new to the game, returnign after 15ish years off, and it just seems odd that 1/3 of beys made are worthless solely from type alone. Game balance wise that doesn't make sense

[@nuc]

The issue is weight and balance. Light weight isnt horrible BUT distribution and balancing makes a bigger deal. Shell seems decently balanced but mine is especially light, and the shape is really recoil sensitive. They are usable for sure, but DO require more skill than the meta stuff so you're right about that. It seems like for every usecase you can think of for shell, theres like 2-3 beys (atleast) that would be a better pick.

[@JasyisGibson]

Black shell’s avatar is a black turtle with a snake like tail

[@Rot_Dog666]

Would do better as an Attack type tbh

[@pieboygames]

we still need 6 and 8 spoke ratchets then after we get those i expect we may start getting gimmick ratchets

[@theredrexy]

That title ayo?!?

[@DxnnyFanta]

starting to feel like wizard rod is the only real defense in X

[@shaheertheendora.k.acarssh9272]

BlackShell (black) literally pull a bird move against blackshell (yellow)

[@Rehan_Gamers12]

Pls review shark edge

[@slothfulsea7296]

Defense Types need to be closer to 40g to be tankie in my opinion

[@nuc]

ehhh not that heavy. If mine was the 33 like others, or even 33.5, we could feel that difference during battles. IF the blade was SLIGHTLY more round + that added weight? My video title would probably have been completely different.

[@slothfulsea7296]

@@nuc I would like one to at least be 35. I can only think to deal with them are strong recoil damage or a Xtreme Dash with good momentum

[@KeeganMcKinney]

Is there an easier way to get the Wizard or Phoenix that are in this set? I don't want to spend money just to end up getting something I don't want.

[@bristar9843]

Always love your videos, LSB recommended me to you a long time ago, but gotta say, sad about this! Black Shell is so good. You need to check out leftspinbeys new video. He showed the science of Defense types and ever since then, my defense types, black shell included, almost always wins even against Phoenix Wing and Dran Bsuter. You should check it out. Black Shell is so good bro! People hate defense types because od competative bladers hating the weight of the defense types, but when does takara tomt make mistakes like that this much? They are lighter for a reason and it has to do with the way defense types work.

[@nuc]

@@bristar9843 I think that black shell is decent. It’s a bit disappointing in various aspects, it’s really not a pure defense type. It’s more of a counter attacker against really good combos. Thats awesome! But… I can see why people may be a bit disappointed, especially as it’s a RB prize so it’s more expensive

[@bristar9843]

@nuc 100% agreed with you there. I love defense types and always have loved them and actually got real discouraged and stopped really paying attention to beyblade x after a lot of channels started talking so much crap about them. But when I watched that video lsb released it made me feel better for liking defense types. I say give black shell some runs with the lsb method, and actually all your defense types if I'm honest. I have rarely lost to any attack types since then. And I know the channel leftspinbeys doesn't state that defense types are Meta, but it does show that they aren't bad at all lol. Anyways you, beybladegeeks, leftburst and leftspinbeys are the only channels I watch for beyblade now because, for the most part, you guys aren't biased and state that your opinions are facts. Competative bladers have been ruining beyblade for a lot of people just getting involved in it. Much love for your channel!!!

[@RJ_THA_Blader]

Weakest defense type? Seriously? When Shinobi shadow is right there? Dude, cmon. Thats a stretch, a ridiculous one.

[@nuc]

@@RJ_THA_Blader in the video I talk about its performance and what I think about it. I even mentioned some of the positives as well.

[@RJ_THA_Blader]

I know, I watched the video! But starting off rip with that? Cmon, man. Even the title too.

[@makinyoumad9498]

It's exactly the opposite, it's the best defense type

[@BeyLand_Bro]

@@makinyoumad9498so it’s better than leoncrest?

[@NEKOplaysgamez]

Nah in terms of defense shinobi is way better. ShinobiShadow defense on 9-80U is pretty solid, consistently beating DranBuster and SharkEdge and having a good chance against TyrannoBeat. For defense the weakest are SphinxCowl or RhinoHorn by far and in terms of overall performance Sphinx is easily the worst.

[@nicholascheng8995]

dot is good

[@Dollycista]

It’s freaking good in the anime so… maybe

[@theredrexy]

It’s a shame cause I love Turtles 🐢

[@Thunderdransword]

2:47 hey um dude do you know when they’ll add l drago

[@nuc]

Hopefully in the next day or so!

[@theself-deprecatinggeek9930]

Blackshell is a tortoise, not a turtle. Tortoises are terrestrial reptiles with feet and claws, while turtles have flippers. Also the inspiration behind Blackshell (and Draciel) is the Black Tortoise of the North/Winter from the four auspicious beasts.

[@مصطفىلاغا]

Same design of draciel ❤❤❤❤

[@shadowgamerz6924]

I mean they didnt paint phoenix cause its a random booster

[@nuc]

@@shadowgamerz6924 well yeah. Would have been nice though.

[@TinPrince]

Black Shell isn't that bad for Defence. You were very unlucky with your black shell's weight, mine are both easily 33 grams. D is much better than you gave it credit, you need to wear down the contact point somewhat through play, other channels have shown it to be strong with wizard rod. Equally, you're launching flat and with not much power, which is really bad both for D and for this blade. The ratchet IS ass though I'll give you that.

[@nuc]

I launched harder at the end vs yellow shell. Idk, I guess i was unlucky with the weight BUT its still very niche usecase.

[@TinPrince]

@@nuc Yeah but pitting black shell against black shell as the only test you did with correct technique doesn't help a great deal, either way black shell loses in that scenario.

[@TinPrince]

And like I said it's worth wearing in D. The way it plays right out of the box is actually quite bad because of the middle contact point effectively putting it on a needle. As that wears down/rounds off it becomes more equivalent to ball, which really helps prevent it from just immediately flying out of the stadium.

[@FREEBEYBLADE-or5le]

Lol😅

[@FREEBEYBLADE-or5le]

@@nuchi

[@yogsothoth915]

Unicorn stab

[@galaxyfang1805]

Why does Beyblade X hate defense types?

[@Chillychilly-qe1dj]

Whats a random booster?

[@kuhanrajsara1926]

Why is there cardboard on the blades

[@chillnewcharacter.69]

Why are all bbx defense beys weak why cant they make it like kaiser kerbeus was in its time

[@Ultra_Blader]

I’m so glad LeonCrest has broken the curse of bad defense types in X cause this thing…isn’t great

[@Lord_Nexus14]

Leon Crest is not even all that either, it's only 34 grams 💀

[@TinPrince]

Leon Crest on average is like 1g heavier than Black Shell is on average. What really makes Leon Crest is the shape of the ratchet combined with the blade, but honestly I wouldn't be shocked if Black Shell also benefits from running that ratchet.

[@Ultra_Blader]

Zankye said it’s good. I was just basing this off of what he said

[@Lord_Nexus14]

It's not even like it's shape is good, it's too recoily

[@YoureMyFavouritePizzaPlace]

Let's fucking go

[@heromedley]

why is bro hating on defense types 😭

[@SSBDSXD]

I think Jake is compensating about something

[@nuc]

😐

[@georgiedagreek2734]

5-60 lf

[@Rot_Dog666]

Ferrari Beyblade…

[@Literally_blurred]

you currently have 999 views

[@patricklouiseferaer6119]

12: 18 Spoilers for Beyblade X manga? What did Ilnuc mean by this???

[@squirtlegang-n4b]

Let gooooo

[@BeybladeBlaster]

Oof.

[@김미진-l5q]

와우

[@makinyoumad9498]

As we can see the title is already clickbait because Black Shell is the best defense type as of now

[@nuc]

I have not seen that It’s the best defense. It’s just a good counter to some competitive combos. But best overall defense type?

[@KiritoandNash2022]

Black shell sucks. It has bad defense and even though the turtle Beyblade is awesome it just doesn't work. I do want recolors of black shell like a Blue,Green and Red ones referring to Mario Kart Shells and if you wanna say that Black Shell counts as a item from Mario Kart you can say that and you can also say that the Beyblade is referred as the Bakuten Shoot Beyblade generation aka The Beyblade Generation. Black Shell is ACTUALLY a Mario Kart item in the Arcade game. It can be used in Mario Kart Arcade GP And GP 2 as well as DX. so i wouldn't be surprised if Takara Tomy ever makes another Black Shell recolor referencing the Mario Kart Shells

[@kuriiiboy]

Back at it again with the clickbait.

[@nuc]

I revised the title. 👍🏻