Card Classifications - Revision history

Gurren at 11:58, 14 August 2026

2026-08-14T11:58:14Z

Gurren at 18:25, 10 August 2026

2026-08-10T18:25:40Z

Gurren at 18:19, 10 August 2026

2026-08-10T18:19:38Z

Gurren at 18:48, 9 August 2026

2026-08-09T18:48:23Z

Gurren at 11:39, 3 August 2026

2026-08-03T11:39:46Z

Gurren at 10:01, 3 August 2026

2026-08-03T10:01:14Z

Gurren: Created page with "The '''Tricky Gate''' card group takes its name from Tricky Gate, the most recognizable card featuring this mechanic. As the best-known example of the effect, its name bec..."

2026-08-02T20:52:10Z

Created page with "The '''Tricky Gate''' card group takes its name from Tricky Gate, the most recognizable card featuring this mechanic. As the best-known example of the effect, its name bec..."

New page

The '''Tricky Gate''' card group takes its name from [[Tricky Gate]], the most recognizable card featuring this mechanic. As the best-known example of the effect, its name became associated with the entire group

'''Tricky Gate''' is a [[Copper Gate Card]] that fundamentally changes one of the game's core rules. Under normal circumstances, the Bakugan with the highest G-Power wins the battle. However, Tricky Gate reverses this rule, causing the Bakugan with the lowest G-Power to win instead.

Several variations of this effect were introduced later. These cards preserve the same core mechanic while adding additional conditions, typically restricting the effect to a specific type of Bakugan, Attribute, or battle situation. Despite these variations, they all belong to the Tricky Gate card group because they share the same defining mechanic.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|+ Card list
! | Number
! | Image
! | Description
|-
| [[Duck & Win|18/48]]
| [[File:BA150_GA_SM_duckwin_F.png|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Blinding Gate|5/15a]]
| [[File:Blinding Gate Card.PNG|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Quick Sand|6/15a]]
| [[File:BA186_GA_SM_quicksand.png|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Tricky Gate|20/48b]]
| [[File:BA215_GA_SM_tricky_gate.png|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Low Bridge|17/48e]]
| [[File:BA364 GA 17 GBL.png|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Overhang|17/48i]]
| [[File:BA456 GA GBL 17.png|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Needle's Eye|17/48n]]
| [[File:Needle's Eye 17-48n.jpg|100px]]
| Basic example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Limbo Gate|17/48q-1]]
| [[File:17q Limbo Gate.jpg|100px]]
| Basic example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Short Fuse|17/48q-2]]
| [[File:17q_Short_Fuse.jpg|100px]]
| Basic example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Adamantine Seal|20/48ah]]
| [[File:20ah Adamantine Seal.jpg|100px]]
| Attribute exception example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Titanium Seal|21/48ah]]
| [[File:21ah Titanium Seal.jpg|100px]]
| Attribute exception example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Carbon Seal|22/48ah]]
| [[File:Carbon Seal Card.PNG|100px]]
| Attribute exception example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Rickety Bridge|18/48a]]
| [[File:18a Rickety Bridge-762x1024.jpg|100px]]
| Basic example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[The Doom Trick|18/48b]]
| [[File:The_Doom_Trick_(NA).png|100px]]
| Attribute exception example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Fire Dodge|18/48c]]
| [[File:Fire_Dodge_(NA).png|100px]]
| Basic example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Dark Earth|18/48d]]
| [[File:Dark_Earth_(NA).png|100px]]
| Basic example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Calming Earth|18/47e]]
| [[File:Calming_Earth_(NA).png|100px]]
| Attribute exception example (the condition is flawed; see details [[Card Misprints|here]].)
|-
| [[Kindling|18/48f]]
| [[File:Kindling (NA).png|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Grain of Sand|18/48g-1]]
| [[File:Grain of Sand (NA).jpg|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Mutant Ground|20/48g-1]]
| [[File:Mutant Ground (NA).jpg|100px]]
| Bakugan type exception example
|-
| [[Core Strength|23/48g-1]]
| [[File:Core Strength (NA).jpg|100px]]
| Bakugan type exception example
|-
| [[Pin Hole|17/48g-2]]
| [[File:Pin Hole BA1362 17-48g.jpg|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Drip|17/48h]]
| [[File:Drip (NA).jpg|100px]]
| Basic example
|-
| [[Low Jump|19/48h]]
| [[File:Low Jump (NA).jpg|100px]]
| Bakugan type exception example
|-
| [[Snap Ground|23/48h]]
| [[File:Snap Ground (NA).jpg|100px]]
| Bakugan type exception example
|-
| [[Spot|17/24j]]
| [[File:Spot (NA).png|100px]]
| Basic example
|}
It is also worth noting that some cards in this group suffer from ambiguous wording. Their effect does not always specify which G-Power value should be compared: the '''total''' G-Power, including all bonuses from Gate Cards, Ability Cards, and other effects, or the '''printed''' G-Power shown on the Bakugan itself. As a result, the effect of some cards can be interpreted in more than one way.

However, an analysis of all currently known cards in this group suggests that, whenever total G-Power is not explicitly specified, the intended comparison is most likely based on '''printed''' G-Power. This interpretation is supported by the European version of [[Needle's Eye]], which explicitly refers to printed G-Power, as well as by the absence of any known cards whose wording contradicts this interpretation. Nevertheless, in the absence of an official clarification, this conclusion should be regarded as an interpretation based on the available evidence rather than a confirmed game rule.

@@ Line 117: / Line 117: @@
 ===Problem with Ambiguous Wording===
 It is also worth noting that some cards in this group suffer from ambiguous wording. Their effect does not always specify which G-Power value should be compared: the '''total''' G-Power, including all bonuses from Gate Cards, Ability Cards, and other effects, or the '''printed''' G-Power shown on the Bakugan itself. As a result, the effect of some cards can be interpreted in more than one way.
+===Problem Resolution===
 However, an analysis of all currently known cards in this group suggests that, whenever total G-Power is not explicitly specified, the intended comparison is most likely based on '''printed''' G-Power. This interpretation is supported by the European version of [[Needle's Eye]], [[The Doom Trick]], [[Fire Dodge]], which explicitly refers to printed G-Power, as well as by the absence of any known cards whose wording contradicts this interpretation. Nevertheless, in the absence of an official clarification, this conclusion should be regarded as an interpretation based on the available evidence rather than a confirmed game rule.
@@ Line 150: / Line 150: @@
 ===Problem with Gate Card Ownership===
 This creates an issue regarding who a Gate Card belongs to after it has been won by another player in a battle. For example, if a player loses their Gate Card to their opponent, the card is placed into the opponent’s used pile after the battle. At the same time, there are Ability Cards whose conditions require them to be played “on an opponent’s Gate Card.” This creates an ambiguity: is the Gate Card considered to belong to the opponent because they won it and it is now in their used pile, or does it still belong to its original owner? This distinction matters when determining whether abilities that specifically require an opponent’s Gate Card can be used on it.
 ="C-Tier blue ability" group=

@@ Line 143: / Line 143: @@
 | [[Meeting Place|26/48b]]
 | [[File:BA221 AB SM meeting place.png|100px]]
 |}
 ="C-Tier blue ability" group=

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:48, 9 August 2026
Line 118:		Line 118:

	However, an analysis of all currently known cards in this group suggests that, whenever total G-Power is not explicitly specified, the intended comparison is most likely based on '''printed''' G-Power. This interpretation is supported by the European version of [[Needle's Eye]], [[The Doom Trick]], [[Fire Dodge]], which explicitly refers to printed G-Power, as well as by the absence of any known cards whose wording contradicts this interpretation. Nevertheless, in the absence of an official clarification, this conclusion should be regarded as an interpretation based on the available evidence rather than a confirmed game rule.		However, an analysis of all currently known cards in this group suggests that, whenever total G-Power is not explicitly specified, the intended comparison is most likely based on '''printed''' G-Power. This interpretation is supported by the European version of [[Needle's Eye]], [[The Doom Trick]], [[Fire Dodge]], which explicitly refers to printed G-Power, as well as by the absence of any known cards whose wording contradicts this interpretation. Nevertheless, in the absence of an official clarification, this conclusion should be regarded as an interpretation based on the available evidence rather than a confirmed game rule.
		+
		+	="Gate Swap" group=
		+	The Gate Swap card group consists of cards whose defining mechanic is swapping a Gate Card in the arena with another Gate Card from a used pile.
		+	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
		+	\|+ Card list
		+	! \| Number
		+	! \| Image
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Ventus (Card)\|11/15a]]
		+	\| [[File:BA191_AB_SM_VENTUS.png\|100px]]
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Ventus (Card)\|11/15a]]
		+	\| [[File:BA191 Ventus.png\|100px]]
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Ventus 2\|48/48b]]
		+	\| [[File:BA243 AB SM ventus2.png\|100px]]
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Companion Shun\|LG3]]
		+	\| [[File:Bbl Companion Shun-223x300.jpg\|100px]]
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Vilantor Gear (Card)\|5/6a]]
		+	\| [[File:Vilantor Gear (NA).png\|100px]]
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Meeting Place\|26/48b]]
		+	\| [[File:BA221 AB SM meeting place.png\|100px]]
		+	\|}

	="C-Tier blue ability" group=		="C-Tier blue ability" group=

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:39, 3 August 2026
Line 1:		Line 1:
		+	="Tricky Gate card" group=
	The '''Tricky Gate''' card group takes its name from [[Tricky Gate]], the most recognizable card featuring this mechanic. As the best-known example of the effect, its name became associated with the entire group		The '''Tricky Gate''' card group takes its name from [[Tricky Gate]], the most recognizable card featuring this mechanic. As the best-known example of the effect, its name became associated with the entire group

Line 117:		Line 118:

	However, an analysis of all currently known cards in this group suggests that, whenever total G-Power is not explicitly specified, the intended comparison is most likely based on '''printed''' G-Power. This interpretation is supported by the European version of [[Needle's Eye]], [[The Doom Trick]], [[Fire Dodge]], which explicitly refers to printed G-Power, as well as by the absence of any known cards whose wording contradicts this interpretation. Nevertheless, in the absence of an official clarification, this conclusion should be regarded as an interpretation based on the available evidence rather than a confirmed game rule.		However, an analysis of all currently known cards in this group suggests that, whenever total G-Power is not explicitly specified, the intended comparison is most likely based on '''printed''' G-Power. This interpretation is supported by the European version of [[Needle's Eye]], [[The Doom Trick]], [[Fire Dodge]], which explicitly refers to printed G-Power, as well as by the absence of any known cards whose wording contradicts this interpretation. Nevertheless, in the absence of an official clarification, this conclusion should be regarded as an interpretation based on the available evidence rather than a confirmed game rule.
		+
		+	="C-Tier blue ability" group=
		+	Blue abilities сards that provide an extremely small power bonus are classified as C-tier due to their low effectiveness.
		+	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
		+	\|+ Card list
		+	! \| Number
		+	! \| Image 1
		+	! \| Image 2
		+	! \| Image 3
		+	! \| Image 4
		+	! \| Image 5
		+	! \| Image 6
		+	! \| Image 7
		+	! \| Image 8
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[ \| ]]
		+	\| [[File:BA165 AB SM brightlight F.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA168 AB SM blaze F.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA188 AB SM mega impact.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA190 AB SM hot wind.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA231 AB SM dark growth.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:х\|100px]]
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[ \| ]]
		+	\| [[File:BA166_AB_SM_gpowerboost_F.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA167_AB_SM_gpowerbump_F.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA229 AAB SM gpower bonus.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA230 AB SM gpower up.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA279 AB gPowerIncrease 36.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:х\|100px]]
		+
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[ \| ]]
		+	\| [[File:BA475 AB GBL 36.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:Pip 36-48n.jpg\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:х\|100px]]
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[ \| ]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\|-
		+	\|}
		+	="B-Tier blue ability" group=
		+	Blue abilities сards that provide a moderate power bonus are classified as B-tier due to their average effectiveness.
		+	{\| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
		+	\|+ Card list
		+	! \| Number
		+	! \| Image 1
		+	! \| Image 2
		+	! \| Image 3
		+	! \| Image 4
		+	! \| Image 5
		+	! \| Image 6
		+	! \| Image 7
		+	! \| Image 8
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[ \| ]]
		+	\| [[File:BA384 AB 37 GBL.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA385 AB 38 GBL.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA386 AB 39 GBL.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA387_AB_40_GBL.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:Char The Earth(NA)(IRL).png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA473_AB_GBL_34.png\|100px]]
		+	\| [[File:BA474_AB_GBL_35.png\|100px]]
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[ \| ]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\| [[х\|100px]]
		+	\|}

← Older revision		Revision as of 10:01, 3 August 2026
Line 116:		Line 116:
	It is also worth noting that some cards in this group suffer from ambiguous wording. Their effect does not always specify which G-Power value should be compared: the '''total''' G-Power, including all bonuses from Gate Cards, Ability Cards, and other effects, or the '''printed''' G-Power shown on the Bakugan itself. As a result, the effect of some cards can be interpreted in more than one way.		It is also worth noting that some cards in this group suffer from ambiguous wording. Their effect does not always specify which G-Power value should be compared: the '''total''' G-Power, including all bonuses from Gate Cards, Ability Cards, and other effects, or the '''printed''' G-Power shown on the Bakugan itself. As a result, the effect of some cards can be interpreted in more than one way.

−	However, an analysis of all currently known cards in this group suggests that, whenever total G-Power is not explicitly specified, the intended comparison is most likely based on '''printed''' G-Power. This interpretation is supported by the European version of [[Needle's Eye]], which explicitly refers to printed G-Power, as well as by the absence of any known cards whose wording contradicts this interpretation. Nevertheless, in the absence of an official clarification, this conclusion should be regarded as an interpretation based on the available evidence rather than a confirmed game rule.	+	However, an analysis of all currently known cards in this group suggests that, whenever total G-Power is not explicitly specified, the intended comparison is most likely based on '''printed''' G-Power. This interpretation is supported by the European version of [[Needle's Eye]], [[The Doom Trick]], [[Fire Dodge]], which explicitly refers to printed G-Power, as well as by the absence of any known cards whose wording contradicts this interpretation. Nevertheless, in the absence of an official clarification, this conclusion should be regarded as an interpretation based on the available evidence rather than a confirmed game rule.

@@ Line 115: / Line 115: @@
 | Basic example
 |}
 It is also worth noting that some cards in this group suffer from ambiguous wording. Their effect does not always specify which G-Power value should be compared: the '''total''' G-Power, including all bonuses from Gate Cards, Ability Cards, and other effects, or the '''printed''' G-Power shown on the Bakugan itself. As a result, the effect of some cards can be interpreted in more than one way.