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'''Boriates''' (Japanese version {{nihongo|Goriates|ゴリアテス|Goriatesu}}) is was a samurai-like [[Mechanical Bakugan]] used by [[Volt Luster]] after the loss of his previous Bakugan [[Mega Brontes|Brontes]]. Possessing the unique '''Custom Battle Ability''', While under the effects of the '''CBA''', Boriates was figuratively granted near invulnerability, although the act of using it was seemingly considered cheating. It can could combine with [[Dynamo]] to temporarily form [[Battle Arm Boriates]].

The design of Boriates draws drew significantly from that of a samurai (likely to complement [[Volt Luster|its brawler's]] own mindset), most prominently ; its face, which features featured the iconic open mouth and horns. Its equipment is a mixture consisted of many different weapons and tools that are at the immediate disposal of Boriates. Its most recognized weapon is was the '''Prometheus Cannon''', a double-barrel cannon on its wrist that can could be enhanced by '''Buster Mega Barrel''' (sprouts sprouted two more barrels for added firepower) or '''Olympus Cannon''' (splits the barrels apart for enhanced range and power). Its other weapons included a heavy double-sided axe on its opposing limb, a hidden firearm on its back, and an energy blade that is included with most Mechanical Bakugan. Though fairly average on its own, Boriates attained a higher status through its possessed the unique '''Custom Battle Ability''', an enhancement that makes granted it virtually invincible and automatically intercepts all opponent abilities just as they are playednear invisibility. Through this ability, Boriates can could effortlessly overwhelm its competition. Even after the Battle Boriates doesndidn't return to ball form.

Boriates appears physically debuted in ''[[Brontes' Betrayal]]'', fittingly under the usage of Volt for the first time on-screen. Its battle was with [[Gus Grav]], using a newly evolved [[Alto Brontes]], who had been was seemingly brainwashed by a [[Forbidden Ability Cards|Forbidden Ability Card]]. Boriates was forced to hold back for the majority of the brawl, which meant it could not display most of its brute force and instead resorted to most of its lesser abilities. As a result, it suffered a crippling defeat in both rounds without attaining any victories (barring its successful "win" against [[Hexados]]).

In ''[[Samurai Showdown]]'', Boriates faces faced [[Master Ingram|Ingram]] and, later in a second round, [[Saint Nemus|Nemus]]. Despite being severely outnumbered (, Boriates only had [[Dynamo]] and later [[Hexstar]] as supports; Nemus and Ingram had their [[Hylash|respective]] [[Piercian|Bakugan Traps]] as well as [[Shadow Wing]]) Boriates held its own in a close won the first round and won with less than a 100 G advantage over Ingram and Hylash. After an attempt to use the same strategy again, Baron and Nemus join joined the battle and turn turned the odds back into their favor, successfully pulling out a victory in the second round. The final round sees saw the debut of [[Hexstar]], whom Boriates rides rode in a final clash with Ingram and Nemus. This results resulted in their defeat and the failure to acquire the Ventus Attribute Energy.

In ''[[Ambush]]'', Boriates battled [[Saint Nemus]] and [[Master Ingram]] alongside [[Macubass]], in an apparent grudge match (though with aid this time). Due to the Vexos Trap Field's advantage of continuously replenishing the energy and G-Power of all Mechanical Bakugan, the brawl is finished in two quick rounds and Boriates makes quickly made up for its previous failure by directly defeating Ingram and taking his the Ventus Attribute Energy.

In ''[[Volt's Revolt]]'', Boriates is was used in its for the final physical appearance time after Volt is was discovered leaving the Vexos by [[Hydron]]. The result is This resulted a brawl with Dryoid, which Boriates wins won in a close first round. Growing tiresome of Hydron's antics, Volt activates activated the '''Custom Battle Ability''' to enhance Boriates in such a way that it becomes virtually unstoppable. Hydron panics panicked and activates activated a sequence of Dryoid's abilities, but each are ultimately trounced, forcing him to fall back on his '''Mar Shield''' ability to defend his Bakugan. Volt capitalizes capitalized and finishes finished the brawl with a powerful '''Olympus Cannon'''. He then reveals revealed the secondary effect of the '''Custom Battle Ability''': that his Bakugan Boriates does not return to ball form. Despite initially ordering Boriates to crush Hydron beneath its fist, Volt quickly decides decided against it and returns returned Boriates to its ball form, before subsequently falling victim to a [[Death Bomb]].

As of ''[[Final Fury]]'', Boriates is was the only [[Vexos]] Mechanical Bakugan whose fate is left undetermined.

Boriates, like most new Bakugan in the second arc of ''New Vestroia'', has was not been released as a product and likely never will be=. It should be noted however that However, it is shown on three [[Ability CardBakugan Arcade Battlers]]s that appear in [[Bakugan Arcade BattlersAbility Card]]s.

* Boriates, [[Aluze]], and Dryoid are were the only Mechanical Bakugan ever shown using any [[Fusion Abilities]].* A select few Some of the Boriates' abilities Boriates has used refer referred to Greek Mythology ('''Prometheus Cannon''' and '''Olympus Cannon''') as well as Norse Mythology ('''Odin Shield''').

* Boriate is Boriatewas the only Mechanical Bakugan that fought Dryoid, and wasn't destroyed by the latter, as it actually won due to the Custom Battle Ability.