Let There Be Lava
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| Episode Guide | |
| Season | Bakugan (2023) |
| Episode No. | 04 |
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Let There Be Lava is the fourth episode of Bakugan (2023). It aired on Netflix on September 1, 2023, alongside Tyrannosaurus Flex.
Plot
Dan, Drago, and Kage come out of the portal to Iceland, Kage takes Dan and his partner Bakugan to a fire station in Iceland. Inside the fire station lies a hidden training facility known as a MOD, a location modified for Brawlers. There is a sparring corner, training gym, battle tech research lab, and a lounge. Drago asks Kage if every Bakugan in this MOD is a Dragon type, which Kage confirms, explaining this is the location of the Dragon Clan.
Kage reveals that ever since brawling was outlawed, Bakugan of the same type started grouping together and forming Clans. To Drago's surprise, Kage mentions there are other clans: Insect Clan, Dino Clan, Aquatic Clan, Mammal Clan, and Avian Clan - they all have their own MODs too. Kage believes that while the Clans are different, all Clans believe the authorities were wrong to take brawling away, so they decided to not follow their orders. Kage brought Dan and Drago to the Dragon Clan's headquarters in order to get them to join his Clan. While Dan is interested, Drago believes he and Dan should discuss their decision in private. Dan and Kage agree, despite Drago's hesitation. Kage then introduces the founder of the Dragon Clan, who is none other than Drago's rival - Nillious.
Dan realizes he should have known Nillious would be a part of the Dragon Clan since Nillious is also a Dragon Bakugan, but Nillious isn't going to let Dan take back the agreement. Nillious tells Drago that they should heal old wounds instead of reopening them, they can come together and rule the other Clans. Nillious continues to get under Drago's skin by calling him afraid for not joining, but Drago isn't going to be called weak, so Drago challenges Nillious to a brawl. Although Drago defeated Nillious before, he has become stronger since pairing with his Brawler.
The battle between Dan and Kage begins, with Nillious attacking with Shuriken Spikes, but Drago dodges and defends himself with Fire Wall. Dan commands Drago to use Burning Breath, which lands a hit on Nillious. The two dragon Bakugan fight each other while Dan and Kage look for a B.A.M. Zone in the volcanic arena. Kage finds a Health B.A.M. and powers up Nillious, who attacks with his tail. Dan then finally finds a B.A.M. Zone, a Speed one. Drago is powered up and the two Dragon Bakugan clash. Dan and Kage discover another B.A.M. but Dan is unable to reach it as he falls into a trap. Kage touches the power up and Nillious gains more power, unleashing another attack which defeats Drago.
Drago apologizes that they lost and says he failed Dan, but Dan disagrees and believes he failed Drago. Nillious then speaks up and says they both failed. Kage tells Dan and Drago to challenge them anytime, and welcomes them to the Dragon Clan. Drago asks if anyone has mentioned if he has a tendency to jump into bad situations, and Dan deflects asking Drago if he does, ending the episode.
Characters Seen
Bakugan Seen
Featured Brawls
- Dan (Drago) vs. Kage (Nillious) = Kage & Nillious win
Trivia
- This episode was originally called No Take Backsies according to episode guides.
