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'''Boriates''' (Japanese version {{nihongo|Goriates|ゴリアテス|Goriatesu}}) was is 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 could can combine with [[Dynamo]] to temporarily form [[Battle Arm Boriates]].

The design of Boriates drew draws significantly from that of a samurai (likely to complement [[Volt Luster|its brawler's]] own mindset); , most prominently its face featured , which features the iconic open mouth and horns. Its equipment consisted is a mixture of many different weapons and toolsthat are at the immediate disposal of Boriates. Its most recognized weapon was is the '''Prometheus Cannon''', a double-barrel cannon on its wrist that could can be enhanced by '''Buster Mega Barrel''' (sprouted sprouts two more barrelsfor added firepower) or '''Olympus Cannon''' (splits the barrels apartfor 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 bladethat is included with most Mechanical Bakugan. Though fairly average on its own, Boriates possessed the unique attained a higher status through its '''Custom Battle Ability''', an enhancement that granted makes it near invisibilityvirtually invincible and automatically intercepts all opponent abilities just as they are played. Through this ability, Boriates could can effortlessly overwhelm its competition. Even after the Battle Boriates didndoesn'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 was had been 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 faced faces [[Master Ingram|Ingram]] and, laterin 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 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 the battle and turn the odds back into their favor, successfully pulling out a victory in the second round. The final round sees the debut of [[Hexstar]], whom Boriates rides in a final clash with Ingram and Nemus. This results in their defeat and 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 up for its previous failure by directly defeating Ingram and taking his Attribute Energy.

In ''[[Volt's Revolt]]'', Boriates was is used for the in its final time physical appearance after Volt was is discovered leaving the Vexos by [[Hydron]]. The result is a brawl with Dryoid, which Boriates wins in a close first round. Growing tiresome of Hydron's antics, Volt activates the '''Custom Battle Ability''' to enhance Boriates in such a way that it becomes virtually unstoppable. Hydron panics and activates 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 and finishes the brawl with a powerful '''Olympus Cannon'''. He then reveals the secondary effect of the '''Custom Battle Ability''': that his Bakugan does not return to ball form. Despite initially ordering Boriates to crush Hydron beneath its fist, Volt quickly decides against it and returns Boriates to its ball form, before subsequently falling victim to a [[Death Bomb]].

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

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

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

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