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{{Main|Diamond}}
 
{{Main|Diamond}}
 
[[File:Diamond Hydranoid Ultra (open).png|thumb|150px|right|An example of a Diamond Bakugan, [[Hydranoid (Reboot)|Hydranoid Ultra]]]]
 
[[File:Diamond Hydranoid Ultra (open).png|thumb|150px|right|An example of a Diamond Bakugan, [[Hydranoid (Reboot)|Hydranoid Ultra]]]]
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Diamond Bakugan are Bakugan that have part of mold replace with a clear plastic, first introduced in ''[[Bakugan Battle Planet]]''. These Bakugan come in both single packs and [[Starter Pack (Reboot)|starter packs]], and usually include a Diamond [[Evo Card]] specific to the Bakugan included.
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Diamond Bakugan are Bakugan that have multiple parts of mold replaced with a clear plastic, and typically have glittery paint applied. These Bakugan come in both single packs and [[Starter Pack (Reboot)|starter packs]], and usually include a Diamond [[Evo Card]] specific to the Bakugan included.
  
 
==Translucent==
 
==Translucent==
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[[File:Haos Batrix Ultra (Open).png|thumb|150px|right|An example of a Translucent Bakugan, [[Batrix|Haos Batrix Ultra]]]]
 
[[File:Haos Batrix Ultra (Open).png|thumb|150px|right|An example of a Translucent Bakugan, [[Batrix|Haos Batrix Ultra]]]]
 
Translucent Bakugan were introduced during ''[[Bakugan: Armored Alliance]]''. Starting with the third mix of the season, translucent Bakugan are added to packs with Ultras that contain their respective [[Baku-Gear]].
 
Translucent Bakugan were introduced during ''[[Bakugan: Armored Alliance]]''. Starting with the third mix of the season, translucent Bakugan are added to packs with Ultras that contain their respective [[Baku-Gear]].
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This is the first (currently only) variant to be exclusive to Ultra Bakugan.
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This is the only variant to be exclusive to Ultra Bakugan.
  
 
==Elemental==
 
==Elemental==
 
{{Main|Elemental}}
 
{{Main|Elemental}}
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[[File:Elemental Demorc Ultra (Open).png|thumb|150px|right|An example of a Elemental Bakugan, [[Demorc|Demorc Ultra]]]]
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[[File:Elemental Serpillious Ultra (Open).png|thumb|150px|right|An example of an Elemental Bakugan, [[Serpillious Ultra]]]]
 
Elemental Bakugan were introduced in ''[[Bakugan: Geogan Rising]]'', and are similar to translucent Bakugan in their design, being made of translucent, [[Faction]] colored plastic with textured paint. However, unlike transparent Bakugan they are chase figures, similar in rarity to Diamonds.
 
Elemental Bakugan were introduced in ''[[Bakugan: Geogan Rising]]'', and are similar to translucent Bakugan in their design, being made of translucent, [[Faction]] colored plastic with textured paint. However, unlike transparent Bakugan they are chase figures, similar in rarity to Diamonds.
  
 
==Platinum==
 
==Platinum==
 
{{Main|Platinum}}
 
{{Main|Platinum}}
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Platinum Bakugan were introduced in ''[[Bakugan: Evolutions]]''. Not much is currently known about the Variant.
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Platinum Bakugan were introduced in ''[[Bakugan: Evolutions]]''. They are a variant of Core Bakugan from Geogan Rising and Evolutions with significant Metal parts placed near the Magnet. Platinum Bakugan have their own Character Cards, and can also come in Hybrid Diamond or Elemental forms. This is the first variant to be exclusive to Core Bakugan.
  
 
==Limited Edition==
 
==Limited Edition==
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Each [[Bakugan Battle Planet]] Limited Edition kit comes with two translucent [[Pyrus (Reboot)|Pyrus]] Bakugan ([[Dragonoid (Reboot)|Dragonoid and Dragonoid Ultra]]), two foil [[Character Cards]] and two foil [[BakuCore (Reboot)|BakuCore]].  
 
Each [[Bakugan Battle Planet]] Limited Edition kit comes with two translucent [[Pyrus (Reboot)|Pyrus]] Bakugan ([[Dragonoid (Reboot)|Dragonoid and Dragonoid Ultra]]), two foil [[Character Cards]] and two foil [[BakuCore (Reboot)|BakuCore]].  
  
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Each [[Bakugan: Armored Alliance]] Limited Edition kit comes with a translucent Armored Alliance Pyrus [[Dragonoid (Reboot)|Dragonoid Ultra]].
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Each [[Bakugan: Armored Alliance]] Limited Edition kit comes with a translucent Armored Alliance Pyrus [[Dragonoid (Reboot)|Dragonoid Ultra]] and a corresponding [[Magma Blaster]].
  
 
A Limited Edition Kit for Geogan Rising was announced at the third Bakugan Invitational, and comes with a translucent [[Pyrus]] [[Arcleon]]. A small number of them were distributed through a giveaway on the official Bakugan Instagram page.
 
A Limited Edition Kit for Geogan Rising was announced at the third Bakugan Invitational, and comes with a translucent [[Pyrus]] [[Arcleon]]. A small number of them were distributed through a giveaway on the official Bakugan Instagram page.
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==Reverse Color==
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[[File:Pyrus Darkus Trox x Sairus (Open).png|thumb|150px|right|An example of a Reverse Color Bakugan, [[Trox x Sairus|Pyrus/Darkus Trox x Sairus]]]]
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Reverse Color Bakugan have a color scheme that is reversed when compared to the typical color Schemes of a Bakugan with the same faction or faction combo.
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===List===
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====Armored Alliance====
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*All versions of [[Nillious x Eenoch]]
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*All versions of [[Pharol x Gillator Ultra]]
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*[[Darkus (Reboot)|Darkus]]/[[Pyrus (Reboot)|Pyrus]] [[Fangzor x Mantonoid]]
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*[[Darkus (Reboot)|Darkus]]/[[Pyrus (Reboot)|Pyrus]] [[Trox x Sairus]]
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*[[Pyrus (Reboot)|Pyrus]]/[[Aurelus]] [[Hydorous x Trhyno Ultra]]
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*[[Ventus (Reboot)|Ventus]]/[[Aurelus]] [[Pegatrix x Goreene Ultra]]
  
 
==Ultra Rare==
 
==Ultra Rare==
 
{{Main|Ultra Rare}}
 
{{Main|Ultra Rare}}
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Ultra Bakugan are limited edition Bakugan that are translucent and come with a unique dealing. They are distinct from "Limited Edition" Bakugan, as the former is only available through Spin Master promotion, but Ultra Rare Bakugan are planned for store shelves.
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Ultra Bakugan are limited edition Bakugan that are translucent and come with a unique dealing. They are distinct from "Limited Edition" Bakugan, as the former is only available through Spin Master promotion, but Ultra Rare Bakugan are planned for store shelves. They are known only in Core Bakugan and Geogan.
  
 
==Hexagonal==
 
==Hexagonal==
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*[[Haos (Reboot)|Haos]] [[Pegatrix]]
 
*[[Haos (Reboot)|Haos]] [[Pegatrix]]
 
*[[Ventus (Reboot)|Ventus]] [[Trox]]
 
*[[Ventus (Reboot)|Ventus]] [[Trox]]
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==Trivia==
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*Some Bakugan were only released in variant form. These are:
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**All versions of [[Nillious x Eenoch]] (Reverse Colour Only)
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**All versions of [[Pharol x Gillator Ultra]] (Reverse Colour Only)
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**[[Darkus Aurelus Howlkor x Ramparian (Shields of Vestroia)|Darkus/Aurelus Howlkor x Ramparian]] (Hexagonal Only)
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**[[Darkus Phaedrus Ultra (Age of Aurelus)|Darkus Phaedrus Ultra]] (Diamond Only)
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**[[Pyrus Darkus Fangzor x Mantonoid (Shields of Vestroia)|Pyrus/Darkus Fangzor x Mantonoid]] (Reverse Colour Only)
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**[[Ventus Haos Maxotaur x Zentaur (Shields of Vestroia)|Ventus/Haos Maxotaur x Zentaur]] (Diamond Only)
  
 
{{Variants}}
 
{{Variants}}

Revision as of 08:41, 27 November 2021

For variants in Legacy continuity, see Special Treatment.

A Variant (Unofficial name) is a Bakugan from the Bakugan Reboot that have some type of distinguishing outward feature. Unlike the Legacy Special Treatments, these variants do not typically come with any gameplay functions.

Diamond

Main article: Diamond
File:Diamond Hydranoid Ultra (open).png
An example of a Diamond Bakugan, Hydranoid Ultra

Diamond Bakugan are Bakugan that have multiple parts of mold replaced with a clear plastic, and typically have glittery paint applied. These Bakugan come in both single packs and starter packs, and usually include a Diamond Evo Card specific to the Bakugan included.

Translucent

Main article: Translucent
An example of a Translucent Bakugan, Haos Batrix Ultra

Translucent Bakugan were introduced during Bakugan: Armored Alliance. Starting with the third mix of the season, translucent Bakugan are added to packs with Ultras that contain their respective Baku-Gear. This is the only variant to be exclusive to Ultra Bakugan.

Elemental

Main article: Elemental
An example of an Elemental Bakugan, Serpillious Ultra

Elemental Bakugan were introduced in Bakugan: Geogan Rising, and are similar to translucent Bakugan in their design, being made of translucent, Faction colored plastic with textured paint. However, unlike transparent Bakugan they are chase figures, similar in rarity to Diamonds.

Platinum

Main article: Platinum

Platinum Bakugan were introduced in Bakugan: Evolutions. They are a variant of Core Bakugan from Geogan Rising and Evolutions with significant Metal parts placed near the Magnet. Platinum Bakugan have their own Character Cards, and can also come in Hybrid Diamond or Elemental forms. This is the first variant to be exclusive to Core Bakugan.

Limited Edition

Packaging for the Limited Edition Arcleon

Limited Edition are special Bakugan that are given out by Spin Master to BakuMasters, social media influencers, or winners or certain contests. There are currently three versions of the Limited Edition kit: one for Battle Planet, a second for Armored Alliance, and a third for Geogan Rising.

Each Bakugan Battle Planet Limited Edition kit comes with two translucent Pyrus Bakugan (Dragonoid and Dragonoid Ultra), two foil Character Cards and two foil BakuCore.

Each Bakugan: Armored Alliance Limited Edition kit comes with a translucent Armored Alliance Pyrus Dragonoid Ultra and a corresponding Magma Blaster.

A Limited Edition Kit for Geogan Rising was announced at the third Bakugan Invitational, and comes with a translucent Pyrus Arcleon. A small number of them were distributed through a giveaway on the official Bakugan Instagram page.

Reverse Color

An example of a Reverse Color Bakugan, Pyrus/Darkus Trox x Sairus

Reverse Color Bakugan have a color scheme that is reversed when compared to the typical color Schemes of a Bakugan with the same faction or faction combo.

List

Armored Alliance

Ultra Rare

Main article: Ultra Rare

Ultra Bakugan are limited edition Bakugan that are translucent and come with a unique dealing. They are distinct from "Limited Edition" Bakugan, as the former is only available through Spin Master promotion, but Ultra Rare Bakugan are planned for store shelves. They are known only in Core Bakugan and Geogan.

Hexagonal

Hexagonal Bakugan have a paint scheme featuring hexagonal shapes. This style is different than the Bakugan's normal release, and has no gameplay element.

List

Armored Alliance

Geogan Rising

Trivia

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