Variant

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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

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 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 first (currently only) variant to be exclusive to Ultra Bakugan.

Elemental

Main article: Elemental
An example of a Elemental Bakugan, Demorc 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. Not much is currently known about the Variant.

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.

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.

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.

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