SERIES : BEYBLADE X
SYSTEM : BASIC LINE
PRODUCT CODE : BX-39
PART : BLADE
WEIGHT : Approx. 32,7 g
Release Date : February 15th, 2025
HASBRO : Shelter Drake
Shelter Drake Stats (Official)
| Attack | Defense | Stamina |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 40 | 35 |
Description of Shelter Drake
First released with the BX-39 Random Booster Shelter Drake Select as part of the Xtreme Gear Sports Basic Line system on February 15th, 2025, Shelter Drake is a right-spin Balance type Blade.
Shelter Drake features two large blades that create an overall elliptical shape with a relatively thin profile. The lack of prominent contact points along its perimeter helps explain Takara Tomy’s official stats, which slightly emphasize Defense over Attack.
Its elliptical shape naturally generates increased movement and mobility. However, this means a combo built around Shelter Drake can be somewhat unpredictable, exhibiting erratic behavior depending on the Bit used.
Although this Blade lacks aggressive contact points, its mobility doesn’t completely eliminate recoil. While not explicitly designed for Attack, Shelter Drake can still score KOs with a decent amount of consistency.
Similarly, its relatively smooth perimeter won’t necessarily allow it to absorb incoming attacks by mitigating the recoil from an opposing Blade. Instead, Shelter Drake relies more heavily on its counter-attack potential.
Unfortunately, the movement generated by its elliptical shape drains stamina faster than more conventional Blade shapes. On top of that, its light weight compared to the rest of the Beyblade X lineup—hovering between 32 and 33 grams—leaves Shelter Drake struggling against top-tier meta picks and heavier Blades in general, as it lacks the sheer inertia needed to withstand heavy collisions.
Nevertheless, for casual players, this Blade stands out thanks to a design that remains unique within Beyblade X, giving it a distinct identity, playstyle, and personality.
Final Thoughts
Shelter Drake fits the Balance type profile perfectly: it doesn’t excel in any single area, but it doesn’t suffer from any major weaknesses either.
However, despite this versatile and well-rounded nature, the Blade offers a unique playstyle that alone justifies its place in any Beyblade X collection.
List of Beyblade X Products
You can find the Shelter Drake Blade in the following products :
- BX-39-01 Random Booster Shelter Drake Select : Shelter Drake 7-80GP
- BX-39-02 Random Booster Shelter Drake Select : Shelter Drake 5-70O
- BX-39-03 Random Booster Shelter Drake Select : Shelter Drake 3-60D
HASBRO :
- G1675 Shelter Drake 7-80GP
- G2732 Shelter Drake 5-70O
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