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F.A.Q (Frequently Asked Questions)
Refer to the following frequently asked questions to find answers to general issues gameplay issues. As always, refer to the Bakugan Official Rules to anything not covered in this FAQ.
General Gameplay Questions:
* My ball didn't open up on the card, does it count as standing?
Yes. This is a reversal from an earlier ruling for those who keep track of such things. The reversal was required due to a couple of Bakugan that take up a lot of space on cards, sometimes stopping any other Bakugan from opening up on the same card. Any time a ball stops moving and is on a Gate card, it counts as standing/open.
* Rolling Bakugan is hard. Are there any tips on how to roll them?
There is one really good trick to getting Bakugan to open up on cards - when you roll the Bakugan "spin" it like a top with the magnet side down while flicking it towards the Gate cards. This small trick greatly helps in getting Bakugan to open up on cards as the magnet will almost always make contact with the metal in any card it touches! Advanced players can use this trick to curve a Bakugan so that it hits the Gate card that is furthest away as well. But the only way to get really good at getting your Bakugan to open up is to practice.
* I only have booster packs. How do I play this game?
Go here and download the rules.
* Can you play with 2 Bakugan that are the same?
Sure. You'll still need to have 3 to play the game. It is okay if 2 of them are the same or if your opponent has one just like yours.
* Who wins in a tie?
In the event of a tie: The battle is won by the first Bakugan that stood on the Gate card.
* Can you use Bakugan of different attributes in a game?
Absolutely! Some strategies actually depend on using different attributes. Some players prefer to specialize in just one attribute, but there is no reason why you can’t play with a variety of them.
* Can you play Bakugan with more than 2 players?
Sure! Check out the multiplayer rules here. They show you how to play with 4 players. If you want to play a 2-on-2 battle like they do on the show, then use the multiplayer set-up, but sit across from your partner. Play as normal, but the first team to capture 3 (or 6 if you prefer) Gate cards wins.
General Card Questions:
* Can I play with both Series 1 and Series 2 cards?
Sure. As long as you and your opponent both agree, feel free to use both cards. A few of the Series 1 Gate cards will be over-powered if you play this way, but they will still work. If you decide to go this route, try to ignore HSP and stick with the Series 2 victory condition of winning three Gate cards. Over time, you'll likely stop using Series 1 cards as the game moves forward and more brawlers play with Series 2 rules. Series 1 Bakugan will work well in either set of rules.
Can I play with all of my Gate and Ability cards?
The current rules are that you play with 3 gate and 3 ability cards. This makes choosing what to play with an important part of your strategy. However, if you and your opponent agree, you can play however you want.
* Does a card that mentions a specific Bakugan also work for evolved forms of that Bakugan?
For example, does the Skyress card work with a Storm Skyress? Yes! Any card that works for a particular version of a Bakugan works on all evolved versions of that Bakugan. This works backwards too! If there was a card that called out Storm Skyress for example, it would also work on the normal Skyress.
* I have a card that says something about all Bakugan "with special treatments", what are those?
A special treatment Bakugan is any that doesn't look "normal." This would include any clear, translucent, pearly, heavy metal, reverse attribute, dual attribute, etc. Basically, if the attribute is made of normal colored plastic then it is a normal treatment Bakugan. The attribute switching Preyas is not a special treatment as it is made out of the correct color of plastic, but the clear version is in fact a special treatment Bakugan.
* How can I tell the difference between an Ability card and a Gate card?
Gate cards have metal in the middle of them. They don't bend and are much heavier. Ability cards bend and feel like a normal playing card.
* How do you know what color your Gate and Ability cards are?
A card's color is decided by the "frame color." This is the color that is behind the card's name. The colors of Gate Cards are Gold, Silver and Bronze. The colors of Ability Cards are Red, Blue and Green.
Gate Card Questions:
* What is the highlight around one of the attribute bonuses on the Gate card for?
You can safely ignore that... for now... That is called the "highlighted bonus" and there will be cards that come out in the future (as well as Bakugan) that will use that number. When playing a collectable game like Bakugan, things will get updated from time to time, and some things that might not currently make sense will get updated to keep the game fresh and exciting.
* When I win a battle, do I get to keep my opponent's Gate Card and/or Bakugan forever?
Definitely not! The gate cards are used to keep track of who is winning (first player to win 3 battles wins the game), but after the game, all game pieces are given back to their owners.
* Does a player need to "activate" a Gate card?
No. Gate cards are turned over and used when a battle occurs. A battle happens any time two Bakugan from different players open on the same card. That said, the Gate’s attribute bonus is only granted at the end of a battle after all the players have used all the Ability cards that they want.
* If my opponent has a Gate card that says his Bakugan gets the gate bonus an extra time, does that mean that I don't get a bonus at all?
No. You get your bonus as normal. Your opponent gets their normal bonus and then gets their normal bonus a second time.
* Do Gate cards get replaced after they are won?
Players put out new Gate cards only when there are no Gate cards left in the Field. There are some effects that allow Gate cards to be played to the field in other circumstances. However, in general, Gate cards only get played when there are none left in the field.
Ability Card Questions:
* When I play an ability card that gives a G-Power bonus does my opponent also get the bonus?
No. The card should be clear as to how the gameplay will work. For instance, it may say "Your Bakugan gains G-Power based on its Attribute." This only affects your Bakugan.
* How many times can I use an Ability card in a game?
Once. Then they go to your "Used Pile." There are some clever ways to get a card back from your used pile to use again, but generally, just one use of an ability card per game is allowed.
* When I play the Doom card do I get to keep my opponent's Bakugan for good?
No. The Doom card just takes your opponent's Bakugan out of the game, not into your pocket!
Bakugan Questions:
* What is the best/most powerful/coolest/most awesome Bakugan?
The one that wins the battle! Every Bakugan is good at different times if you use it well. The highest G-Power Bakugan is generally considered the "best" but there are lots of times when smaller is better. Even the lowest G-Power Bakugan can win on Duck and Win.
* How do I use the attribute switching Preyas?
Use it as normal. Each time it opens up, it will change to a new attribute. The player doesn't get to change it by hand during the game by spinning it - it will change all by itself. Whatever attribute symbol is shown when it opens is the one it is for that battle.
* How many different Bakugan are there?
There are 48 different Bakugan types for Season 1:
1. Reaper
2. Battletron
3. Fear Ripper
4. Dragonoid
5. Saurus
6. Serpenoid
7. Falconeer
8. Juggernoid
9. Laserman
10. Centipoid
11. Griffon
12. Stinglash
13. Hydranoid (Heavy Metal)
14. Delta Dragonoid II (Heavy Metal)
15. Preyas (a few versions)
16. Tigrerra
17. Skyress
18. Gorem
19. Mantris
20. Terrorclaw
21. Garganoid
22. Siege
23. Tuskor
24. Cycloid
25. Manion
26. Hynoid
27. Hammer Gorem
28. Preyas II (a few versions)
29. Blade Tigrerra
30. Storm Skyress
31. Ravenoid
32. Warius
33. Limulus
34. Wormquake
35. Monarus
36. Harpus
37. Rattleoid
38. Sirenoid
39. Fortress
40. Tentaclear
41. El Condor
42. Bee Striker
43. Frosch
44. Wavern
45. Oberus
46. Exedra
47. Apollonir
48. Clayf
* What is an attribute? What is a "type of Bakugan?"
The Attribute is the color/symbol on your Bakugan that represents: Pyrus, Aquos, Ventus, Darkus, Subterra, or Haos. "Types" of Bakugan refers to the shape of the Bakugan. So a Pyrus Dragonoid's attribute is Pyrus, and it's type is Dragonoid.
* Where do you find a Bakugan's G-Power?
A Bakugan's G-power can't be seen until the Bakugan opens. When you first open a Bakugan package, there will be a small rectangular sticker that covers up the Bakugan’s G-Power. Remove the sticker to see what the Bakugan's G-Power is.
Miscellaneous Questions:
* Can you send me a Bakugan?
Unfortunately, we can't. We know it can be very frustrating when you can't find Bakugan on the shelf at the store, but trust us when we say that the production teams are doing their best to get more product made as fast as possible.
* Are there any Bakugan tournaments in my area?
Stay tuned to the Bakugan.com website as we will announce any official tournaments on the Events page. Click here to view the Bakugan Events page.
* Who is the best Bakugan player in the world?
Currently, there is no deemed "all-powerful" Bakugan brawler. However, some great talent and amazing brawlers will definitely emerge from upcoming tournaments. Technically, the utmost powerful brawler would be the creator of the Bakugan rules. He addresses issues in gameplay and has been making changes to accommodate new bigger and more powerful Bakugan.
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