Beyblade X Samurai Saber Guide

Samurai Saber (product code UX-09, JAN 4904810939535) is a Starter-format release in the Beyblade X line, launched on November 2, 2024. Out of the box it pairs the Samurai Saber blade with the 2-70L combo: a 2-70 Ratchet and an L (Level) Bit — a new Attack-type Bit that debuted with this very Starter (the Low family is Low Flat, LF). Like the rest of the Unique Line, it ships with a set of resin Launcher Hooks, which are shaped to improve Outward Weight Distribution during the launch rather than being a purely cosmetic accessory.

What makes the blade different

Samurai Saber is classed as an Attack type that spins right (clockwise). Its signature feature is a pair of protrusions on the blade that are meant to retract mid-battle, shifting the blade's behaviour from a burst of rapid, katana-like strikes into a single heavier hit once they fold in. It is a genuinely unusual mechanical gimmick compared to most other Attack blades in the line, which rely on fixed contact points instead of a state change during the match.

How it actually performs

Community reaction to the retracting wings has been mixed rather than glowing. A number of reviewers describe the flaps as adding little functional benefit in practice, and in stamina-oriented builds the same "floppy wings" that are supposed to help can instead work against endurance — tilt-launching is generally recommended if you want to lean into the blade's destabilizing effect rather than fight it. Used as an attacker, Samurai Saber tends to need a hard tilt launch, performs better through upper-attack angles than head-on smash attacks, and is generally described as inconsistent round to round. The overall read from experienced players is that Samurai Saber is more of a distinctive collector's piece than a top competitive pick, and several reviewers suggest swapping the stock ratchet for another 60-height option (from the 3, 4, 5 or 9 series) if the goal is serious tournament play rather than the stock combo.

There is also a coated special edition, "Samurai Saber 5-60K Metal Coat: Samurai Blue," tied to Japan's national football team branding and built as a Balance-type release with the 5-60 ratchet and K bit. It has been reported with a June 13, 2026 release at 2,500 yen, but that date comes from a single source we could not independently confirm, so treat it as provisional rather than settled until it is corroborated or the product is on shelves.

As always, confirm current pricing, availability and any tournament-legality details with your retailer or event organiser before you buy or enter with this combo.

Samurai Saber belongs to the Unique Line, so the UX line overview is the place to see what that tier means, alongside the general parts explained reference.

Frequently asked questions

What combo does Samurai Saber UX-09 ship with?

It launched on November 2, 2024 as a Starter pairing the Samurai Saber blade with the 2-70 Ratchet and an L (Level) Bit, a new Attack-type Bit that debuted with this Starter. Like the rest of the Unique Line, it also ships with resin Launcher Hooks shaped to improve Outward Weight Distribution during the launch.

What is special about the Samurai Saber blade?

It is a right-spin Attack type whose signature feature is a pair of protrusions meant to retract mid-battle, shifting from a burst of rapid, katana-like strikes to a single heavier hit once they fold in. That state-change gimmick is unusual among Attack blades, which mostly rely on fixed contact points.

Is Samurai Saber a good competitive pick?

The read from experienced players is that it is more a distinctive collector's piece than a top competitive pick. It tends to need a hard tilt launch, performs better through upper-attack angles than head-on smash attacks, and several reviewers suggest swapping the stock ratchet for another 60-height option from the 3, 4, 5 or 9 series for serious play.

What is the Samurai Saber Metal Coat Samurai Blue edition?

A coated special edition tied to Japan's national football team branding, built as a Balance-type release with the 5-60 ratchet and K bit. A June 13, 2026 release at 2,500 yen has been reported, but from a single source that could not be independently confirmed.