UX-04 vs CX-04: Which Beyblade X Entry Set Should You Buy?
Choose UX-04 Battle Entry Set U if you want Dran Buster and Wizard Rod together in a two-player starting package. Choose CX-04 Battle Entry Set C if you want Dran Brave and Perseus Dark plus the original three-part CX Blade system. Both boxes provide a stadium and two winder launchers. This is a choice between the supplied Beys and customization routes, not a choice between a playable package and an incomplete one.
Compare the exact boxes
| Feature | UX-04 | CX-04 |
|---|---|---|
| Included Bey 1 | Dran Buster 1-60A, special colour | Dran Brave S 6-60V, special colour |
| Included Bey 2 | Wizard Rod 5-70DB, special colour | Perseus Dark B6-80W, special colour |
| Launchers | 2 Winder Launchers | 2 Winder Launchers |
| Stadium | Included | Included |
Start with the two people who will play
For a household starting from no equipment, both sets remove the need to select two separate launchers and a stadium. That simplifies the first shopping basket and provides an opponent immediately. If one person already owns a starter, the second included launcher may still equip another player. If both people already own launchers and a stadium, however, compare buying only the missing Beys. A large set is useful when its equipment is needed, not simply because the box contains more items.
What UX-04 teaches
UX-04 pairs Dran Buster 1-60A with Wizard Rod 5-70DB in special colours. The former is designed around concentrated attack and the latter around stamina. That gives beginners a clear contrast in intended roles, although it does not guarantee close matches or an equal win split. Both use complete UX Blades rather than CX subparts. Players can still learn Ratchet and Bit changes while keeping Blade assembly straightforward, making this an approachable route for people interested mainly in launching and battling.
What CX-04 adds
CX-04 contains special-colour Dran Brave S6-60V and Perseus Dark B6-80W. Each original CX Blade separates into a Lock Chip, Main Blade and Assist Blade. That adds another level of compatible customization alongside the Ratchet and Bit. For a player who enjoys assembling and comparing components, this can be the reason to choose the set. It also means learning the correct Blade assembly. Keep each supplied combination complete first so you have a reference before mixing its parts.
Avoid duplicate purchases and colour confusion
Own UX-01 or UX-03 already? UX-04 repeats the named stock combinations of Dran Buster or Wizard Rod in a different set colour. Likewise, someone with CX-01 and CX-03 should check the overlap with CX-04. A colour variant can be worth collecting, but it is not automatically another mechanical configuration. Compare the full list with your existing parts and identify who will use spare launchers. This helps separate a useful household purchase from paying again for equipment that will stay in storage.
Keep the first battles useful
Assemble the exact stadium supplied with the set and follow its instructions. Start with stock combinations, swap players and launch sides, and distinguish a launch mistake from a completed battle. An attack-focused Bey exiting quickly is a different observation from losing a long spin contest. Do not infer the supplied stadium is used by your local tournament: ask the organizer for the actual model and rules before planning event practice. Our recommendation concerns package contents and learning preferences, without measured claims of one set being stronger.
Check the exact products
Check current price, availability and package contents on the linked product pages. These links identify catalogue products, not a claim of live stock. Compare the complete equipment you need before checkout, including a compatible stadium and enough launchers for the players taking part.
Sources and limits
Checked on 19 October 2026 against Takara Tomy’s product descriptions and the exact catalogue identities. Product construction and supplied contents are sourced facts; purchase recommendations and suggested observations are editorial judgments. No weights, win rates or event eligibility are inferred from the product name.
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Frequently asked questions
Are both sets ready for two people?
Yes. Each includes two Beys, two winder launchers and a stadium.
Does CX-04 include Expand Blades?
It uses the original three-part CX Blade construction, not CX-16’s four-part Expand arrangement.