I either just toss mine or spin it on the magnet depending on the situation. Tossing it is for getting it on further cards, just toss it so it spins verticallySpinning it is for closer cards and it will almost always open the Bakugan if you touch the gate card.
My first 3 (I bought the starter pack) were Ventus Centipoid 450G, Ventus Saurus 350G, and Ventus Stinglash 250G. I still use my Ventus Centipoid to this day.
Seeing others' strategies helps you to be better at playing the game. It opens up your mind to other possibilities and may just give you some new ideas.