Updated October 2026. We checked the types and list against fan references and added a note on Spin Master’s current “Special Attack” line, which shares the name but works differently.
Special Attack Bakugan (later called Super Assault) were classic Bakugan with a built-in gimmick, sold at a higher price than regular Bakugan [1].
The types
- Heavy Metal: a chrome metal band around the middle for extra stability [1].
- Spin Top: a winding mechanism makes the top half spin on opening, to knock other Bakugan off the card [1].
- Element/G-Power Change: a wheel rotates on opening to change the attribute or G-Power [1].
- Jumping: a bump on the bottom makes it hop when rolled [1].
- Turbine: a ripcord spins a gyroscope so it rolls by itself [1].
- Light-Up: the Bakugan lights up [1].
- Dice Thrower: it throws a die on opening to set its attribute or G-Power [1].
- Double Magnet (Preyas II): two opening positions with separate magnets [1].
Battle Brawlers and New Vestroia list
| Bakugan | Feature |
|---|---|
| Alpha Hydranoid | Heavy Metal |
| Alpha Percival Cyclone | Spin Top |
| Boost Ingram | Jumping |
| Cyclone Dragonoid | Spin Top |
| Delta Dragonoid | Heavy Metal |
| Dual Elfin Revolution | G-Power and attribute change |
| Dual Hydranoid | Heavy Metal |
| Elfin | Attribute/G-Power change |
| Elico | Attribute change |
| Infinity Dragonoid | Heavy Metal |
| Moonlit Monarus | Light-Up |
| Mystic Elico | Dice Thrower |
| Neo Dragonoid Vortex | Spin Top |
| Orbit Helios | Spin Top |
| Percival Vortex | Spin Top |
| Premo Vulcan | Heavy Metal |
| Preyas | Element/G-Power change |
| Preyas II | Double magnet |
| Skyress | Jumping |
| Spin Dragonoid | Spin Top |
| Spin Ravenoid | Spin Top |
| Turbine Dragonoid | Turbine |
| Turbine Hades | Turbine |
| Turbine Helios | Turbine |
| Ultra Dragonoid Typhoon | Spin Top |
| Vandarus | Heavy Metal |
Source: the Bakugan Wiki [1]. White Naga came with the Bakugan Battle Brawlers DS Collector’s Edition game [1][2].
Not released then: Meta Dragonoid, Iron Dragonoid, Mutant Elfin, Flash Ingram and Cyclone Percival were planned for New Vestroia but came out later in Mechtanium Surge. Flare Wilda was never released [1]. See Unreleased Bakugan.
Today’s “Special Attack” Bakugan
Spin Master’s current line also uses the name “Special Attack” for its customizable Bakugan [3][4]. It’s a different system from the classics above.
FAQ
What is a Special Attack Bakugan?
A classic Bakugan with a gimmick, like spinning, Heavy Metal or a Turbine [1].
Was Flare Wilda released?
No [1].
Sources
- The Bakugan Wiki, “Special Attack (Generation 1)”: https://bakugan.wiki/wiki/Special_Attack_(Generation_1)
- Bakugan Buzz original page (2008–2011 archive), our own hands-on notes at the time
- Spin Master, Bakugan.com products page: https://bakugan.com/products
- Shop Spin Master, “Bakugan, Battle Arena with Special Attack Dragonoid” (checked October 29, 2026: listed at $39.99, shown as sold out): https://shop.spinmaster.com/products/bakugan-battle-arena-with-special-attack-dragonoid-6067045
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