Tyson

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 Up Special
 Down Special
 Final Smash
 Extra Skill
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## **Character Info**

Tyson Granger is the original main protagonist of the manga series (and later anime adaption) of Beyblade, a competitive sport where two opponents pit highly-advanced spinning tops against each other. While the arenas Beyblades clash in can vary dramatically, the real draw is the power that can be unleashed from Bit-Beasts, supernatural beings residing inside certain Beyblades. Tyson’s Bit-Beast is Dragoon, the sacred Spirit of Wind resembling a giant blue dragon who can summon powerful tornadoes. Forming a team with his friends called the Blade Breakers, he sets out to compete in various Beyblade championships across the world.

## **General Information**

### **Entrance**

Tyson clicks Dragoon into the Launcher and takes aim in a ready stance, before turning to face his opponent.

### **Kirby Hat**

Kirby gains Tyson’s navy blue hair and trademark baseball cap.

### **Taunts**

**Up Taunt:** Tyson turns on his heel and does a ‘we can do it!’ style fist pump.

**Down Taunt:** Tyson idly spins the Ripchord around on one finger, before reinserting it into the Launcher.

**Side Taunt:** Tyson sticks out his hand and gives a thumbs up. If he is holding Dragoon he instead holds it out proudly, light glinting off it.

### **Victory Poses**

1. The camera shows Dragoon spinning from a bird’s eye view, before drawing back and tracking it as it flies back into Tyson’s hand. He catches it and flashes a peace sign with the other
2. Tyson leaps up into frame high in the air (a reference to the start of the original anime’s opening), before turning to launch Dragoon down offscreen. He lands on the ground as Dragoon spins back into frame and continues spinning next to him, and shoots the camera a wink.
3. Tyson launches Dragoon high into the air, whose spirit form then bursts out and roars triumphantly

## **Moveset**

### **Standard Special**

**Let It Rip!:** Tyson aims his Launcher and pulls the Ripchord to shoot Dragoon out in front of him. The Beyblade sails in an arc and lands on the stage, travelling in the direction it was launched. In this state its movement can be controlled manually (see Side Special section). Due to its properties as a projectile it can be reflected, though it cannot be grabbed, pocketed or otherwise stored by opponents.

### **Side Special**

**Spin Control:** Tyson locks himself in place and directs Dragoon’s movement. By holding B and tilting the control stick Dragoon can be moved left or right to chase down opponents or aid in combos. Tapping up on the control stick will make the Beyblade jump. When left alone the Beyblade will continue moving on its own in its current direction, reversing if it hits a wall or gets hit by a strong attack. If it falls offstage it will automatically reappear in Tyson’s hand. Note that there is some slight inertia when changing directions with Spin Control.

Also, if Tyson is holding Dragoon, inputing a Side Special will function the same as Let It Rip! for the sake of aiming or launching 4x Faster (see Extra Skill section).

### **Up Special**

**Storm Attack:** This attack changes depending on whether Dragoon is onstage. If Tyson is holding Dragoon he calls upon the Spirit of Wind to boost him skyward, rising up while surrounded by a small tornado which can be controlled horizontally. If Dragoon is onstage, a tall pillar of swirling air extends from the Beyblade for a few seconds, capable of being moved around with Spin Control. Tyson can also gain an aerial boost if he moves into it.

### **Down Special**

**Recall:** Tyson recalls Dragoon from the stage, causing it to sail from its current position back into his hand. This is an original move designed for Smash, unlike in the series where Bladers often had to walk over and retrieve their Beyblades by hand. Remember to recall Dragoon if you’re offstage and need it to recover!

After a certain amount of hits or enough time passes Dragoon will stop spinning and lie still, making both Spin Control and Storm Attack unusable onstage. Tyson can then either retrieve it using Recall or by picking it up like an item. Dragoon can also hit opponents on its way back to Tyson when recalled, though it’ll inflict less damage if it has stopped spinning. Although Tyson normally carries Dragoon in one hand, this does not affect his ability to pick up and use items.

### **Final Smash**

**Hyper Victory Tornado:** This move’s initial attack changes depending on whether Dragoon is onstage. If Tyson is holding Dragoon, he thrusts out his arm and unleashes a spiral of wind that travels horizontally. If Dragoon is onstage, the attack instead surges from the Beyblade’s current position and travels vertically. In either case, any opponent(s) hit by this attack is trapped in a cinematic finisher. Tyson calls upon Dragoon, who bursts forth and charges the opponent. The resulting attack sends them spiraling away in a massive tornado. The scene ends and the opponent(s) is flung away either horizontally or vertically, depending on the initial attack direction.

### **Extra Skill**

**4x Faster:** This skill is based on a technique invented by Tyson that allowed him to launch Dragoon with four times it’s normal speed. Tyson can activate this skill by dashing and then, while keeping the stick held in the same direction, jumping once and using Let It Rip! in the air. This variant of Let It Rip! sees Tyson twist the Launcher 180 degrees overhand while firing, greatly increasing Dragoon’s spin. While the enhanced spin grants the Beyblade extra offensive power and longer durability, its mobility is decreased making it a bit harder to change direction. Keep this in mind for deciding the best time to go on the offence.

## **Alternate Costumes**

1. **Default**
2. **Ray/Driger** - Colors based on Ray/Driger.
3. **Max/Draciel** - Colors based on Max/Draciel.
4. **Kai/Dranzer** - Colors based on Kai/Dranzer.
5. **Kenny/Jumping Base** - Colors based on Kenny/Jumping Base.
6. **Lee/Galeon** - Colors based on Kee/Galeon.
7. **Mariah/Galux** - Colors based on Mariah/Galux.
8. **Daichi/Strata Dragoon** - Colors based on Daichi/Strata Dragoon.Alt 2Alt 3Alt 4Alt 5Alt 6Alt 7Alt 8