Counter Leone 145 D

''This article is about the Legend version of Counter Leone. For the Counter Leone that came with the Beyblade: Metal Fusion video game, see Counter Leone D125B.''

Counter Leone 145D is a Defense Type Beyblade released by Hasbro as part of its Legend Beyblades toyline. It is a variation of Rock Leone 145WB and the Hasbro version of Leone 145D. It was released in western countries as a Beyblade: Metal Fusion Starter Pack for USD$8.99 in the United States. It was re-released a few months later in the Beyblade: Metal Masters toyline as a Booster Pack. It also saw a third re-release as a Starter Pack under the Sonic Series line.

Face: Leone I
The Face Bolt depicts "Leo", one of the 88 constellations and the fifth astrological sign in the Zodiac. The letters "L", "E", "O" are featured below the lion, along with a star.

Clear Wheel: Leone I
Leone I is a circular Energy Ring with small ridges and an armor-like design. Although its circular shape gives defensive capabilities, Leone I is too light and has poor weight distribution, and thus is outclassed heavily by later releases such as Gasher, Aquario, Bull, etc. The Energy Ring features camoflauge stickers for its detailing.

Metal Wheel: Counter
Counter is based on the Metal System Leone Wheel. It possesses six mane-like protrusions that make up its circumference. The gaps between the six protrusions are too small to provide consistent Smash Attack for an Attack Type customization. Counter showcases fair Smash Attack, but unlike Leone, it lacks the same degree of recoil. This is because the protrusions are more compact and rounded than Leone's. This lower recoil makes it a better, albeit underwhelming, choice for a Defense Type combo.

Use in Attack Customization
If you somehow lack access to competitive wheels, Counter can be used to some degree of effectiveness in Smash Attack customs such as MF Counter Bull H145RF.

Track: 145
145, along with its variants (Claw 145, Down Force 145, etc.), was once the highest Spin Track available, until the 230 Spin Track was released with Flame Byxis 230WD. It can be used in Stamina Type combinations to great effect due to its tall height, which allows for more wobbling as the Beyblade loses its spin velocity. However, gimmick-paired Spin Tracks such as Boost Disk 145 have immensely outclassed their original basic variant, as have several taller gimmick Spin Tracks, especially against heavy, mid-height Attack customizations. Even in stamina battles, 145 does not offer enough balance: Spin Tracks such as Armor Defense 145 and Wide Defense 145 provide a good center of gravity, and aid with a slight downforce to maintain stability.

Tip: D (Defense)
Defense, as the name implies, was the first Defense Type Performance Tip released in the Metal Saga series. It is similar to Spike, but is wider. Compared to the Stamina Type Spike, Defense actually has superior Stamina capabilities, with less recoil and more recovery. However, the added friction from the wider tip causes the Beyblade to lose Stamina during recovery.

In Combat
Counter Leone D125 B was released through the Beyblade Metal Fusion DS game for both worldwide releases. However the stats for Counter Leone 145 D appear here.

Notable versions

 * Counter Leone D125B MF - (Included with the retail version of the "Beyblade Metal Fusion DS" game)
 * Counter Leone 145 D - (Hasbro Legend Series)
 * Counter Leone - WBBA Exclusive (Black Counter, Clear Leone)
 * Counter Leone 145 D - Hasbro Sonic Series (Pearlescent Lime Green)

Overall
Due to the rarity of Counter Leone D125B, combined with its completely outclassed parts, there is little to no point in trying to obtain this Beyblade other than for collection purposes.

Trivia

 * Counter Leone is one of six Beys that were released with the 145D combo, the others being Aries 145D, Vulcan Horuseus 145D, Grand Capricorn 145D, Counter Scorpio 145D and Pirate Orochi 145D.

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