The BEST episodes of Bakugan Battle Brawlers season 1

Every episode of Bakugan Battle Brawlers season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bakugan Battle Brawlers season 1!

Bakugan the battle game was created when Dan and his friends found powerful cards from another world falling from the sky. But they soon realized that it's more than just a game; it's a struggle to save the universe.

Last Updated: 8/22/2024Network: Cartoon NetworkStatus: Ended
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You're Going Down Clown
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9.89
35 votes

#1 - You're Going Down Clown

Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/15/2007

Dan must battle the Pyrus Lord, Apollonier, in order for him and his friends to return to their world. He and Drago soon find out that they're battling a clown. Dan manages to win the battle, but Drago doesn't evolve. When Dan rips off the clown's mask, it turns out to be Runo. In order for Drago to evolve and Dan to past his test, he must battle, and win, against each of the Brawlers.

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Doom Dimension or Bust
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9.86
35 votes

#2 - Doom Dimension or Bust

Season 1 - Episode 26 - Aired 9/27/2007

The Brawlers head to face Masquerade in one final battle.

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I Am Marucho Hear Me Roar
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9.81
36 votes

#3 - I Am Marucho Hear Me Roar

Season 1 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/25/2007

Marucho must battle the Aquos Elemental Warrior, Frosch, and he is forced to send in Preyus early when he learns he is battling a shadow of himself. Preyus isn't feeling well throughout the battle, but he is able to give Marucho guidance to accepting his past. Marucho knew that he only did what his parents told him to make them happy, but he didn't like to always be so obidient. This causes Marucho to hate his old self. By accepting the past him, Marucho was able to help Preyus' digestion problem. This allows Preyus to evolve by spitting out his brothers: Aquos Angelo/Aquos Diablo Preyus. Will the combined strength of these brothers prove to be enough to defeat the Aquos Warrior?

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BFF - Best Friends Forever
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9.75
36 votes

#4 - BFF - Best Friends Forever

Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 7/26/2007

The Brawlers are having trouble finding the Infinity Core. When they learn that their location might be being broadcasted, they shut off their signal.

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Bakugan Stall
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9.66
35 votes

#5 - Bakugan Stall

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/21/2007

Alice realizes that she may have a connection with the mysterious Hal-G, but doesn't have the courage to tell the other Brawlers. Meanwhile, Dan recalls the last battle he had with Shun. Shun's mother gives Shun a Bakugan, "Skyress", to watch over him.

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Nightmare In Doomsville
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9.00
35 votes

#6 - Nightmare In Doomsville

Season 1 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/18/2007

In the Doom Dimension, the Legendary Ancient Warriors of Vestroia prepare to test the powers of the Brawlers, seeing if they are worthy enough to save Vestroia. The Brawlers are separated and Julie is left with Gorem to face the Subterra Warrior, Clayf, and a shadow of her perfect sister, Daisy. With help from Gorem, Julie learns that she isn't her sister and she can only do the best she can do. Because of this, Gorem evolves into Subterra Hammer Gorem, and defeats Clayf.

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The Good, the Bad and the Bakugan
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8.67
3 votes

#7 - The Good, the Bad and the Bakugan

Season 1 - Episode 50 - Aired 3/6/2008

The Brawlers are in trouble. Wavern and the Infinity Core are hiding at the top of Wardington Tower but Naga and his forces are nearby.

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Play Nice Runo
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8.06
33 votes

#8 - Play Nice Runo

Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/8/2007

Runo and Tigrerra must battle a young boy from Runo's past (a smaller version of Dan) summoned by The Haos lord, Lars Lion. The test is for Runo to realize how much she truly treasures her and Dan's friendship/love. When Tigrerra is getting hit by Lars Lion's piercing arrows of light, Runo realises the friendship/love that she treasures and says "We are Friends Forever Dan!" in the English dub, while she says "I love you Dan!" in the Japanese Version. When Runo realizes this, Tigrerra evolves into Haos Blade Tigrerra.

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Masquerade Ball
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8.00
40 votes

#9 - Masquerade Ball

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/11/2007

It seems a very gifted and mysterious Bakugan player named Masquerade has been stealing Bakugans from kids all around the world.

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A Fish Called Tayghen
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7.82
34 votes

#10 - A Fish Called Tayghen

Season 1 - Episode 41 - Aired 1/3/2008

The Bakugan Battle Brawlers enter Vestroia and realize Vestroia has become a hybrid world where two elements are mixed together to make one element together. They enter the Ventus and Aquos world where they meet Tayghen and Hairadee: two Bakugan of both Ventus and Aquos elements. As they fight, they suddenly see the portal to the next hybrid world of Vestroia is closing and so they agree that Shun and Marucho are to stay in the Ventus and Aquos world to defeat the two Bakugan. The rest of the Bakugan team disappear through the portal into another dimension of Vestroia.

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Behind The Mask Of Masquerade
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7.43
35 votes

#11 - Behind The Mask Of Masquerade

Season 1 - Episode 38 - Aired 12/20/2007

Alice appears to be disappearing all the time. Dan goes to talk with Marucho, Runo, Shun, and Julie and ends up finding Alice! Alice won't explain anything and leaves. Later, Joe receives a message from Masquerade, and Dan decides he'll take over to fight Masquerade with Drago to end it once and for all with Masquerade. Dan wins and offers Masquerade to join the Battle Brawlers to help defeat Naga. But Masquerade refuses and takes off his mask. It is revealed that Alice was Masquerade the whole time!

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Grandpa's Got A Brand New Bakugan
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7.39
38 votes

#12 - Grandpa's Got A Brand New Bakugan

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/14/2007

Marucho and Runo realize that the combined powers of the Bakugan Brawlers are not enough to defeat Masquerade. Without Dan's knowledge, they visit Shun to try and get him to join. Shun's grandfather tries to get them to leave, but Shun makes a deal. If they win, he joins. If they lose, he'll walk away.

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Bakugan: The Battle Begins
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7.39
51 votes

#13 - Bakugan: The Battle Begins

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/5/2007

The story begins with a young boy named Dan who has never lost a Bakugan match. While in a match against a bully Dan sees a vision of two Bakugan brawling. Is there more to the game than what the players think?

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A Place Far From Home
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7.24
34 votes

#14 - A Place Far From Home

Season 1 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/1/2007

Shun is stuck with the female Ventus Lord, Oberus, who has summoned a child that looks like Shun's mom to battle. The child convinces Shun to play with her while the sun is still setting, which it never does. Shun must battle himself as well when he is forced to choose between going back or staying in this world with his mother. In the battle with Oberus, Shun believes that he doesn't need his friends. His belief causes Skyress to die after a great impact with Oberus. When Shun realises his mistake, a tear drops down onto Skyress' ability card, changing it, and miraclesly reviving Skyress, which evolved into Storm Skyress. In the end, when Shun chooses to return to his world, Skyress evolves to Ventus Storm Skyress.

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Fight or Flight!
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7.22
36 votes

#15 - Fight or Flight!

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2007

Masquerade manipulates two boys, Kosuke and Takashi, into using his Doom Cards against the Bakugan Battle Brawlers. He promises that he'll reunite their friend Ai with her brother if they help him. Wanting to help their friend, they take the bait and soon run into Runo and Marucho, who are at the airport to pick up their website friend, Alice. Luckilly, Alice is skilled in the finer points of combination battle, and coaches her friends to victory. Alice has a secret, however, that might just ruin her friendship with the Brawlers.

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It's a Long Shot
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7.21
34 votes

#16 - It's a Long Shot

Season 1 - Episode 44 - Aired 1/24/2008

Dan and Drago are left weak and beaten by their battle with Centorrior and Druman.

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Bakugan Idol
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7.20
35 votes

#17 - Bakugan Idol

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/17/2007

Marucho reveals that he secretly moved to Dan's neighborhood, and throws an elaborate welcome party. Masquerade makes a business offer with the famous pop band duo, Jenny and Jewels. The duo crash the welcome party, and challenge the Battle Brawlers.

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No Guts No Glory
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7.20
35 votes

#18 - No Guts No Glory

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 7/19/2007

Julie is still upset about Billy's betrayal, but tries to put it behind her so she can support the other brawlers. Meanwhile, Shun tells them about a valley similar to Bakugan Valley. Everyone heads there but on the way it is revealed that Shun lied about it being similar, and it was all a ploy to try and see why Masquerade always knows where they are all the time. He tells them that there has to be someone spying on them. At the valley, the 3rd best Brawler Chan Lee appears and challenges Dan to a brawl.

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Evolution Revolution
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7.20
35 votes

#19 - Evolution Revolution

Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 8/2/2007

When Marucho loses his Bakugan to Klaus, he and Runo give chase, and wind up in Masquerade's castle!

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A Little Help From My Friends
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7.20
35 votes

#20 - A Little Help From My Friends

Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 8/16/2007

When Shun leaves the group, Alice chases after him. Meanwhile Dan goes to take on Masquerade alone.

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My Good Friend
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7.20
35 votes

#21 - My Good Friend

Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 8/23/2007

Klaus, Chan-Lee, and Julio return to finish off the Brawlers. Dan, Runo, and Marucho take them on, but what will happen when Klaus uses Marucho's stolen Bakugan?

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Home Sweet Home
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7.20
35 votes

#22 - Home Sweet Home

Season 1 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/22/2007

Joe is determined to find out where his friends have gone, so he challenges Masquerade to a battle. At first Joe appears to be outmatched, but Wyvern returns to give Joe assistance. The Brawlers also return, and Masquerade realizes his battle is only beginning. Dan explains everything about the Bakugan to his mother, who believes him and asks Drago to take care of him. Naga is revealed as one of the most dangerous Bakugan in the world.

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Show Me What You've Got
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7.20
35 votes

#23 - Show Me What You've Got

Season 1 - Episode 36 - Aired 12/6/2007

Dan's final test is to beat his friends so his Dragonoid can evolve to the next level and become the Ultimate Bakugan. Dan battles Runo and Shun while Masquerade goes to see the Darkus Lord, Exeedra, and he ends up fighting Alice as a mirage.

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The Final Brawl
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7.19
32 votes

#24 - The Final Brawl

Season 1 - Episode 51 - Aired 3/13/2008

With most of the Brawlers trapped fighting, Naga is free to go after Wavern and the Infinity Core.

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Game Over
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7.19
32 votes

#25 - Game Over

Season 1 - Episode 52 - Aired 3/20/2008

The final battle has been set. Naga is squaring off against Drago in pursuit of the Infinity Core and in turn, power over the universe!

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