Blox Fruits Control Rework 2026: Complete Guide & Trading Value Analysis

The Control fruit underwent a complete transformation in Update 29, going from one of the most underwhelming Mythical fruits to a legitimate A-tier powerhouse. This guide covers everything you need to know about the new Control, including ability changes, trading value analysis, and optimal builds.

The Control Rework: Before & After

Control was infamous for being the worst Mythical fruit in Blox Fruits—a fruit that traded below Common-tier values despite its Mythical rarity. Update 29 changed everything.

Value Transformation

| Metric | Before Rework | After Rework | Change | |--------|---------------|--------------|--------| | Physical Value | 4-8M | 140-160M | +1,650% | | Permanent Value | 140M | 1.4B+ | +900% | | PvP Rating | 3/10 | 8/10 | +166% | | PvE Rating | 4/10 | 7/10 | +75% | | Demand | 2/10 | 7/10 | +250% |

Investment Returns: Early investors who bought Control at 4-8M before the rework announcement saw 1,650%+ returns in just 2-3 weeks.

Why Was Control So Bad Before?

The old Control fruit suffered from multiple critical flaws:

Buggy Abilities: Object manipulation frequently failed or glitched
Weak Damage: Abilities dealt 30-50% less damage than comparable fruits
Poor Scaling: Damage didn't scale properly with stats
Slow Animations: Long recovery frames made combos impossible
No Utility: Couldn't match Portal, Shadow, or other utility fruits

Players who owned Control before the rework often couldn't trade it at all—demand was effectively 0/10 for practical purposes.

New Control Abilities (Post-Rework)

Update 29 completely rebuilt Control's moveset around utility and crowd control rather than raw damage.

Z Move: Gravity Pull

Description: Create a gravity field that pulls all enemies within 15 meters toward you.

| Stat | Value | |------|-------| | Range | 15 meters | | Pull Duration | 2.5 seconds | | Cooldown | 8 seconds | | Damage | Low (utility focus) |

Combat Usage:

Excellent initiator for combos
Pulls fleeing enemies back into range
Groups multiple enemies for AoE follow-ups
Breaks Observation Haki timing

Pro Tip

Combo Tip: Z (Gravity Pull) is now Control's signature move. Use it to start every combo chain—the 2.5-second pull duration gives you massive follow-up windows.

X Move: Object Barrage

Description: Launch a barrage of environmental objects at targeted enemies with improved tracking.

| Stat | Value | |------|-------| | Range | 20 meters | | Projectiles | 8-12 objects | | Tracking | Improved (follows airborne targets) | | Cooldown | 10 seconds | | Damage | Medium |

Changes from Old Version:

+50% tracking improvement
Objects no longer disappear mid-flight
Reduced animation lock from 2s to 1.2s
Added knockback effect on final hit

C Move: Precision Strike

Description: Concentrate gravity force into a single-target high-damage strike.

| Stat | Value | |------|-------| | Range | 12 meters | | Damage Type | Single-target burst | | Stun Duration | 1.5 seconds | | Cooldown | 12 seconds | | Damage | High |

Combat Usage:

Finisher move for combo sequences
Stun duration enables weapon follow-ups
Best single-target damage in Control's kit

V Move: Area Suppression

Description: Create a large suppression field that slows all enemies within range.

| Stat | Value | |------|-------| | Range | 20 meter radius | | Slow Effect | -40% movement speed | | Duration | 5 seconds | | Cooldown | 18 seconds | | Damage | DoT (low) |

Combat Usage:

Zone control in team fights
Escape prevention for fleeing enemies
Synergizes with AoE attacks from teammates

Optimal Control Builds

PvP Build (Combo Focus)

Stat Allocation: | Stat | Points | Priority | |------|--------|----------| | Melee | 800-1000 | High | | Defense | 400-500 | Medium | | Fruit | 1500-1800 | Highest | | Sword | 0 | None | | Gun | 0 | None |

Fighting Style: God Human or Death Step Weapon: Soul Cane or Cursed Dual Katana

Combo Sequence:

Z (Gravity Pull) - Initiate
X (Object Barrage) - Damage
Fighting Style combo - Extend
C (Precision Strike) - Stun + Damage
Weapon combo - Finish
V (Area Suppression) - Prevent escape

PvE Build (Grinding Focus)

Stat Allocation: | Stat | Points | Priority | |------|--------|----------| | Melee | 600 | Medium | | Defense | 600 | Medium | | Fruit | 1400 | High | | Sword | 0 | None | | Gun | 0 | None |

Fighting Style: Superhuman (cost-effective) Weapon: Pole v2 (AoE for mob clearing)

Grinding Strategy:

Use Z to pull mobs together
V for AoE slow and DoT
X for ranged clearing
Works best for Level 1200-2000 content

Trading Value Analysis

Current Market Position (January 2026)

| Variant | Value | Trend | Demand | |---------|-------|-------|--------| | Physical | 140-160M | Stabilizing → | 7/10 | | Permanent | 1.4B+ | Stable → | 6/10 |

Price History Post-Rework

| Week | Physical Value | Phase | |------|----------------|-------| | Pre-rework | 4-8M | Meme tier | | Week 1 | 80-100M | Hype peak | | Week 2 | 120-140M | Price discovery | | Week 3 | 140-150M | Stabilization | | Week 4 (Current) | 140-160M | Floor established |

Trading Recommendations

If You Held Control Pre-Rework:

Consider taking 50-70% profits now
Keep 30-50% for long-term if you believe in further buffs
Don't wait for "higher prices"—rework hype has peaked

If Buying Control Now:

Wait for stabilization (February-March 2026)
Target 130-140M range during dips
Don't FOMO buy at 160M+ peaks

If Trading Control:

Good swap value for fruits in 120-150M range
Trades well for Gas, Yeti, T-Rex combinations
Avoid trading for dropping fruits (Quake trend ↘)

Market Warning: Control is still in price discovery phase. Values may fluctuate ±20% in the next 4-6 weeks. Trade with caution and use stop-losses (pre-planned exit points).

Control vs Other A-Tier Fruits

Comparison Chart

| Fruit | Physical | PvP | PvE | Demand | Best For | |-------|----------|-----|-----|--------|----------| | Control | 140-160M | 8/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | Utility, CC | | T-Rex | 20M | 7/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | Tank builds | | Shadow | 10M | 8/10 | 7/10 | 6/10 | Mobility | | Portal | 10M | 9/10 | 6/10 | 10/10 | Pure PvP | | Gravity | 15M | 7/10 | 7/10 | 7/10 | Crowd control |

When to Choose Control Over Others

Choose Control If:

You want utility-focused gameplay
You prefer crowd control over raw damage
You play team-based content (raids, bounty hunting)
You value unique mechanics over meta picks

Don't Choose Control If:

You want S-tier PvP performance (use Kitsune, Dough)
You need fastest grinding (use Buddha, Leopard)
You're on a budget (Control at 140M is expensive for A-tier)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Control worth buying at 140M?

A: For USE, yes—it's a legitimately good fruit now. For investment, wait for stabilization. The 140M price reflects rework hype, not established long-term value.

Q: Will Control go S-tier?

A: Unlikely without additional buffs. Control lacks the raw damage or transformation mechanics of current S-tier fruits (Kitsune, Dragon, Leopard).

Q: Best fruit to swap Control for?

A: Yeti (160M, stable), Gas (75M + adds), or Leopard (55M + adds). All three have established values and strong demand.

Q: Should I awaken Control?

A: Control doesn't have awakening yet. If awakening is added in future updates, it could push Control to S-tier (similar to Dough's awakening jump).

Conclusion

The Control rework is one of the biggest fruit transformations in Blox Fruits history:

Key Takeaways:

Control went from 4M → 140M+ (1,650% increase)
New utility-focused kit emphasizes crowd control
A-tier performance in both PvP (8/10) and PvE (7/10)
Market is stabilizing at 140-160M physical

Trading Strategy:

Take profits if you held pre-rework
Wait for February-March 2026 if buying
Don't FOMO—price discovery phase is ending

Build Recommendations:

PvP: High Fruit stats + God Human
PvE: Balanced stats + Superhuman

Last Updated: January 31, 2026
Next Major Update: Potential Control awakening (unconfirmed, Q2-Q3 2026 speculation)