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{{Nihongo|'''Valkyrie'''|ヴァルキリー|Varukirī}} is a [[:Category:Primary Allies|primary ally]] featured in the seventh part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[Steel Ball Run]]''. It is a horse belonging to [[Gyro Zeppeli]], who rides it for the entirety of the [[Steel Ball Run (Race)|Steel Ball Run race]].
{{Nihongo|'''Valkyrie'''|ヴァルキリー|Varukirī}} is a [[:Category:Primary Allies|primary ally]] featured in the seventh part of the ''[[JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]]'' series, ''[[Steel Ball Run]]''. It is a horse belonging to [[Gyro Zeppeli]], who rides it for the entirety of the [[Steel Ball Run (Race)|Steel Ball Run race]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
Valkyrie is a 4-year-old stock horse with possibly Australian roots, with a plain coat and a mane tied and cut into a row of flat topped buns.
Valkyrie is a 4-year-old stock horse with possible Australian roots.<ref name="SBR5" /> It has a plain coat and a mane tied and cut into a row of flat topped buns.


While being ridden by Gyro, it is adorned with a bridle and reins as well as a dark hood covering most of its head though with opening for the mouth, eyes and ears as well as a strand of hair. Several straps of the same clothe cover Valkyrie's neck. Finally, its legs are bandaged at the cannons.
While being ridden by Gyro, it is adorned with a bridle and reins. It also has a dark hood covering most of its head, though with openings for its mouth, eyes, ears, and a strand of hair. Several straps of the same cloth cover Valkyrie's neck. Finally, its legs are bandaged at the {{W|Limbs of the horse|cannons}}.


Gyro's jockey number, B-636, is displayed on its side.
Gyro's jockey number, B-636, is displayed on its side.
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==Personality==
==Personality==
Little is known about Valkyrie's personality but it faithfully serves of [[Gyro Zeppeli]]'s mount during the entirety of the [[Steel Ball Run (Race)|Steel Ball Run]]. As noted by Diego Brando, Valkyrie has a quirk where it sways suddenly to its left for every eight breaths it takes.<ref name=SBRC6P11>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 6}}, p.11</ref><br />
Little is known about Valkyrie's personality, but it faithfully serves as [[Gyro Zeppeli]]'s mount throughout the entirety of the [[Steel Ball Run (Race)|Steel Ball Run]]. [[Diego Brando]] observes that Valkyrie has a quirk of suddenly swaying to its left every eight breaths it takes.<ref name=SBRC6P11>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 6}}, p.11</ref> Gyro himself was unaware about Valkyrie's habit, but uses it to his advantage by exploiting it with his [[Steel Ball]]s and the [[Spin]].<ref name="SBR6">{{Ch|SBR Chapter 6}}</ref>


==Abilities==
==Abilities==
As {{W|Stock Horse}}, Valkyrie has significant stamina. Although Gyro is an amateur rider, he compensates by using the [[Spin]] to complement his riding, using a number of tricks when necessary to gain speed or any advantage possible.
As a {{W|Stock Horse}}, Valkyrie possesses considerable stamina. Although Gyro is considered an amateur rider, he compensates with his knowledge of the [[Spin]], which he uses to enhance his riding and gain advantages when necessary.


===Golden Spin===
===Golden Spin===
During the events of ''[[Steel Ball Run]]'', only two people on Earth could reproduce the Golden Spin on horseback. Thanks to his talent at horseriding and knowledge of the Spin, Gyro was able to let Valkyrie run at its natural speed, which generated the necessary energy to harness via the stirrups to create the Golden Spin and awaken the Stand [[Ball Breaker]].
The Golden Spin is an advanced and perfected form of the [[Spin]], accessible only to true masters of the technique. It revolves around the use of the Golden Rectangle, a geometric shape whose proportions reflect the golden ratio (approximately 1.618, or 16:9). When divided recursively into a square and a smaller Golden Rectangle, the result traces a Golden Spiral. Thanks to his horsemanship and mastery of the Spin, Gyro is able to let Valkyrie run at its natural speed, generating the energy required through the stirrups to create the Golden Spin and awaken the Stand [[Ball Breaker]].


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|Romaji = Uma o Tsukatta Kaiten
|Romaji = Uma o Tsukatta Kaiten
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|Debut = {{Ch|SBR Chapter 72}}
|Debut = {{Ch|SBR Chapter 72}} {{Mo}}<br />{{Ch|SBR Chapter 82}} {{Full}}
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|Desc = A superior version of the Golden Spin which involves riding on horseback. Unlocking the Golden Spin on horseback grants mastery over an infinite amount of energy, therefore, several miraculous feats are possible. First and foremost is that its wielder spontaneously develops a Stand or evolves it should they already have one. Johnny develops Tusk's final evolution: Tusk ACT4.<ref name=":6">{{Ch|SBR Chapter 85}}</ref>
|Desc = A superior version of the Golden Spin involving horseback riding. Unlocking the Golden Spin in this way grants mastery over infinite energy, enabling several miraculous feats. Most notably, it allows the wielder to spontaneously develop or evolve a Stand. [[Ball Breaker]] manifests from that Spin energy.<ref name="SBR85">{{Ch|SBR Chapter 85}}</ref>


Although powerful, the horseback Golden Spin is incredibly complicated to set up. One must not only have a healthy horse, but also have the expertise to feel when it runs at its natural pace. Any interference during the horse mounting, like bumping into an obstacle or the horse being attacked, will completely interrupt the process.<ref name=":6" />
Although powerful, the horseback Golden Spin is extremely difficult to achieve. The rider must have a healthy horse and the skill to sense when it is running at its natural pace. Any interference during the horse mounting, like bumping into an obstacle or the horse being attacked, will completely interrupt the process.<ref name="SBR85" />
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==History==
==History==
===Background===
===Background===
Valkyrie is a {{W|Stock Horse}} born in Europe around 1886, making it 4 years old by the time of {{SBR}}. It can be inferred that it belonged to [[Gyro Zeppeli]] for a significant amount of time, enough for Gyro to become well acquainted and bonded with his horse. Valkyrie then travelled with Gyro from the [[Kingdom of Naples]] to America alongside its master.
Valkyrie is a {{W|Stock Horse}} born in Europe around 1886, making it four years old at the time of the [[Steel Ball Run (Race)|Steel Ball Run]]. It is implied that Valkyrie has been with Gyro for a considerable amount of time, allowing the two to develop a close bond. Valkyrie travels with Gyro from the [[Kingdom of Naples]] to America before the start of the race.


===''[[Steel Ball Run]]''===
===''[[Steel Ball Run]]''===
====The Start of the Race====
====The Start of the Race====
[[File:gyro diego 1st stage.png|thumb|left|Gyro using the Spin to boost Valkyrie's habit, beating Diego that way.|241x241px]]
[[File:gyro diego 1st stage.png|thumb|left|Gyro uses the Spin to boost Valkyrie and beat Diego.|241x241px]]
At the beginning of the race, Gyro quickly takes the lead, drawing attention from spectators. He is soon challenged by racer [[Urmd Avdul]], who attempts to unhorse him and uses a weight advantage from riding a camel. Gyro counters with a [[Steel Ball]] and detects a grove of cacti from the dust motif created by the Spin. He leads Avdul into a hidden slope where the camel collapses into the cacti, eliminating Avdul from the race.<ref name="SBR5" />
At the start of the race, Gyro rushes ahead of every participant, which catches the attention of every watcher. The racer [[Urmd Avdul]] soon challenges him. Avdul pushes Gyro to unhorse him and has a weight advantage because of his large camel. However, Gyro throws a [[Steel Ball]] and sees that there are cacti nearby from a dust motif the [[Spin]] creates. He heads towards a specific grove and though he's almost pushed down, surprises Avdul with a sudden slope hiding the cacti. Avdul's camel falls right into the cacti and his camel collapses. Avdol is taken out of the race.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 5}}</ref> Then, [[Diego Brando]] the British star jockey challenges him. Diego has noted Valkyrie's habit of swaying left every eighth breath and uses this to his advantage to take the lead. As the two arrive at a wooden bridge, Diego is a horse's length ahead. However, Gyro then applies the Spin to Valkyrie's hind legs, empowering the steps into a sudden leap forward. Gyro gets ahead of Diego but also destroys the bridge with Valkyrie's violent jump. To everyone's shock, the jockey loses to Gyro for now.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 6}}</ref>

Soon after, [[Diego Brando]] challenges Gyro. Having noticed Valkyrie's swaying habit, Diego uses it to gain a temporary lead. As they reach a wooden bridge, Gyro applies the Spin to Valkyrie's hind legs, causing a powerful leap that propels them ahead. The force of the jump collapses the bridge, allowing Gyro to take the lead.<ref name="SBR6" />

[[File:gyro wins 1st stage.png|thumb|Gyro wins the first stage]]
With 6,000 meters left, Gyro takes a shortcut through a forest and expertly navigates through the trees when he notices [[Pocoloco]] trailing him.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 8}}</ref> As they descend a steep slope, Pocoloco loses control but lands on a cowskin and slides downhill.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 9}}</ref> Gyro throws a Steel Ball at a nearby rock to disrupt Pocoloco but accidentally interferes with [[Sandman]]'s route.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 10}}</ref> In the final kilometer, the lead shifts between several racers. Gyro turns his cape into a makeshift sail using the Spin, catching a tailwind and becoming the first to cross the finish line.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 11}}</ref> However, he is disqualified due to the earlier interference with Sandman.

====[[Scary Monsters (Story Arc)|Scary Monsters]]====
Diego and [[Dr. Ferdinand]] transform an entire village into dinosaurs. Valkyrie and [[Johnny Joestar]]'s horse, [[Slow Dancer]], manage to evade the creatures and return to their riders.<ref name="SBR31">{{Ch|SBR Chapter 31}}</ref>

====[[The Green Tomb (Story Arc)|The Green Tomb]]====
[[File:johnny gyro defeat diego.png|thumb|left|Gyro and Johnny defeat Diego, though he is sure to return]]
Afterward, Johnny and Gyro ride safely toward the end of the third stage. As competitors rush to Canon City, Gyro and Diego attempt to cut across a lake. Johnny turns back, but Gyro presses on. Though Valkyrie is exhausted, it continues running. Gyro even uses the Spin to wring water from his own body to reduce weight. Diego then injures Valkyrie with a gastrolith, causing it to slow down. While Johnny finishes ahead of Diego, [[Hot Pants]] has already won the stage.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 32}}</ref>

Near Kansas City, Gyro and Johnny encounter [[Sandman]], who warns them of a coming storm. Upon learning of Diego's route, they give chase.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 36}}</ref> They eventually catch up, but Diego maintains the lead with an optimized path. Gyro decides to trust his instincts instead and miraculously closes the gap. Diego attacks Valkyrie with dinosaur fleas and tries to whip the horse, but Valkyrie snatches the whip. Johnny intervenes, and Gyro finishes the fight with a deceptive Steel Ball throw, knocking Diego from his horse and injuring it. Gyro angrily scolds Johnny for stealing his victory, but later apologizes.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 39}}</ref>

====[[Silent Way (Story Arc)|Silent Way]]====
Johnny and Gyro are dismounted at the shores of the Mississippi River. Valkyrie and Slow Dancer are somehow able to cross the river on their own.<ref name="SBR44">{{Ch|SBR Chapter 44}}</ref>

====[[The Promised Land: Sugar Mountain (Story Arc)|The Promised Land: Sugar Mountain]]====
Johnny and Gyro are given millions of dollars' worth of valuables, which they must spend by the end of the day. As part of this effort, they pay to have farriers fit their horses with new horseshoes and purchase fancy riding equipment, totaling $805.25.<ref name="SBR46">{{Ch|SBR Chapter 46}}</ref>


====[[D4C (Story Arc)|D4C]]====
[[File:gyro wins 1st stage.png|thumb|Gyro crosses the finish line of the first stage first]]
In Philadelphia, Gyro teaches Johnny about a higher level of Spin involving horseback riding. By letting their horses run at a natural pace, they can harness the Golden Rectangle to create a "Super Spin." As they charge at [[Funny Valentine]] near the Atlantic Ocean, the Spin allows Gyro to awaken the Stand [[Ball Breaker]].<ref name="SBR83">{{Ch|SBR Chapter 83}}</ref> However, his attack is flawed, and Valentine kills Gyro shortly after.
Still leading the race, at 6,000 meters from the finish line, Gyro then takes a dangerous shortcut through a forest. He expertly navigates during the trees and soon notices that one racer, [[Pocoloco]], is trailing him.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 8}}</ref> The confident Pocoloco declares that he will definitely get ahead as the two engage a dangerous slope downhill. Pocoloco doesn't control his horse and seemingly trips, but he luckily lands on a cow skin and begins to slide downhill.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 9}}</ref> Faced with the eventually of Pocoloco getting ahead and having his horse rested doesn't sit well with Gyro, who throws his Steel Ball at a nearby rock formation to create a small rockslide and get Pocoloco away from his cow skin. However, Gyro accidentally hinders Sandman's path as he was on the rock formation at the time.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 10}}</ref> In the final 2,000 meters, Sandman is the one who takes the lead. Frustrated, Gyro accelerates. In the final kilometer, the race then becomes a dash between Sandman, Gyro, Pocoloco, Johnny and Diego. Gyro then turns his cape into a sail, fixing it with the Steel Balls. Helped by the tailwind, Gyro is the first to cross the finish line of the first stage.<ref>{{Ch|SBR Chapter 11}}</ref> Unfortunately, Gyro will be disqualified from the victory because of his hindrance on Sandman.


After the race, Johnny returns Valkyrie to Gyro's hometown in Naples.<ref name="SBR95">{{Ch|SBR Chapter 95}}</ref>
===During the Steel Ball Run===
After the race is over, Johnny brings the horse back to Naples.<ref name="SBR95">{{Ch|SBR Chapter 95}}</ref>
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Valkyrie (ヴァルキリー, Varukirī) is a primary ally featured in the seventh part of the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Steel Ball Run. It is a horse belonging to Gyro Zeppeli, who rides it for the entirety of the Steel Ball Run race.

Appearance

Valkyrie is a 4-year-old stock horse with possible Australian roots.[2] It has a plain coat and a mane tied and cut into a row of flat topped buns.

While being ridden by Gyro, it is adorned with a bridle and reins. It also has a dark hood covering most of its head, though with openings for its mouth, eyes, ears, and a strand of hair. Several straps of the same cloth cover Valkyrie's neck. Finally, its legs are bandaged at the cannons.

Gyro's jockey number, B-636, is displayed on its side.

Color Schemes

The series is known for alternating colors between media, the information presented below may or may not be canon.
Colored MangaAll-Star BattleEyes of Heaven
Coat(Bay coat, grey hair)
Clothes(Dark magenta hood, lavender bandages)
Coat(Chestnut coat, brown hair)
Clothes(Red hood, blue bandages)
Coat(Chestnut coat, brown hair)
Clothes(Red hood, blue bandages)

Personality

Little is known about Valkyrie's personality, but it faithfully serves as Gyro Zeppeli's mount throughout the entirety of the Steel Ball Run. Diego Brando observes that Valkyrie has a quirk of suddenly swaying to its left every eight breaths it takes.[3] Gyro himself was unaware about Valkyrie's habit, but uses it to his advantage by exploiting it with his Steel Balls and the Spin.[4]

Abilities

As a Stock Horse, Valkyrie possesses considerable stamina. Although Gyro is considered an amateur rider, he compensates with his knowledge of the Spin, which he uses to enhance his riding and gain advantages when necessary.

Golden Spin

The Golden Spin is an advanced and perfected form of the Spin, accessible only to true masters of the technique. It revolves around the use of the Golden Rectangle, a geometric shape whose proportions reflect the golden ratio (approximately 1.618, or 16:9). When divided recursively into a square and a smaller Golden Rectangle, the result traces a Golden Spiral. Thanks to his horsemanship and mastery of the Spin, Gyro is able to let Valkyrie run at its natural speed, generating the energy required through the stirrups to create the Golden Spin and awaken the Stand Ball Breaker.

Spin Using a Horse(馬を使った回転 Uma o Tsukatta Kaiten) Link to this sectionLink to this section
Debut: Steel Ball Run Chapter 72: Ticket to Ride, Part 2 (Mentioned)
Steel Ball Run Chapter 82: D4C, Part 15 -Love Train- (1st Full Debut)

A superior version of the Golden Spin involving horseback riding. Unlocking the Golden Spin in this way grants mastery over infinite energy, enabling several miraculous feats. Most notably, it allows the wielder to spontaneously develop or evolve a Stand. Ball Breaker manifests from that Spin energy.[5]

Although powerful, the horseback Golden Spin is extremely difficult to achieve. The rider must have a healthy horse and the skill to sense when it is running at its natural pace. Any interference during the horse mounting, like bumping into an obstacle or the horse being attacked, will completely interrupt the process.[5]


History

Background

Valkyrie is a Stock Horse born in Europe around 1886, making it four years old at the time of the Steel Ball Run. It is implied that Valkyrie has been with Gyro for a considerable amount of time, allowing the two to develop a close bond. Valkyrie travels with Gyro from the Kingdom of Naples to America before the start of the race.

Steel Ball Run

The Start of the Race

Gyro uses the Spin to boost Valkyrie and beat Diego.

At the beginning of the race, Gyro quickly takes the lead, drawing attention from spectators. He is soon challenged by racer Urmd Avdul, who attempts to unhorse him and uses a weight advantage from riding a camel. Gyro counters with a Steel Ball and detects a grove of cacti from the dust motif created by the Spin. He leads Avdul into a hidden slope where the camel collapses into the cacti, eliminating Avdul from the race.[2]

Soon after, Diego Brando challenges Gyro. Having noticed Valkyrie's swaying habit, Diego uses it to gain a temporary lead. As they reach a wooden bridge, Gyro applies the Spin to Valkyrie's hind legs, causing a powerful leap that propels them ahead. The force of the jump collapses the bridge, allowing Gyro to take the lead.[4]

Gyro wins the first stage

With 6,000 meters left, Gyro takes a shortcut through a forest and expertly navigates through the trees when he notices Pocoloco trailing him.[6] As they descend a steep slope, Pocoloco loses control but lands on a cowskin and slides downhill.[7] Gyro throws a Steel Ball at a nearby rock to disrupt Pocoloco but accidentally interferes with Sandman's route.[8] In the final kilometer, the lead shifts between several racers. Gyro turns his cape into a makeshift sail using the Spin, catching a tailwind and becoming the first to cross the finish line.[9] However, he is disqualified due to the earlier interference with Sandman.

Scary Monsters

Diego and Dr. Ferdinand transform an entire village into dinosaurs. Valkyrie and Johnny Joestar's horse, Slow Dancer, manage to evade the creatures and return to their riders.[10]

The Green Tomb

Gyro and Johnny defeat Diego, though he is sure to return

Afterward, Johnny and Gyro ride safely toward the end of the third stage. As competitors rush to Canon City, Gyro and Diego attempt to cut across a lake. Johnny turns back, but Gyro presses on. Though Valkyrie is exhausted, it continues running. Gyro even uses the Spin to wring water from his own body to reduce weight. Diego then injures Valkyrie with a gastrolith, causing it to slow down. While Johnny finishes ahead of Diego, Hot Pants has already won the stage.[11]

Near Kansas City, Gyro and Johnny encounter Sandman, who warns them of a coming storm. Upon learning of Diego's route, they give chase.[12] They eventually catch up, but Diego maintains the lead with an optimized path. Gyro decides to trust his instincts instead and miraculously closes the gap. Diego attacks Valkyrie with dinosaur fleas and tries to whip the horse, but Valkyrie snatches the whip. Johnny intervenes, and Gyro finishes the fight with a deceptive Steel Ball throw, knocking Diego from his horse and injuring it. Gyro angrily scolds Johnny for stealing his victory, but later apologizes.[13]

Silent Way

Johnny and Gyro are dismounted at the shores of the Mississippi River. Valkyrie and Slow Dancer are somehow able to cross the river on their own.[14]

The Promised Land: Sugar Mountain

Johnny and Gyro are given millions of dollars' worth of valuables, which they must spend by the end of the day. As part of this effort, they pay to have farriers fit their horses with new horseshoes and purchase fancy riding equipment, totaling $805.25.[15]

D4C

In Philadelphia, Gyro teaches Johnny about a higher level of Spin involving horseback riding. By letting their horses run at a natural pace, they can harness the Golden Rectangle to create a "Super Spin." As they charge at Funny Valentine near the Atlantic Ocean, the Spin allows Gyro to awaken the Stand Ball Breaker.[16] However, his attack is flawed, and Valentine kills Gyro shortly after.

After the race, Johnny returns Valkyrie to Gyro's hometown in Naples.[17]

Chapters / Episodes

Manga Appearances
Chapters in order of appearance
Part 7Part 8

Video Games

Valkyrie makes an appearance in All-Star Battle on PlayStation 3, Eyes of Heaven on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, and All-Star Battle R on various consoles. In all three games, it is a technical playable character through Gyro, who uses the "Mounted" gameplay style. While mounted, Gyro can use supplementary special attacks as well as gallop to move faster. However, he cannot gather the Corpse Parts while mounted.

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