Nerf
Nerf Elite 2.0 Commander RD-6
A 6-dart rotating blaster ready for rapid-fire backyard battles.
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Where it ranks in our guides
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Rotating drum holds 6 darts, fired one at a time or in a row
- Foam darts fly up to 90 feet
- 12 official Nerf Elite darts in the box
- Tactical rails take other Nerf accessories
What may bother
- Accessories are sold separately
- Pump-action reloading is manual, so it is slower than a motorized blaster
- A dozen darts get used up quickly in group games
Our verdict
84 / 100A blaster for the kid who is already planning the next backyard battle. It is easy to pick up and gets better with add-ons. Leave it off the list for anyone younger than 8 or for indoor-only play.
Frequently asked questions
How far does it shoot?
Up to 90 feet (27 meters).
How many darts are included?
12 official Nerf Elite foam darts.
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How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →