Goku

Classification:

Saiyan God

Names:

Son Goku, Kakarot

Summary:

Son Goku is the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball metaseries. He is a Saiyan sent to Earth as a baby by his father Bardock to escape the destruction of the planet Vegeta and the Saiyan race. Adopted by Grandpa Gohan, he became a kind-hearted boy after he bumped his head, starting his great adventures from Dragon Ball to Dragon Ball Z. After defeating Kid Buu, Goku works as a radish farmer before learning of the existence of the phenomenally powerful God of Destruction Beerus and seeks to fight and surpass him. In the process, he is introduced to the universes that exist beyond his own, and the amazing warriors that they contain.

Powers/Stats:

Tier: 2-C | 2-C | 2-C | 2-C | 2-C, far higher as a Super Saiyan Blue | 2-C | 2-C, far higher as a Super Saiyan Blue Key: Battle of Gods Saga/Resurrection of F Saga | Universe 6 Saga/Future Trunks Saga (Second Future Trip) | Future Trunks Saga (Final Future Trip)/Universe Survival Saga (Pre-Ultra Instinct Omen) | Ultra Instinct Omen | Post-second Ultra Instinct Omen/Broly Saga | Third Ultra Instinct Omen/Perfected Ultra Instinct | Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Powers/Abilities:

Tier: 2-C | 2-C | 2-C | 2-C | 2-C, far higher as a Super Saiyan Blue | 2-C | 2-C, far higher as a Super Saiyan Blue Key: Battle of Gods Saga/Resurrection of F Saga | Universe 6 Saga/Future Trunks Saga (Second Future Trip) | Future Trunks Saga (Final Future Trip)/Universe Survival Saga (Pre-Ultra Instinct Omen) | Ultra Instinct Omen | Post-second Ultra Instinct Omen/Broly Saga | Third Ultra Instinct Omen/Perfected Ultra Instinct | Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Part Of Powers/Abilities:

Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Master Martial Artist, Limited Longevity (Known intergalactically as the "warrior race of the universe", Saiyans have evolved to remain in their physical prime for a long period of time. Their bodies remain child-like for several years before rapidly growing into their adult bodies,[1] and they age slowly after reaching their prime[2] in order to remain young and battle-ready for decades;[3] after reaching a certain age, however, they rapidly grow frail. Additionally, Saiyans have a longer lifespan[4] than humans), Ki Manipulation (Can be used defensively and offensively, to strengthen his skin or to fire ki blasts, which he can control telekinetically to home in on targets, form defensive barriers that render absorption ineffective, and he changed the weather by powering up), Ki Sensing (Can locate others by reading their ki, detect malicious intent, differences in power levels, and beings in different dimensions), Damage Boost (Can increase the power of his attacks by concentrating his ki into a single point to do more damage), Enhanced Senses (Saiyans have exceptional senses, allowing them to locate small, distant objects[5] by tracking their smell[6] and see clearly over long distances,[7] and track the movements of others[8][9][10] even in pitch black conditions by feeling vibrations in the air), Supernatural Willpower (Able to endure poison that takes immense will and spirit to survive.

Part Of Powers/Abilities:

Being able to use Kaioken far beyond King Kai's capability which can heavily damage and destroy the user's body), Greater Analytical Prediction (Can predict opponents based on movement,[11] sense malicious intent,[12] and feel small current of air.[13][14][15] During his fight against Hit, he managed to predict his movements after he skipped time by 0.1 seconds,[16] allowing Goku to counter Hit's Time-Skip ability), Shockwaves Generation (Can create powerful shockwaves via Kiai), Occasional Limited Breaking the Fourth Wall and Toon Force, Information Analysis (Capable of analyzing his opponent's fighting styles, habits and techniques - allowing him to adapt, predict and react accordingly), Acrobatics, Flight, Pressure Point Strikes, Afterimage Creation, Power Mimicry (Can easily replicate other fighting techniques after seeing them once), Light Manipulation (Can create flashes of light Via Solar flare to blind opponents and Super Saiyan forms can glow in pitch-black conditions), Minor Electricity Generation (As a Super Saiyan 2 and 3, he releases electric bolts around his body), Telepathy (By sharpening his mind,[17] Goku gained the supernatural ability of telepathy — psychic communications ignoring all distances[17] — enabling him to speak to others without his voice,[18] even intercepting conversations between the Living Universe and the Other World,[19] despite his body being beaten and battered. Additionally, he possesses a mysterious technique[17] that allows him to project himself onto others from beyond the grave,[20] albeit through the assistance of King Kai;[21] he can scour the minds of others[22] by projecting his consciousness into their hearts through contact;[23] and his telepathic abilities can even be utilized while unconscious,[17] as he remained tuned in to the conflict with the Androids,[24] picking up on the initial defeat to Androids 17 and 18, Piccolo and Kami's fusion,

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Ki: The fighting power and life force of a martial artist, a tangible energy derived from the user's vigor, courage, and mind. It can be used in several ways, such as to surpass the limits of one's body to greatly increase in strength, and it can be fired as blasts of energy or used to create defensive barriers. Along with his Saiyan blood, Ki acts as the source of Goku's incredible power and abilities. Goku's prodigal skill in combat and the use of ki allows him to replicate the ki techniques of others after seeing them only once. After becoming a Super Saiyan God, Goku gained divine ki, which can only be sensed by other gods. Kamehameha: Goku's famous signature technique, which he learned after witnessing Master Roshi use it to extinguish the flames on Fire Mountain, successfully replicating it not long later on his first try. As his signature technique, it is something that Goku has used on many occasions, and he has created several variations throughout his fighting experience, such as firing it from his feet, using it to propel himself into the air, and bending it mid-flight to catch opponents by surprise. Perhaps the most useful variation is the Instant Kamehameha, in which Goku uses Instant Transmission to teleport just before firing the attack, appearing right in front of his opponents and giving them no time to dodge. As for the Tournament of Power, Goku has once again used this technique in a new way, as a barrier against other attacks. Instant Transmission: A teleportation technique that Goku learned between the Frieza and Cell Sagas on the planet Yardrat, which allows him to lock onto the ki signatures of others and teleport to their locations. Its use takes some concentration, which is aided by Goku putting his index and middle fingers to his forehead (He has also shown to teleport without placing his fingers), and he needs a ki signature to teleport to, otherwise, he cannot perform the technique. It can be used to teleport others as well, as long as they are in physical contact with Goku.

Part Of Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Kaio-ken: A technique developed by King Kai and taught to Goku during his time training on his planet. It greatly increases Goku's ki for just a moment, boosting his strength and speed significantly for that time. However, this heavily strains his body, and if he overuses it, it will leave him in intense pain all over his body, leaving him incapable of moving without causing himself further pain. Initially, the strongest Kaio-ken Goku can utilize is x4, but by the time of the Frieza Saga, he has mastered its use, allowing him to push it to his maximum of x20. After mastering Super Saiyan Blue, which required perfect ki control and a calm mind, Goku became capable of using Kaio-ken alongside this transformation, first pushing it to x10, and then x20. Spirit Bomb: Goku's ultimate attack, taught to him by King Kai, performed by gathering a vast amount of energy from all the lifeforms in his surroundings to create a massive, incredibly destructive sphere of ki. To use it, one must have a pure heart so Goku is the perfect individual for the technique due to his obliviously innocent nature. While it is incredibly powerful and can prove capable of destroying an opponent when used with sufficient power, it takes a very long time to charge and is therefore very difficult to use, though the charge time can be sped up by gathering energy from those who willingly and knowingly provide it.

Part Of Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Kiai: The ability to project an invisible burst of force with ki, which Goku can perform with his hands and even with a glare. Kienzan: Krillin's signature technique, which Goku presumably copied from him. Raising his hand above his head, Goku creates a razor-sharp disc of ki with incredible cutting power and then throws it at his opponent. During the Tournament of Power, Goku utilizes a variation on the technique, the Kienzan Hexa Blade, a Kienzan that splits into five different blades, each under Goku's control and attacking his opponent from different angles. It should be noted that the Kienzan can cut through opponents that are several times stronger and more durable. Solar Flare: One of Tien Shinhan's signature techniques, which Goku copied from him during their match in the World Tournament. Bringing his hands up to his face, Goku can create a bright flash of light that can blind opponents. Telepathy: Goku can telepathically communicate with others, presumably learned from King Kai during his time in the afterlife, and during the Frieza Saga, he shows the ability to read Krillin's mind by putting his hand to his forehead. Mafuba: Also known as the Evil Containment Wave, the Mafuba is a mystic sealing technique designed to seal evil away by sucking them into a special container with a "demon seal" ofuda on it. Goku learned this technique from Roshi, and attempted to use it to seal Future Zamasu, but used the wrong tag, allowing him to break free. Martial Arts: Goku is a master martial artist who has learned from many of his universe's greatest teachers, from his adoptive grandfather, Grandpa Gohan, Master Roshi, Korin, Kami, King Kai, and even Whis.

Part Of Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Crazy Fist: A technique meant to distract and confuse an opponent, in which Goku acts like a wild, frenzied dog or monkey before striking his opponent while they're caught off guard. Dragonthrow: Goku's signature grapple, in which he grabs his opponent by the arm, tail, or antenna, and then spins them around before throwing them away. Eight-Arm Fist: A technique used to counter Tien Shinhan's Four Witches Technique and copied from King Chappa, in which Goku moves his arms so fast that he appears to have eight of them. Rock, Scissors, 'N' Paper: Goku's initial signature technique, was taught to him by his grandfather. After yelling "Jan Ken", Goku then follows up with either a strong punch (rock), a poke to the eyes (scissors), or an open palm strike (paper). Saiyan Physiology: The physiology of a Saiyan, an aggressive warrior race of conquerors. Saiyans have the natural ability to control ki and to fly, likely the origin of Goku's incredible skill when it comes to the usage and control of ki. Additionally, while his lifespan is comparable to that of a human, Goku will remain at his peak strength for much longer. One of the most powerful abilities of a Saiyan is their ability to grow stronger and stronger through combat, allowing Goku to constantly push his limits during a fight and rise to far higher and far higher peaks in power. This ability grants a substantial boost in power when Goku is badly injured, allowing him to reach a whole new level of power once he recovers.

Part Of Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Super Saiyan: The famous, legendary transformation of a Saiyan that allows them to greatly surpass their limits and reach the fabled state that is Super Saiyan. Goku was the first Super Saiyan to appear in Dragon Ball, achieving the state after Frieza survived his most powerful attack, killed his best friend, and was about to kill him and his son. These transformations can be reached through extensive training, but are more often unlocked in moments of intense emotional turmoil and need, and due to the natural aggressiveness of Saiyans, they cause the user to become more aggressive and malicious, though Goku has managed to make these things effectively a non-issue through training. While immensely powerful, Super Saiyan transformations drain a lot of energy, and the first was very inefficient before Goku mastered the state and became a "Full Power Super Saiyan", allowing him to maintain the form effectively indefinitely without issue. While the original Super Saiyan state is eclipsed in power by Super Saiyan 2 and Super Saiyan 3, the far higher forms become increasingly inefficient.

Part Of Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Super Saiyan God: A divine transformation that far surpasses the regular numbered Super Saiyan transformations, achieved through a ritual involving six righteous Saiyans, or through rigorous divine training. Goku reached this form with the help of his family and friends so that he could oppose the God of Destruction Beerus and stop him from destroying Earth. In this form, Goku gains divine ki and cannot be sensed by mortals, as well as the ability to absorb and nullify energy and ki-based techniques. After achieving this form, Goku can transform into it whenever he wishes and retains some of the divine power even in his base state. Super Saiyan Blue: A form reached through the combination of Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan, greatly surpassing the power of a Super Saiyan God. Unlike other Super Saiyan transformations, this transformation requires a perfectly calm mind and flawless ki control, allowing it to be used alongside Kaio-ken for various transformations.

Part Of Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Ultra Instinct Omen: Also known as the Mastery of Self-Movement, Ultra Instinct Omen is a rare and fabled technique that Goku initially learned of from Whis, revolving around subconsciously avoiding attacks and disregarding his normal capacity to react. This allows him to effectively multitask, thinking up strategies while his body fights for him, fully maximizing his offensive and defensive capabilities, and as he doesn't need to think to fight, it also makes illusory techniques useless. Much faster opponents would still be able to bypass these defenses. Goku reaches this state in his Ultra Instinct Omen transformation, achieved after he was pushed to his absolute limits. He hasn't mastered the state, however, and cannot enter it willingly - instead, it activates when Goku is pushed to his limits. It is also harder for him to use this version of Ultra Instinct offensively, as he still has to think about the best method of attack, instead of simply intuiting it. This transformation is only temporary, and it has a great strain on Goku's body. Perfected Ultra Instinct: The problems exemplified with Ultra Instinct Omen, mainly that of not being able to fully utilize attack and defense, were a key factor in preventing Goku from fighting on an equal playing field with Jiren. However, by giving into the pure impulse and the heat which previously was his limit, Goku was able to fully break through his limits and reach past the state of the gods, something that not even Beerus has been able to do. In so doing, Goku reached the true Ultra Instinct form, with his hair and eyebrows matching his intense silver stare, and a great stream of white-purple energy erupting from his body. In this form, where he has mastered both instinctual attack and defense, he was easily able to blitz and injure Jiren, as well as nullify a full-powered strike meant to incapacitate him.

Others:

Notable Victories: Copy-Vegeta (Dragon Ball) Copy-Vegeta's Profile (Universe 6 Saga Goku and Super Saiyan Blue Copy-Vegeta were used) Baby (Dragon Ball) Baby's Profile (Battle of Gods Saga Super Saiyan Goku and Teen Baby were used, and Goku was injured. Speed was equalized) Scarlet Witch (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Scarlet Witch's Profile (Battle of Gods Saga Goku and Post-Endgame Scarlet Witch were used. Speed was equalized) Frieza (Dragon Ball) Frieza's Profile (Resurrection of F Goku and Golden Frieza were used) Auta Magetta (Dragon Ball) Magetta's Profile (Universe Survival Saga Super Saiyan Goku was used) Notable Losses: Cat Noir (Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir) Cat Noir's Profile (Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku and Cat Blanc were used. Speed was equalized) Egg Salamander (Main Sonic Continuity) Egg Salamander's Profile (Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku was used. Speed was equalized) Purpleguy (FNAF World) Purpleguy's Profile (Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku was used. Speed was equalized) Inconclusive Matches: Thanos (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Thanos' Profile (Base Goku and Complete Infinity Gauntlet Thanos were used. Speed was equalized) Sakuya Izayoi (Touhou Project) Sakuya's Profile (Third Ultra Instinct Omen Goku was used) Danny Phantom (Danny Phantom) Danny's Profile (Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Base Goku and Season 1/8-A Danny Phantom were used. Speed was equalized)