| “ | I just thought the least we could do is put our old differences aside, just this once, and really work together! We owe that to our teammates! Our families, Vegeta! Our friends! Look, you’ve always talked about our Saiyan race, how we’re the last of a mighty people. Well, it’s time we accept we’re starting a new race, one that can be just as strong, just as proud! But not if we’re caught up in so much of our old birthrights to see what we have right in front of us! We’ve lost our old race, Vegeta! Let’s not lose this one too! | „ |
| ~ Son Goku |
Summary
Son Goku, born by his Saiyan name Kakarot, is the main protagonist of the anime series Dragon Ball. Along with Vegeta, he is one of the last pure-blooded Saiyans.
Goku was originally sent via capsule to Earth to enslave and conquer the planet. But when he arrived, he sustained a fatal head injury. The people of Earth took Goku and nursed him back to health. As a result of the injury, Goku forgot all about his original mission and his past. And due to their kindness, grew up on Earth as its guardian.
Statistics
Tier: 5-A | 4-B. Higher as a Super Saiyan | 4-B. Higher as a full-power Super Saiyan | 4-B. Increased to High 3-A as a Super Saiyan 2 & 3 | 2-C | 2-C. 2-C via Kaioken | 2-C. 2-C via Anger Boosts. 2-C via Kaioken | 2-C as a Super Saiyan God. 2-C as a Super Saiyan Blue. 2-C via Kaioken. 2-B as Ultra Instinct Omen. 2-B as Ultra Instinct
Name: Son Goku (Earth Name). Kakarot (Saiyan Name)
Origin: Dragon Ball
Gender: Male
Age: 12 years old at the start of Part I. 46 or 49 years old during the Universe 6 Saga (Uncertain birth date. Spent 3 years in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber)
Classification: Alien (Saiya-jin [Saiyan in the English Adaptations]), Martial Artist, Deity as Super Saiyan God & Blue
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman strength, speed, reflexes, agility and durability, Enhanced Unarmed Combat, Indomitable Willpower, Willpower Affinity, Limited Light Manipulation w/ Solar Flare, Telepathy, Limited Telekinesis, Teleportation, Force-Field Generation, Afterimage Creation, Enhanced Senses, Ki Manipulation, Flight and Resistance to Electrokinesis and Destruction (Fought and resisted Sidra's "Energy of Destruction," which should be a form of his destruction abilities). Statistics Amplification w/ Kaioken, Sealing w/ Mafuba. Instinctive Reaction and Reactive Evolution (With each blow, he continually hits harder, sharper and faster) as Ultra Instinct
Attack Potency: Large Planet level (After his training, without a doubt doubled his power from when he was comparable to Piccolo, who effortlessly busted the moon. The high-end seems like the best option, as it seems to have reached the moon, and began affecting it slowly. So the low-end is more along the lines of waiting for the blast to blow the moon apart, not reaching it. Thus, the high-end is used) | Solar System level (Fought against Frieza's third form decently, which was massively superior to his 2nd and 1st Form, the latter of which did this). Higher as a Super Saiyan (Multiplies his previous power tens of times over) | Solar System level. Higher as a full-power Super Saiyan (Took on Perfect Cell, who was effortlessly superior to all of his previous forms, which were also massively superior to the Androids, who dwarfed Frieza's full-power) | Solar System level. Increased to High Universe level as a Super Saiyan 2 & 3 (Far superior to Gohan in Cell Saga and superior to Fat Buu even when not being serious. Said he could have defeated Kid Buu if he ended the fight quickly as a Super Saiyan 3. Kid Buu was stated to be able to destroy the universe by Goku and Vegeta. The title of the manga chapter is: "A Match with the Whole Universe at Stake," giving even more support for Kid Buu being a universe buster, and since the living world is infinite in size, Buu would be High 3-A. SSJ3 Goku scales to that, and SSJ2 Goku shouldn't be too far behind) | Multi-Universe level (SSJG Goku and Beerus' clash was stated to turn the entire universe into an empty void, and was even threatening worlds like the afterlife [which is several times larger than the universe] and Kaioshin Realm, which are separate worlds from the living world. The afterlife is separate because it was stated to have an entirely different flow of time, if not none at all, meaning it's a separate space-time. Similar to this, Zen'o erasing Soul Zamasu, who was merging with the timeline, was stated to have turned the future into an "empty void," and a place like the World of Void is stated to have no time or space, whether it seems that way or not. With that said, this means SSJG Goku and Beerus' clash would annihilate all of space AND time, as well as the space-time of the separate worlds. This would make Beerus and SSJG Goku 2-C) | Multi-Universe level (Dwarfs Super Saiyan God, easily putting it into such a tier. Fought evenly with Hit). Multi-Universe level via Kaioken (Multiplies his power from 1.5x to 10x) | Multi-Universe level (Stronger than before). Multi-Universe level via Anger Boosts (Beat up Future Zamasu and Goku Black, the latter in his Super Saiyan Rosé form. Post-Future Trunks Saga SSJB Goku could fight evenly with an improved Hit, while he had been forced to use Kaioken against him in the Universe 6 Saga. Hit had recently gained the ability to create an alternate universe via Time Skip). Multi-Universe level via Kaioken (Managed to do noticeable damage to Fusion Zamasu, although he is still inferior to him) | Multi-Universe level as a Super Saiyan God (Whilst it is inferior, it is still in the same realm of power as SSJB). Multi-Universe level as a Super Saiyan Blue (Much stronger than before). Multi-Universe level via Kaioken (Can multiply his already intense powers by 10x or even 20x). Multiverse level as Ultra Instinct Omen (Pushed Jiren back and even visually damaged him, when not even SSJBKKx20 could so much as scratch him. Was also making the Gods of Destruction panic. And Jiren was confirmed to be the mortal who surpasses a God of Destruction, meaning Goku increased his power phenomenally, and Goku was REALLY far behind Beerus before obtaining this form, so with the Gods of Destruction being so far ahead of an already decently deep into 2-C Goku, and Jiren being even further above that, the multipliers all point toward this form being in this tier). Multiverse level as Ultra Instinct (Far superior to the Omen form)
Speed: FTL (Raditz could outpace Piccolo's attack, which is in the Relativistic range. Nappa was massively superior to Raditz, and Vegeta was far above Nappa. Goku after his training should thus be around this speed) | At least FTL (Faster than before). At least FTL+ with Kaioken and in Super Saiyan | Massively FTL in base and in stronger forms (Can fight toe to toe with Perfect Cell and had dodged his Kamehameha from short range, which should be comparable to other Ki Attacks like Vegeta's, which flew out into deep space in seconds. And remember--Goku dodged this from point-blank range) | Massively FTL. Increased to Massively FTL+ in Super Saiyan 2 & 3 (Should be comparable to Kid Buu, who flew at this speed when destroying a galaxy) | Massively FTL. Massively FTL+ as SSJ God and SSJ Blue (Could keep up with Beerus, when the latter was holding back, who is marginally slower than Whis, who had flown the entire macrocosm in three hours, which is like crossing our universe in an hour and thirty minutes) | Massively FTL. Massively FTL+ as SSJ Blue and SSJ Blue Kaioken x10 | Massively FTL. Massively FTL+ as SSJ Blue | Massively FTL+ (All of his forms are now within reasonable gaps, and even base Goku can keep up with foes around his God or Blue forms). Infinite as Ultra Instinct Omen (Can keep up with a serious Jiren, who massively exceeds Zamasu in all forms). Infinite as Ultra Instinct
Lifting Strength: Unknown
Striking Strength: Large Planet Class | Solar System Class. Higher as a Super Saiyan | Solar System Class. Higher as a full-power Super Saiyan | Solar System Class. Increased to High Universal as a Super Saiyan 2 & 3 | Multi-Universal | Multi-Universal. Multi-Universal via Kaioken | At least Multi-Universal. Multi-Universal via Anger Boosts. Multi-Universal via Kaioken | Multi-Universal as a Super Saiyan God. Multi-Universal as a Super Saiyan Blue. Multi-Universal via Kaioken. Multiversal as Ultra Instinct Omen. Multiversal as Ultra Instinct
Durability: Large Planet level | Solar System level (Survived attacks from 3rd Form Frieza). Higher as a Super Saiyan (Took blows from Final Form Frieza like they were nothing) | Solar System level. Higher as a full-power Super Saiyan (Took blows from Perfect Cell) | Solar System level. Increased to High Universe level as a Super Saiyan 2 & 3 (Took many hits from many versions of Buu) | Multi-Universe level (Tanked blows from a heavily restricted Beerus) | Multi-Universe level (More durable than SSJG. Took blows from Hit). Multi-Universe level via Kaioken | Multi-Universe level. Multi-Universe level via Anger Boosts (Allowed him to survive attacks from Super Saiyan Rosé Goku Black). Multi-Universe level via Kaioken | Multi-Universe level as a Super Saiyan God. Multi-Universe level as a Super Saiyan Blue. Multi-Universe level via Kaioken. Multiverse level as Ultra Instinct Omen. Multiverse level as Ultra Instinct
Stamina: High in base, Super Saiyan 1 and Ultra Instinct Omen. At least Moderate in Super Saiyan 2. Moderate in Super Saiyan 3. Extremely high in God and Blue
Range: Melee normally. Stellar with Ki blasts and attacks (Comparable to Vegeta, whose Final Flash can easily extend into outer space)
Standard Equipment: Power Pole, Flying Nimbus, Senzu Beans
Intelligence: At least Average. Genius tactician (Goku has mastery of various martial arts techniques and skills [can also copy techniques after seeing them once]; years of experience fighting both powerful and diverse enemies whom have various abilities and powers. Is a combat/tactical genius for the most parts. Goku was the first to realize that Super Saiyan states were wasting an extreme amount of energy just by powering up to it, mastered the form despite the huge amount of stress [psychological and physical] the state puts on his body, which is more effective than training two years physically in the Room of Spirit and Time. Also devised different usages of the Kamehameha such as propelling it with his feet, homing in on targets, altering its path and range, using Ki to augment his physical strength, and so on)
Weaknesses: Goku cannot survive in the vacuum of space. He can only maintain Super Saiyan 3 for a short time before running out of energy or stamina. He needs energy/life signatures to lock on to use Shunkan Ido effectively. His Genki Dama requires a long "charging-up" period and works better against those with evil souls. To use the Mafuba properly, Goku must have an object to seal the target inside
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Ki Blast: The most basic form of energy wave.
- Ki Mines: Goku lays down a small, invisible, blue sphere of ki that will explode upon contact with an enemy.
- Invisible Eye Blast: Goku has the ability to shoot an invisible blast of ki out of his eyes. He uses this twice in the anime (once in the manga). The first (and only time in the manga) was when he used it to dig a hole in the Namekian ground to bury Vegeta's corpse in, after he was killed by Frieza.
- Destructo Disk: The user holds their hand into the air, conducting ki in the form of a razor-sharp disc, which is then hurled over and around the body to cut the target.
- Destructo Disk Hexa Blade: Goku moves a Destructo Disk around in specified patterns, cutting up pieces of land or people in an instant.
- Kamehameha: Goku's signature energy attack, even though it was invented by Master Roshi. Goku first learned this technique after witnessing Roshi use it to extinguish the fire on Fire Mountain. Goku has also invented numerous variations of technique, including the Bending Kamehameha, Super Kamehameha, Kaioken Kamehameha, Double Kamehameha, Twin Dragon Shot, Angry Kamehameha, Flying Kamehameha, Instant Kamehameha, True Kamehameha, and Kamehameha Rebirth. He now gains a far more powerful version after mastering his godly ki called the God Kamehameha or Burst Kamehameha. He can also use them in his Super Saiyan forms.
- Continuous Kamehameha: Goku releases a rapid barrage of energy blasts at his opponents, causing a massive accumulation of damage. Also called Super Energy Wave Volley.
- Solar Flare: The user spreads and places their fingers on their foreheads, discharging a blinding flash of light.
- Homing Energy Wave: A move where Goku fires a Ki Blast that targets his enemy. He used it against Pikkon.
- Kaioken: Goku forms a red ki aura around his body, multiplying his power level, enhancing his strength and speed. The highest level of this attack used is x20. Goku does not use it much after becoming Super Saiyan. However, Goku has a technique where he combines the Kaio-ken with his Super Saiyan transformation, the Super Kaio-ken; this is done on one occasion, in his fight against Pikkon. As of Dragon Ball Super, Goku once again used Kaioken in conjunction with Super Saiyan Blue against his fight with Hit. However there was initially supposedly just a 10% chance of the technique working successfully, and othervise ending in failure and likely severe consequences.
- Genki-Dama (Spirit Bomb): One of Goku's signature attacks in which he conducts the spirit energy of all nearby living organisms, forming a ball of power and size depending of the amount of harnessed ki energy. Its power was used against many powerful opponents such as Vegeta, Frieza, Dr. Wheelo, Turles, Lord Slug, Super Android 13, Kid Buu and Omega Shenron. It was also absorbed for increased strength in Super Android 13. It has a few variations: Large Spirit Bomb, Instant Spirit Bomb and Super Spirit Bomb.
- Shunkan Ido (Instant Transmission): Also called Instantaneous Transmission the user places their index and middle finger on their forehead, sensing a person that they can teleport to.
- Afterimage Technique: This technique is a short burst of extremely high speed, moving faster than the opponent can sense. This has the side effect of leaving a momentary "after image", until the opponent's senses adapt and realize their target has moved.
- Dragonthrow: Goku's signature grapple throw. He uses an example of this move on Frieza when he grabbed his tail during their battle on Namek.
- Full-Nelson: Executed by performing half nelsons with both arms, though Goku only used this once against Raditz.
- Hasshu-ken: A technique, used to counter Tien Shinhan's Four Witches Technique, in which Goku moves his two arms so fast that they each appear to be in four places at once, effectively giving him eight arms to use in combat.
- Crazy Fist: This is a distraction move designed to confuse and taunt the opponent. Goku who acts like adog or a monkey, barking and jumping around to scare his opponent. Goku uses this in reaction to Jackie Chun's (Master Roshi's alter-ego) use of the Drunken Fist.
- Rock, Scissors 'N' Paper: An attack in which Goku delivers either a strong punch, a poke in the eyes, or an open palm strike.
- Tornado!: Goku spins while rushing on the opponent to attack him/her. Used against Nam.
- Mafuba: A sealing technique taught to Goku by Master Roshi for use against Future Zamasu and Goku Black. It is used to seal away evil entities into a container - the container can be anything, even an electric rice cooker.
- Ultra Instinct Movements: As Ultra Instinct Omen and Ultra Instinct, Goku no longer has to even think to fight. In the former, he had mastered the defensive side of the ability, and could dodge instinctively. Now, with the latter, he perfected the art of dodging and attacking instinctively. Entire battles are now just instinctively completed for Goku.
Key: Saiyan Saga (DBZ) | Frieza Saga (DBZ) | Cell Saga (DBZ) | Buu Saga (DBZ) | Battle of Gods Arc & Resurrection F Arc (DBS, Super Saiyan God) | Universe 6 Arc (DBS, Super Saiyan Blue) | Future Trunks Arc (DBS, Super Saiyan Blue) | Universe Survival Arc (DBS)
NOTE #1: There is no reason to say Dragon Ball Z Kai is non-canon, as it has a lot less contradictions than the original Dragon Ball Z anime does, and a lot of the filler was taken out. Frieza's stay in Hell can be considered a retcon, as Hell in the original DBZ was quite different from Earth's Hell in Dragon Ball Super.