List of Dragon Ball special abilities

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This is a list of fictional techniques used in the manga Dragon Ball, as well as the anime for Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball GT. They are most often used in combat though some possess defensive or unrelated outcomes.

A "*" after the character name indicates that they did not use this move in the original manga by Akira Toriyama.

Contents 1 Bakuhatsuha 2 Bakurikimaha 3 Big Bang Attack 4 Bukujutsu 5 Burning Attack 6 Chōbakuretsumaha 7 Death Ball 8 Dodonpa 9 Dynamite Kick 10 Final Flash 11 Freeza Beam 12 Fusion 13 Galactic Buster 14 Gekiretsu Kōdan 15 Genki Dama 16 Gyarikku Hou 17 Hell Flash 18 Henshin 19 Jan-ken 20 Jibaku 21 Kaiō-ken 22 Kakusanyūdōkōdan 23 Kamehameha 24 Kienzan 25 Kikōhō 26 Kousengan 27 Kuchikarakikouha 28 Kyodaika 29 Mafūba 30 Makankōsappō 31 Masenko 32 Nobiru ude 33 Oozaru 34 Purple Comet Crash 35 Rōgafūfūken 36 Ryū-Ken 37 Sai Sei 38 Shishin No Ken 39 Shiyōken 40 Shunkan Idō 41 Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack 42 Sōkidan 43 Super Saiyan 44 Taiyōken 45 Tsuno Beam 46 Tsuibidan 47 Zanzoken 48 External links

Bakuhatsuha

Kanji / Kana	爆発波
Romaji	Bakuhatsuha
Translated	Exploding Wave
English anime	Not Named
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	Giant Storm Flame Pillar
Creator	Nappa
Other Users
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The user manipulates their ki to disrupt the planet's geomagnetic field. With a swift upwards motion of the hand, this technique's user can create a massive atomic explosion that has the potential to cause an almost endless crater in a desired area nearby. Bakuhatsuha was the attack used by Nappa when he and Vegeta first arrived on Earth, destroying East City completely. Later on, Nappa attempted to use the move against Goku, but it was less effective as Goku was able to dodge it.

A very similar technique is used by Freeza when he first enters his second form.

Non-manga usage
The technique makes one more appearance in Dragon Ball GT, during the Super 17 Saga. After Nappa briefly returns from Hell, he uses it to obliterate an entire city once more.

Bakurikimaha

Kanji / Kana	爆力魔波
Romaji	Bakurikimaha
Translated	Exploding Powerful Demon Wave
English anime	Destructive Wave
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	Destructive Wave
Creator	Piccolo Daimaō
Other Users Piccolo Gohan Freeza
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The Bakurikimaha is a very powerful blast shot from one hand, with the other arm supporting the one that is firing the attack.

It was Piccolo Daimaō's most potent attack and he used it against Goku twice. The first time Tenshinhan intervened and carried Goku out of the blasts way, but the second time he hit the young warrior dead on, heavily injuring him.

Later in the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai we see Piccolo Junior has the ability to use this attack as well. Piccolo Junior first uses this technique as a final attack against Goku in the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budôkai in an attempt to blow him to bits. Piccolo later uses it, without effect, against Raditz when they meet, and twice during his battle with Android 17.

Similar--but unnamed--techniques have been used by other characters over the course of the series; notably Goku, Freeza, and Zarbon.

Piccolo has a variation of this attack, called Tsuihidan, which is fired the same way and tracks its target. It does not have the same power though, as it only had enough power to disable one of Piccolo's arms.

This attack appears in every game of Budokai series (not to be confused with the Budokai Tenkaichi series), in which the attack requires significantly less charging, and in which Piccolo briefly braces himself the moment he shoots the attack (making it appear that he is shooting it one handed).

Character meaning
爆 (Baku) = Explosion / bomb
力 (Riki) = Power / capability
魔 (Ma) = Demon / evil
波 (Ha) = Wave

Big Bang Attack

Kanji / Kana	ビッグバンアタック
Romaji	Biggu ban atakku
Translated	Big Bang Attack
English anime	Big Bang Attack
English manga	Big Bang Attack
English Videogame(s)	Big Bang Attack
Creator	Vegeta
Other Users Vegetto *
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Vegeta's signature attack. Vegeta extends his arm, opens his palm, and turns his hand up at a 90 degree angle (as if to signal "Stop") and starts to charge up. He then fires a sphere of Ki, a large energy ball or comet-like energy projectile. This attack is either yellow, light blue, or white in color and creates an enormous explosion upon contact. This move is reminiscent of the supposed Japanese obsession with nuclear explosions as Big Bang Attack leaves a mushroom cloud like an atomic bomb in its wake. He first used it against Android #19 during the same battle that he first fought as a Super Saiyan.

Gogeta uses a variant of this attack called the "Big Bang Kamehameha," combining elements of both.

Bukujutsu

Kanji / Kana	舞空術
Romaji	Bukujutsu
Translated	Sky dance technique
English anime	Fly
English manga	Bukujutsu
English Videogame(s)	Fly
Creator	Tsuru-Sen'nin (on Earth)
Other Users Most fighters in the later Dragon Ball series have this ability.
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This is the technique that allows the user to fly, float or walk in the air while controlling his/her ki. This is first seen in Dragon Ball during the first appearance of Pu'ar, and first named during the 22nd Tenka-ichi Budōkai, when Tenshinhan and Chaozu are seen floating. Tien referred to this technique as "Sky Dancing". Soon, all the other Z Warriors use the move.

Gohan is able to teach Videl, his future wife, to fly in the Buu saga. Gohan further explains that anyone with sufficient power and the proper training can learn the ability.

舞 (Bu) = Dance / Fly
空 (Kū) = Sky / Air
術 (Jutsu) = Skill

Burning Attack

Kanji / Kana	バーニングアタック
Romaji	Baaningu atakku
Translated	Burning Attack
English anime	Burning Attack
English manga	Burning Attack
English Videogame(s)	Burning Attack
Creator	Mirai Trunks
Other Users none
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Trunks' signature move. Trunks performs a series of rapid arm movements before placing his palms forward, with the thumbs and index fingers touching each other to form a small diamond shape. He then fires a blast of energy from his palms towards the opponent.

This is Mirai Trunks' ultimate move in the Dragon Ball Z: Budōkai series.

Chōbakuretsumaha

Kanji / Kana	超爆烈魔波
Romaji	Chōbakuretsumaha
Translated	Hyper explosive demon wave
English anime	Not Named
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Piccolo
Other Users Vegeta Buu
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Piccolo's trump card in his fight against Goku near the end of the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budōkai, he creates a massive explosion with himself as the nexus. While having a very large radius, the attack did little damage to Gokū (who had had time to block) and left Piccolo almost completely drained.

Vegeta also uses an extremely similar attack in the late stages of his first battle with Gokū and Majin-Buu uses it during his battle with Majin-Vegeta.

This attack is often mislabeled as Shogekiha.

Non-manga usage
In the Dragon Ball movie "Return of Cooler", Piccolo also uses this attack to destroy a large number of Cooler's robot soldiers.

Character meaning
超 (Chō) = Hyper
爆 (Baku) = Explosion / bomb
烈 (Retsu) = Violent / extreme
魔 (Ma) = Demon / evil
波 (Ha) = Wave

Death Ball

Kanji / Kana	デスボール
Romaji	Desubōru
Translated	Death Ball
English anime	Death Ball
English manga	Death Ball
English Videogame(s)	Death Ball
Creator	Freeza
Other Users Coola *
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With this attack, a spark of ki lights on the index finger, and once enough energy is gathered this spark may grow to the size of a small moon. When ready, this "Death Ball" is thrown towards the target. Typically this attack is used to destroy planets or as a last-ditch effort to kill an opponent.

Freeza is shown to use this technique to destroy Planet Vegeta and planned to detonate Planet Namek the same way, only to be caught in Goku's Genki Dama. He uses it again when he arrives on Earth as a means to eradicate Future Trunks, but the attack is repelled.

Freeza also used a similar attack to destroy Planet Namek; it was different in size, shape, and color though, likely making it not a "true" Death Ball, though it could easily be explained by Freeza holding the bulk of his power back to avoid being caught in the explosion and the risk of injury. To reflect on this lack of power, neither lightning nor screentone that was applied on the "true" Death Ball Freeza conjured to destroy Namek in a fit of rage before Goku's ascension to Super Saiyan.

Non-manga usage
This was to be Coola's trump card versus Goku in the film Cooler's Revenge, but his attack is pushed back at him and he is subsequently pushed by the force of it and Goku's Kamehameha into the Sun. In the film Return of Cooler, Metal Coola uses a lesser version of the Death Ball while fighting Goku on New Namek; this was dodged via Instantaneous Movement.

The name of this attack is actually not given anywhere in the anime nor manga but instead originates from the series' videogames.

Dodonpa

Kanji / Kana	どどん波
Romaji	Dodonpa
Translated	Boom Wave
English anime	Dodon Wave Dodon Ray Dodompa Dodonpa Wave Dodonpa ray
English manga	Dodonpa
English Videogame(s)	Dodon Ray
Creator	Tsuru-Sen'nin *
Other Users Tao Pai Pai Chaozu Tenshinhan
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A narrow ki wave shot from the index finger. It is essentially the Crane school version of the Kamehameha.

It is first used by Tao Pai Pai in an attempt to kill Goku, but the Dragon Ball in his shirt blocked the attack from being fatal. This attack is later used in the 22nd Tenka-ichi Budōkai by both Chaozu and Tenshinhan.

It is never made clear who invented the move, but if it is truly the Crane equivalent of the Kamehameha, it is likely to have been invented by Tsuru-Sen'nin, though he has only used the move in the third Dragon Ball movie, Mystical Adventure. Tao Pai Pai, as a cyborg, develops the upgraded Super Dodonpa. It's essentially the same move, although more powerful.

Character meaning
The dodonpa doesn't really have a character meaning. ど is the sound "do" and ん is the sound "n"; only 波 (Ha / Pa) has a meaning, "wave". Thus, directly translated, the attack is still "dodon wave".

Instead, "dodon" is often used as an onomatopoeia for an explosion in Japanese, additionally "dodon" is also used as an adjective to denote power; thus a loose translation could be *boom* wave or powerful wave.

Similar to how the kamehameha has a dual meaning, one of which is said to be named after Kamehameha I, it is possible that the dodonpa is also named after something else as well.

Two possible explanations are that dodompa ドドンパ (dodonpa in Hepburn system Roman letters) is one of the categories of Japanese popular music; the other is of the fictional King Dodon from The Golden Cockerel, a Russian play influenced by the Russo-Japanese War.

Dynamite Kick

Kanji / Kana	ダイナマイトキック
Romaji	Dainamaito kikku
Translated	Dynamite Kick
English anime	Dynamite Kick
English manga	Dynamite Kick
English Videogame(s)	Dynamite Kick
Creator	Mr. Satan
Other Users none
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Mr. Satan's signature move, this is a charging kick that Satan aims at his opponent before hitting him/her with pinpoint accuracy. It is a useless move, and doesn't do any damage against powerful opponents. The first (and most famous) use of the move is when Satan uses it to start off his barrage of attacks (which is ultimately stopped by Cell as he sends Satan flying headfirst into a cliff). Gotenks later uses his own variation of the move against Buu without much greater success.

This is Satan's main move in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai series, and instead of being a single charging kick, it is a kick that turns into two more kicks as the first connects, and, true to its name, it leaves mini-explosions with each hit.

Final Flash

Kanji / Kana	ファイナルフラッシュ
Romaji	Fainaru furasshu
Translated	Final Flash
English anime	Final Flash
English manga	Final Flash
English Videogame(s)	Final Flash
Creator	Vegeta
Other Users Bebi Vegeta *
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Another one of Vegeta's signature moves (and supposedly the most powerful), he draws his hands back, gathering all of his ki, and thrusts his palms forward, discharging a massive beam of energy towards his opponent.

Vegeta first uses this move against Recoome on Namek. Powering up to his fullest, Vegeta launched a desperate attack on Recoome and threw him into a mountain. Vegeta then attempts to kill Recoome with this move. While failing to inflict significant harm, the attack did destroy Recoome's battle armor and burn off some of his hair.

Vegeta uses this move against Perfect Cell during their battle. Though Cell was significantly more powerful, the sheer amount of energy that Vegeta put into the attack nearly obliterated the overconfident Cell, as well as the entire Earth. Sensing the danger only at the last second, Cell attempted to dodge the beam as the destructive energy disintegrated the ground on which he stood and continued off into deep space. When the dust cleared, Cell had lost his entire upper torso. Despite this, he was able to regenerate himself and continue the fight.

Non-manga usage
In the anime, Vegeta uses this move against the Cell Jr. he is fighting against, but the attack is easily dispatched. He further uses it against Goku while possessed by Babidi (the attack name is heard, but not seen) and then later against a swarm of Buus while buying time for Goku to charge his spirit bomb.

It should be noted that in the anime the attack's color matches Vegeta's default aura. When performed in his normal state it is blue, but it is yellow when performed as a Super Saiyan.

Vegetto also combines this move to make the Final Kamehameha. Also, in DBGT Vegeta performs the stance and yells out "Final Flash" though he used the Final Shine.

This move is one of Vegeta's desperation moves in many Dragon Ball Z video games.

Freeza Beam

Kanji / Kana	フリーザビーム
Romaji	Furiiza Biimu
Translated	Freeza Beam
English anime	Death Beam
English manga	Freeza Beam
English Videogame(s)	Death Beam
Creator	Freeza
Other Users Cell Kuriza* Coola*
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A technique used by Freeza, he extends his right arm and fires a small, very fast bullet-like beam of ki from his index finger, which barrels down and pierces through an opponent. Able to be fired exceedingly quickly while maintaining precise aim. Freeza murders both Dende and Vegeta in this fashion, also heavily wounding Piccolo.

As a special ability gained from Freeza, Cell uses the same skill against Gohan when the young saiyan first confronts him, and later to end the life of Trunks after a surprise return from self-destruction.

It is referred to as "Death Beam" in the American releases of the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi series of videogames.

Fusion

Fusion is a process whereby two or more individuals combine to create a new, unique being. Fusion can be achieved by assimilation, by wearing enchanted earrings or by performing a special dance.

One type of fusion is the Fusion Dance. It's is a precise sequence of poses and movements that allows two individuals to combine their physical bodies into a single being. The fused being has a synthesis of the personalities of those involved, with sometimes unexpected results. In order to successfully fuse, both individuals must be roughly the same size, and have the exact same ki level at the time of fusion. If anything in the dance doesn't match, the result will be an obese or emaciated fusion.

Potara fusion earrings allow for a permanent fusion of any two individuals. Each individual puts an earring on the opposite ear than the other. This fusion creates a new body that combines various physical and mental characteristics from both individuals to create a completely unique individual. Unlike the Fusion Dance, identical power levels or similar physical build aren't required. Rou Dai Kaioshin calls this is the "proper" way to fuse, implying that the Fusion Dance is inferior in its final product.

Yuugou, a special technique unique to the Namekians, it is more of an assimilation than a fusion, as one Namek absorbs the energy, strength, memories, and intelligence or thought pattern of another. Both participants must willingly consent to fuse in this manner and usually the pair agrees to the stronger of the two to serve their body as the host. The agreed host places his hand over the chest of the other and through unknown thoughts, a flash merges them. The effect of this fusion is permanent.

Galactic Buster

This is Bojack's ultimate move that he used against Gohan in the movie Bojack Unbound. When he uses it, he forms two green energy balls on his hands and spreads his arms out in a fashion similar to Vegeta's Final Flash technique. He then throws the energy balls out at his opponents in the form of a massive wave of energy. However, the attack was easily countered by Super Saiyan 2 Gohan's Chou Kamehameha.

This is also Bojack's ultimate attack in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi videogame series.

Gekiretsu Kōdan

Kanji / Kana	激裂光弾
Romaji	Gekiretsu Kōdan
Translated	Violent rending light projectile
English anime	Not Named
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	Light Grenade
Creator	Piccolo
Other Users none
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An attack used against Imperfect Cell, Piccolo gathers power in front of him with his hands near his stomach then pushes the energy towards the opponent.

The name is never used in the manga or anime series directly. It only appears in an episode title from the start of the confrontation a few episodes prior (The Gekiretsu Kōdan that Split the Heavens!! Piccolo vs. Artificial Human No. 17), and various Dragon Ball video games. In the English video games it is called Light Grenade and in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, it is called Light Grenade, but when Piccolo uses it, he yells "Fury Bullet!". It is often mistakenly named Chōbakuretsumaha. On the DVD of the English anime, if the English subtitles are on, this attack is incorrectly labelled as "Makosen".

Character meaning
激 (Geki) = Violent
裂 (Retsu) = Split / rend / tear
光 (Kō) = Ray / light
弾 (Dan) = Projectile / bullet

Genki Dama

Kanji / Kana	元気玉
Romaji	Genki Dama
Translated	Spirit Ball
English anime	Spirit Bomb
English manga	Genki Dama
English Videogame(s)	Spirit Bomb
Creator	North Kaiō
Other Users Goku Potentially Cell
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A move taught to Gokū by North Kaiō, it is a blue ball of energy collected from all living things. At first, Gokū made a Genki Dama by collecting spare energy from nature in his battle against Vegeta; though he was too battered to use it himself and had Kuririn throw it for him. Later, in his confrontation against Freeza, Gokū made a much bigger one on Planet Namek by collecting energy from Planet Namek's stars and planets, as there was very little life left on the planet itself. Finally, while fighting Majin-Buu, Gokū makes a huge Genki Dama from as much energy as the people of Earth could give, as well as from other planets and even the afterlife.

Despite the Genki Dama's power, it has only succeeded in destroying its target twice in the manga, though it heavily weakened those that it failed to kill.

In the Cell Saga, Cell claimed that he was also able to use the Genki Dama due to having Goku's cells, though he never actually used it.

Non-manga usage
Goku used this move in:

• The World's Strongest
• The Tree of Might
• Lord Slug
• Super Android 13
  • In this movie, he absorbed the energy directly in order to ascend to a higher level of power rather than throw it at his opponent.

Also, in the Japanese-only Playdia console game movie, in one of the special secret endings:

• Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku

In Dragon Ball GT, Goku also used to defeat Yi Xing Long at the end of the series; this was the ultimate form of the technique, as Goku harnessed the power from all living creatures in the universe.

Cell is able to use the Genki Dama as his most powerful move in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai video game series.

Character meaning
元 (Gen) - Source, first
気 (Ki) - Spirit, energy
玉 (Tama/Dama) - Ball, jewel

Notes: 元気 (Genki) = Vigor

The name of the attack is also a pun on Denki Gama, which means "electric rice cooker".

Gyarikku Hou

Kanji / Kana	ギャリック砲
Romaji	Gyarikku hou
Translated	Garlic Gun
English anime	Galick Gun Gallet Gun
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	Galick Cannon Galick Gun
Creator	Vegeta
Other Users Cell * Buu *
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One of Vegeta's signature moves. To utilize it, he curls his fingers and places both his hands together at chest level facing the same direction (so that the palm of one hand is on the back of the other) and then, once enough ki is gathered, he thrusts both hands forward to fire a powerful blast of energy. He uses this move against Goku in the Saiyan Saga, but Goku repels it with a kamehameha after a 4x Kaio-Ken.

There is considerable debate about the correct transliteration of the move's name, with some fans thinking it is Garlic Gun or Gallic Gun, etc. Garlic gun would fit in with the Saiyan convention of using vegetables for names.

Non-manga usage
Semi-perfect Cell used it against Vegeta, to no effect.

In Dragon Ball GT, Vegeta uses it again against Bebi-possessed Gohan. After Vegeta gets possessed by Bebi himself, he uses while in a Golden Oozaru state.

Hell Flash

Kanji / Kana	ヘルズフラッシュ
Romaji	Heruzu furasshu
Translated	Hell Flash
English anime	Blasters Fire
English manga	Inferno Blast
English Videogame(s)	Hell Flash
Creator	Dr. Gero
Other Users Android 16
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Android #16's signature move, he removes his hands, revealing two built-in cannons, and charges up energy before shouting "Hell Flash!!" to release a powerful beam of energy that scorches the opponent.

In the English manga, due to religious references, the Hell Flash is called the "Inferno Blast", but is called "Hell Flash" in the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai games. Android 16 only says the command "Blasters Fire!" to use it in the English anime.

Henshin

Kanji / Kana	変身
Romaji	Henshin
Translated	Transformation
English anime	Not given
English manga	Not given
English Videogame(s)	Transformation
Creator	Freeza's race
Other Users Freeza Coola Cell
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Freeza and Cooler's act of transforming from one form into another in order to tap into greater stores of his energy. In Freeza's first two transformations, his body simply changes size, shape, and appearance. His third transformation into his final form is a full metamorphosis, with his third form (far left in image) becoming as a shell or carapace and his final form exploding out of it.

None of Freeza's race are seen regressing back into earlier forms in either the Dragon Ball anime or manga. It is possible the transformation is one-way, though this is not likely since Freeza is spoken of having chosen his first (tiny) form in order to limit his immense power.

Freeza is shown transforming through three different forms (2nd, 3rd, and 4th), while his brother, Cooler, transforms into a fifth. Their father, King Cold, only appears in a form similar to Freeza's second form.

Cell has this same ability due to having some of Freeza's DNA within him. However, he cannot simply transform as Freeza and Cooler can. He must first absorb the bio-matter of Android 17 and Android 18 to advance from his Imperfect form to his Semi-Perfect and Perfect forms. He is returned to his Semi-Perfect form after Android 18 is removed from him by force, but thanks to his Saiyan and Namekian DNA coupled with a near-lethal injury, he is able to regenerate and advance into a Super-Perfect form.

As henshin means "transformation", this technique can also refer to the Oozaru and Super Saiyan transformations of the Saiyans.

Character Meaning

変 (Hen) = Change

身 (Shin) = New

Jan-ken

Kanji / Kana	ジャン拳
Romaji	Jan-ken
Translated	Fist of the Rock, Scissors, and Paper
English anime	Jan Ken
English manga	Jan Ken Fist
English Videogame(s)	Jan Ken Fist
Creator	Muten-Rôshi
Other Users Grandpa Gohan Goku
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This is one of Goku's first special moves he ever uses. The Jan-ken is essentially a series of three blows to subdue the opponent: first, "Rock", a punch; second, "Scissors", an eyepoke; and third, "Paper", an open-palm blow. Gokū first uses this move against a bear thief that wanted to eat Umigame (Muten-Rôshi's sea turtle), and continues to use it up to his first fight with General Blue.

Jibaku

Kanji / Kana	自爆
Romaji	Jibaku
Translated	Self Destruction
English anime	Not Named
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	Self Destruct
Creator	Unknown
Other Users Saibamen Chaozu Cell Vegeta Goku
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This is simply the act of releasing all of one's energy in an explosive, suicidal blast. It is a last ditch effort, used only when a fighter isn't strong enough to defeat his opponent by any other means. Users of this attack often attempt to grab their opponents first, in order to maximize the damage.

The Saibaman fighting Yamcha kills him in the first and the only successful Jibaku in the series. Chaozu uses it himself shortly after against Nappa to little effect. Many of Dr. Gero's creations had an explosive installed to simulate this effect, though #16 is the only one who attempted to use it. Cell uses it as well, in an attempt to destroy the solar system.

Vegeta uses a technique that is similar on Buu, called Saishyuu Saigo no Waza or "Ultimate Final Skill." This is called Final Explosion in the English translations of the Budokai series of video games. This variant is different in that it creates a huge 360 degree expanding golden energy burst of ki, in the shape of a large dome around the user, but does not cause the user's body to explode. Vegeta's body turned to stone and crumbled to dust afterwards though.

Non-manga usage
While sparring against Piccolo in the afterlife, Chaozu grabs on to Piccolo's back and begins to initiate the Jibaku, but before he can complete it, Piccolo plucks him off and slams him on the ground.

In Dragon Ball GT, Goku uses this technique against Super 17, but is saved from destruction when the artificial human puts up a forcefield that somehow shields both himself and Goku from the blast. Goku also comes close to using this technique against Yi Xing Long before Vegeta stops him.

Kaiō-ken

Kanji / Kana	界王拳
Romaji	Kaiō-ken
Translated	Fist of the Lord of the Worlds
English anime	Kaioken
English manga	Kaiō-ken
English Videogame(s)	King Kai's Fist Kaio-ken
Creator	North Kaiō
Other Users Goku
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This technique is used by Goku to multiply his speed and power, often letting him work on an equal level against an initially more powerful foe. It can be doubled, tripled, and eventually reaches the 20 fold level. The kaiō-ken is, however, dangerous and can do damage (potentially fatal) to the user's body if the user can't control their ki properly. Gokū stops using this technique once he is able to access the more potent Super Saiyan state but he uses it in the DBZ movies 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Non-manga usage
In the anime only, Goku uses the kaiō-ken as a Super Saiyan during the Anoyo-ichi Budōkai, thus creating the "Super kaiō-ken", which increases his power incredibly, though he lost control of it immediately after he landed a powerful punch on Pikkon.

In the game Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (and its sequel, Budokai 2), the move was translated as "King Kai Fist." This error is corrected in the rest of the series.

Character meaning
界 (Kai) = World
王 (Ō) = King / Lord
拳 (Ken) = Fist

Kakusanyūdōkōdan

Kanji / Kana	拡散誘導光弾
Romaji	Kakusanyūdōkōdan
Translated	Expanding dispersion of homing light projectiles
English anime	Scatter Shot
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	Hellzone Grenade
Creator	Piccolo
Other Users Vegeta*
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Piccolo uses this move against Android 17, firing many blasts of ki, which apparently miss, when in reality Piccolo stops them in a way that completely surrounds his opponent, then makes them all fly towards his opponent at once. It is powerful and hard to dodge.

Vegeta also uses this attack twice in the anime. It is amongst his vain attempts to harm Perfect Cell (after having just absorbed #18) while fighting him in Ascended Super Saiyan. He also uses it against Majin Buu when he returned to earth, just before he and Goku fused.

In the English dub it is called Guided Scatter Shot and in games it is called Hellzone Grenade or Makankuuhouidan. It is also sometimes known as Renzoku Senkō Dan.

Character meaning
拡 (Kaku) = Expand / enlarge
散 (San) = Scatter / disperse
誘 (Yū) = Guide
導 (Dō) = Guide
光 (Kō) = Light
弾 (Dan) = Bullet / projectile

Notes: 誘導 (Yūdō) means homing.

Kamehameha

Kanji / Kana	かめはめ波
Romaji	Kamehameha
Translated	Turtle Destruction Wave
English anime	Kamehameha Kamehameha Wave
English manga	Kamehameha
English Videogame(s)	Kamehameha
Creator	Muten-Rôshi
Other Users Grandpa Gohan Goku Jackie Chun Yamcha Tenshinhan Kuririn Gohan Cell Goten Majin Buu (All) Gotenks * Gogeta * Vegetto * Pan * Trunks (GT) * Uub (GT) *
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The signature technique known by most students of the Turtle School, it consists of a large ball of energy propelled by a powerful beam. It is among the most flexible of all attacks in Dragon Ball. The Kamehameha was created by Muten-Rôshi (Kame Sen'nin, known as "Master Roshi" in the English anime), and was taught to several of the Z Senshi of Earth, including Kuririn, Gohan, Goten, Pan and Grandpa Gohan. Goku learned the technique initially by seeing Roshi perform it, but it was an imperfect version whose use drained him and left him incredibly hungry, due to inefficient channeling of Ki energy. He fully mastered it by the time he faced Roshi (as Jackie Chun) at the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai. Cell can also perform the Kamehameha due to having some of Goku's cells. Yamcha learned this move on his own (and later perfected it while training with Muten-Rôshi) during the training for the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai. Tenshinhan gained the ability to perform the Kamehameha when he observed it being used against himself by Yamcha.

Non-canon uses
In the anime, Vegetto uses the Kamehameha against Super Buu.

In Dragon Ball Z Movie 11, Kid Trunks uses this attack alongside Goten to finish off Bio-Broly.

In Dragon Ball GT, Pan, Trunks, Uub, and Gogeta are all able to perform this move.

In the video game DragonballZ Shin Budokai, Vegeta uses a kamehameha wave to defeat Janemba. After that happened Goku started criticizing Vegeta on how he it was all wrong.

The Cell Juniors also seem to be able to perform this move, presumably inheriting this ability from Cell himself.

Kienzan

Kanji / Kana	気円斬
Romaji	Kienzan
Translated	Energy circle slicer
English anime	Destructo Disk
English manga	Kienzan
English Videogame(s)	Destructo Disk
Creator	Kuririn
Other Users Goku Vegeta Android 18 Freeza (Tsuibi) Cell (Tsuibi) *
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Kuririn's signature move, and most powerful attack, the kienzan is a razor sharp disk of energy that can slice through nearly anything; its main weakness is a lack of accuracy.

Kuririn first used this against Nappa, but the saiyan dodged it, resulting in only a gash on his cheek. He tried again, against Oozaru Vegeta, in an attempt to cut off his tail, but Vegeta dodged it. Later, during the battle with Freeza, Kuririn was able to slice off Freeza's tail while he was in his second form as well as let loose several kienzans at once.

Vegeta, Jinzō'ningen #18, Tenshinhan, and Gokū have similar attacks which they use one time each. Vegeta uses it during the Saiyan Saga to cut off Ōzaru Gohan's tail, Jinzō'ningen #18 uses it when she faces "Mighty Mask" in the Tenka-ichi Budōkai to reveal him as Trunks and Son Goten in costume, Tenshihan uses it when facing off against Trunks in the Tenkaichi Budokai during movie 9, and Goku uses it when he first returns to life and faces Super Buu, though Kuririn's Kienzan is slightly more potent than these (i.e. It doesn't explode if it hits a target too tough to pierce; it (in the manga) cannot be stopped).

Tsuibi Kienzan
A variant of the Kienzan, this energy disk can be controlled by the creator to change direction. This was the final attack used by Freeza in his battle against Goku; it backfired though, as Goku was able to get the disk to slice Freeza in half.

Non-manga usage
Kuririn uses this attack several times in the anime as well, including a version that splits apart and attacks the target from multiple angles. He tries to use it against Cell just after he absorbs Jinzō'ningen 18, but it failed, with the disk shattering on Cell's neck. He cut Kid Buu in half with this technique when he arrived on Dai Kaio's planet in the Afterlife.

In the anime, Cell is also shown to use the Tsuibi Kienzan attack during the Cell games and he also uses two Kienzan on Gohan after he transforms into his Super Saiyan 2 form. In Dragon Ball GT, Freeza uses it when he fights Goku in Hell, only to have it backfire at him again. In the anime, this variation is colored purple with a red center.

Character meaning
追 (Tsui) = chase
尾 (Bi) = tail
気 (Ki) = Energy
円 (En) = Circle
斬 (Zan) = Slice; behead; kill

Note: 追尾 (tsuibi) = tracking

Kikōhō

Kanji / Kana	気功砲
Romaji	Kikōhō
Translated	Spirit control cannon
English anime	Tri-beam
English manga	Kikōhō Chi Kung Blast
English Videogame(s)	Tri-beam Ki Cannon
Creator	Tenshinhan
Other Users Cell Juniors *
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Tenshinhan's most potent attack, the Kikōhō is an energy blast which gets its tremendous power by drawing on the lifeforce of its user; potentially killing them in the process if not used properly.

Tenshinhan first uses this attack in the 22nd Tenka-ichi Budōkai to destroy the tournament ring and attempt to force Goku to be disqualified. He uses it later during Goku's battle with Piccolo to quickly create a trench for Goku's friends to take shelter in when Piccolo unleashes his Chōbakuretsumaha attack. In the Vegeta Saga, Tenshinhan killed himself by attempting a one handed Kikōhō against Nappa in an attempt to avenge Chaozu's sacrifice. In the Cell Saga, he uses an upgraded version, the Shin Kikōhō (which can be fired multiple times in rapid succession), to stall Semi-Perfect Cell from absorbing Jinzō'ningen #18, and nearly sapped all his lifeforce in doing so. He uses it one final time in the Buu Saga to destroy a blast fired by Buu at Dende.

The move is called Tri-Beam in FUNimation's dub, which refers to the way Tenhsinhan tents his fingers to use the move. It is called Ki Blast Cannon in most of the Budōkai games (though Tenshinhan still says "Tri-Beam" or simply "Blast Cannon"), and Spirit Cannon in the Blue Water dub of Dragon Ball. In early printings of the manga translation, it is called "Chi Kung Blast". However, later printings have changed it back to Kikōhō.

"Neo Ki Blast Cannon" is the translated name of the Shin Kikōhō and ultimate attack in Dragon Ball Z: Budōkai 3. It is the only Ultimate-Move that actually increases in power if the opponent manages to defend against it, but it then damages Tenshinhan as well (allowing for the rare "Double KO"). In the anime, the Cell Juniors used it against Super Saiyan 2 Gohan during the Cell Games. Cell himself has never actually used the move, but obviously knew it since his children could utilize it in the anime.

Character meaning
気 (Ki) - Spirit
功 (Kō) - Skill
砲 (Hō) - Gun, cannon

Notes: 気功 (Kikō) = Spirit control.

Kousengan

Kanji / Kana	光線眼
Romaji	Kousengan
Translated	Beam eye
English anime	Eye Lasers
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Piccolo Daimaō
Other Users Piccolo Jr. Tenshinhan Freeza Dr. Gero Kami * Nappa * Coola * Android 16 * Buu *
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A precise laser-like beam is shot from both eyes. Potency varies somewhat, but most are very fast and able to nullify weak attacks and small projectiles, as well as cripple opponents and other objects.

This attack is first used by King Piccolo to kill one of the gate guards of the King of the World's castle when he and his servant Piano invade the base.

In the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budôkai, Tenshinhan is shown to use a variation of this attack, firing a single beam from his third eye to stun an airborne Gokū. In the same tournament, Piccolo Junior uses it to nullify Kuririn's twin homing beams and again in an attempt to break a grapple with Gokū. Piccolo later uses it near the beginning of Gohan's combat training to silence Gohan's complaints about harsh conditions, and again as a surprise attack to halt Gohan's offensive.

Freeza is shown using this attack in the Freeza story arc as a means to enter the hut of the elder Namek Saichoro and again later in his battle against Gokū. As well, Dr. Gero used a powerful version of this technique to destroy a large section of South City.

Non-manga usage
In the anime, Nappa performs the Kousengan during the Saiyan Saga when attacking the Earth's military forces while he and Vegeta are waiting for Gokū to arrive. Piccolo later uses this attack while grappling with Freeza. Kami also uses this technique during the Garlic Jr. Saga of the anime in an attempt to slow down Garlic Jr.'s attempt to take over the lookout. Later Android #16 uses it against Imperfect Cell in order to free himself from a stranglehold.

Coola also uses this attack in the 5th Dragon Ball Z Movie, in an attempt to injure/kill Gohan. Goku gets in the way of the blast, however.

The Kousengan can vary in colour from red to a bright blue-tinged white.

Kuchikarakikouha

Kanji / Kana	口から気功波
Romaji	Kuchikarakikouha
Translated	Energy wave from the mouth
English anime	Not Named
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Piccolo Daimaō
Other Users Saiyans in Oozaru form Piccolo Nappa Reacoom Dodoria Buu Gotenks Janemba * Lord Slug *
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A generic term for any energy beam shot from the mouth; very fast and quite powerful with exploding and piercing properties depending on the way it is used. Piccolo uses this attack in the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budôkai after using Kyodaika (As a giant) and again as a sudden attack to pierce a large hole through Goku's right shoulder; he also uses it in the Sayian Saga to quickly detonate the final Saibaman.

Nappa has a similar attack called Saiko no Kogeki and Recoome has one called Eraser Gun. In the movies, Lord Slug and Janemba also use this attack. In the Budokai Tenkaichi games, this is usually referred to as the Chou Makouhou.

Character meaning
口 (Kuchi) - Mouth
から (Kara) - From
気 (Ki) - Spirit / energy
功 (Ko) - Skill
波 (Ha) - Wave

Kyodaika

Kanji / Kana	巨大化
Romaji	Kyodaika
Translated	Giant Form
English anime	Kyodaika
English manga	Kyodaika
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	N/A
Other Users Piccolo Lord Slug * Annin *
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A technique used to increase the strength and power of a fighter by growing larger to transform into a giant version of themselves, sometimes topping over 200 feet.

This technique was first used by Piccolo in the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budōkai against Gokū, after eating the jar containing Kami. By entering through Piccolo's mouth, Gokū rescues Kami and continues the match against Piccolo who transforms back to his normal state.

It is also sometimes called Chō Kyoshin Jutsu (超巨身術).

Non-manga usage
Piccolo was shown using a variation of this move in the Garlic Jr. Saga to fight Garlic Jr. on an equal level after the villain transformed. This version of the technique is nowhere near as enormous as when Piccolo used it against Goku, but it does increase Piccolo's muscle size much more and makes him as tall as the transformed Garlic Jr. In the movies, the original version of the technique was used by Lord Slug.

Character meaning

• 巨 (Kyo) = Large
• 大 (Dai) = Large
• 化 (Ka) = Form / Transformation

Notes: 巨大 (Kyodai) = Huge, Giant

Mafūba

Kanji / Kana	魔封波
Romaji	Mafūba
Translated	Demon Sealing Wave Magic Seal Attack Demon Incarcerator
English anime	Evil Containment Wave Mafuba Wave
English manga	Mafūba
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Mutaito-sama
Other Users Muten-Rōshi Tenshinhan Kami-sama Piccolo
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A technique designed to seal demons away by sucking them into a container with a special "Demon Seal" ofuda on it. The move requires so much of the user's life force to perform that those who use it, successfully or unsuccessfully, are likely to die soon afterward. This move was first used against Piccolo Daimaō by Mutaito-sama to trap him inside a jar during his first rampage.

After Daimaō was released from his prison by Emperor Pilaf, he was confronted by Muten-Rôshi who nearly succeeded in using the Mafuba to contain him again, but missed at the last second and then died shortly afterwards. The attempt was witnessed by Tenshinhan, who learned the Mafuba from watching Roshi perform it and practicing a scaled-down version of it himself several times. When he finally confronted Piccolo, he was not able to use the technique successfully as piccolo's henchman, Drum, jumped in front of the blast and was instead confined to the jar. Piccolo quickly destroyed it, releasing Drum from the jar and therefore rendering the containment wave useless.

In the later confrontation between Kami and Piccolo Jr., Kami demonstrated his knowledge of the technique and attempted to use it to seal away Piccolo. Piccolo countered with a Reverse Mafuba technique which he was able to use against Kami and seal him with. Neither Piccolo or Kami died as a result of the Mafuba usage, and Kami specifically stated that it would be a way for him to get rid of Piccolo without dying himself (their lives were connected so that if one died, the other would as well). It can thus be surmised that if one is sufficiently powerful, they can use this ability without perishing.

Piccolo knows how to both reflect and then use this technique properly. If he didn't know how to initiate it earlier, then he certainly gained that knowledge after merging with Kami.

Non-manga usage
In the anime, Tenshinhan used the Mafuba against Piccolo Daimaō during a pause in his battle with Drum. The attempt failed though, as Drum placed himself between Daimaō and the Mafuba. As Drum was hurling towards the jar, Daimaō blasted it, allowing Drum to remain free.

Garlic Jr used this attack on Kami in order to take over the lookout and to release the black water mist on the Earth. He had earlier used the dragon balls to gain immortality, so he obviously didn't die by performing the attack.

In the video game Dragon Ball Z: Super Sonic Warriors, Piccolo uses this against Super Buu in his story mode, yet he did not die performing the technique.

Character meaning
魔 (Ma) = Demon
封 (Fū) = Seal / enclose
波 (Ha/Ba) = Wave

Makankōsappō

Kanji / Kana	魔貫光殺砲
Romaji	Makankōsappō
Translated	Demonic Penetrating-Light Death-Cannon
English anime	Special Beam Cannon Light of Death
English manga	Light of Death
English Videogame(s)	Special Beam Cannon
Creator	Piccolo
Other Users Cell * Cell Jr. * Majin Buu *
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A powerful beam attack created by Piccolo as a way to destroy his then arch-enemy Goku. Piccolo first used the Makankōsappō in the battle against Raditz, killing both him and Gokū.

The move is performed by touching the index and middle fingers of one hand to the forehead and charging enough energy to attack. When ready the fingers are extended forward, the attacker shouts the name of the attack and a thin curly-cue like ray of energy is released. The resulting beam is quite powerful, drilling through most targets, and exploding on the ones it can't. The main disadvantage of the attack is the time required to build up enough energy for the focused burst.

During the battle with Nappa, Piccolo used a blast with a similar appearance, though he fired it differently (both hands fully outstretched) and did not have to charge it up.

Non-manga usage
In the anime, Piccolo uses it additional times when battling Garlic Jr. and as a mental projection created inside Buu's mind. Gohan also uses a very similar move while practicing with Kuririn (in a mental battle) on the way to Namek. Additionally, it is used by Cell twice, the Cell Juniors, and later by Buu after he absorbs Piccolo. Because this skill is chosen in combat so much, whether by Piccolo or someone else, one can assume that it is among the best techniques to use.

In the Dragon Ball Z movies, Piccolo uses this move in several of the ones he appears in.

In the non-manga uses of this move, the charging time is much shorter, though the resulting blast is seemingly much less powerful.

Character meaning
魔 (Ma) = demon / evil / devil
貫 (Kan) = penetrate / pierce
光 (Kō) = light / ray / beam
殺 (Satsu/Sa-) = kill
砲 (Hō/Pō) = cannon / gun

Masenko

Kanji / Kana	魔閃光
Romaji	Masenkō
Translated	Demon Light/Flash
English anime	Masenko Masenko-Ha
English manga	Masenko
English Videogame(s)	Masenko
Creator	Piccolo
Other Users Gohan Mirai Trunks *
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Gohan's signature move, he puts his hands above his head (one palm behind the other) to charge up ki, and puts them forward with the palms crossing to release a powerful energy beam. Gohan learned this move during his training with Piccolo prior to Vegeta and Nappa's arrival on Earth.

Gohan uses this move twice in the battle with the saiyans. Once as a retaliatory attack against Nappa after the giant killed Piccolo and the second time against Vegeta while he was stalling him to buy Kuririn time to hit him with Goku's genki dama.

Due to the name, it is likely that Piccolo created the move. He is shown using it on one occasion when confronting Freeza with Gohan and Kuririn shortly after the murder of Dende.

Oddly, Gohan yells the word "Kamehameha" while doing this attack during his battle with Vegeta in the first saga. The Kamehameha is an entirely different attack that he doesn't formerly learn until he trains with his father in preparation for the Androids.

Non-manga usage
On the journey to Namek, Gohan uses it while on an orphans spaceship to push back an explosion and save a girl. When on false Namek, he uses it twice in a brief battle with a giant.

Piccolo uses it in the anime when he blasts Cell in the back to assist Gohan during their beam struggle. When Buu is battling against Vegetto, the kamikaze ghosts he creates are able to use this attack, though in the English dub, it is called Galic Gun instead.

There was also an instance in the anime where Gohan shouts out "Masenko!" when he actually fires a bakurikimaha at Freeza (after Freeza transforms into his third form and shoots Piccolo multiple times).

In Dragon Ball movie 8, Mirai Trunks is able to use this move in the fight against Broli, likely due to his being trained by Gohan.

Character meaning
魔 (Ma) = demon / evil / devil
閃 (Sen) = lightning
光 (Ko) = light

Note: 閃光 (Senko) = fireflaught / flare / sparkle / spark of light

Nobiru ude

Kanji / Kana	伸びる腕
Romaji	Nobiru ude
Translated	Extending arm
English anime	Mystic attack
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Namek race
Other Users Piccolo Lord Slug * Janemba* Angira *
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Piccolo's ability to stretch his arms to great lengths. He first uses this technique at the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budōkai to grab Kuririn, catching the small fighter by surprise and reeling him in for a powerful follow up attack. He tries again in a following match against Gokū, but has less success.

Though it's not the same move, Buu has a similar ability, except he can stretch virtually any part of his body.

Non-manga usage
In the anime, Piccolo additionally uses this ability while sparring against Yamcha, Tienshinhan and Chaozu on North Kaio's planet to pull Chaozu off of his back and slam him to the ground. After being returned to life, he used it in his battle against Freeza's second form and in the Garlic Jr. Saga. He also uses it in the third, fifth, and sixth Dragon Ball Z movies. In the fourth Dragon Ball Z movie, it is used by Lord Slug as well as Slug's henchman Angira.

The move is integrated into Piccolo's attacks in Dragonball Z: Budokai 3, and is a usable attack of Piccolo's in the Super Butoden series of games.

Character meaning
伸びる (Nobiru) = to extend
腕 (Ude) = arm

Oozaru

Kanji / Kana	大猿
Romaji	Ōzaru
Translated	Big monkey
English anime	Great Ape Giant Ape
English manga	Giant Ape
English Videogame(s)	Great Ape
Creator	N/A
Other Users Goku Gohan Vegeta Bebi (In Vegeta's Body)* Virtually every Saiyan with tail
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Main article: Oozaru

Oozaru are giant ape-like creatures that Saiyans with tails can transform into after staring into full celestial bodies (most commonly the full moon, but in Dragon Ball GT Goku uses a full Earth, instead of the moon, to transform). In this form, a Saiyan is much more powerful. Their physical strength is greatly increased, and in Dragon Ball Z they are able to fire large blasts of energy from their mouths. In Dragon Ball GT this ability is replaced with fire-breath. Lower-class Saiyans in the Oozaru state lose control of their minds, becoming beast-like and feral. However, so-called "Elite" Saiyans are able to control their Oozaru forms, and can even speak while transformed.

Purple Comet Crash

Kanji / Kana	パープルコメットクラッシュ
Romaji	Paapuru kometto kurasshu
Translated	Purple comet crash
English anime	Purple Spiral Flash Attack
English manga	N/A
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Jheese & Butta
Other Users
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This attack only appears in the anime. The technique is only seen twice in Dragon Ball Z used by Jheese and Butta of the Ginyu Force. Jheese powers up and glows red and Butta powers up and glows blue, then they fly together in a small circle motion, quickly, until the two colours combine and become purple. They then start firing purple disks of energy everywhere. This attack did quite a substantial amount of damage to the area they were in but Goku merely dodged the attacks. They used it again against Tenshinhan on North Kaio's planet, but Tenshinhan knocked them into Hell before they could hit him.

Rōgafūfūken

Kanji / Kana	狼牙風風拳
Romaji	Rōgafūfūken
Translated	Fist of the Wolf-Fang Gale
English anime	Wolf Fang Fist
English manga	Fist of the Wolf Fang F o t W F Hurricane
English Videogame(s)	Wolf Fang Fist
Creator	Yamcha
Other Users none
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Yamcha's signature move, it is a series of strikes and grips that resembles the clawing and biting of a wolf. During the preparation stages of this move, Yamcha crouches into a low position, then bolts at his opponent, seemingly taking on the appearance of a wolf.

While battling against Tenshinhan in the 22nd Tenka-ichi Budōkai, Yamcha uses an upgraded version of this attack called Shin-Rōgafūfūken, but Tenshinhan is able to defeat it.

Non-manga usage
In the anime, Yamcha has a variant of this move which he uses in his battle against Tenshinhan where he jumps extremely high in the air between the sun and his opponent. He then descends very quickly, with the image of a wolf taking his place, and, on connecting with the opponent, he then delivers a series of rapid mid-air kicks before hopping off and delivering a roundhouse kick to knock the opponent down.

Yamcha doesn't use the move in Dragon Ball Z, but it is one of his special attacks in the Dragon Ball Z: Budōkai games.

Character meaning
新 (Shin) = New
狼 (Rō) = Wolf
牙 (Ga) = Fang
風 (Fū) = Wind
拳 (Ken) = Fist

Notes: The repetition of "風" (wind) implies that it is a strong wind. Given that his theme song is called "Wolf Hurricane" that is the likely meaning.

In the English translation of the manga, a different translation present is "Fist of the Wolf-Fang Gale".

Ryū-Ken

Kanji / Kana	龍拳
Romaji	Ryū-Ken
Translated	Dragon Fist
English anime	Super Dragon Fist Dragon Fire
English manga	N/A
English Videogame(s)	Dragon Fist
Creator	Goku*
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A special attack where Goku throws a fist at his opponent, seemingly taking on the form of a golden dragon. The dragon manifests itself into a physical being that punches right through its target before exploding or just fading away. This move was used by Goku to defeat King Piccolo in Dragonball but the rest of the times he uses it are non-canon.In Dragonball it was in the shape of an Oozaru.

Goku calls the technique "Dragon Fire" in the 13th Dragon Ball Z movie Wrath of the Dragon (The title itself referring to this attack), and three times in Dragon Ball GT; the first time to punch a hole through Super 17, the second time to defeat the three-star dragon, and once against Yi Xing Long the one-star dragon.

It is Goku's alternate ultimate attack in Dragon Ball Z: Budōkai 3, used when he is in the Super Saiyan state or higher instead of the genki dama. It also is part of his desperation attack in the SNES game, Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension, as well as his Ultimate Blast move in Budokai Tenkaichi 2 when he is in Super Saiyan 3 state or selected as his Super Saiyan 4 version.

Sai Sei

Kanji / Kana	再生
Romaji	Sai sei
Translated	Rebirth
English anime	Regeneration
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Namek race
Other Users Piccolo Nail Cell Lord Slug *
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A Namekian trait that allows any Namek to replace limbs lost in battle. We first see this ability during the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budôkai after Goku redirects Piccolo's own homing Tsuihidan back at Piccolo and damages Piccolo's arm. Piccolo then proceeds to tear the injured arm off, to the horror of the spectators, and regenerate a new one.

In the Vegeta Saga, we see this again after Piccolo loses another arm from Raditz's twin beams which he regenerates after Raditz has been defeated. During the Freeza saga Nail has his arm torn off by Freeza but regenerates it, much to the surprise of Freeza.

Later on, during the fight with Imperfect Cell, Piccolo has his arm drained by Cell leaving an emaciated brown stick. But Piccolo distracts Cell long enough to regenerate his arm back. Later still, in the Buu Saga, Piccolo demonstrates that he can regenerate from any wound so long as his head is intact.

Cell acquired the ability by being created in part by Piccolo's cells, absorbing that part of his Namekian makeup. On several occasions Cell regenerates from extremely severe wounds, including one which left no part of his body except for the regenerative organ intact.

Majin Buu seemingly has a similar ability, allowing him to regenerate lost appendages, holes in his body, recover from being blown to pieces, or even being blasted to vapor. In his case though, his entire body is in an unstable form and each singular piece of him, even as a fine dust, is able to reform back to his original shape.

Sai Sei may or may not be a basic part of all Namekians, since it may take some physical and mental training before Namek's can use this ability. It also appears to be quite an exhausting procedure, every time after it is performed the user is breathing extremely heavily from the effort and strain, and requires absolute concentration of mind and body. It has been pointed out that regrowing limbs causes a severe drain on the power level of the Namek.

Non-manga usage
This is also seen in DBZ Movie 4, utilized by Lord Slug. After transforming into a Giji form of super saiyan, Goku damages Lord Slugs arm. Lord Slug shocks Goku by tearing it off regenerating a new one. Similarly, in the same movie, Piccolo rips off his own ears to avoid hearing Gohan's whistling tune (unbearable to Namekians' sensitive ears) but later uses Sai Sei to instantly grow his ears back, to everyone's amusement.

In the original Saban/Ocean Group English dub of DBZ, Tenshinhan made the claim after losing his left arm to an attack by Nappa that his arm would grow back. This was part of their attempts to sanitize the series; Tenshinhan, as well as any other human, has no ability to naturally regrow lost limbs. Although he does have the ability to grow extra limbs temporarily for combat use (see "Shiyōken" below), he never said in the manga or anime (or future English translations thereof) that he could regrow lost limbs.

Character meaning
再 (Sai) - Again / twice / re-
生 (Sei) - Life / living / birth

Shishin No Ken

In the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budōkai, Tenshinhan used this technique to divide himself into four separate beings, each with 1/4 of his power. Once again, it was used on Goku who, after a bit of initial trouble, knocked out the Tenshinhan's with a single hit each. Tenshinhan's ability is known as 四身の拳 (technique of four bodies) and is usually called 12 Eyes in the anime.

Non-manga usage
In the anime, each of Murasaki's clones is an identical sibling.

In the anime, Cell used it abruptly in his battle against Son Gokū during the Cell Games Tournament. Also, both Piccolo and Kuririn are shown to using a similar move during the battle with Nappa to create 2 copies each, and later on in the anime Piccolo uses it again during his fight with Gohan in the Garlic Junior Saga. In the anime, Piccolo is often shown creating 1-3 copies with which to spar. None of these events happened in the manga.

Character meaning
繰 (Shi) = Four
気 (Shin) = Body
気 (No) = Of
弾 (Ken) = Technique

Shiyōken

Kanji / Kana	四妖拳
Romaji	Shiyōken
Translated	Four supernatural fists
English anime	Four witches technique
English manga	Shiyōken
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Tenshinhan
Other Users None
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With this ability, Tenshinhan is able to grow two additional arms, nearly doubling his offensive power. He uses this technique against Gokū at the 22nd Tenka-ichi Budōkai.

Character meaning
四 (Shi) = Four
妖 (Yō) = Supernatural, weird, strange
拳 (Ken) = Fist

Shunkan Idō

Kanji / Kana	瞬間移動
Romaji	Shunkan Idō
Translated	Instantaneous Movement
English anime	Instant Transmission
English manga	Instantaneous Movement
English Videogame(s)	Instant Transmission
Creator	Inhabitants of Planet Yardrat
Other Users Kami-sama Mr. Popo Goku Cell Kibito Kibitoshin Kid Buu Coola * North Kaiō *
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The Shunkan Idō is a technique for instantly teleporting, learned by Gokū after his fight with Freeza. It allows Gokū and anyone that is in contact with him to instantly travel great distances (from meters to light-years, or even travel between the living world and the afterlife) just by concentrating on a particular individual's energy signature and 'transmitting' to that being's location. This action is usually accompanied by Gokū placing his index and middle fingers on his forehead to help him concentrate, though if extra time is taken the technique can be performed without this aid. In the FUNimation dub of the anime, Gokū describes the technique as allowing him to move at the speed of light, but this is clearly inaccurate given his use of the technique to travel from Earth to New Namek and to North Kaiō's planet in the afterlife.

The people on the planet Yardrat taught Shunkan Idō to Gokū during a stop over while he was racing Freeza back to Earth after their fight on the Planet Namek. He intended to use the technique to get to Earth before Freeza could harm anyone, but found it unnecessary because Future Trunks had already come to finish Freeza off.

Perfect Cell also learns this technique through absorbing Goku's cells after his self-destruction on the planet of the North Kaiô (King Kai) (near the end of the Cell Games Saga of Dragon Ball Z). Kid Buu masters it after having only seen it once.

Kami, Mr. Popo and Kibito also know a variation of the technique called the Kai Kai technique (Instantaneous Movement in the FUNimation dub of Dragon Ball GT), but it does not require an energy signature to home in on. This knowledge is retained by Kibitoshin after East Kaiōshin and Kibito use the Potara Earrings to fuse.

It can also be utilized in conjuncture with attacks; the Shunkan Idō Kamehameha was used by Gokū during his fight with Cell. Gokū charges up for the Kamehameha (up to KA-ME-HA-ME) high up in the air, pretending to be shooting the Kamehameha from there (which would blow the Earth away if he did) and then uses the Shunkan Idō to appear right in front of Cell and blasts him with the final syllable (HA!). In Dragon Ball Z Budokai games, the attack is referred to as either the Warp Kamehameha or the Instant Kamehameha.

Non-manga usage
Coola's metal clone servants in the film Return of Cooler also have the knowledge of Shunkan Idō. Their method of obtaining the technique is unknown, however it was stated that Coola knew the technique before he came to Earth. Coola used it to escape from the sun after Gokū launched him there.

In the anime, North Kaiō stated he knew the technique, when Gokū visited him on his planet to find the location of the New Namek. In the manga, North Kaiō was amazed by the existence of such an ability.

In Bojack Unbound Goku uses this technique teleporting himself from the afterlife to the living world to lay an instant blow on Bojack's face and giving Gohan encouragement. While his transmission was made possible it only lasted a mere 1 and a half minutes since he does not belong in the living world.

Character meaning
瞬 (shun) = moment, second, instant.
間 (kan) = interval, space, between.
移 (i) = move, shift, change.
動 (dō) = move, shift, change.

NOTE: 瞬間(shunkan) = instant, moment, second , 移動(idō) = movement, migration, removal.

Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack

Kanji / Kana	スーパーゴースト カミカゼアタック
Romaji	Suupaa Goosuto KamiKaze Atakku
Translated	Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack
English anime	Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack
English manga	Super Kamikaze Ghost Strike
English Videogame(s)	Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack
Creator	Gotenks
Other Users Super Buu
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Gotenks' signature move. Gotenks expels ghost-shaped bubbles from his mouth, that imitate his likeness/personality, and are generated with ki. They are touch sensitive and explode when they touch anything, including each other (they had once high-fived each other and exploded). When Gotenks's power level increases, the explosive power of this attack also goes up. Gotenks can choose the quantity of ghost at his command. He has previously released 10 individuals for one attack, and also used a Super Ghost Balloon which broke down into 14 ghosts. Each ghost appears to have a mind of its own, and can behave much differently than other ghosts. However, they do obey and follow Gotenks' instructions. Super Buu also uses this move after he absorbs Gotenks.

Non-manga usage
In DBZ Movie 12, Gotenks uses this attack, summoning 100 to fight against The Dictator and his undead army who are attacking Satan City.

Sōkidan

Kanji / Kana	繰気弾
Romaji	Sōkidan
Translated	Controllable Energy Bullet
English anime	Spirit Ball Power Shot
English manga	Sōkidan
English Videogame(s)	Spirit Ball
Creator	Yamcha
Other Users none
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A special move Yamcha invented for the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budōkai, Yamcha gathers a large amount of energy in one of his hands, holding his wrist with the other hand for support; once he has enough he creates a whirling ball of energy which he can control with finger movements. It is very fast, and Yamcha can cause it to continuously attack his opponent until it connects. It can also go underground, creating unexpected attack by coming back up directly under the opponent.

In the anime only, Yamcha developed an upgrade called the "Super Sokidan" which he used while fighting the saiyans in the past. Much like the regular Sōkidan, it explodes on users command. The only difference between normal and the Super Sokidan is the size and power. Super Sokidan is even larger than Yamcha himself and has much more power than regular Sokidan.

It is sometimes confused with Gokū's Genki Dama attack, due to the similar sounding English names, and the way Yamcha forms the Sōkidan (spirt ball) from his fist, which is similar to the way Goku forms a small Genki Dama.

In Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, Sokidan is Yamcha's Super Finishing Move. In Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 this is changed into Chou Sokidan (Super Sokidan) and is fastest homming attack in the game.

Character meaning
繰 (Sō) = to control / to manipulate
気 (Ki) = energy
弾 (Dan) = bullet / projectile / ball

Super Saiyan

Main article: Super Saiyan

Taiyōken

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Kanji / Kana	太陽拳
Romaji	Taiyōken
Translated	Fist of the Sun
English anime	Solar Flare
English manga	Taiyōken
English Videogame(s)	Solar Flare
Creator	Tenshinhan
Other Users Gokū Kuririn Cell
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An extremely bright light used to temporarily blind and stun most opponents, commonly to incapacitate them long enough for the user to make a quick escape. It, in short, reflects the sun's light into the foe's eyes. It was first used by Tenshinhan at the 22nd Tenka-ichi Budōkai as an ace-up-the-sleeve in his battle against Jackie Chun, who is Muten-Rôshi a.k.a. Kame-Sen'nin in disguise. He tried it again against Gokū, but it failed due to counter measures(sunglasses) taken by the latter. At the 23rd Tenka-ichi Budōkai, Gokū demonstrated that he had learned the technique and used it to aid him in defeating an outclassed Tenshinhan. Since then it has been used on numerous occasions to aid a character in distracting or escaping from their opponent(s).

Character meaning
太 (Tai) = Extreme / large
陽 (Yō) = Light/yang
拳 (Ken) = Fist

Notes: 太陽 (Taiyō) = Sun

Tsuno Beam

Kanji / Kana	角ビーム
Romaji	Tsuno bīmu
Translated	Antenna beam
English anime	Not Named
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Monster Buyon
Other Users Piccolo
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The Tsuno Beam is a bolt of electricity fired from the antennae. The attack shocks its victim, stunning them.

It is first seen when Goku invades Muscle Tower, one of the main bases of the Red Ribbon Army, and faces Monster Buyon. Buyon uses it to daze Goku, allowing the monster the chance to try and swallow him, though Goku quickly escapes from the creatures mouth.

It is next seen during the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budôkai in which it is used by Piccolo Junior. After Goku hits Piccolo with a punch driven by a kamehameha he blasted from his feet, Piccolo quickly retaliates with the electric blast. Goku is then sent crashing to the ground and left vulnerable to a follow-up attack, though Kami intervenes and blocks it.

Character meaning
角 (tsuno) = anntena / horn
ビーム (bīmu) = beam

Tsuibidan

Kanji / Kana	追尾弾
Romaji	Tsuibidan
Translated	Chasing Bullet
English anime	Not Named
English manga	Not Named
English Videogame(s)	{{{AmerVG}}}
Creator	Piccolo
Other Users None
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The Tsuibidan is an attack first used by Piccolo Junior during the 23rd Tenka'ichi Budôkai. After Goku had managed to foil Piccolo's many other attempts to defeat him, Piccolo grew enraged and used this weapon in another attempt to defeat Goku.

Piccolo uses this in a similar manner to the Bakurikimaha, with one arm supporting the one that is firing the beam itself. The Tsuihidan is yellow-orange in colour and the beam itself is faster than the Bakurikimaha and in addition also has the ability to home in on its target, with considerable power, but not as much as the Bakurikimaha.

After using this attack Goku at first is dimissive of it, unimpressed by its unoriginality, and simply leaps out of the way, however Goku soon realizes that he is mistaken after the beam turns around and comes right back at him. Goku then leaps high into the air and is again surprised by the beam's homing ability, and he fires a Kamehameha to stay ahead of it, with Piccolo laughing maniacally at Goku's plight, saying Goku cannot possibly escape.

Goku soon proves otherwise and Piccolo is the one left surprised after Goku suddenly drops out of the air and runs at Piccolo and leads the beam directly into a horrified Piccolo, badly wounding Piccolo's arm; forcing Piccolo to tear it off and regenerate a new one.

There is also speculation that Piccolo uses this same attack in Dragon Ball Z movie 5 to vaporize Doore, one of Cooler's personal militiamen. The beam's colour, considerable power and homing capability lead many to believe this is the case.

Character meaning
追 (Tsui) - Pursue / chase after
尾 (Bi) - Tale
弾 (Dan) - Bullet
Note:追尾(Tsuibi) means pursuit.

Zanzoken

Kanji / Kana	残像拳
Romaji	Zanzōken
Translated	Remaining behind image technique
English anime	After image technique
English manga	Zanzōken
English Videogame(s)	After Image Technique
Creator	Karin
Other Users Muten-Rôshi/Jackie Chun Goku Grandpa Gohan Tenshinhan Piccolo Jr. Freeza Cell Kuririn * Dodoria * Vegeta *
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This is a technique that, using ki blasts, can be used by nearly every fighting character on the show. In an early English dub of Dragon Ball, Jackie Chun calls this technique the "Devils Afterimage".

With this ability, the character can move so quickly that they leave an image of themselves behind. Most often it is used to dodge an incoming attack and get behind the opponent to perform a counter-attack.

In both the 21st and the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai, during his fight with Goku and Tenshinhan respectively, Jackie Chun is able to perform a "Tajū Zanzōken" (Multiple Afterimages), where he spins around his opponent, leaving a lot of afterimages of himself. In this form, it is hard to tell which one is the real Jackie Chun. Goku adapted this technique in the 21st Budokai and was able to produce more afterimages then Jackie Chun, in an attempt to fool him with his own attack.

Non-manga usage
During the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai in the anime, Kuririn uses it once against Goku when they were pitted against each other. Later on in Dragon Ball GT, SS4 Goku and Vegeta used this to distract Omega Shenron while attempting fusion.

Character meaning
残 (Zan) = To remain behind
像 (Zō) = Image
拳 (Ken) = Technique

External links

• Dragonball, Z, GT Attack List
• The unrivaled Dragonball source: Technique Guide
• Dragonball Z Arena Attack List