Son Goku (Dragon Ball Daima)

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• Super Saiyan Transformations ▾

• Mini
• Adult

“	Panzy: He's supposed to be really strong, right? Shin: As far as I know, the strongest in the universe.	„
	~ Panzy and Shin talking about Goku.

“	This man, Son Goku, may appear gentle, but is the most powerful warrior who posses unwordly strength. He lived in the mountains as a child, search for the Dragon Balls, met many friends, and went on adventures with them as he grew into adulthood. One day, a vicious battle race called the Saiyans arrived. Goku learned that he, too, was a Saiyan who was sent to Earth as an infant. Saiyans maintain a youthful body for much of their lives. Goku continues to face terrifying enemies and grows through his battles. And together, with his former rivals, he continues to protect Earth from evil.	„
	~ The narrator describing Goku.

• Super Saiyan ▾
• Super Saiyan 2 ▾
• Super Saiyan 3 ▾
• Super Saiyan 4 ▾

• Mini
• Adult

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“	Looks like I win.	„
	~ Goku after fighting Glorio.

“	This is Super Saiyan.	„
	~ Goku going through his transformations with Gomah.

• Mini

“	Tamagami Number Three: I admit it! I submit! Goku: Huh? You can still fight can't you? Tamagami Number Three: There's no point continuing further. I understand your power.	„
	~ Tamagami Number Three forfeiting against Goku.

• Mini
• Adult

“	I guess I ain't got a choice!	„
	~ Goku being forced to transform into a Super Saiyan 3.

“	And... (...) Super Saiyan 3. One more bonus...	„
	~ Goku going through his transformations with Gomah.

• Mini
• Adult

“	Here I go!	„
	~ Goku as he starts fighting Gomah again.

“	You mean Super Saiyan 4? Buu was really strong, so I trained a lot after fightin' him. I wasn't sure if it would work, though.	„
	~ Goku talking about Super Saiyan 4 with Vegeta.

Summary

Son Goku (孫そん悟ご空くう, Son Gokū) is the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball metaseries.

He is a Saiyan sent to Earth as a baby by his father Bardock and his mother Gine 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 and his friends continue to live in peace on Earth until a year later where Gomah, Degesu and Neva travel to Earth and use its Dragon Balls to turn all those who fought Majin Buu and their friends into children or babies. Goku, now a child, must adventure out to the Demon Realm to undo the damage caused by King Gomah, alongside his new alias Glorio and Panzy.

Powers and Stats

Tier: At least 4-B, far higher with Super Saiyan transformations, even higher as a Super Saiyan 4, Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha | At least 4-B, far higher with Super Saiyan transformations, even higher as a Super Saiyan 4, Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha

Key: Mini | Adult

Name: Son Goku, Kakarot

Origin: Dragon Ball Daima

Gender: Male

Age: Around 6-7 (Is the age of a first grader) | 38 (physically 30)

Classification: Saiyan

Powers and Abilities:

• Base ▾
• Super Saiyan 4
• With Medi Bugs

• Adult
• Mini

All innate abilities & resistances of his Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z selves enhanced, plus:

• Enhanced Ki Manipulation (Master Level)
  • Dimensional Travel, Sound Manipulation, Space-Time Manipulation & Portal Creation (At this level of power he can create dimensional rifts and destroy space-time and pocket dimensions with his energy)
• More Transformations (With the help of Neva, Goku was able to search deep within himself and unlock Super Saiyan 4)

All previous abilities, plus:

• Small Size (Type 0; Has the size and age of a first grader)
• Weapon Mastery (Of the Power Pole)
  • Weapon Control (When Goku commands the Power Pole to extend, it does, and it can extend as far as the Moon)

All previous abilities in Base enhanced, plus:

• Further Acrobatics (All Types; Has demonstrated surface running in his fight against Gomah)
• Enhanced Light Manipulation (As he transformed he engulfed all three Demon Worlds in light)
• Electricity Manipulation (His energy resulted in large amounts of electrical discharge)
• Bodily Weaponry (Conventional; Regained his Saiyan tail)
• Fire Manipulation (When he transforms he is engulfed in gargantuan orange and blue flames)

• Healing & Regeneration (Up to Mid-Low; The Revive, Achichi and Zutsu Bugs restores depleted energy, heals injuries, burns and headaches)
• Fusionism (The Join Bugs joins two people together offering a boost in power like he did with Vegeta)

Attack Potency: At least Solar System level (In just one strike he completely blew away Glorio, who Goku initially stated that he might be superior to adult Shin and even went on to surpass his previous expectations. Four hundredth the strength of his Super Saiyan 3 self. Mini Goku gradually progresses in strength over the course of Daima), far higher with Super Saiyan transformations (Fought evenly against Majin Duu, and against Tamagami Number Three as a Super Saiyan. Completely overpowered Tamagami Number Three as a Super Saiyan 2. As a Super Saiyan 3 he overpowered a beam attack from Evil Third Eye Gomah that overpowered the combined forces of Majin Duu and Tamagami Number One. He went on to fight initial Gomah, who was the strongest villain at the time, when he first appeared with the Evil Eye), even higher as a Super Saiyan 4 (After having his inner potential unlocked by Neva he went on to fight the ever-evolving Gomah, who previously grew strong enough to stomp Goku as a Super Saiyan 3), Varies (The Kamehameha works by condensing one's Ki into a single point, the power of the move proportionally varying depending on how much power is condensed), up to far higher with Kamehameha (Completely overpowered Tamagami Number Three forcing him to redirect the attack. Overpowered Evil Third Eye Gomah after he became stronger than Goku's Super Saiyan 4) | At least Solar System level (Stronger than his child self. Matched against adult Vegeta base to base), far higher with Super Saiyan transformations (Over a year after the Majin Buu arc, Goku has grown to become the strongest warrior on Earth making him superior to the likes of Vegeta and Gohan prior to unlocking Super Saiyan 4), even higher as a Super Saiyan 4 (Overpowered Evil Third Eye Gomah after he became strong enough to surpass Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta), Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha (Matched with Vegeta's Galick Gun and was slightly overpowering it. Blew a hole inside of Evil Third Eye Gomah and the layers separating the Demon Worlds)

Speed: Massively FTL+ combat speed (Can keep up with Glorio in combat, react to his charged up magic attacks and blitz him), far higher with Super Saiyan transformations (Kept up with Majin Duu as a Super Saiyan, and evaded a barraged of blasts from Tamagami Number Three. Reacted to a charged attack from an Evil Third Eye empowered Gomah as a Super Saiyan 3), even higher as a Super Saiyan 4 (Managed to avoid most of Gomah's attacks before he got stronger) | Massively FTL+ combat speed (Faster than his Majin Buu arc and child self. Can keep up with adult Vegeta), far higher with Super Saiyan transformations, even higher as a Super Saiyan 4 (Shot a Kamehameha that quickly crossed all three worlds of the Demon World. Kept up with Gomah at his near strongest)

Lifting Strength: Unknown

Striking Strength: At least Solar System level, far higher with Super Saiyan transformations, even higher as a Super Saiyan 4 | At least Solar System level, far higher with Super Saiyan transformations, even higher as a Super Saiyan 4

Durability: At least Solar System level, far higher with Super Saiyan transformations, even higher as a Super Saiyan 4 | At least Solar System level, far higher with Super Saiyan transformations, even higher as a Super Saiyan 4

Stamina: Superhuman (Goku can train for days with minimal rest and can fight through his long, arduous fights with the likes of Vegeta and Frieza, continuing to fight against Vegeta even after overexerting himself with Kaioken x4, and ultimately outlasting the latter even after being effortlessly beaten around, pushing himself to his limits with Kaio-ken, and exhausting himself with his Spirit Bomb. When he was younger, he managed to pull through and defeat Piccolo even after all of his limbs were broken and he was mortally injured)

Range: Below Standard Melee Range; Planetary with the Power Pole; Interplanetary with ki blasts and attacks; Low Multiversal with Instant Transmission, Teleportation, and Telepathy | Standard Melee Range; Planetary with the Power Pole; Interplanetary (His aura created a light that reached the Third Demon World from the First) with ki blasts and attacks; Low Multiversal with Instant Transmission, Teleportation (Can teleport across the universe, or to other dimensions such as the Kai Realm and the Afterlife), and Telepathy

• Power Pole
• Medi Bugs

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Standard Equipment: The Power Pole, Medi Bugs

Optional Equipment: Dragon Balls (item)

Intelligence: Average in general, Genius combatant (At least as skilled as he was back in the Majin Buu Arc if not even more. Skilled enough to fight comparably against Majin Duu in base alone)

Weaknesses: Goku seeks strong opponents and therefore will allow his opponents to reach their full power for the sake of a good fight. Kaiōken strains his body, causing him intense pain and exhaustion if he overuses it. He often drops his guard and leaves openings for his opponents whenever he gets distracted, lowering his durability. His Spirit Bomb requires a long charge-up period, during which time he is vulnerable. He cannot survive in the vacuum of space and needs to locate a ki signature to teleport using Instant Transmission. Super Saiyan 3 drains his ki rapidly and will exhaust him within only a few minutes. Initially had to get used to using his smaller body, having trouble flying and utilizing ki, has a shorter physical range and his power has lessened from when he was an adult.

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Ki Attacks Other Techniques Martial Arts Saiyan Physiology 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 a number of 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. Kamehameha (かめはめ波は): 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 a number of variations over the course of 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. Kaioken (界王拳かいおうけん, Kaiōken): 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 Kaiōken 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. During Dragon Ball Z, it is impossible for Goku to utilize it alongside Super Saiyan, as the intense emotions caused by the Super Saiyan transformation makes it difficult to properly control one's ki, making the combination incredibly risky at best and lethal at worst. Spirit Bomb (元げん気き玉だま, Genkidama): 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, and so Goku is a perfect user of the technique due to his obliviously innocent nature. While it is incredibly powerful and can prove capable of completely 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. Kiai (気合きあい): The ability to project an invisible burst of force with ki, which Goku can perform with his hands and even with a glare. Destructo Disc (気き円斬えんざん, 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. It should be noted that the Destructo Disc can cut through opponents that are several times stronger and more durable. Solar Flare (太陽拳たいようぜん, Taiyōzen) 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 (テレパシー, Terepashī): Goku has the ability to 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. Instant Transmission (瞬しゅん間かん移い動どう, Shunkan Idō): 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. Fusion Dance: A special dance created on planet Metamor, learnt by Goku from the inhabitants of said planet. This technique allows two beings to fuse and become a much more powerful entity. To ensure an optimal result, the two must perform all poses correctly, otherwise the fused being will be weak and goofy. The more similar are the height and personality of the two, the better the new being will be, but it will always last only for 30 minutes, with this time limit becoming shorter if the strength of the fusion increases too much. Son 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, and even King Kai. Crazy Fist (狂きょう拳けん, Kyōken): 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 (ドラゴンスロー, Doragon Surō): 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 (八手拳はっしゅけん, Hasshuken): 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 (ジャン拳けん, Janken): Goku's initial signature technique, 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). 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 own incredible skill when it comes to the usage and control of ki. In addition, 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 own limits during a fight and rise to higher and 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. Super Saiyan (超スーパーサイヤ人じん, Sūpā Saiyajin): 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 higher forms become increasingly inefficient, culminating in the high cost of Super Saiyan 3, which Goku can only maintain for a few minutes before collapsing from exhaustion. Super Saiyan 4 (超スーパーサイヤ人じん４フォー, Sūpā Saiyajin Fō): An incredibly powerful form that further enhances the power and speed of the user beyond that of Super Saiyan 3, giving them red fur, spikier hair, and a tail. Goku showcased this form with the assistance of Neva unlocking it for him, in order to keep up with Evil Third Eye Gomah.

Gallery

• Promotional material
• Character sheets
• Renders

Designs of Mini Goku and Krillin

Mini Goku featured on the December 2024 cover of V-Jump

First Super Saiyan 4 Mini Goku character sheet by Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru

Second character sheet

Third character sheet

Second Super Saiyan 4 Mini Goku render

Third render

Second Super Saiyan 4 Adult Goku render

Notable Matchups

Victories:

Losses:

Inconclusive:

Notes/Explanations

Note: Due to the current conflicting canonicity of DAIMA, it is only treated as an alternate continuation of the original Dragon Ball Z manga, and not part of either continuities of Dragon Ball Super. New evidence may change this in time, but currently this is the safest route.

• Although they are different continuities, both Daima and Super share the same worldview and mechanics. For more information please go to this page.

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