A self-destruct device implanted inside certain Red Ribbon Androids, capable of producing an explosion powerful enough to threaten even the strongest fighters.
A divine staff carried by each Angel attendant serving a God of Destruction, capable of viewing events across time, creating pocket dimensions, and performing miraculous feats.
Animorphaline is an artificial chemical substance that transforms human-type Earthlings into anthropomorphic animal hybrids. Originally manufactured by Magical Pharmaceuticals, the drug grants its users bestial physical enhancements. A cheaper, lower-quality version was later produced by Red Pharmaceuticals as a funding mechanism for the Red Ribbon Army. The concept connects to Dragon Ball's broader world-building around the coexistence of human and animal-type Earthlings.
Spherical single-occupant spacecraft used by the Frieza Force and Saiyans for interstellar travel, capable of crossing galaxies while keeping occupants in suspended animation.
A mystical fan with power over weather, capable of generating powerful winds, summoning clouds, and creating rainstorms with successive waves.
The Barrier of Light is a powerful technique and transformation state employed by Fused Zamasu during the Future Trunks Saga. It manifests as a radiant halo behind the user's back, granting both a significant power boost and the ability to deflect attacks while launching devastating lightning counterstrikes. The technique was named in Weekly Shonen Jump rather than in the anime itself.
Standard-issue combat attire worn throughout the Frieza Force, made from a flexible yet durable material that can stretch to accommodate transformations like the Great Ape form.
A more powerful version of the Earth Dragon Balls created by the Nameless Namekian before splitting into Kami and King Piccolo, capable of granting any wish but scattering across the universe afterward.
An evil mist that transforms anyone who breathes it into a demonic, vampire-like servant, drawing out the darkness within their heart.
A machine built by Bulma that fires concentrated Blutz Waves, enabling a Saiyan to achieve the Golden Great Ape or Super Saiyan 4 transformation without needing a tail or a natural moon.
An enchanted blade wielded by Tapion, used in the ancient war against Hirudegarn and later passed down to young Trunks as a treasured memento.
A ring-and-crown device created to mentally suppress Broly's Legendary Super Saiyan power, worn by Paragus on his hand and Broly on his forehead.
In the Dragon Ball universe, candy refers both to ordinary sweets enjoyed by characters like the Ginyu Force and Champa, and more importantly to the state of being transformed into confections by Majin Buu's Candy Beam. When Buu converts a person into candy, they become a small, helpless treat that Buu then consumes. The most remarkable exception to this helpless state was Candy Vegito, who retained full combat capability as a tiny jawbreaker.
Revolutionary storage devices invented by Dr. Brief that can shrink and contain virtually any object, from motorcycles to entire houses, inside a tiny pill-shaped container.
A custom spacecraft built by Dr. Brief using salvaged Saiyan pod technology, equipped with living quarters and a gravity training system that reaches up to 100x Earth's gravity.
A unique set of only two Dragon Balls on Planet Cereal, roughly the size of ping-pong balls, that summon the dragon Toronbo and require a password to activate.
A scrying device used by Fortuneteller Baba, Babidi, and other mystical figures to observe events across great distances, view the past, and locate Dragon Balls.
A divine transport vehicle used by the Gods of Destruction and their Angels, capable of traveling freely across the universe and between separate universes.
Danger Doping is a power-up achieved by consuming a special performance-enhancing fruit. It was used by Basil of the Trio De Dangers from Universe 9 during the preliminary matches before the Tournament of Power. The transformation dramatically boosted Basil's physical capabilities but was viewed by other universes as an underhanded tactic.
A corrupted set of Dragon Balls created for the Dark Empire that scatter through time and space, merging with powerful villains to amplify their strength.
A toxic gas that weakens any living being who breathes it, deployed through special generators as part of a plan to eradicate the Saiyans and conquer Earth.
Mystical orange orbs containing red stars that, when all seven are gathered, summon an eternal dragon capable of granting wishes. They are the central artifacts of the entire franchise.
A handheld tracking device invented by Bulma that detects the unique energy signature emitted by Dragon Balls, displaying their locations on a circular screen.
The original set of seven wish-granting orbs on Earth, created by Kami and later recreated by Dende, which summon the eternal dragon Shenron when gathered together.
An ordinary kitchen appliance repurposed as a containment vessel for the Evil Containment Wave technique, most famously used to imprison King Piccolo for centuries.
A magical golden cloud that serves as Goku's primary mode of transportation during the original Dragon Ball series, rideable only by those with a pure heart.
A floating, egg-shaped vehicle used by Frieza as his personal transport, controlled telepathically and serving as both a throne and a status symbol.
A massive, saucer-shaped command vessel serving as Frieza's mobile base of operations, designed to house his army and equipped with advanced gravity-control propulsion.
A divine fruit grown by the Tree of Might that grants an enormous power boost to anyone who consumes it, though it was originally meant only for the gods.
An iconic blade carried by Future Trunks from his very first appearance, used to slice Frieza and King Cold in half and later channeled with ki energy to become the Sword of Hope.
The traditional martial arts uniform worn by fighters throughout the Dragon Ball series, with different colors and symbols representing various schools and masters.
A Capsule Corporation spacecraft designed by Bulma for the Black Star Dragon Ball hunt, shaped like an octopus, powered by water, and storable in capsule form.
A specialized training device invented by Dr. Brief that multiplies Earth's gravity, allowing warriors to build strength far beyond normal limits. It became a cornerstone of Saiyan training throughout Dragon Ball Z and Dragon Ball Super.
The Great Saiyaman Suit is the superhero costume worn by Gohan during the early episodes of the Buu Saga. Designed by Bulma and activated through a special wristwatch, the suit allows Gohan to fight crime in Satan City without revealing his identity as a half-Saiyan warrior. Though it provides no power boost, the costume has become one of the most iconic and comedic elements of the franchise.
A luminous ring that hovers above the head of deceased individuals who retain their physical bodies in Other World. Angels also possess a distinct type of halo around their necks.
An antiviral drug developed by Future Bulma capable of curing the deadly heart virus that kills Goku in Future Trunks' timeline. It was brought back through time to save Goku's life in the present.
A staff carried by Korin at nearly all times, serving as both a walking stick and a channel for mysterious energy. Its exact origins remain unknown.
Masks in the Dragon Ball universe, particularly in Super Dragon Ball Heroes and Dragon Ball Online, serve as mind control and power enhancement devices. When placed on a warrior, these masks suppress their free will, boost their combat power, and bind them to the service of whoever created or controls the mask. The most famous masked warrior is Bardock, who appeared as a Time Breaker under Towa and Mira's control.
A healing pod used by Frieza's military forces to rapidly recover injured soldiers. The patient is submerged in a special restorative liquid inside a sealed chamber.
A set of seven wish-granting orbs created by Grand Elder Guru of Planet Namek. Larger than their Earth counterparts and capable of granting three wishes, they summon the dragon Porunga.
A golden, sphere-shaped crystal that serves as the prototype of the Super Dragon Balls. It appears exclusively in Dragon Ball Legends and can grant unlimited wishes as long as it retains energy.
A rare herb found only in the Forest of Terror that can dramatically extend a person's lifespan. Master Roshi claimed it could add another thousand years to his life after eating several handfuls.
Sacred earrings worn by Supreme Kais and their apprentices. Beyond their ceremonial role, the Potara possess the extraordinary ability to fuse two individuals into a single, vastly more powerful being.
A magical staff that extends and retracts on command. Originally crafted by Korin, it was passed down through Master Roshi and Grandpa Gohan before becoming young Goku's signature weapon throughout the original Dragon Ball series.
An enhanced combat state achieved by channeling ki through the legendary Power Pole. This powered-up form combines the weapon's mystical extending properties with the user's own energy, creating a fighting style that blends traditional martial arts weaponry with ki-based enhancement.
A mystical water stored at the Lookout with the power to cure brainwashing and mind control. In the original Dragon Ball, a different "Sacred Water" at Korin Tower was the subject of a legendary trial of strength.
An upgraded version of the Great Saiyaman outfit that incorporates combat-enhancing technology. Inspired by Gohan's original superhero persona, the Saiyaman X Suit provides its wearer with augmented strength and defensive capabilities through advanced engineering rather than ki-based transformation.
A wearable, all-purpose computer used primarily by Frieza's army to measure power levels. The Scouter became one of Dragon Ball Z's most iconic devices before being rendered obsolete by the ability to sense ki.
Mystical beans grown by Korin at the top of Korin Tower that instantly heal all injuries, restore full stamina, and provide enough nourishment to sustain a person for ten days. They are among the most vital items in the entire Dragon Ball franchise.
A remote control device designed by Dr. Gero to deactivate Androids 17 and 18. Its destruction and eventual reconstruction became a pivotal element of the Android and Cell Sagas.
The original and most powerful set of Dragon Balls in existence, created by the Dragon God Zalama. Each orb is the size of a planet, and together they summon Super Shenron, a dragon capable of granting any wish without limitation.
An enhanced version of the Dragon Radar designed by Bulma to detect the planet-sized Super Dragon Balls across the vast distances of the universe.
Future Trunks's ultimate technique, combining his energy blade with the collected hope and ki of the surviving people of his timeline. The Sword of Hope functioned as a Spirit Bomb channeled through a sword, and it delivered the decisive blow that bisected Fused Zamasu's physical body during the climax of Dragon Ball Super's Future Trunks Saga.
An enhanced version of Future Trunks's Sword of Hope that gathers energy and hope from across multiple timelines rather than just the present one. This escalated variant appeared in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, where the multiverse-spanning scale of threats required an equally expanded source of power.
A vehicle built by Future Bulma that allows travel between past and future. The word "Hope!!" is written on its side, reflecting the desperate circumstances that inspired its creation.
Rings used by Supreme Kais to travel through time. Unlike the Time Machine, they allow "natural" time travel that does not create alternate timelines. Green Time Rings correspond to timelines created by other means.
A divine tree that drains a planet's life force to produce fruit of immense power. Only gods and Eternal Dragons are meant to eat its fruit. It appears primarily in the Dragon Ball Z film of the same name.
The signature orange gi of the Turtle School, designed by Master Roshi and worn by his students. It is the most recognizable outfit in Dragon Ball and has been worn by Goku, Krillin, Yamcha, and others throughout the franchise.
A sacred and poisonous liquid that draws out the full latent potential of anyone who survives drinking it. Of the fourteen known individuals who consumed the water, only Goku survived.
A powerful object that absorbs energy from battles and, when fully charged, can grow into a Universe Tree capable of creating an entire universe. It appears in Super Dragon Ball Heroes.
Garments fitted with built-in weights used by warriors to train under increased physical strain. Removing them in battle provides an immediate boost in speed and agility.
A combat technique involving the use of whip-like extensions, whether formed from ki energy, body manipulation, or physical implements. Various characters throughout Dragon Ball use whip-style attacks to control range, restrain opponents, and deliver flexible, reaching strikes.
A razor-sharp katana that Yajirobe carries at all times. Despite its owner's reputation as a coward, this sword has played a decisive role in some of the series' most critical battles.
The primary form of currency used across Earth in the Dragon Ball universe. According to Akira Toriyama, one Zeni is roughly equivalent to one Japanese Yen.
A small teleportation device given to Goku by Zeno. Pressing the blue button summons Zeno to the user's location, while the red button on the reverse side transports the user to Zeno.
An ancient, extraordinarily heavy sword embedded in a plateau on the Sacred World of the Kais. Legend held that whoever freed it would gain incredible power, but its true purpose was far more surprising.
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