Transformations

100% Full Power is the absolute ceiling of output for members of the Frieza Race while in their true form. Used famously by Frieza on Namek as a desperate countermeasure against Goku's newly achieved Super Saiyan transformation, the state channels every reserve of energy the user possesses into raw physical might. The trade-off is punishing: the enormous energy consumption causes stamina to plummet rapidly, making it a last resort rather than a sustainable fighting state.

A state that grants mortal fighters god-like traits and power, achieved through training toward the God of Destruction role or through natural possession of godly ki such as the Super Saiyan God state.

A transformation unique to Gohan that represents the absolute peak of his dormant potential. Triggered during his battle against Cell Max in the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero film, Beast pushes Gohan beyond his already formidable Potential Unleashed state into an entirely new tier of power. Piccolo named the form on the spot, recognizing that it reflected something primal and ferocious within his student.

The transformation that elevated Frieza from a recurring rival to what may be the strongest mortal in the universe. Achieved after ten years of grueling training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Black Frieza represents a leap in power so dramatic that it allowed Frieza to defeat both Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta with a single blow each. The form was introduced at the conclusion of the Granolah arc in the Dragon Ball Super manga.

The pinnacle divine-tier transformation available to members of the Demon Realm Race, granting god-level power, transcendent dark sorcery, and access to a chain of increasingly powerful advanced forms.

A refined evolution of the standard Demon God form that eliminates the instability and stamina issues of the base transformation, granting complete mastery over divine demonic power.

An advanced evolution of the base Demon God transformation that emerged after Mechikabura's escape from the Time Labyrinth, distinguished by blue-irised black eyes and elaborate facial markings.

A monstrous last-resort transformation achieved when a Demon God expends every ounce of divine power, merging with their magical weapon and taking on a bestial form of devastating but costly strength.

The Fourth Transformation is a stage of evolution available to certain members of the Frieza Race that transcends the standard four-form progression. First demonstrated by Cooler in the film Cooler's Revenge, it represents a genuine evolution beyond the true form rather than a removal of power-suppressing layers. Cooler described it as a transformation he alone had achieved, giving him an edge that Frieza never possessed during the Namek Saga.

Full Power Hera Clan is the powered-up state available to members of the Hera Clan, the race of space pirates led by Bojack. When activated, the user's skin shifts to green and their hair turns red, accompanied by a significant increase in physical power. The transformation was showcased prominently in Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound, where Bojack and his crew used it against the Z Fighters at the Tenkaichi Budokai.

A rage-amplified variant of Golden Frieza where intense fury pushes the form beyond its standard power ceiling. Featured in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, this state represents Frieza at his most emotionally volatile, channeling raw anger into a temporary power surge that exceeds what the mastered Golden form normally produces.

The Fury Transformation is a rage-based power up most notably associated with Beerus, the God of Destruction of Universe 7. When sufficiently angered, the user's power spikes significantly beyond their normal output. For a being already at the level of a God of Destruction, even a modest percentage increase translates to an overwhelming surge of combat power.

A divine transformation exclusive to the original movie Broly that combines his Legendary Super Saiyan power with godly energy, granting him strength that surpasses Super Saiyan Blue.

Golden Cooler is Cooler's equivalent of his brother's Golden Frieza transformation, appearing exclusively in Super Dragon Ball Heroes. By applying the golden evolution to his Fourth Transformation rather than the standard true form, Cooler achieves a state that theoretically surpasses Golden Frieza, since his starting point is already a tier higher. The form debuted during the Prison Planet arc of Heroes.

The result of Frieza doing something he had never done before in his life: training. After being resurrected following his defeat on Namek, Frieza spent four months training for the first time, and the result was a transformation that could rival Super Saiyan Blue. The form's golden coloring was Frieza's deliberate choice, selected because he considered it appropriately ostentatious for someone of his status. Golden Frieza proved that the tyrant's innate talent was so immense that even minimal effort could produce god-tier power.

Hi-Tension is a power-up state originating from the Dragon Ball Z: Budokai video game series. It functions as a universal transformation available to fighters who either lack traditional forms (like Mr. Satan) or as an intermediate step for those who can transform further. The mechanic represents a heightened state of combat readiness and aggression.

Inner Nature Unleashed is the berserk, uncontrolled version of the Heeter race's hidden power. When a Heeter loses control of their emotions, their inner nature erupts outward, dramatically increasing their power but stripping away all rational thought. Gas experienced this state both as a youth fighting Bardock and as an adult during the Granolah saga, attacking allies and enemies alike until he managed to master the power and achieve the controlled Awakened Form.

Kaio-ken is a fighting technique invented by King Kai that temporarily multiplies the user's ki by a chosen factor, enveloping them in a crimson aura of amplified power. Goku learned it during his training in Other World and used it as his primary power-up throughout the Saiyan and Namek Sagas.

King of Destruction is a dark enhancement originating from Bibidi's magic, featured primarily in Super Dragon Ball Heroes. It amplifies the power of existing villains by imbuing them with destructive energy and Majin-like markings. The transformation has been applied to a roster of classic Dragon Ball villains, elevating their threat level to compete in the escalated power environment of the Heroes storyline.

A mutation-driven transformation that represents the Saiyan race's ultimate expression of raw, uncontrolled power. Unlike the standard Super Saiyan form that can be trained and refined, the Legendary Super Saiyan is a genetic anomaly that manifests in only one Saiyan per generation. It was first demonstrated by Broly in the 1993 film, and its most distinctive trait is a power level that climbs continuously during battle, making the user progressively more dangerous the longer a fight continues.

An advanced stage of the Legendary Super Saiyan that applies the same evolutionary leap that separates Super Saiyan from Super Saiyan 2 to the Legendary line. Originating in Dragon Ball Heroes, this form doubles the already staggering output of the Legendary Super Saiyan while adding the characteristic bio-electrical sparks of the second Super Saiyan grade.

The theoretical apex of the numbered Legendary Super Saiyan line, combining the continuously escalating power of the Legendary mutation with the extreme amplification of Super Saiyan 3. This form exists exclusively in Dragon Ball Heroes and related game media, where it represents one of the most powerful Saiyan transformations ever depicted.

Vegeta's dark transformation during the Buu Saga, achieved when he deliberately allowed the wizard Babidi's Majin spell to take control of him. Driven by frustration at being surpassed by Goku and desperate to reclaim his pride as the Prince of Saiyans, Vegeta embraced the dark magic to unlock hidden reserves of power. The Majin mark on his forehead became one of the most iconic symbols of his internal struggle between pride, rivalry, and redemption.

Max Power is Master Roshi's signature power-up, in which the seemingly frail old martial arts master transforms into a towering wall of muscle. This form allows Roshi to channel his full fighting potential, enabling feats like destroying Fire Mountain and even the Moon with his Kamehameha. The transformation is one of the earliest power-ups in the entire Dragon Ball franchise, appearing in the very first series.

An unusual variant of Super Saiyan that coats the user's body in a metallic substance, granting enhanced durability alongside the standard power increase. This form appeared in the Dragon Ball Z: The Real 4-D at Super Tenkaichi Budokai theme park attraction and has not been featured in any mainline anime, manga, or standard video game release.

Piccolo's ultimate transformation, first achieved during the climactic battle of Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero. After having his dormant potential unlocked by Shenron at his own request, Piccolo ascended beyond his Power Awakening state into a form that turned his skin orange and placed him among the most powerful warriors in the universe.

A refined version of Super Saiyan Blue that appears exclusively in the Dragon Ball Super manga. Rather than introducing a flashy new visual overhaul, this form represents the perfection of ki control within the existing Blue framework. By eliminating all ki leakage, the user channels 100% of their godly energy into combat output, creating a measurable advantage over standard Super Saiyan Blue users.

The complete mastery of Ultra Instinct, where both offense and defense operate entirely on pure instinct without any conscious thought. In this state, the user's body automatically executes the optimal response to every situation, making them effectively untouchable and devastatingly precise in their attacks. Goku achieved this state in the final moments of the Tournament of Power, briefly reaching a level of power that the gods themselves could not ignore.

A general category of power enhancement where a fighter pushes their base capabilities beyond their resting level without entering a specific named transformation. Many characters throughout Dragon Ball use powered-up states as intermediate steps between their base forms and their true transformations.

A brute-force power enhancement that maximizes raw physical strength at the expense of speed and agility. The user channels all available ki into muscular power, growing significantly larger and stronger but sacrificing the balanced combat profile that most transformations attempt to maintain.

An incomplete precursor to the true Super Saiyan transformation, demonstrated by Goku during his battle with Lord Slug in the 1991 Dragon Ball Z film. This form represents a Saiyan teetering on the edge of the Super Saiyan breakthrough without fully crossing the threshold. The result is an unstable, flickering state that provides significant power but falls short of the genuine article.

A berserk state triggered by overwhelming emotional trauma or rage. The user's power spikes dramatically but at the cost of all rational control. In this state, the fighter becomes a destructive force without direction, attacking everything nearby without distinguishing between friend and foe.

An empowered state where a Saiyan retains the power of Super Saiyan God in their base form without any visible transformation, achieved after experiencing and internalizing the divine ritual.

A meditative combat state achieved through the complete release of ego and self-concern. By abandoning personal desires and fighting purely for the sake of others, the user accesses a heightened level of awareness and efficiency that enhances their combat performance without the dramatic physical changes of typical transformations.

A one-time power-up achieved by absorbing the energy of a Spirit Bomb while in Super Saiyan form, combining the user's personal strength with the collected life force of innumerable beings. Goku used this technique in the final battle of Dragon Ball GT against Omega Shenron, channeling a Universal Spirit Bomb into his body to deliver the killing blow.

The first major powered-up state achieved by Baby after taking full control of Vegeta's body in Dragon Ball GT. Strongest Form 1, also known as Super Baby Vegeta, represents Baby's initial mastery over his Saiyan host, combining Tuffle technology and parasitic ability with Vegeta's enormous Saiyan potential.

Baby's ultimate combat form within Vegeta's body during Dragon Ball GT. Strongest Form 2, known as Super Baby 2 or Super Baby Vegeta 2, pushes the parasitic fusion of Tuffle and Saiyan capabilities to its peak. This form was powerful enough to challenge Super Saiyan 4 Goku directly and served as the primary antagonist form during the climax of the Baby Saga.

A state representing the absolute maximum output of an existing transformation. Rather than being a new form, Super Full Power describes a fighter who has pushed their current transformation to its theoretical ceiling, squeezing out every last unit of power the form can provide.

The ultimate evolution of the Super Saiyan 4 transformation in Dragon Ball GT, achieved when the user's Super Saiyan 4 form is infused with additional Saiyan energy from allies. Goku first reached this state during his final battle against Omega Shenron, when the combined power of his friends and family elevated Super Saiyan 4 to its absolute maximum.

The ultimate escalation of the Super Saiyan 4 line, exclusive to Super Dragon Ball Heroes. This form pushes Super Full Power Saiyan 4 past its theoretical maximum, breaking the transformation's established ceiling to access power that rivals the divine transformations of Dragon Ball Super's continuity.

The ultimate form of Hearts, leader of the Core Area Warriors, achieved by absorbing the fully matured Universe Seed in Super Dragon Ball Heroes. This transformation granted Hearts power on a cosmic scale, enabling him to challenge multiple god-tier fighters simultaneously in his quest to liberate mortals from the control of the divine hierarchy.

Super Kaio-ken is a dangerous combination of the Super Saiyan transformation and the Kaio-ken technique that Goku used briefly during the Other World Tournament against Pikkon. Only possible because Goku was already dead at the time, this fleeting power-up foreshadowed the later Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken.

An extreme speed-focused power-up that channels the user's available energy almost entirely into velocity. The result is movement so fast that opponents perceive it as instantaneous, though the trade-off is reduced striking power per individual hit and increased physical strain.

The signature transformation of the Saiyan race and one of the most iconic elements of the Dragon Ball franchise. Once considered nothing more than a myth among the Saiyans, the form was first achieved in the modern era by Goku during his battle with Frieza on Planet Namek, driven by the rage of watching Krillin die. The transformation multiplies the user's power by approximately fifty times and produces the distinctive golden hair, green eyes, and blazing aura that have become synonymous with the series.

The direct successor to Super Saiyan, doubling its predecessor's power output while maintaining full speed and agility. It was first achieved by the young Gohan during the Cell Games, making it one of the most emotionally significant moments in the franchise. The form became the standard combat state for Earth's strongest Saiyans throughout the Buu Saga before being surpassed by Super Saiyan 3.

A rage-amplified version of Super Saiyan 2 where extreme emotional distress pushes the form beyond its standard power ceiling. This state has been demonstrated by Vegeta during the Dragon Ball Super anime when his fury over Bulma being struck by Beerus temporarily elevated his power above what Goku could achieve in Super Saiyan 3.

The third and most extreme level of the standard Super Saiyan line, extracting every drop of potential from the user's Saiyan blood at the cost of massive energy consumption. Goku achieved this form through years of training in Other World after his death during the Cell Games, making it a transformation born in the afterlife. Its raw power multiplies Super Saiyan 2 by four times, but the stamina drain is so severe that it fundamentally limits the form's usefulness in prolonged combat.

The fully mastered peak of Super Saiyan 3, representing the absolute ceiling of what the third Super Saiyan tier can achieve. This form appears primarily in Dragon Ball Heroes, where characters like Goku and Vegeta push their SS3 forms beyond the standard limits into a "Full Power" state that extracts every last drop of potential from the transformation.

A transformation that takes a fundamentally different evolutionary path from the numbered Super Saiyan forms. Rather than pushing ki output to increasingly unsustainable levels like Super Saiyan 3, it merges the primal raw power of the Great Ape with the controlled combat ability of a Super Saiyan, producing a fighter with enormous power and none of the devastating stamina drain that crippled the third form.

A combination technique that layers King Kai's Kaio-ken amplification on top of Super Saiyan 4, appearing in Super Dragon Ball Heroes. By activating Kaio-ken while in the SS4 state, the user temporarily multiplies their already immense power at the cost of severe physical strain.

A concept that originated primarily in fan-created media, most notably the Dragon Ball AF fan manga by Toyble (Young Jijii). Super Saiyan 5 has never appeared in any official Toriyama or Toyotarou-authored story, though elements inspired by the concept have appeared in Dragon Ball Heroes and other game media. It remains one of the most discussed hypothetical transformations among the Dragon Ball fan community.

A classification system used in Dragon Ball Heroes to categorize different expressions of the Super Saiyan form based on the user's individual fighting style and ki distribution. The A-Type represents the standard, balanced version of Super Saiyan where power is distributed evenly across all combat attributes. It serves as the baseline against which other typed variants are measured.

A corrupted variant of the Super Saiyan form where dark energy or extreme emotional instability pushes the transformation into an uncontrolled berserker state. Featured in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, this form represents what happens when a Saiyan's transformation is tainted by external malevolent forces or when their own inner darkness overwhelms their ability to control the Super Saiyan energy.

The practical combat evolution of Super Saiyan God, created by layering the Super Saiyan transformation over a body already infused with godly ki. Where Super Saiyan God was understated and elegant, Blue is an aggressive battle form designed for overwhelming opponents with divine-level power amplified by the proven Super Saiyan multiplier.

A combination technique that layers King Kai's Kaio-ken amplification on top of Super Saiyan Blue, multiplying godly ki by factors of up to twenty times. Goku first deployed this stacking during his match against Hit in the Universe 6 vs. Universe 7 tournament, and it became one of his signature tactics during the Tournament of Power. The calm, controlled nature of Super Saiyan Blue's ki makes it the only Super Saiyan form stable enough to safely combine with Kaio-ken.

The combat-specialized variant within the Dragon Ball Heroes Super Saiyan typing system. The C-Type channels a disproportionate amount of the Super Saiyan multiplier into offensive attributes such as striking power and ki blast intensity, creating a more aggressive but less balanced fighter compared to the standard A-Type.

The mastered version of the standard Super Saiyan form, achieved by training within the transformation until it becomes the user's natural state. Goku and Gohan developed this approach during their training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber prior to the Cell Games, choosing to perfect the first Super Saiyan level rather than chase the raw power of the Second and Third Grade stages.

A divine transformation that marked the beginning of an entirely new era of power in the Dragon Ball franchise. By infusing a Saiyan with godly ki, the form elevates them beyond anything the standard Super Saiyan line could achieve, placing them in the realm of the Gods of Destruction. It was introduced in Battle of Gods as the legendary power prophesied to challenge Beerus.

A combat strategy used in the Dragon Ball Super manga where the user rapidly alternates between Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan Blue during a fight. Because SSG drains less stamina than SSB, the user stays in the red-haired form for movement and defense, then switches to Blue at the exact moment of impact for maximum striking power. This approach treats the two divine forms as complementary tools rather than a strict hierarchy.

A corrupted variant of Super Saiyan God that channels dark ki alongside the standard godly energy. Featured in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, this form represents what happens when divine Saiyan power is tainted by malevolent energy sources, producing a darker and more aggressive version of the crimson-haired god form.

Vegeta's personal evolution beyond Super Saiyan Blue, achieved during the Tournament of Power through sheer willpower and his vow to fight for his family and universe. Where Goku pursued Ultra Instinct as his path forward from Blue, Vegeta carved his own route by pushing Blue itself to a higher level. The form is visually distinguished by its deeper, more saturated shade of blue and significantly greater power output.

A defensive enhancement of Super Saiyan Blue that surrounds the user with a persistent energy barrier while maintaining the full offensive capability of the base form. This variant appears in Super Dragon Ball Heroes and adds a layer of protection that standard SSB lacks, effectively allowing the user to fight with both a sword and a shield simultaneously.

A corrupted version of Super Saiyan Blue where dark energy or extreme psychological collapse pushes the divine transformation into an uncontrolled berserker rage. Originating in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, this form combines the godly power of SSB with the raw, unfiltered aggression of a berserk state, creating a fighter of immense power but no conscious direction.

The mastered version of SSGSS Berserk, where the user regains conscious control over their actions while retaining the dark energy amplification. Featured in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, this form represents a triumph of willpower over corruption, allowing the user to harness destructive berserk power without sacrificing their rational mind.

A powered-up variant of Super Saiyan Blue that channels energy from the Universe Tree, a cosmic entity featured in Super Dragon Ball Heroes that drains the life force of entire universes. By tapping into this collected energy while in SSB, the user gains access to power reserves that dwarf anything their own body could produce.

An incomplete Super Saiyan transformation where only portions of the form manifest, resulting in a patchwork of base and transformed features. This occurs when a Saiyan is either on the threshold of their first Super Saiyan transformation and cannot fully complete it, or when injuries and exhaustion prevent them from sustaining the complete form.

A unique transformation achieved by Future Trunks during the Goku Black arc of Dragon Ball Super. Driven to the breaking point by Zamasu and Goku Black's systematic annihilation of his timeline, Trunks experienced a power surge that pushed his Super Saiyan 2 form into uncharted territory. The resulting state blended golden and blue energy in a way that had never been seen before, allowing him to fight opponents who far exceeded what his standard power should have permitted.

The divine counterpart to Super Saiyan Blue, achieved when a being with an inherently godly soul transforms into a Super Saiyan using a Saiyan body. Where mortal Saiyans produce blue energy when combining Super Saiyan with godly ki, a true god produces the distinctive rose-pink coloring that gives this form its name. It was first demonstrated by Goku Black, the fallen Kai Zamasu who had stolen Goku's body through a wish on the Super Dragon Balls.

The second level of the Super Saiyan Rose line, applying the same evolutionary step that separates Super Saiyan 2 from Super Saiyan to the divine Rose form. Featured in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, it roughly doubles the power of standard Rose while adding the characteristic bio-electrical sparks that mark the second tier of any Super Saiyan progression.

The third and most extreme level of the Super Saiyan Rose line, combining the divine ki of Rose with the massive amplification and physical changes characteristic of Super Saiyan 3. Featured exclusively in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, this form gives Goku Black or Zamasu-related characters access to the peak of the numbered Super Saiyan progression rendered in the rose-pink divine palette.

The peak expression of the base Super Saiyan Rose form, pushing the transformation to its absolute maximum output without advancing to the numbered tiers. Featured in Super Dragon Ball Heroes, this form represents Goku Black or Zamasu extracting every last drop of divine power from the Rose transformation, similar to how Full Power Super Saiyan maximized the base Super Saiyan form.

The first of two "graded" power-up stages beyond standard Super Saiyan, achieved by forcing more energy into the transformation to increase muscle mass and power output. Future Trunks and Vegeta both utilized this form during the Cell Saga, treating it as a straightforward power increase over baseline Super Saiyan. Unlike the more extreme Third Grade, Second Grade maintains most of the user's speed and agility, making it a practical combat form.

The second and more extreme graded power-up of Super Saiyan, which maximizes raw muscle power at the devastating cost of speed and agility. Future Trunks used this form against Perfect Cell and discovered firsthand that overwhelming strength means nothing if you cannot hit your opponent. The form stands as one of Dragon Ball's clearest lessons about the danger of pursuing raw power without considering its practical limitations.

A transformation achieved by channeling accumulated temporal energy, granting the user power proportional to the scope of time they draw upon. This form appears in Super Dragon Ball Heroes content, where characters with authority over the time stream can access this immense source of energy during moments of extreme need.

A power enhancement featured in Super Dragon Ball Heroes that pushes characters beyond their natural limits through dark magic or external empowerment. The Transcended state is typically granted by powerful entities like Demigra and can be layered on top of existing transformations, creating composite forms of immense power.

The fully mastered version of Golden Frieza, where the devastating stamina drain that plagued the form's initial use has been completely eliminated. Frieza achieved this mastery through mental training during his imprisonment in Hell following the events of Resurrection F. The result is a Golden form that maintains peak power output indefinitely, transforming what was once a flawed, time-limited power-up into a reliable combat state.

Goku's personalized evolution of Ultra Instinct that embraces his Saiyan emotions rather than suppressing them, using Ultra Instinct Sign as its foundation to create a combat style unique to his nature.

Ultimate, also known as Potential Unleashed, is the powerful state achieved after completing Old Kai's Unlock Ability ritual. The form allows its user to fight at the absolute peak of their latent power without transforming, producing strength that surpasses Super Saiyan 3. Gohan is the form's most prominent user, and the name "Ultimate" was coined by Goten and Trunks.

Vegeta's counterpart to Goku's Ultra Instinct, achieved through training under Beerus in the philosophy of destruction. Where Ultra Instinct draws power from a calm, empty mind, Ultra Ego feeds on the user's battle lust, growing stronger with every blow they take and every moment they spend reveling in the fight. It was designed by Toyotaro as the conceptual yin to Ultra Instinct's yang.

An incomplete but staggering state where the user begins to tap into Autonomous Ultra Instinct, a divine technique that allows the body to move and react independently of conscious thought. First triggered by Goku during the Tournament of Power, it shocked the Gods of Destruction themselves, many of whom had never achieved the technique despite millennia of training.

A transformation unique to the Dragon Ball Super version of Broly that channels the raw power of the Great Ape into a human-sized body. Rather than growing into a colossal ape, Broly compresses that primal energy into his normal form, gaining the tenfold power multiplier of the Great Ape while retaining his humanoid speed and combat ability. His father Paragus recognized it as the Great Ape's strength contained in a Saiyan's frame.