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Used By: Vegita
Color: Blue-white
Type: Beam
Used by putting one's hand to a 90 degree angle of the wrist, the Big
Bang is a slow moving, highly destructive attack. It can cause major damage and
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Used By: Tsuru-sennin
Color: N/A
Type: Maneuvering
With the concentration of ki energy, it allows the Z warriors to defy
gravity and soar through the heavens. Almost every major character has this talent.
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Bunkai Teleportation
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Used By: Janemba
Color: N/A
Type: Maneuvering
Janemba's unique way of changing locations, also known as the "Cube
Fade." This teleportation differs from Kai Kai and Shunkan Idou in that Janemba
shifts between dimensions rather than manipulating time. |
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First Used By: Trunks
Color: Yellow
Type: Projectile
Even though the move is very flashy, it's relatively weak. The Burning
Attack is primarily used as a distraction (say from...Trunks' sword). It's slow,
weak, and easy to see. Perfect for shifting attention from a real threat.
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First Used By: Furiza
Color: Orange
Type: Projectile
A staple of Furiza, he uses this attack repeatedly. It's a spectacular
attack, growing from a singular point into a ball the size of a small moon. Unfortunately,
it also moves with the speed of a small moon. It easily has enough energy to obliterate
a planet.
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First Used By: Namu
Color: N/A
Type: Melee
Namu's most devastating move, the Diving X is performed by putting one's
forearms into an X formation and diving onto an opponent (the name says it all).
This move is rather painful to watch, as usually Namu strikes the head or neck.
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First Used By: Tsuru-sennin
Color: Variable
Type: Beam
One of Tao Pie Pie's favorite moves, the Dodonpa is a narrow beam of energy
with a very large head. It competes power-wise with the Kame Hame Ha.
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First Used By: Vegita
Color: Yellow
Type: Beam
An ability unique to Vegita, it is quite similar to the Kame Hame Ha (although
taking much longer to charge and causing more damage over a larger area). It is
somewhat slow-moving, but one of the most powerful attacks in the series.
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First Used
By: Trunks and Goten
Color: N/A
Type: Other
When two warriors find that they are overwhelmed by a greater power, they
have little choice but to fuse into one. This is done by performing the fusion
dance, which when done correctly, will create a being that is much more powerful
than the two subjects. The dance is fairly simple: both subjects side-step towards
each other with identical movements while saying the word "Fusion."
When they get next to each other they tough index fingers. The fused warrior takes
on the characteristics of both involved, but usually looks more like one than
the other. |
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Gekitotsu Ultra Buu Buu Volley Ball
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First
Used By: Gotenks (Piccolo helps kick it around)
Color: Yellow
Type: Projectile
Probably the longest name for an attack in the series. This particular
Gotenks conception involves crushing the target into a sphere of energy and kicking
the ball like it was the World Cup in Brazil. It inflicts a tremendous amount
of pain...if the target survives it. |
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First
Used By: Goku
Color: Blue-white
Type: Projectile
By borrowing a tiny bit of energy from all living things on a planet or
in a planetary system, Goku can create a devasting ball of energy that obliterates
anything with an "evil" Ki. It takes a very, very long time to charge
up. Characters with "good" Ki can manipulate the Genki-dama after it
has been gathered without the fear of being harmed themselves. |
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First
Used By: Buu
Color: Yellow
Type: Beam
When you just can't wait to get to the candy store. This is one of Buu's
unique attacks that gives him a burst of power. Basically, he converts a target
into some sort of food item (usually candy) and devours them, absorbing their
energy. |
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First
Used By: Zarbon
Color: N/A
Type: Power-up
When a being runs into an opponent it cannot defeat in its orignal self,
it often transforms into a more powerful state. This process usually takes a long
time, and wastes a lot of energy. Creatures that do have the ability to transform
avoid it, because the shape-shifting puts a lot of strain on their bodies. |
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First Used
By: Androids
Color: N/A
Type: Maneuvering
Hikou is the ability to fly around without the use of Ki. Only the androids
can do this. |
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Kai Kai
(Instantaneous Movement) |
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First Used
By: Dai-Kaioshin
Color: N/A
Type: Maneuvering
The ability of a creature to move from one location to another without
the passage of time. The difference between this technique and Shukan Idou is
that Kai Kai does not require a Ki target. Some especially powerful magicians
are capable of teleporting other people as well. |
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First
Used By: Goku
Color: Red
Type: Power-up
Devised by the North Kaio (who cannot even perform it himself), the Kaio-ken
is a powering technique that enables a person to move faster and hit harder. The
technique must be used sparingly however, as the more it is used the more the
body of caster becomes damaged. |
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First
Used By: Kame-sennin
Color: Blue-white
Type: Beam
Devised by Mutenroshi, the Kame Hame Ha is an extension of one's Ki that
is expelled through one's hands. Hand position is generally in the shape of an
open clam. The direction of the blast can be controlled in mid-air, and combined
with other techniques becomes quite devastating. |
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First
Used By: Kuririn
Color: Yellow (Kuririn),
Purple (Furiza)
Type: Projectile
A flat, circular plane of energy, a Kienzan can cut through almost any surface.
It has this ability because, like a knife, its edge is very thin. Although the
person using this technique generally has more success when they have a higher
power level, it also allows weak adversaries to take out strong ones in a single
blow. Furiza's Kienzans home in on their targets, while Kuririn's can split into
several smaller disks after being launched. |
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First Used
By: Tenshinhan
Color: Yellow
Type: Beam
Tenshinhan's signature move, it is performed by shaping one's hands into
a triangle. It sacrifices the life force of who is casting it in order to boost
the attack's strength. Almost impossible to dodge, it is similar to the Taiyoken,
but affects a smaller radius and is much more concentrated. |
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First
Used By: Piccolo
Color: Red (Piccolo), Purple
(Furiza and Koola)
Type: Beam
Very thin and concentrated, this technique is used to make a precise hit
on a target and do major damage. It has a limited range, but moves very fast.
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First
Used By: Janemba
Color: N/A
Type: Melee
Another unique Janemba move. He creates a small hole in space and time
with an entrace and an exit. This allows him to sock his enemies from afar without
moving his entire body. |
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First
Used By: Buu
Color: N/A
Type: Merging
The act of absorbing another's body in order to use its strength and energy.
Creatures that assimilate take the characteristics of their victim, and any of
their abilities. Power increases exponentially rather than additively. For instance,
when Cell absorbs #17, it's more like Cell x #17 rather than Cell + #17 (Not exactly,
but you get the point). The downside is that weaknesses are also carried over
to the host. Most of the time, the process is reversible. |
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First Used
By: Mutaito-sennin
Color: Green
Type: Area
Sacrifices the life of the user to trap a demon within a denshi jar. Both
Kame-sennin and Kami-sama try to use this on Piccolo. Kame fails and dies, Kami
fails and has the attack reversed on him. |
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Makankosappo
(Special Beam Cannon) |
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Used By: Piccolo
Color: Yellow
Type: Beam
A highly condensed beam of energy, the Makankosappo can pierce the strongest
of armor. It is cast by putting ones first two fingers on the forehead. The makankosappo
is faster than a bullet, but takes a few minutes to charge to a reasonable strength. |
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First
Used By: Gohan
Color: Yellow
Type: Beam
Basically Gohan's version of the Kame Hame Ha, the only difference is that it
is charged above the head and hurled like a soccer throw. |
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First
Used By: Bibidi
Color: N/A
Type: Other
The ability to bend others to one's will. In the manga, only Bibidi and
his son are capable of controlling others. However, the target must have evil
in their hearts, or else controlling them is impossible (Vegita had reached a
stage where good and evil were balanced within him, and thus Babidi could not
take full control). |
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First Used
By: Unknown
Color: N/A
Type: Power-up
When exposed to the light of a full moon, a Saiya-jin involuntarily transforms
into a giant monkey-like beast. While in this form the Saiya-jin's power is greatly
increased. There are two ways to reverse it, one is to chop off the tail, and
the other is to get rid of the source of moonlight. |
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First
Used By: Android #19 and #20
Color: N/A
Type: Power-up
Since android #19 and #20 do not contain internal power supplies, they
must rely on absorbing the ki energy of others through two red receptors on the
palms of their hands. This allows them to fight as long as there is someone to
steal power from. |
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First
Used By: Vegita
Color: White
Type: Other
With the moon long since destroyed (twice), Vegita had to find a new way
to change into an Oozaru. The power ball emits light similar to the light produced
by a full moon. This allows Vegita to transform whenever he pleases. And yes,
that's the official name of the technique according to the Daizenshuu. |
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First
Used By: Piccolo
Color: Blue-green
Type: Projectile
This attack surrounds the enemy with dozens of Ki packets, which then
collapse upon the poor target. This lets all the energy hit at the same time,
rendering it very powerful. |
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First
Used By: Android #16
Color: N/A
Type: Projectile
A devastating ranged attack of Android #16, the rocket punch packs an
incredible force. The hand does not explode on contact, and can be re-attached
after firing. |
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First
Used By: Goku
Color: Gold
Type: Melee
Goku's ferocious dragon fist, capable of piercing the toughest of enemies.
A golden dragon is unleashed by this powerful attack, which then proceeds to tear
his enemy apart. Goku uses the Ryuken in movie #13 and DBGT. |
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First Used
By: Piccolo
Color: N/A
Type: Other
Although most species can heal themselves over time, few can regrow limbs
or heal themselves in an instant. This technique, known as "saisei,"
enables a being to restore themselves to full health, although often this process
lowers their power level significantly. |
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First
Used By: Dabura
Color: Grey
Type: Projectile
Dabura spits a deadly substance out of his mouth that turns the target
into stone. The process reverses if Dabura is killed. |
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Shunkan Idou
(Instantaneous Movement) |
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First
Used By: Yardrat-jin
Color: N/A
Type: Maneuvering
The ability of a creature to move from one location to another without
the passage of time. This particular technique requires a person to lock on to.
Anyone touching the subject when they are phasing to a new location will be teleported
as well. |
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Super Ghost Kamikaze Attack |
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Used By: Gotenks
Color: White
Type: Spawn
One of Gotenks' many ridiculous attacks, this one is fairly creative.
Gotenks launches several ghost clones of himself that destroy themselves upon
contact with another person (or each other). Unfortunately, the clones are unbelievably
stupid. The explosion packs quite a wallop, enough to cripple Buu. |
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First Used
By: Legendary Super Saiya-jin
Color: N/A
Type: Power-up
A highly powerful form, Super Saiya-jin is only released with intense
rage by a Saiya-jin with a pure heart (Good or evil). During this state, the Saiya-jin's
hair will turn bright blond in color, and the eyes become a greenish-blue tone.
Half human, half Saiya-jin hybrids tend to go SSJ at a younger age than pure bloods.
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First Used
By: Gohan
Color: N/A
Type: Power-up
An extremely powerful state, SSJ2 is even more damaging than the ultra-buff
USSJ, without the hit in speed and manuverability. It is characterized by bolts
of electricity that streak around and through whoever reaches this level. Hair
becomes more rigid, otherwise there's very little difference from SSJ. |
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First Used
By: Goku
Color: N/A
Type: Power-up
Another leap in power level occurs when someone attains SSJ3. This transformation
alters the body somewhat; the eyebrows disappear and the Saiya-jin's hair grows
thick, full, and VERY long. |
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Used By: Goku
Color: N/A
Type: Power-up
The most powerful transformation in the three series. This form renders
the subject a half-ape with pink fur. There are endless debates on whether this
is a true SSJ level, but we're going to have to go with common consensus and say
that it is. And no, there is no SSJ5. |
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First
Used By: Tenshinhan
Color: Bright White
Type: Area
Cast by fanning ones hands over the face. Generates a tremendous amount
of light, temporarily blinding any nearby enemies. It's a fairly easy trick, and
many of the Z warriors use it. |
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Used By: Dai-Kaioshin
Color: N/A
Type: Other
The ability to communicate long-distance using one's mind. It does not
provide any control over the target. |
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Used By: Paikuhan
Color: Orange
Type: Blast
A very powerful fire attack launched from the fists. Paikuhan uses this
against Goku in the Heavens Tournament. |
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Ultra Super Saiya-jin [USSJ] |
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First Used
By: Trunks or Vegita
Color: N/A
Type: Power-up
A sort of mid-level between SSJ and SSJ2, USSJ is a very strong, yet very
slow form. It takes a long time to attain, and produces a lot of stress on the
muscles causing them to vastly increase in size. |
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First
Used By: Kame-sennin
Color: N/A
Type: Maneuvering
Dematerializing and quickly moving to another spot close by. Leaves a
silhouette of the person for a short period of time in their original location,
causing the "blur" effect. Most major characters in the series have this ability.
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