Spirit Ball

is an Energy Sphere developed by Yamcha.
==Overview==
The Spirit Ball is formed by making an upwards facing open palm and placing the other hand around the adjacent arm for support. The user then gathers surrounding energy into the open palm and shapes the energy into a yellow-orange sphere. After forming the Spirit Ball, the user controls and guides it by pointing the index and middle fingers in the desired direction. When initially guided, the attack utilizes kinetic energy to deal damage, striking the enemy multiple times from range. On its last strike, the Spirit Ball is triggered to explode on impact, further damaging the enemy.
==Usage==
Yamcha developed the technique while training for the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. In Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans, it is implied that the technique was developed and first used on Monster Carrot during the three-year interim before the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament.Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans, 2009
Yamcha's first use of the attack is during his fight with Kami (in disguise as Hero) in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament and lands his only hit on him using this technique. Hero is surprised by the technique, and compliments its power, but manages to narrowly dodge its movements. When the Spirit Ball hits the ground and disappears, Hero thinks it was destroyed, but to his shock Yamcha brings it back up, cleanly hitting Hero in the face.
Several years later, the attack sees use twice in the form of the Super Spirit Ball against the Phantom Saiyans during his training on The Lookout.
In the manga of the Supreme Kai of Time Saga, Gohan uses it against the Namekian in Black, though the alternate Piccolo is able to dodge it. In the anime, Yamcha uses it to stop Hit from eliminating Vidro.
In the manga, Yamcha uses it with Vidro who molds glass around it to defeat Chilled and encase him, Fin, and Medamatcha in glass.
Later in the manga, Gohan uses the attack to land a successful hit on the Demon God Shroom after being advised by the Namekian in Black that his previous attacks were too straight.
==Film Appearances==
In Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, Yamcha uses it against Cacao, and it successfully attacks the cyborg, but to his shock Cacco is completely unfazed.
==Other Dragon Ball stories==
In Dragon Ball: The Return of Son Goku and Friends!, Yamcha uses the Spirit Ball to save Bulma, Puar, and Oolong from fallen rubble.
==Similar Techniques==
thumb|Krillin and Yamcha charge the technique
While in the Other World, Krillin and Yamcha attempt to use the technique on Kid Buu when he arrives on Grand Kai's Planet, but it has no effect.
==Variations==
*Super Spirit Ball – A larger, more powerful version of the Spirit Ball. Used against the Phantom Saiyans in the Pendulum Room.
**Wolf Fang Pitching Fist Ball – A pitching technique and variation of both the Wolf Fang Fist and Spirit Ball developed by Yamcha in Dragon Ball Super.
**Neo Spirit Ball – A stronger version of Spirit Ball used by Yamcha. A Special Move used by Yamcha, Tiencha, EX Yamhan, and Yamta in Dragon Ball Fusions.
***Ultra Spirit Ball - A version of Spirit Ball that is stronger than Neo Spirit Ball. A Special Move used by Yamcha, Tiencha, EX Yamhan, and Yamta in Dragon Ball Fusions.
****Big Bang Spirit Ball - A combination of Vegeta's Godlike Big Bang Attack and Yamcha's Ultra Spirit Ball used by their EX-Fusion Yamta in Dragon Ball Fusions.
****Crusher Spirit Ball - A combination of Doola's Hyper Crusher Ball and Tirami's Ultra Spirit Ball used by their EX-Fusion Tiradoola in Dragon Ball Fusions.
****Destructo Spirit Ball - A combination of Racyoh's Flash Destructo-Disc and Damjee's Ultra Spirit Ball used by their EX-Fusion Racjee in Dragon Ball Fusions.
****Spirit Orb - A combination of Peco's Ultra Spirit Ball and Halda's Ultra Spirit Bomb used by their EX-Fusion Pecolda in Dragon Ball Fusions.
*Spirit Saucer – A team attack used by Yamcha and Krillin in Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans.
*Glass Homing - A combination of Yamcha's Spirit Ball and Vidro's Glass Molding.
*Z-Assist Spirit Ball - A variation of the Spirit Ball used by the Future Warrior in Dragon Ball Xenoverse when performing the technique while Yamcha is their current Master. The Z-Assist causes Yamcha's soul (which appears as an astral projection of Yamcha performing the technique) to go into the Future Warrior's body while they're performing it, increasing the power of the Warrior's Spirit Ball.
*DUAL Spirit Ball - A team attack and Yamcha's Dual Ultimate Skill use by him and the Future Warrior in Xenoverse 2. Was developed by Yamcha after noticing that he and the warrior made a great team, so he decided to take their teamwork to the next level by attacking together using the Spirit Ball.
* - A variation used by Yamcha in his Baseball Outfit. Debut in Dragon Ball Legends, where it is Yamcha Special Card Ability and can be learned by Shallot.
==Video Game Appearances==
*Dragon Ball Z: Kyōshū! Saiyan
*Dragon Ball Z II: Gekishin Freeza
*Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu
*Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzōningen
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi
*Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
*Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3
*Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans
*Dragon Ball: Raging Blast
*Dragon Ball Online
*Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2
*Dragon Ball Heroes
*Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle
*Dragon Ball Xenoverse
*Dragon Ball Fusions
*Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
*Dragon Ball FighterZ
*Dragon Ball Legends
*Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
In Kyōshū! Saiyan, Gekishin Freeza, and Super Saiya Densetsu, it is named Spirit Bomb.
In Budokai 2, Super Buu can use the Spirit Ball if he absorbs Yamcha and Tien Shinhan.
In Budokai Tenkaichi 2 and Budokai Tenkaichi 3, the attack keeps its original Japanese name, Sokidan, although when Yamcha uses it, he still says, "Spirit Ball".
In Supersonic Warriors 2, Krillin is able to use this attack where it is his down-move.
In Attack of the Saiyans, it is implied that Yamcha learns the technique during the chapter entitled "Yamcha's Killer Spirit Ball! Who's In the Hideout?", though learning the technique in the game is entirely optional.
In Online, Spiritualists can use this technique once they have reached level 16.
In Zenkai Battle, after firing the Spirit Ball, Yamcha can change the target as many times as he wants, allowing him to continue controlling its direction until it hits the ground or the enemy. But as Yamcha is completely unguarded during this time, one must be careful.
In Xenoverse, the Spirit Ball appears as one of Yamcha's Ultimate Skills. It can also be learned by the Future Warrior via completing Yamcha's training as the Warrior's Master. If the technique is performed while Yamcha is the Warrior's current master, then it will receive a Z-Assist boost.
In Xenoverse 2, it returns as one of Yamcha's Ultimate Skills which he will teach to the Future Warrior after they complete School Quest: "Lesson 3 of his training. After the 1.09.00 Update, it can be added to Perfect Cell's custom skillset after purchasing it in Partner Customization. It can also be added to Tien's custom skillset after purchasing it in Partner Customization as well. Additionally, the Future Warrior can learn Dual Ultimate team attack version called DUAL Spirit Ball which they can learn from Yamcha after reaching maximum friendship with him. It can be performed by the Warrior with either Yamcha or another Time Patroller. It is automatically available to be added to Yamcha's custom skillset via Partner Customization.
In FighterZ, Spirit Ball appears as Yamcha's Extra Powered-up Super Attack which allows Yamcha to perform up to five additional attacks with the Spirit Ball after it is thrown via using additional input. It also can be used automatically through his Medium Super Combo which starts at his fourth medium attack after which he can perform six more medium attacks as the Spirit Ball's additional input attacks.
==Character meaning==
*繰 (Sō) = "wind" / "reel"
*気 (Ki) = "spirit"/"energy"
*弾 (Dan) = "ball" / "bullet"
==Trivia==
*Yamcha's invention of this technique was the first time anyone invented their own energy attack in the course of the series.
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==References==
Category:Techniques
Category:Offensive techniques
Category:Energy Sphere attacks
es:Sokidan