Son Goku (Dragon Ball Z)

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==Summary==
Son Goku is the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball metaseries.
He is a Saiyan sent to Earth as a baby by his father Bardock 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. Years after his early adventures, after he has married Chi-Chi and settled down with their son, Goku learns of his alien heritage from his elder brother, Raditz, and goes on to face many opponents in his defense of Earth and his friends. 
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: | , higher with Kaio-ken | , higher with Kaio-ken | At least , higher with Kaio-ken x10, with Kaio-ken x20, higher with the Spirit Bomb, even higher as a Super Saiyan | At least , at least as a Super Saiyan | At least , at least as a Super Saiyan | , with Super Saiyan transformations
Key: Raditz Saga | Saiyan Saga | Namek Saga | Frieza Saga | Android Saga | Cell Saga | Buu Saga
Name: Son Goku, Kakarot
Origin: Dragon Ball
Age: 24 | 25 (physically 24) | 27-30 (physically 26-29, but turns 30 in the Room of Spirit and Time) | 37 (physically 30), is 47 (physically 43) in the epilogue
Gender: Male
Classification: Saiyan
Powers and Abilities:
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Attack Potency: Small Planet level (Fought Raditz alongside Piccolo. Is >=1/20th his strength of when the Saiyan invasion happened) | Planet level (Easily humiliated Nappa before he calmed down. Is 1/3rd his strength with Kaio-ken x3), higher with Kaio-ken (With Kaio-ken he Easily broke Nappa's back with one attack. Kaioken was stated to double the base power of the user, which would put Goku on this level. Overpowered Vegeta with Kaio-ken x3, and then matched his Galick Gun with a Kamehameha, overwhelming him when he went Kaio-ken x4) | Large Planet level (Easily defeated Recoome, Burter, and Jeice. Grew 10x stronger than before), higher with Kaio-ken (Far superior to Captain Ginyu with basic Kaio-ken. Can increase his power with Kaio-ken by 10x) | At least Dwarf Star level (Stronger than Vegeta and Piccolo, and fought against a very casual Frieza in his final form), at least Dwarf Star level+ with Kaio-ken x10 (Can multiply his power tenfold, which would put him at this tier), at least Small Star level with Kaio-ken x20 (Harmed 50% Frieza), higher with the Spirit Bomb (Overpowered Frieza), even higher as a Super Saiyan (Matched Frieza's full power and ultimately defeated him) | At least Dwarf Star level, at least Small Star level as a Super Saiyan (Much stronger than he was previously, easily blocked Trunks' slashes with his finger before becoming stronger for the confrontation with the androids, should be comparable to SSJ Vegeta) | At least Dwarf Star level, at least Star level as a Super Saiyan (He was the second strongest fighter at the timeDragon Ball Chapter 391 even at only 50% of his power, fought against Perfect Cell and nearly killed him with his Instant Kamehameha, though Cell wasn't fighting at full power) | Large Star level (Stronger than Shin and Yakon in base form, even stronger than Vegeta and Gohan. Is 1/100th the strength of his Super Saiyan 2 self), Solar System level with Super Saiyan transformations (Superior to Cell Saga Gohan as a Super Saiyan 2, matched Majin Vegeta, and easily overpowered Innocent Buu as a Super Saiyan 3. He said that he could have defeated Kid Buu if he finished the fight quickly)
Speed: Subsonic (Required six months to traverse Snake Way) with Relativistic+ combat speed (Comparable to Raditz) | At least Relativistic+ combat speed (Casually dodged and blitzed Nappa), FTL with Kaio-ken (Can enhance his speed from two to four times) | At least Supersonic flight speed (Faster than Krillin who can fly this quickly), at least FTL combat speed (Far faster than his Saiyan Saga Kaio-ken x4 form, and effortlessly blitzed Recoome, Jeice and Burter), FTL+ with Kaio-ken (Can use Kaio-ken times ten) | At least Supersonic flight speed, at least FTL+ combat speed (Superior to how Kaio-ken x10 would be during Ginyu Saga. Casually deflected Final Form Frieza's Death Beams, which should be far faster than his First Form Supernova), Massively FTL with Kaio-ken 10x, Kaio-ken x20 (Matched 50% Frieza with Kaioken x20), Massively FTL+ as a Super Saiyan (Faster than 100% Frieza as Super Saiyan) | At least Hypersonic+ flight speed (Faster than Krillin who can fly this quickly), At least FTL+ combat speed, Massively FTL+ combat speed as a Super Saiyan (Comparable to Vegeta) | At least Hypersonic+ flight speed, At least FTL+ combat speed, Massively FTL+ as a Super Saiyan (Faster than all the other Z fighters, can fight toe to toe with Perfect Cell) | At least Hypersonic+ flight speed, Massively FTL+ combat speed, far higher with Super Saiyan transformations (Faster than Shin. Should be comparable to Kid Buu as a Super Saiyan 3)
Lifting Strength: Unknown
Striking Strength: Small Planet level | Planet level, higher with Kaio-ken | Large Planet level, higher with Kaio-ken | At least Dwarf Star level, at least Dwarf Star level+ with Kaio-ken x10, at least Small Star level with Kaio-ken x20, higher as a Super Saiyan | At least Dwarf Star level, at least Small Star level as a Super Saiyan | At least Dwarf Star level, at least Star level as a Super Saiyan | Large Star level, Solar System level with Super Saiyan transformations
Durability: Small Planet level | Planet level, higher with Kaio-ken | Large Planet level, higher with Kaio-ken | At least Dwarf Star level, at least Dwarf Star level+ with Kaio-ken x10, at least Small Star level with Kaio-ken x20, higher as a Super Saiyan | At least Dwarf Star level, at least Small Star level as a Super Saiyan | At least Dwarf Star level, at least Star level as a Super Saiyan | Large Star level, Solar System level with Super Saiyan transformations
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 Kaio-ken 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. However, his stamina drops greatly as a Super Saiyan 3, which he can only maintain for a couple of minutes, making it effectively useless against opponents on his level)
Range: Standard Melee Range; Planetary with ki blasts and attacks; Interdimensional with telepathy | Standard Melee Range; Planetary with ki blasts and attacks; Interdimensional with telepathy | Standard Melee Range; Planetary with ki blasts and attacks; Interdimensional with telepathy | Standard Melee Range; At least Planetary to Stellar with ki blasts and attacks; Universal with Instant Transmission; Interdimensional with telepathy | Standard Melee Range; At least Planetary to Stellar with ki blasts and attacks (Comparable to Vegeta, whose Final Flash can easily ); Universal with Instant Transmission (Traveled to the Other World and to King Kai's Planet from Earth); Interdimensional with telepathy | Standard Melee Range; Stellar to Interplanetary with ki blasts and attacks; Universal with Instant Transmission; Interdimensional with telepathy
Standard Equipment: None notable 
*Optional Equipment: Senzu Beans, Dragon Radar, King Kai's Gi (Durable), Dragon balls (item), and Turtle Student Gi (Weighted)
Intelligence: Average in general. Genius in combat (Although he lacks knowledge when it comes to things that aren't related to fighting, Goku is a master of prodigal skill when it comes to martial arts, with years of experience fighting against powerful opponents with a plethora of abilities. His skill when it comes to combat and the usage of ki allows him to replicate other ki-based techniques after seeing them once, and he was the first to realize how much energy the Super Saiyan transformations unnecessarily drained. Despite this drawback, he was the first to master the Super Saiyan state, making it highly efficient. He is a genius in combat and is capable of devising new applications of his techniques on the fly, such as using Kamehameha with his feet)
Weaknesses: Goku seeks strong opponents and therefore will allow his opponents to reach their full power for the sake of a good fight. Kaio-ken 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.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
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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: 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.
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*Kaio-ken: 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 Kaio-ken 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.
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*Spirit Bomb: 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.
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*Kiai: The ability to project an invisible burst of force with ki, which Goku can perform with his hands and even with a glare.
*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 Kienzan can cut through opponents that are several times stronger and more durable.
*Solar Flare: 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.
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*Telepathy: 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: 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.
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*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.
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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: 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.
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*Dragonthrow: 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.
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*Eight-Arm Fist: 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.
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*Rock, Scissors, 'N' Paper: 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).
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|-|Saiyan Physiology=
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: 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.
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==Gallery==
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==Notable Matchups==
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Victories:
* Vorago (RuneScape) Vorago's Profile (Saiyan Saga Goku and 5-B Vorago were used. Speed was equalized)
* Ditto (Pokémon) Ditto's Profile (Saiyan Saga Goku was used, Ditto was given time to transform. Speed was equalized)
* Vegeta (Dragon Ball Z) Vegeta's Profile (Pre-HBTC SSJ Vegeta and Goku were used, and both were 4-C)
* Powdered Toast Man (Ren and Stimpy) Powdered Toast Man's Profile (Frieza Saga Goku was used, and Kaio-ken was restricted. Speed was equalized)
* Deoxys (Pokémon) Deoxys' Profile (Frieza Saga Goku was used, and Super Saiyan was restricted. Speed was equalized)
* Android 19 (Dragon Ball) Android 19's Profile (Post-Yardrat SSJ Goku and 4-C Android 19 were used)
* Captain Marvel (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Captain Marvel's Profile (Android Saga SSJ Goku and Full Power Captain Marvel were used. Both were Low 4-C. Speed was equalized)
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Losses:
* Sonic the Hedgehog (Post-Gen) (Archie Sonic Continuity) Sonic's Profile (Raditz Saga Goku and High 6-A Sonic were used)
* Frieza (Dragon Ball) Frieza's Profile (Frieza Saga SSJ Goku and Mecha Frieza were used, and the battle took place on Namek)
* Asta (Black Clover) Asta's Profile (Raditz Saga Goku and Land of the Sun Arc Asta were used. Speed was equalized)
* Godzilla (The Godzilla Power Hour) Godzilla's Profile (Speed was equalized, Beginning of Z Goku was used)
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Inconclusive:
* Khârn the Betrayer (Warhammer 40,000) Khârn's Profile (4-B versions were used. Speed was equalized)
* Piccolo (Dragon Ball) Piccolo's Profile (Raditz Saga Goku and Piccolo were used, and the battle took place outside Goku's home)
* Vegeta (Dragon Ball) Vegeta's Profile (Buu Saga Goku and Vegeta were used)
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==References==
Note: This profile strictly uses the original manga for scaling the characters. Please don't try to use feats or statements from Dragon Ball Kai to upgrade them, as Kai contains contradictions to the source material.
*It should also be noted that the difference between the lowest and highest bounds of Solar System level is roughly a trillion times, making it incredibly inconsistent for even the strongest Buu Saga characters to be listed as anything more than 4-B.
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