Time Freeze

is the special ability to temporarily stop time, which allows the user to escape an opponent and hide when they find themselves losing a fight.
==Overview==
The use of Time Freeze varies depending on the user, but all versions of the technique generally momentarily freeze the flow of time. For Supreme Kais of Time, all that is necessary is for them to raise their hands towards their target(s) and declare "Freeze", allowing them to either generally or selectively freeze time. Aeos notes to Chronoa that the ability to use Time Freeze is a basic ability compared to the vast array of space-time techniques in existence. Upon absorbing the Time Bird Dogidogi, Fu was also able to use Time Freeze, though initially not to the same level of effectiveness as Chronoa.
For Guldo, his Time Freeze abilities are based on him holding a breath, during which time stops so long as Guldo can continue to hold his breath. The technique appears to use up a lot of energy, which can leave him unable to attack while freezing time if used too repeatedly, to the point where Guldo struggles to use ki blasts to retaliate. Thus, Guldo can instead use the time to run and hide. It is unknown if he can continue to use the move after he has been drained, but it is known that he cannot use any other moves until he recovers.
For Hit, he strikes foes with Flash Fist Crush to create a Time Prison, suspending them in time for as long as Hit can hold the technique. Like Guldo, this appears to take a lot of effort out of Hit to perform.
In the Dragon Ball Super manga during the "Future" Trunks Saga, Jaco explains to Bulma and Tights that time manipulation techniques (and by extension Omori's failed Time Machine) are only considered a violation of galactic law if they allow the user to travel into the past as doing so can lead to the creation of Alternate Timelines, thus techniques like Time Freeze and Time-Skip are not considered illegal in the manga continuity as they do not allow the user to travel backwards in time. This is also why Jaco decided against arresting Tokunoshin Omori for his development of a failed Time Machine as said Time Machine could only artificially freeze time thus wasn't considered a violation like it would have, had Omori been successful in building a working Time Machine. 
In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, it is revealed by Guldo that the user continues to age even while time is stopped.
==Usage==
Guldo used this technique against Gohan and Krillin.Dragon Ball Z episode 63, "Guldo's Mind Binds"
In the anime, Hit manages to attain usage of the Time Freezing ability by improving his Time-Skip ability and is able to freeze Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken Goku in place by touching him mid Time-Skip in order to avoid his match finishing punch.Dragon Ball Super episode 40, "A Decision at Last! Is the Winner Beerus? Or Is It Champa?"
In Jaco the Galactic Patrolman, the Time Machine built by Tokunoshin Omori is unable to travel through time but has the ability to temporarily freeze time. It is the only known Time Machine capable of freezing time. As a result, Jaco does not arrest Omori as his Time Machine is essentially a failed prototype that is incapable of traveling into the past unlike the Time Machine later developed by Future Bulma. Jaco however warns Omori that had he been successful, the Galactic Patrolman would have no choice but to arrest him.Jaco the Galactic Patrolman chapter 3, "The Galactic Patrolman's Spaceship"
In Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Dark Demon Realm Mission!, Chronoa uses her Freeze ability to stop Mira from being able to move, however he eventually manages to break free of the time freeze by powering up into Super Mira. Later, Chronoa uses Freeze on Demon God Gravy in order to rescue Xeno Trunks and Xeno Vegeta. Like Hit, Chronoa's ability to Freeze time does not require her to hold breath. Her ability to freeze time is likely tied to her position as the Supreme Kai of Time who governs time and space.
During the Universe Creation Saga, Fu has Dogidogi use Time Freeze on Goku, Vegeta, Xeno Trunks, and Xeno Pan so Fu can capture Tokitoki without their interference.
During Beat and Note's Super Dragon Ball Heroes match, Beat's Super Saiyan God Xeno Trunks summons Chronoa as part of the Freeze Mode Ability, which is used on Note's Legendary Super Saiyan Broly who is frozen in time by Chronoa, allowing Future Trunks to attack him just like how it is depicted in the Super Dragon Ball Heroes video games.Super Dragon Ball Heroes episode 29, "Push Forward to the Battlefield! Dragon Ball Heroes"
In the manga, Aeos uses Freeze against Chamel who deflects it back at her using Demon Mirror Wall.Super Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultra God Mission!!!! chapter 11, "Goku vs. Super Yī Xīng Lóng: Xeno"
In the anime, Ozotto uses Freeze against Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku who dodges it until Xeno Goku frees Chronoa from her absorption pod, losing the ability to use it.Super Dragon Ball Heroes episode 56, "Unleash! An All-Out Attack! A Silver Meteor Streaks Through The Heavens"
==Variations==
*Psycho Escape - A variation used by Guldo.
*Freeze Mode - A CAA Special Ability that triggers randomly when the user is an attacker after reaching a specific Round (usually R2) and onward during the enemy team Attack Phase. Succeed to have Chronoa appear to freeze time for one enemy attacker allowing the CAA user to deliver a DMG dealing rush attack on the time-frozen opponent and after finishing the rush the foe is released from the time freeze causing the opponent to receive the hits they took while time frozen all at once then get knocked backwards from receiving force of the final blow. It has several variations that have different names and additional effects though all use the same attack animation. Only one Freeze card can be activated per team though one can still equip multiple cards with said special ability though it can only be triggered randomly once for one character. The Supreme Kai Avatars and several Time Patrol members have this type of CAA special ability in Dragon Ball Heroes and World Mission. Additionally, Beat's Super Saiyan God Xeno Trunks also uses the Freeze Mode special ability in the Super Dragon Ball Heroes anime. 
**Goku's Freeze Attack - A variation used by Xeno Goku and Goku (GT). In addition to DMG, a permanent (for the rest of the battle) -50% to that enemy's Super Attack DMG. 
**Fusion Warrior's Freeze Attack - A variation used by Xeno Gohanks and Super Saiyan Gogeta. In addition to DMG, a permanent (for the rest of the battle) -2000 to enemy's PWR and GRD.
**Supreme Kai's Freeze Attack - A variation used by Kibito Kai. In addition to DMG, a permanent (for the rest of the battle) reduce enemy's GRD to 1.
**Warrior's Freeze Attack - A variation used by Xeno Bardock, Xeno Gohan, Xeno Goten, Xeno Trunks (Base/Super Saiyan), and Xeno Vegeta (Super Saiyan). Deals 1.5 DMG to frozen enemy. 
**Super Warrior's Freeze Attack - A variation used by Xeno Goku (Super Saiyan 3). In addition to DMG, greatly reduce that enemy's STA.
**Destructive Freeze Attack - A variation used by Xeno Bardock (Base/Super Saiyan 3), Xeno Gohan, Xeno Trunks, Xeno Vegeta, and Vegeta. In addition to DMG, -1 Hero Energy to enemy team. 
**Invincible Freeze Attack - A variation used by Xeno Gogeta (Super Saiyan 3). Additionally, there is an equippable "Tera" rarity class Accessory in World Mission for both Card Creation and Custom Decks that can be acquired by completing Lulu's Puzzle Mission that acts as a Tutorial for Freeze Mode. As a result, it can be used by any character card that isn't a Special Type. In addition to DMG, a permanent (for the rest of the battle) -50% to that enemy's PWR and GRD.
**Rebellious Freeze Attack - A variation used by Xeno Bardock (Xeno-Evolution Super Saiyan 3). In addition to DMG, greatly increase that enemy's CI speed permanently (for the rest of the battle) & -1 to enemy Hero Energy. 
**Sealing Freeze Attack - A variation used by Xeno Gohan, Xeno Trunks, and Xeno Vegeta. In addition to DMG, permanently (for the rest of the battle) prevent that enemy from achieving a Miracle Perfect CI. 
**Victorious Freeze Attack - A variation used by Xeno Bardock (Base/Super Saiyan 3), Xeno Gohan, Xeno Gogeta (Super Saiyan 4), Xeno Trunks (Super Saiyan), Xeno Vegeta (Base), and Goku (GT, Super Saiyan). In addition to DMG, greatly increase that enemy's CI speed permanently (for the rest of the battle).
==Video Games Appearances==
*Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game
*Dragon Ball: Raging Blast
*Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2
*Dragon Ball Xenoverse
*Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
*Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission
In the Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game, it is named Time Freeze Drill.
In the Raging Blast series, Guldo can use this technique.
In Xenoverse, it is named Time Control and can be obtained by the Future Warrior in Parallel Quest 18: "Return of Ginyu Force!". Referred to as telekinesis in the description, it is a chargeable technique that allows the user to take a deep breath and freeze their opponent. The longer the technique is charged — thus the deeper they breath — the longer they remain frozen.
In Xenoverse 2, Time Control returns as one of Guldo's Super Skills which can be obtained by the Future Warrior in Parallel Quest 18: "Force Entrance Exam". If the Future Warrior talks to Guldo on Frieza's Spaceship, Guldo reveals that he dislikes using his ability to stop time as he continues to age even while time is stopped. Guldo also threatens to stop time and search the Warrior when the candy he got from Captain Ginyu goes missing.
In World Mission, Freeze is a CAA Ability of certain cards which acts as a counter attack where Chronoa appears to assist the character by freezing the attacking opponent in time allowing the character to perform a rush attack (50 Hits maximum) on the helpless opponent ending the attack with a strong punch, before the target is unfrozen in time causing them to receive the damage from the rush attack while time was stopped all at once. One of the Hero Lab Robots Lulu's Puzzle Missions allows the player to unlock a CAA Ability accessory that gives the equipped card the Freeze CAA ability. It should be noted that the Freeze CAA ability has several variations that differ in name and additional support effects.
==Trivia==
*Vegeta has told Guldo not to breathe when Guldo is around him due to his foul breath, which is ironic as in the anime Guldo's ability to stop time is initiated by him holding his noxious breath.
*Like Time-Skip, this technique is technically a violation of galactic law as it allows the user to manipulate time which would make Guldo subject to arrest by the Galactic Patrol if they were aware of it and were he not a member of the Ginyu Force and part of the Frieza Force.
**However, in the Dragon Ball Super manga, Jaco explains to Bulma that only certain time manipulation techniques are considered illegal as techniques like Time-Skip are not due such techniques not allowing the user to alter history like Time Machines can. As Guldo's Time Freeze has a time limit based on how long he can hold his breath thus it too would not be a violation at least in the manga continuity.
**Tokunoshin Omori's Time Machine also has the ability to temporarily stop time. Jaco points out that were it able to successfully travel through time its construction would be an arrestable offense though since it can only stop time temporarily it is not a violation. Jaco and Omori would even make use of its ability to stop time. 
*As Time Patrollers can use this technique in the Xenoverse series, it does not violate the natural laws that govern time enforced by the Time Patrol, or at least not the same degree as the unlawful use of Time Machines and time travel to change history.
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