Exploding Wave

is a technique used by many fighters.
==Overview==
The user manipulates their ki to disrupt the planet's geomagnetic field. With a swift upwards motion of the hand, the user can create a massive atomic explosion that has the potential to cause an almost endless crater in the desired area.
==Usage==
King Piccolo used this technique to destroy a large portion of Central City.Dragon Ball episode 114, "Conquest and Power"
Kami, while possessing Hero's body, used the technique on Piccolo Jr. during the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. While performing the technique, Kami performed many hand motions which eventually ends with the pointing and index fingers pointing upwards which sends Piccolo flying in the air.Dragon Ball episode 142, "Kami vs. Piccolo"
In the anime, Nappa used the attack to wipe out all of King Moai's guards.Dragon Ball Z episode 11, "Terror on Arlia" He used it again when he and Vegeta arrived on Earth, destroying East City completely. Vegeta also comments that even the Dragon Balls could have been destroyed by it (though this may be a mistake on Vegeta's part).Dragon Ball Z episode 22, "The Darkest Day" Later on, in the anime, Nappa attempted to use the move against Goku, but it was less effective as Goku was able to easily dodge it.Dragon Ball Z episode 29, "Lesson Number One"
In the anime, Vegeta used the Exploding Wave during the battle against Dodoria, disrupting the geomagnetic field of planet Namek.Dragon Ball Z episode 49, "The Prince Fights Back
The technique is used by Frieza when he first enters his second form. Shortly after performing it, Frieza stated that the attack was nothing special, as even Saiyans could do it.Dragon Ball Z episode 78, "Fighting Power: One Million??"
In Dragon Ball GT, after Nappa briefly returns from Hell, he uses it to obliterate an entire city once again.Dragon Ball GT episode 43, "The Resurrection of Cell and Frieza"
==Film Appearances==
In Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, Amond uses a variation called Planet Bomb to create a fissure in the ground so that the Tree of Might could be planted.
==Variations==
*Volcano Explosion – A variation used by Nappa.
*Blazing Storm – Another variation used by Nappa and Syn Shenron.
*Death Storm – A variation used by Frieza.
*Planet Bomb – A variation used by Amond.
*Aftershock – A variation used by Naturon Shenron.
*Gigantic Blaze – A variation used by Syn Shenron.
*Angry Explosion – A variation used by Innocent Buu.
*Psychic Whip – A variation used by Vegito in Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout.
==Video Game Appearances==
Several variations are usable in video games, such as the Volcano Explosion, Blazing Storm, Death Storm.
Vegeta uses this technique in the Gokuden series and the Butōden series.
It is also used by Gogeta in Dragon Ball Z: Shin Butōden.
Raditz has his own version, the Max Energy Blast, in Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans.
In Dragon Ball Online, the technique is called Giant Ground Explosion. It is a skill learned at level 40 by Warrior-type Namekians that have already learn the Great Namekian skill. It is performed in the Great Namekian form by waving the arm, having the land explode in its wake.
In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, the Future Warrior can use Nappa's version of the technique via Volcano Explosion Ultimate Skill.
==Character meaning==
*爆 (Baku) = "Burst" / "bomb"
*発 (Hatsu) = "Send" / "emit"
*波 (Ha) = "Wave"
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==References==
Category:Techniques
Category:Offensive techniques
Category:Explosive techniques
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