False Self Destruction

False Self Destruction is the ability to utilize a move that appears to be self-destructing but in reality, does not kill the user.
==Overview==
Android 16 unintentionally used this ability in the anime when attempting to use his Self Destruct Device on Cell, preparing to explode and glowing blue, only to prematurely stop as a result of Bulma and Dr. Brief removing the device earlier.Dragon Ball Z episode 183, "Android Explosion"
In the Tournament of Power in the anime, Vegeta is able to survive his Final God Explosion against Top.Dragon Ball Super episode 126, "Surpass Even a God! Vegeta's Sacrifice Strike!" Android 17 used this move against Jiren in the manga.Dragon Ball Super chapter 40, "Jiren vs. Universe 7"
In Super Dragon Ball Heroes, Vegeta survived his Full Power Final Explosion after using it to create a vortex for Goku to escape Ozotto's Palace.Super Dragon Ball Heroes episode 55, "Escape from the Ozotto Mansion! Goku's Soul Awakens!"
==Variations==
*Barrier of Hope - A variation used by Android 17 in the anime.
*Farewell, Mr. Tien - A variation used by Chiaotzu CC Mascots in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
==Video Game Appearances==
*Dragon Ball Online
*Dragon Ball FighterZ
*Dragon Ball Legends
*Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2
In Online, Bardock used this while attempting to self-destruct on Mira.
In FighterZ, Android 16 used this while using Last Resort.
In Dragon Ball Legends, after being modified by Gero, 16 becomes capable of accomplishing this ability, using it as cover so he and Gero can escape.
In Xenoverse 2 as part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC, Chiaotzu CC Mascots can perform a False Self Destruction variation of Farewell, Mr. Tien as one of their Unique Actions. When they pretend to explode, they produce a cloud of pink smoke.
==References==
Category:Techniques
Category:Offensive techniques
Category:Explosive techniques