Son Goku

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Son Goku (孙悟空)
Alias(es)	Kakarot
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Earth’s defenders; Z Fighters
Occupation/Role	Martial artist; defender of Earth
Status	Alive 463
First Appearance	Chapter 9

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Combat Power: 835	20	Recovered from his earlier battle and discovered his power had risen substantially from Raditz’s estimate of roughly 400.
King Kai training / Kaioken	39	Returned from King Kai’s training vastly stronger; his power rose from 7,000 to 8,000 against Nappa while using King Kai’s techniques.
Tenfold Kaioken	114	Used against Frieza after Ultra Instinct alone could not keep up with Frieza’s speed.
Thirtyfold Kaioken	118	His peak power with 30× Kaioken approached 90 million, but the strain left him lethargic afterward.
Super Saiyan	118	Achieved the legendary golden-haired transformation; its multiplier is stated to be 50×, raising his 3 million base combat power to 150 million.
Super Saiyan God	117	Reached the crimson-haired divine form by releasing his anger rather than being controlled by it. Its combat power cannot be read by Scouters.
Intermediate Ultra Instinct	166	Used autonomous bodily movement to evade Cell’s attacks; Goku identifies Ultra Instinct as a technique rather than a transformation.
Super Saiyan 2	227	Revealed the lightning-wreathed form during his confrontation with Vegeta.
Super Saiyan 3	228	Unveiled the long-haired transformation he had spent years researching.
Mastered Ultra Instinct	275	Dodged Majin Buu’s attacks with his eyes closed while in Super Saiyan God form.
Ultra Instinct Sign	415	Defeated Saganbo with a state that made his ki undetectable.
Silver-haired Ultra Instinct	429	Displayed silver hair and instinctive reactions against Moro, including the Immobilization Spell.
Ultra Instinct Full Power	460	Fully mastered Ultra Instinct and defeated Jiren with ease.

Background / History

Goku was found as a tailed child by Son Gohan. He was originally violent and uncontrollable, but a near-fatal head injury from falling into a valley changed him into an honest, obedient child. 10

Raditz later revealed that Goku was a Saiyan named Kakarot, Raditz’s younger brother, and that Saiyans conquered worlds to sell them. Goku rejected both his Saiyan heritage and Raditz’s demand that he help conquer another planet. 10

When Raditz kidnapped Gohan, Goku chose to fight despite the risk of death. He accepted temporary help from King Piccolo, explaining that they could cooperate against their common enemy. 11

After witnessing Luo Tian’s speed, Goku became determined to understand Ultra Instinct. Luo Tian taught him that the technique requires the body to react independently of conscious thought and ultimately become one with heaven and earth. 22

Personality

Goku is driven by the desire to test himself against powerful opponents. Rather than being discouraged after Hit defeated him in a single move, he became more motivated to train. 160

He is fiercely protective of his family and friends. Raditz’s abduction of Gohan prompted Goku to risk his life, while Frieza’s attacks on Piccolo and Krillin pushed him to confront Frieza directly. 11 117

Despite his combativeness, Goku is merciful toward defeated enemies. He offered Moro a Senzu Bean and the opportunity to return to the Galactic Prison, though Moro immediately betrayed that mercy. 430

Goku can also be naïve, food-focused, and mischievous. He seeks out local food in unfamiliar places, attempted to bribe the Old Supreme Kai with a magazine, and deliberately toyed with Shenron before using the final wish to revive Majin Buu’s innocent victims. 252 253 243

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Physiology

Goku possesses Saiyan growth potential, including the ability to gain strength after recovering from near-fatal injuries. 21

• His power rose to 835 after recovering from Raditz’s attack. 20 21
• He can transform through Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 2, Super Saiyan 3, and Super Saiyan God forms. 118 227 228 274
• His Super Saiyan transformation multiplies his power by 50. 113 118
• Super Saiyan God grants divine ki that ordinary Scouters cannot detect. 121
• Super Saiyan God was initially unstable and could not be maintained for long. 122

Ultra Instinct

Ultra Instinct is Goku’s defining advanced technique, taught by Luo Tian. It enables his body to act and evade independently, bypassing the delay of conscious thought. 22 166

• Can conceal or eliminate detectable ki while active. 113 415
• Allows him to evade attacks even with his eyes closed once sufficiently mastered. 275
• Lets him use high-speed movement to avoid Moro’s energy absorption. 417
• Reached a silver-haired state in which his reactions became intuitive and automatic. 429
• His early Ultra Instinct was not enough to evade Frieza, whose attacks exceeded his body’s ability to respond in time. 114

Kaioken

Goku learned Kaioken during his training with King Kai. 39 40

• Used Tenfold Kaioken against Frieza. 114
• Pushed it to Thirtyfold Kaioken, approaching 90 million combat power. 118
• Severe use causes major fatigue and cannot safely be combined with Super Saiyan at his then-current endurance. 118 119

Instant Transmission

Goku learned Instant Transmission from the Yardrats. 130 131

• Teleports by sensing another person’s ki rather than by targeting a location directly. 131
• Used it to rapidly move between Earth, battles, and distant allies. 251 415
• Cannot take him to a place where no ki can be sensed. 131

Fusion Dance

Goku learned the Fusion Dance from the Metamorans while traveling under King Kai’s guidance. 243

• Fuses two similarly sized fighters with comparable power into a single, much stronger warrior. 243
• Proposed Goten and Trunks as suitable users against Majin Buu. 243
• Requires precise synchronized movements and takes time to learn. 243 251

Other Techniques

• Immobilization Spell — Restrained Moro before launching him into the sky. 429
• Shockwave punches — Strikes through the air with fist-generated shockwaves. 417
• Ki attacks — Forms and redirects powerful energy blasts in combat. 118 249
• Senzu Bean use — Restored Gohan and Krillin with Senzu Beans and gave the final bean to Vegeta on Namek. 96
• Memory reading by touch — Learned recent events by touching Krillin’s head. 96

Equipment / Items

• Flying Nimbus — Used to travel while pursuing Raditz with King Piccolo. 11
• Dragon Radar — Borrowed from Bulma to locate Raditz. 11
• Senzu Beans — Carries and distributes them to restore injured allies. 96 430
• Z Sword — Briefly wielded it in the World of the Supreme Kai, finding it extremely heavy but still able to swing it. 252

Relationships

• Son Gohan — Son; Goku is protective of him, entrusted his early training to Piccolo, and later trained with him in the Room of Spirit and Time. 10 17 160
• Son Goten — Younger son; Goku supported Goten’s Fusion Dance training with Trunks against Majin Buu. 243 251
• Chi-Chi — Wife; her opposition limited Goku’s attempts to train Gohan as a child. 9
• Raditz — Older brother; revealed Goku’s Saiyan identity and abducted Gohan, leading Goku to reject him completely. 10 11
• Bardock — Father; Goku initially failed to recognize him when they met at the Tournament of Power. 444 463
• Vegeta — Rival and ally; their rivalry drives both Saiyans to continuously seek stronger transformations. 228 230 423
• Krillin — Best friend; Goku entrusts him with Earth’s safety and repeatedly protects him in battle. 41 415
• Piccolo — Former enemy and ally; Goku trusted Piccolo to become Gohan’s first teacher. 17
• Master Roshi — Martial arts master; continues to advise Goku on humility, precision, and the purpose of martial arts. 341 459
• Luo Tian — Mentor; taught Goku the principles of Ultra Instinct and guided his growth toward divine power. 22 117
• Hit — Friendly rival; Hit’s overwhelming strength motivated Goku to train beyond Super Saiyan, and Goku later learned to counter Time Skip. 160 307
• Broly — Powerful Saiyan ally; Goku recognizes Broly’s strength and later works alongside him against Moro. 295 433

Story Role / Major Arcs

Saiyan Conflict

• Learns from Raditz that he is a Saiyan named Kakarot but refuses to join the Saiyan conquest of other worlds. 10
• Fights to rescue Gohan alongside Krillin, Master Roshi, and the temporarily allied King Piccolo. 11
• Returns from King Kai’s training powerful enough to defeat Nappa and confront Vegeta. 39 41

Namek and Frieza

• Uses Ultra Instinct and Kaioken against Frieza but is initially overwhelmed by Frieza’s superior speed. 114
• Achieves Super Saiyan God after learning to release anger without surrendering to it. 117
• Battles Frieza and Cooler, ultimately overwhelming Cooler in Super Saiyan God form. 121 122
• Learns Instant Transmission on Yardrat after the conflict. 130 131

Androids and Cell

• Defeats Android 19 with speed and strength beyond the Androids’ calculations. 134
• Trains with Gohan in the Room of Spirit and Time, developing a calm, controlled Super Saiyan state. 160 161
• Uses intermediate Ultra Instinct against Cell and explains its principles to him. 166

Majin Buu

• Reveals Super Saiyan 2 and Super Saiyan 3 during his battle with Vegeta. 227 228
• Introduces the Fusion Dance as a means for Goten and Trunks to oppose Majin Buu. 243
• Battles Buu as Super Saiyan 3, only for Buu to regenerate and imitate his techniques. 249
• Later uses Super Saiyan God and mastered Ultra Instinct to dominate Buu, then allows himself to be absorbed to rescue those trapped inside Buu. 274 275 276

Universe 6 Tournament

• Is defeated by Hit, then trains with Gohan for a year in the Room of Spirit and Time to surpass his previous limits. 160
• Analyzes Hit’s concealed movements and learns to predict his actions a tenth of a second ahead, countering Time Skip. 306 307

Moro Conflict

• Returns to Earth and rescues Krillin, Gohan, Piccolo, and other defenders from Moro’s forces. 415
• Uses Ultra Instinct Sign and high-speed movement to evade Moro’s energy absorption. 415 417
• Gains silver-haired Ultra Instinct and defeats Moro, though Luo Tian ultimately destroys Moro when he threatens Earth itself. 429 433

Tournament of Power

• Enters the Tournament of Power seeking battles against Hit, Jiren, and other powerful fighters. 444 446
• Uses Ultra Instinct Sign against Jiren after Master Roshi reminds him that martial arts is about overcoming himself. 459
• Activates Ultra Instinct Full Power and defeats Jiren with ease. 460
• Hesitates to eliminate Jiren after winning, reflecting his reluctance to be ruthless toward defeated opponents. 462 463

Notable Quotes

“I would rather die than help you.” 10

“I will never forgive you.” 39

“I won’t surrender!” 306

“Compared to stealing the life force of people and planets, training might actually be a more convenient way for you to get stronger.” 430