Piccolo

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Piccolo (比克)
Species/Race	Namekian
Gender	Masculine
Affiliation	Universe 7's Tournament of Power team
Occupation/Role	Fighter; Gohan's mentor and protector
First Appearance	Chapter 65

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Orange Transformation	120	Fully masters the form after three years in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber; his peak power approaches the ceiling of the gai level.
Dragon God's Aura	145	Super Whis identifies Zalama's aura as a major source of Piccolo's growth, alongside Piccolo's own training.
Orange Great Ape	218	Transforms to confront the black-robed Son Gohan, matching Gohan's immense power.

Personality

Piccolo is composed and highly self-assured in battle. Even when encircled by Frost, Cabba, Pirina, and Saonel, he shows no visible tension, acting with complete confidence in his ability to win 145.

He is deeply protective of Gohan and willing to sacrifice himself for Earth's safety. When Reke proposes a plan involving Gohan's growth, Piccolo agrees to cooperate, but makes clear that removing a threat to Earth matters more to him than his own revival 187. His concern for Gohan persists even when Gohan becomes an enemy, as he continues hoping to bring him back rather than simply defeat him 218.

Abilities & Skills

Orange Transformation

Piccolo's Orange Transformation is his primary advanced form, fully mastered during his Hyperbolic Time Chamber training.

• Raises his power to near the gai-level ceiling 120.
• Allows him to fight multiple high-level opponents without losing composure 145.
• Channels orange ki into devastating close-range attacks; he severs Golden Frieza's arm with an aura-coated strike 149.

Dragon God's Aura

Piccolo carries the aura of the Dragon God, Zalama, which significantly enhances his strength.

• The aura is not his sole source of power; Super Whis credits Piccolo's own training and effort as essential to his growth 145.
• Bearing the aura requires being a dragon warrior, possessing at least fifth-dimensional strength, and having held a divine post 145.

Ki Manipulation

Piccolo uses refined ki techniques for offense, defense, and battlefield control.

• Masenko — Fires a powerful energy blast capable of engulfing an opponent and blasting through nearby terrain 148.
• Aura Defense — Releases white energy flames that pulverize incoming blasts and shatter Saonel's arms while surrounded by four opponents 145.
• Energy Blade Strike — Condenses orange energy around his hand to cut through Golden Frieza's arm 149.

Elastic Physiology

Piccolo can extend his limbs to restrain opponents at range.

• Stretches his right arm around Super Goku's leg after enduring a kick to the face without moving 148.

Orange Great Ape

Piccolo can assume an Orange Great Ape form.

• Uses the transformation against the black-robed Son Gohan after recognizing Gohan's identity and power 218.
• His transformed strength is comparable to Gohan's golden-aura state 218.

Relationships

• Son Gohan — Mentor, protector, and father-like figure. Piccolo supports Gohan's training, cooperates with Reke's plan to guide Gohan toward Beast Form, and continues to seek Gohan's redemption when he becomes the black-robed man 187 218.
• Reke — Ally with an uneasy working relationship. Piccolo agrees to monitor Cell during the Hyperbolic Time Chamber training, later cooperates in Reke's plans for Gohan while instructing Dende and Mr. Popo to remain wary of him 119 187.
• Dende and Mr. Popo — Trusted allies at Kami's Lookout. Piccolo relies on them to keep watch over Reke due to his suspicions about Reke's motives 187.
• Frost, Cabba, Pirina, and Saonel — Tournament opponents whom Piccolo defeats through overwhelming speed, aura control, and raw power 145.
• One-Star Dragon — Enemy who targets Piccolo to torment Gohan and ultimately kills him, triggering Gohan's emotional outburst 201 204.
• Black-Robed Son Gohan — Opponent whom Piccolo recognizes as Gohan despite his altered demeanor; Piccolo fights him while still hoping for his return 218.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Android Conflict

Piccolo battles Android Fourteen while Gohan fights Android Thirteen. He decisively kills Fourteen after Gohan destroys Fifteen, allowing the two to focus on Thirteen before the android absorbs the fallen units' chips and power packs 65.

Tournament of Power Preparation

Reke selects Piccolo for the Tournament of Power and proposes using Shenron to unlock his potential 116. Piccolo enters the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with Cell, trains for three years, and emerges having fully mastered Orange Transformation 119 120.

Tournament of Power

Piccolo removes Trunks from the arena before Frost's team can react, then overwhelms Frost, Cabba, Pirina, and Saonel despite their coordinated attacks 145. He later fights alongside Goku and Gohan, battles Super Goku, and helps Gohan corner Kefla 148 150.

After sustaining serious injuries, Piccolo asks Beast Gohan to throw him from the arena rather than endanger the team's chances of victory 142.

Gohan's Beast Form Plan

Piccolo meets with Reke to discuss Gohan's future and agrees to oversee Gohan's training until Reke gives the signal to act 187. Although Reke promises to revive him if necessary, Piccolo prioritizes eliminating Earth's hidden dangers over his own survival 187.

One-Star Dragon Crisis

One-Star Dragon deliberately targets Piccolo to exploit Gohan's attachment to him 201. Piccolo is killed before Gohan, and the sight of his death drives Gohan into an overwhelming transformation 204.

Black-Robed Gohan

Piccolo later confronts the black-robed Gohan, initially attacking at full strength without using Orange Transformation. After Gohan reveals himself, Piccolo is shaken by Gohan's condition but remains determined to fight while hoping for his redemption 218. When Gohan's consciousness briefly returns, Piccolo receives him as Gohan admits that he is exhausted and wants to rest 227.

Notable Quotes

“Sorry! You're the ones getting eliminated!” 145

“We can discuss reviving me later. Once I'm gone, Earth will have one less hidden danger.” 187