Bardock

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Bardock (巴达克)
Alias(es)	Captain; Lord Bardock
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Saiyan race; Planet Sadala
Occupation/Role	Former Saiyan leader; squad captain; combatant
Status	Alive 541
First Appearance	Chapter 3 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Base form — 10,000 battle power	20	Frieza recognizes him as a low-class warrior who reached 10,000 battle power, an exceptional level among Saiyans of the time. 20
Base form — 120,000 battle power	70	Reaches this level after a year of Gravity Chamber training; his Great Ape multiplier would raise this to 1.2 million. 70
Base form — 1,000,000 battle power	77	Reaches one million before entering the Hyperbolic Time Chamber for further training. 77
Base form — over 1,500,000 battle power	106	Faces Frieza’s Ultimate Form, but is severely wounded by a single blow due to the enormous power gap. 106
Base form — 2,000,000 battle power	138	A Spirit Fruit raises his battle power by 500,000. 138
Base form — over 20,000,000 battle power	163	Still cannot contend with Broly’s Legendary Super Saiyan power. 163
Super Saiyan	224, 229	Awakens while fighting Golden Frieza to buy time for the Saiyans’ escape; later possesses 30 million in base and 1.5 billion as a Super Saiyan. 224 229
Fusion — Bardas	259	Successfully fuses with Garis; Bardas can transform into Super Saiyan 3 and reach the first level of the Divine Realm. 259
Bardas — Super Saiyan 2	334	As Bardas, reaches 100 billion battle power and eliminates three Universe 10 fighters. 334
Bardas — Super Saiyan 3	344	Bardas reaches the first level of the Divine Realm before the Fusion time limit expires. 344
Mystic State — Second Level of the Divine Realm	483	Following Old Kai’s potential unlock and further cultivation, Bardock can enter the Mystic State and reach the second level of the Divine Realm through his own power. 406 446 483

Background / History

Bardock began as a low-class Saiyan warrior but earned extraordinary standing through his strength, reaching a battle power above 10,000. King Vegeta viewed him as a potential threat and suppressed him; consequently, Bardock could directly command only roughly a hundred Saiyans, chiefly his own squad. 19 20

He received precognitive visions of Frieza’s power and Planet Vegeta’s impending destruction. Three months before the catastrophe, he and Gine sent their infant son Kakarot away to Earth; when Frieza’s ship arrived ahead of schedule, Bardock treated it as confirmation that the vision was coming true. 15 16 19

After Kasso revealed Frieza’s conspiracy, Bardock gathered the Saiyans who trusted him and worked with Kasso and Ausbie to evacuate them through Instant Transmission. The survivors later settled on the restored Planet Sadala, where Bardock assumed responsibility for rebuilding and leading the race. 19 25 27 49

Bardock initially resisted Kasso’s strength and was decisively defeated in their first spar. Rather than retreat from the humiliation, he trained obsessively, adopted Gravity Chambers and Senzu Beans for Saiyan development, and eventually accepted Kasso’s greater potential. 27 28 46 49

At a banquet celebrating Kasso’s Super Saiyan transformation, Bardock voluntarily relinquished the position of Saiyan leader to Kasso. He remained responsible for Planet Sadala’s administration and military affairs, allowing Kasso to focus on becoming stronger. 97 98 167 170

Appearance

Bardock is a tall, burly Saiyan with signature combat armor, a tail usually wrapped around his waist, and several small scars on his face. 16

• Thick, distinctive Saiyan hair. 102
• Two shallow facial scars, which help Raditz immediately recognize him. 102
• In Super Saiyan form, his hair becomes golden and his eyes emerald green. 224
• His Mystic State allows him to wield divine-level power without relying on a visible Super Saiyan transformation. 483

Personality

Bardock is fiercely protective of his family and people. He sends Kakarot away despite Gine’s pain, organizes the evacuation from Planet Vegeta, and repeatedly puts himself in danger to preserve the Saiyans’ future. 16 19 224

He possesses the pride and bluntness typical of a Saiyan, initially dismissing visibly weak fighters and responding aggressively to perceived disrespect. However, he can set aside his pride when it benefits his people, as shown by his acceptance of Kasso’s leadership and willingness to consult beings such as Old Kai. 77 97 406 408

As a leader, Bardock is practical and decisive. He manages Planet Sadala’s daily affairs, directs defenses during invasions, organizes training and potential-unlocking sessions, and values cooperation when confronting threats beyond the Saiyans’ strength. 117 222 406 408

Bardock briefly considers whether the Saiyans should rule the universe once they become powerful enough, but ultimately accepts Kasso’s advice to prioritize steady development and preparation against the Dark Demon Realm. 375

Abilities & Skills

Precognition

Bardock experiences visions of significant future events.

• Foresees Frieza’s overwhelming power and the danger surrounding Planet Vegeta. 15
• His vision leads him to send Kakarot to Earth before Planet Vegeta’s destruction. 19
• Later foresees Kakarot’s eventual Super Saiyan transformation on Namek. 96 148
• His visions provide only important fragments rather than complete knowledge of the future. 27

Saiyan Physiology

As a Saiyan, Bardock possesses exceptional combat growth, a tail, and the capacity to transform under specific conditions.

• A full moon can trigger a Great Ape transformation, multiplying a tailed Saiyan’s power tenfold; ordinary Saiyans generally lose reason in this form. 3
• His battle power rises dramatically through combat, Gravity Chamber training, Spirit Fruits, and intense pressure. 70 138
• He can fly, fire concentrated energy blasts, and fight effectively in space. 25 27 106

Super Saiyan

Bardock awakens as a Super Saiyan while defending Planet Sadala from Golden Frieza.

• Triggered by rage and desperation as he prepares to fight alongside Broly and let the Saiyans escape. 224
• Grants golden hair, emerald-green eyes, and a drastic increase in combat power. 224 229
• He later transforms naturally and maintains control of the form while confronting Shin. 229

Fusion

Bardock learns the Metamoran Fusion technique and can merge with Garis to create Bardas.

• Fusion produces a warrior whose power is far greater than the sum of Bardock and Garis. 259 334
• Bardas can access Super Saiyan 2 and Super Saiyan 3. 334 344
• Bardas reaches the first level of the Divine Realm in Super Saiyan 3. 344
• The form is temporary and must be used before the Fusion time limit expires. 338 344

Mystic State

After Old Kai unlocks his potential, Bardock develops the Mystic State.

• Bardock personally arranges the order for the Saiyans’ potential unlocking, placing Garis first and himself after the others. 406
• His potential unlocking takes approximately one and a half days. 446
• After further cultivation, he can use the state to reach the second level of the Divine Realm. 483

Equipment / Items

• Saiyan combat armor — His standard battle attire. 16
• Scouter — Used to measure battle power, including his 2 million reading after consuming a Spirit Fruit. 138
• Communication Bracelet — Receives messages from Chi-Chi and helps maintain contact across planets. 186
• Senzu Beans — Used for immediate recovery after severe injuries and intensive training. 49 333
• Gravity Chambers — A major part of his training and the Saiyans’ rebuilding effort. 46 70

Relationships

• Gine — Wife and mother of Raditz and Kakarot; the two jointly send Kakarot away and later watch their son’s growth with pride. 16 148 154
• Raditz — Elder son; Bardock is overjoyed by their reunion but immediately criticizes Raditz’s low battle power and pushes him to improve. 102 310
• Kakarot / Goku / Sun Wukong — Younger son; Bardock sends him to Earth to survive, later watches his Super Saiyan awakening and fights beside him against Broly. 16 148 154 248
• Kasso — Successor as Saiyan leader; Bardock grows from skepticism to deep trust, handing him leadership while continuing to manage the race’s daily affairs. 27 97 170
• Garis — Longtime squadmate and trusted subordinate; they share leadership duties and fuse into Bardas when greater strength is needed. 16 171 259
• Broly — Nephew and fellow defender of Planet Sadala; Bardock treats him protectively, though Broly frequently overwhelms him in sparring. 224 249
• Vegeta — Former Saiyan prince and initially a rival claimant to leadership; their relationship develops into cooperation through training and inter-universal battles. 102 248 406
• Son Gohan — Grandson; Bardock is delighted when Gohan recognizes him as his grandfather. 322

Story Role / Major Arcs

Planet Vegeta Evacuation

Bardock’s visions and Kasso’s warning lead him to gather his own followers, evacuate as many Saiyans as possible, and preserve the race after Frieza destroys Planet Vegeta. 19 21 25

Rebuilding Planet Sadala

As the survivors’ leader, Bardock oversees settlement, training, access to Gravity Chambers, Senzu Bean cultivation, and the Saiyans’ gradual return to the wider universe. 27 46 49 70

Transfer of Leadership

Recognizing that Kasso’s power and knowledge offer the Saiyans their best future, Bardock publicly abdicates and names Kasso the new leader. 97 98

Frieza’s Return

Bardock stalls Frieza to protect the Saiyans, is badly injured by Frieza’s Ultimate Form, and later awakens as a Super Saiyan against Golden Frieza while ordering his people to escape. 105 106 224

Inter-Universal Tournament

Bardock enters the tournament alongside Garis, Raditz, Broly, Goku, and Vegeta. After Raditz is eliminated, he fuses with Garis into Bardas, defeats Universe 10 opponents, and demonstrates Super Saiyan 3. 332 333 334 344

Potential Unlocking and Later Leadership

Bardock gathers the Saiyans for Old Kai’s potential-unlocking ritual, coordinates responses to Babidi and Dabura, and continues acting as Planet Sadala’s senior leader during Kasso’s absences. 406 408 447 506

Notable Quotes

“I'm the highest-ranking leader here now. I'll fight alongside Broly. I can't retreat!” 224

“As long as the race wasn't wiped out, the Saiyans would eventually rise again.” 19