Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Bardock (巴达克) |
| Species/Race | Saiyan 24 105 |
| Gender | Male 24 105 |
| Affiliation | Saiyans of Planet Vegeta; later Gaino's Saiyans on Planet Saiyan and Longhua Planet 21 35 120 |
| Occupation/Role | Warrior; Saiyan training leader; Leiluo's teacher 21 55 68 |
| Status | Alive as of his appearance in the tournament battles 633 |
| First Appearance | Mentioned as a member of Bum's squad 21; appears with Gine and Kakarot 24 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High-class warrior | 31 | Rose from low-class status through sustained effort; previously served in Bum's elite squad 21 31. |
| 100,000 combat power | 35 | Reached this level after gravity training and displayed it while sparring with Broly 35. |
| 1,600,000 combat power | 38 | Reached this figure by the end of six months of combat training 38. |
| Super Saiyan | 85 | Transformed while fighting King Cold and defeated him 85. |
| Full-power Super Saiyan 2 | 139 | Achieved after Gaino's training; his spar against Silver Cooler showed that Cooler was stronger in that form 139. |
| Super Saiyan 3 | 155 | Broke through the transformation bottleneck under pressure while sparring with Gohan 155. |
| Super Saiyan God | 373 | Gaino helped him attain the transformation; Bardock later represents Longhua Planet's divine cultivation path alongside Laiya 373 383. |
Background and History
Bardock served on Bum's elite squad after Gaino's parents were killed in action. His rapid growth made him the squad's main striker 21 35. Before Planet Vegeta's destruction, a premonition led him to warn Bum that Frieza was about to attack. Bardock insisted on fighting rather than fleeing, though he later survived with the Saiyans who settled on Planet Saiyan 24 29 35.
After being struck by the Magic Fist, Bardock began seeing events in dreams. A vision of Earth prompted him to send his young son Kakarot there in a spaceship before Planet Vegeta's destruction; he also dreamed that Kakarot would become a Super Saiyan and defeat Frieza 57 58. When Bardock and Gine later visited Earth, they agreed to Gaino's condition that they watch Kakarot—then known as Son Goku—from a distance rather than reveal themselves immediately 57 58. Bardock publicly identified himself as Goku's father at a martial arts tournament 105.
Gaino entrusted Bardock with organizing Saiyan training, and later appointed him teacher to Leiluo, a determined young Saiyan who wanted to reach Super Saiyan through his own efforts 54 55 68. Bardock also trained with and guided his family: he disciplined Raditz after Raditz's attack on Earth, sparred with Gohan, and cautioned Goku against opponents whose strength he could not yet handle 122 124 154 196.
Appearance
Bardock resembles his son Goku and wears his Saiyan tail around his waist 105.
- In Super Saiyan 3, his hair grows to his waist, his eyebrows disappear, and his facial contours and eye sockets become more pronounced 155.
Personality
Bardock is intensely devoted to training. He was the first to attempt Gaino's gravity regimen and repeatedly sought stronger sparring partners, particularly Broly, despite never winning their regular matches 31 35 38. He values perseverance over innate talent, which draws him to Leiluo as a student 68.
He is protective of his family but often expresses it through demanding standards. He supports Gine's choice to use an S-Cell reagent rather than pursue strength as he does, while pressing Goku and Raditz to train and take danger seriously 68 105 124 128. Bardock also condemns the slaughter of civilians by the Ginyu Force, contrasting with the cruelty he acknowledges in the Saiyans' past 72 357.
Abilities and Skills
Combat and ki control
- Uses high-speed movement, close-range strikes, and ki blasts; he eliminated Krillin from a tournament ring after evading all of Krillin's attacks 35 105.
- Has extensive battlefield experience, which he draws on to teach Leiluo and to show Goku why technique matters more than brute force 68 445.
- Initially shared the Saiyans' weaknesses in attack efficiency and stamina management; training under Gaino addressed these flaws 37 38.
Premonitions
- Began predicting some events after being hit by the Magic Fist. His dreams led him to send Kakarot to Earth and showed him Kakarot's future Super Saiyan transformation 57 58.
- Warned of Frieza's impending move against Planet Vegeta before its destruction 24.
Saiyan transformations
- Transformed into a Super Saiyan during his fight with King Cold 85.
- Progressed through full-power Super Saiyan 2 and Super Saiyan 3 before entering the Super Saiyan God cultivation path 139 155 373 383.
Relationships
- Gine — Wife; they share concern for their sons, and Bardock respects her decision to use an S-Cell reagent 57 68 122.
- Kakarot / Son Goku — Younger son; Bardock sent him to Earth, later revealed their relationship, and continues to guide and protect him 57 105 445 574.
- Raditz — Elder son; Bardock takes responsibility for correcting his behavior after Raditz is revived 59 122 124.
- Son Gohan — Grandson; Bardock spars with him, breaking through to Super Saiyan 3 during one match, and intervenes when opponents target him 154 155 633.
- Gaino — Saiyan king; Bardock leads training on his orders and pledges to serve him after Gaino helps Kakarot 55 58.
- Broly — Frequent sparring rival whose strength pushes Bardock to improve; Broly later helps discipline Raditz 35 38 128.
- Leiluo — Student chosen for Bardock by Gaino; later leads Longhua Planet's Saiyan Special Forces 68 357.
- Bum — Former squad leader, who recognized Bardock's talent before Bardock surpassed him 21 35.
Notable Quotes
“As Saiyans, how can we flee without a fight! I, for one, am going to fight to the end.” 24
“Talent is definitely not the deciding factor for a person. Often, the most critical thing is to have a heart that dares to pursue strength and persistent effort.” 68