Son Goku

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Son Goku (孙悟空)
Alias(es)	Sun Wukong; Kakarot 72 175
Species/Race	Saiyan 161
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Z Fighters 229
Occupation/Role	Martial artist and defender of Earth 72 162
Status	Active 234
First Appearance	2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Twofold Kaio-ken	18	Uses Kaio-ken after returning from a year of training on King Kai's Planet.
Fivefold Kaio-ken	19	Pushes from Twofold and Threefold through Fourfold and Fivefold Kaio-ken against Wu Fei, but is defeated.
Potential Unleashed — 120,000 battle power	28	The Grand Elder unlocks his potential, causing a major increase in strength.
Super Saiyan — 250 million battle power	65	Transforms after Krillin's death; his normal battle power of 5 million increases fiftyfold.
Super Saiyan 2	110	Reveals Super Saiyan 2 in the World Martial Arts Tournament finals before escalating further.
Super Saiyan 3	110	Breaks beyond Super Saiyan 2 while fighting Wu Fei; the transformation grows his hair to his waist and removes his eyebrows.
Super Saiyan 4	135	Is already in Super Saiyan 4 when Wu Fei arrives in the GT timeline to save him from Baby.
Full Power Super Saiyan 4	155	Uses the full-power state against Syn Shenron after being knocked down.
Super Saiyan God	161	Receives the power of five righteous Saiyans and gains divine ki.
Super Saiyan Blue	190	Faces Frieza in a blue-haired form, matching him in a fierce exchange.
Super Saiyan Blue + Kaio-ken	215	Combines divine Super Saiyan power with Kaio-ken against Hit despite the technique's severe physical strain.
Super Saiyan Blue + Fivefold / Tenfold Kaio-ken	216	Raises Kaio-ken to fivefold, then tenfold, to contend with Hit before reaching his limit.
Super Saiyan Blue + Twentyfold Kaio-ken	234	Uses a twentyfold multiplier against Kefla but cannot secure victory.
Incomplete Ultra Instinct	234	Awakens the form after Jiren forces the Spirit Bomb back onto him; he cannot maintain it and reverts to normal.

Background / History

During Raditz's arrival on Earth, Goku and Piccolo were already battered from battle; Piccolo had lost an arm, while Goku's orange martial-arts uniform was in tatters. Wu Fei intervened and defeated Raditz, saving them. 2 7

Goku immediately recognized Gohan's extraordinary latent power and accepted Wu Fei's proposal that Piccolo train his son. Although Gohan feared Piccolo, Goku trusted both Piccolo and Wu Fei's protection. 7

In preparation for the Saiyans' arrival, Goku trained for a year on King Kai's Planet. He adapted to tenfold gravity and began learning Kaio-ken and the Spirit Bomb. 9 Upon returning to Earth, he eagerly challenged Wu Fei to a sparring match, pushing Kaio-ken to Fivefold before being decisively defeated by a Kamehameha. 18 19

Appearance

Goku is typically depicted in an orange martial-arts uniform. In the GT timeline, he appears in a childlike form. 2 150

• Super Saiyan 3 — waist-length golden hair, vanished eyebrows, a lowered brow ridge, and a colder, more intimidating appearance. 110 111
• Super Saiyan God — red hair, red pupils and eyebrows, and a more youthful face. 161
• Super Saiyan Blue — blue hair, eyebrows, pupils, and a blue flame-like aura. 190
• Full Power Super Saiyan 4 — a faint red glow surrounds his body. 155

Personality

Goku is a devoted martial artist whose excitement rises when he encounters a powerful opponent. He views difficult battles as opportunities to test himself and improve, whether facing Wu Fei, the future androids, Majin Buu, or Hit. 18 72 114 211

He is cheerful and straightforward, openly admitting when he is studying an opponent's weaknesses or when he has reached his limit. 212 216 His confidence can lead him to underestimate enemies, as shown when Majin Buu absorbs Vegeta and overwhelms him. 120

Despite his love of battle, Goku is compassionate and protective. He gently entrusts Krillin's body to Gohan, fights Cooler to avenge his friend, and takes Beerus's ki blast head-on to protect Earth. 65 162 He remains optimistic even after Shenron's departure, choosing to rely on his own strength and cherish the life-changing journey the Dragon Balls gave him. 160

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts and Battle Adaptation

Goku is a highly adaptive fighter who analyzes opponents while fighting and rapidly adjusts his approach.

• Predicted Hit's movements by observing the pattern of his Time Skip, eventually countering it despite initially being unable to land a hit. 212
• Adapted repeatedly as Hit increased Time Skip from 0.1 to 0.5 seconds. 213 214
• Uses tactical restraint; he moved his confrontation with Androids 19 and 20 away from the city to avoid collateral damage. 83
• Endured Hit's attacks with only superficial injuries, describing himself as exceptionally tough. 214

Ki Manipulation

Goku can fly, project ki, and employ high-output energy techniques.

• Kamehameha — used a Kamehameha to send Cooler flying after becoming a Super Saiyan. 65
• Spirit Bomb — used against Jiren when cornered; it only harms evil targets, but Jiren was powerful enough to force it back at Goku. 234
• Flight — regularly travels through the air, including when leaving to speak privately with Future Trunks. 71

Kaio-ken

Kaio-ken is an enhancement technique learned from King Kai that amplifies Goku's power, speed, and other physical abilities.

• He has used multipliers from Twofold through Tenfold in battle. 18 19 216
• He can combine Kaio-ken with Super Saiyan Blue, including a Twentyfold multiplier. 215 216 234
• The technique places extreme strain on his body, especially when stacked with Super Saiyan Blue. 215

Saiyan Transformations

Goku's transformations range from Super Saiyan through divine and instinctive states.

• Super Saiyan — awakened in rage over Krillin's death; grants a fiftyfold power increase. 65
• Super Saiyan 2 and 3 — surpassed Super Saiyan 2 to reveal Super Saiyan 3 during his tournament match with Wu Fei. 110
• Super Saiyan 4 — used in the GT timeline, including its Full Power state against Syn Shenron. 135 155
• Super Saiyan God / Blue — attained divine ki through the Super Saiyan God ritual and later wielded Super Saiyan Blue. 161 190
• Incomplete Ultra Instinct — briefly comprehended after surviving the Spirit Bomb's return during the Tournament of Power. 234

Relationships

• Wu Fei — Powerful ally, rival, and Goku's enduring benchmark. Wu Fei saved Goku during the Raditz incident, defeated him in their first spar, rescued him from Majin Buu, and continues to motivate Goku's training. 7 19 130 134
• Gohan — Son. Goku recognizes Gohan's potential, entrusts him to Piccolo's training, and relies on him during major crises. 7 65
• Goten — Son; Goten worries for Goku during his battles and admires his transformations. 175 214
• Chi-Chi — Wife. She pressures Goku to contribute to the household, leading him to work as a farmer while training in secret. 113 134
• Pan — Granddaughter in the GT timeline. She calls him “Grandpa,” worries when he is injured, and listens to his memories of the Dragon Balls. 135 155 160
• Krillin — Best friend and longtime fellow martial artist. Krillin's death triggers Goku's Super Saiyan transformation against Cooler. 7 65
• Piccolo — Former enemy and trusted ally. Goku leaves Gohan in Piccolo's care and later trains alongside him. 7 20
• Vegeta — Competitive fellow Saiyan. Their rivalry drives Vegeta to pursue Goku's strength, while Goku repeatedly encourages him to train harder. 110 134
• King Kai — Mentor who trained Goku in Kaio-ken and the Spirit Bomb; he worries when Goku pushes Kaio-ken past safe limits. 9 19
• Hit — Respected rival. Goku pushes Hit to strengthen Time Skip, then surrenders after reaching his physical limit while requesting a future unrestricted battle. 214 216
• Beerus — God of Destruction who defeats Goku despite admiring his resilience and willingness to protect Earth. 162

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Saiyan conflict — Survives Raditz's attack with Piccolo, trains under King Kai, then returns to challenge Wu Fei and tests Kaio-ken to its limits. 2 9 18 19
• Namek journey — Has his hidden potential unlocked by the Grand Elder, raising his battle power to 120,000. 28
• Cooler conflict — Transforms into a Super Saiyan after Krillin's death and overwhelms Cooler, though later exhaustion causes him to lose the form. 65 67
• Broly conflict — Defeats blue-green Super Saiyan Broly, but Golden Super Saiyan Broly later overwhelms and severely injures him. 75 76
• Android conflict — Confronts Androids 19 and 20 after two years of training, but suffers from heart disease during the battle and later enters the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with the others. 83 95
• World Martial Arts Tournament — Reaches the finals against Wu Fei, unveils Super Saiyan 3, and finishes second behind Wu Fei. 109 110 113
• Majin Buu conflict — Battles Buu in Super Saiyan 3, loses after Buu absorbs Vegeta, and is later absorbed himself before Wu Fei rescues him. 119 120 123 130
• GT timeline mission — Is saved from Baby by Wu Fei, later fights Syn Shenron in Full Power Super Saiyan 4, and witnesses Shenron's final departure. 135 155 160
• Beerus conflict — Attains Super Saiyan God but is defeated by Beerus while protecting Earth. 161 162
• Frieza conflict — Takes the field in Super Saiyan Blue to protect an injured Vegeta and eventually gains the upper hand against Frieza. 190 191
• Universe 6 Tournament — Faces Hit, adapts to Time Skip, combines Super Saiyan Blue with Kaio-ken, and ultimately concedes after reaching his limit. 211 212 215 216
• Tournament of Power — Briefly awakens Incomplete Ultra Instinct against Jiren, then faces Kefla while severely depleted. 234

Notable Quotes

“Every cell in my body is excited right now!” 110

“I'm not particularly good at much else, but when it comes to taking a beating, I'm not inferior to anyone. I'm tough as nails!” 214

“Mr. Hit, you're very strong. I'll train hard, and if there's another chance, we can have a proper battle again.” 216

Trivia

• Goku recalls entering the World Martial Arts Tournament four times: he won once and finished runner-up three times. 113
• His life-changing journey began through the Four-Star Dragon Ball left by his grandfather, which led to his meeting with Bulma and many of his future companions and rivals. 160