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“	Boy! There's lotsa nice people out there! This is gonna be fun!!	„
	~ Son Goku

“	Grampa always used to say... "Never look at the full moon, boy"... Only I don't know what me lookin' at it could do...	„
	~ Son Goku

“	I gotta gamble everything I got on this fist!!!!	„
	~ Son Goku against King Piccolo

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“	Train hard, Piccolo! Get as strong as you can... And I'm gonna try to pass that strength- by one full level!	„
	~ Son Goku to Piccolo

“	Me... be a God!? Y-you've got to be kidding!! That place was boring enough for a little while!! It'd kill me if I tried to live there!! Forget it!!	„
	~ Son Goku rejecting Kami's offer

Summary

Son Goku (孫そん悟ご空くう, Son Gokū^?) is the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball metaseries.

He is a Saiyan sent to Earth as a baby by his father Bardock to escape the destruction of the planet Vegeta and the Saiyan race. Adopted by Grandpa Gohan, he became a kind-hearted boy after he bumped his head.

Left living alone after his grandfather's death, when Goku bumps into Bulma on her search for the Dragon Balls, he starts on a quest that would take him across the planet and make him perhaps the greatest martial artist his world had ever known.

Powers and Stats

Tier: 8-C, Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha, High 8-C as an Great Ape | 8-C, Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha, 8-B as an Great Ape | High 8-C, Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha, 8-B as an Great Ape | High 8-C, Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha, 8-B as an Great Ape | 5-C, Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha, even higher as an Great Ape | At least 5-C, Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha, Low 5-B as an Great Ape | At least 5-C, Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha

Key: Emperor Pilaf Arc | 21st Budōkai | Post-Muscle Tower | Post-Korin Training | 22nd Budōkai | Post-Chōshinsui | 23rd Budōkai

Name: Son Goku

Origin: Dragon Ball

Age: 12 | 12-13 during the 21st Budōkai | 15-16 during the 22nd Budōkai | 18-19 during the 23rd Budōkai

Gender: Male

Classification: Saiyan

Powers and Abilities:

Attack Potency: Building level (Can smash apart wood, crush boulders in his hands, destroy cars, and in chapter 3 he killed a large bear with one punch. Exactly 10 times weaker than his Great Ape form^{[Statistics Values 1]}), Varies (The Kamehameha works by condensing one's Ki into a single point, the power of the move proportionally varying depending on how much power is condensed), up to far higher with Kamehameha (Easily made a hole in a wall he couldn't even scratch with his physical attacks. The Kamehameha can get strong enough to completely annihilate beings far superior to the user), Large Building level+ as a Great Ape (Destroyed Pilaf's castle. Killed Grandpa Gohan, who fought well against Post-Korin Training Goku, who defeated Tao Pai Pai and is far superior to General Blue^{[Statistics Values 2]}) | Building level+ (Stronger than before and is comparable to Master Roshi and to his own durability^{[Statistics Values 3]}), Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha (Roshi was terrified of his Kamehameha. Easily destroyed Major Metalitron's head and damaged his torso, who was completely impervious to all his other attacks up to that point), City Block level as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 4]} | Large Building level (Defeated General Blue, who survived his plane crashing into a mountain at high speeds^{[Statistics Values 5]}), Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha, City Block level as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 6]} | Large Building level+ (After being nearly killed by Tao Pai Pai,^[74] Goku sought to acquire the Super Holy Water,^[75] said to multiply its drinker's strength^[76] by "several times over",^[77][78] and by struggling nearly non-stop for three days against Korin,^[79][80] he unknowingly increased his strength by two times.^[80][78][81] With his newfound strength, Goku managed to near-effortlessly dominate over Tao Pai Pai,^[58][82] even breaking his sword in half with the Power Pole,^[82] and ultimately forcing Tao Pai Pai to resort to underhanded tactics^[83] but still winning against Tao^{[Statistics Values 2]}), Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha , City Block level+ as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 7]} | Moon level (He is equal to Tien Shinhan^{[84][85][Statistics Values 8]}), Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha, Moon level+ as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 9]} | At least Moon level (Comparable to King Piccolo, ultimately killing him by plowing through his torso^{[Statistics Values 10]}), Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha, Small Planet level as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 11]} | At least Moon level (Surpassed Kami. Fought evenly against and ultimately defeated Piccolo^{[Statistics Values 12]}), Varies, up to far higher with Kamehameha (Declared to be able to shatter the Moon^[86])

Speed: Superhuman with Subsonic+ combat and reaction speed (In Chapter 2, Son Goku managed to react to and tag a pteranodon, which can reach up to 67 miles per hour, 29.95 meters per second, in Chapter 3, Son Goku managed to evade a large bear that should have such speeds, Master Roshi mentions that even pre-training, Goku should be able to run 100 meters in 5 seconds or in other words 20 meters per second^{[Statistics Values 13]}), at least Hypersonic combat speed as a Great Ape (Can land hits on Grandpa Gohan^{[Statistics Values 14]}) | Superhuman (Should be faster than before) with Supersonic+ combat speed (Can keep up with Nam and moved at such speeds in their fight) | Superhuman with Supersonic+ combat speed (At least as fast as before) | At least Hypersonic combat speed (After training at Korin Tower for three days, Goku is faster than Tao Pai Pai) | Sub Relativistic+ combat speed (Vanished from Krillin's sight, and attacked him with four blows before he could even realize.^[55] Dodged Tien's Kikoho, which is superior to Roshi's Kamehameha^{[87][Statistics Values 15]}) | Relativistic combat speed (Faster than before, able to fight on par with King Piccolo) | Relativistic combat speed (Faster than before)

Lifting Strength: At least Class 5 (Lifted and threw Bulma's Car^{[Statistics Values 16]}), likely Class 25,^{[Statistics Values 17]} at least Class M as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 18]} | At least Class K (Easily moved a large boulder^{[Statistics Values 19]}), higher as a Great Ape | At least Class K (Stronger than before), higher as a Great Ape | At least Class M (Should be comparable if not stronger than Tao Pai Pai), higher as a Great Ape | At least Class M, likely higher (Has grown stronger during the timeskip before), even higher as a Great Ape | Unknown

Striking Strength: Building level (Could one-shot a large bear. 10 times weaker than his Great Ape form^{[Statistics Values 1]}), Large Building level+ as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 2]} | Building level+,^{[Statistics Values 3]} City Block level as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 4]} | Large Building level,^{[Statistics Values 5]} City Block level as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 6]} | Large Building level+,^{[Statistics Values 2]} City Block level+ as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 7]} | Moon level,^{[Statistics Values 8]} Moon level+ as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 9]} | At least Moon level,^{[Statistics Values 10]} Small Planet level as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 11]} | At least Moon level^{[Statistics Values 12]}

Durability: Building level (Recovered from being punched through several pillars. 10 times weaker than his Great Ape form^{[Statistics Values 1]}), Large Building level+ as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 2]} | Building level+ (Survived a plane crash that only knocked him out),^{[Statistics Values 3]} City Block level as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 4]} | Large Building level (Took a kick from General Blue while only paralyzed. Survived a casual kick from Tao Pai Pai^{[88][74][Statistics Values 5]}), City Block level as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 6]} | Large Building level+ (Took multiple hits from Tao Pai Pai without much damage^{[83][Statistics Values 2]}), City Block level+ as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 7]} | Moon level (Blocked Krillin's Kamehameha with a single hand,^[89] tanked a Dodonpa^[90] and Haikyuken^[84] from Tien^{[Statistics Values 8]}), Moon level+ as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 9]} | At least Moon level (Is King Piccolo's equal and was able to tank strikes^[91] and blasts^[92] from him^{[Statistics Values 10]}), Small Planet level as a Great Ape^{[Statistics Values 11]} | At least Moon level (Tanked attacks from Piccolo, even taking one of his strongest attacks, the Hyper Explosive Demon Wave, at close to point-blank range^{[Statistics Values 12]})

Stamina: Superhuman (Goku can train for days with minimal rest, and pulled out victories against both King Piccolo and Piccolo Jr., even after being beaten down and essentially tortured by both, losing the use of most of his limbs against King Piccolo and all of them against Piccolo Jr., on top of being mortally wounded. Sustained the pain of drinking the Chōshinsui for 6 hours)

Range: Standard Melee Range; Tens of Meters as a Great Ape and with Ki blasts and attacks. Planetary with the Power Pole | Standard Melee Range; Tens of Meters as a Great Ape and with Ki blasts and attacks, Planetary with the Power Pole | Standard Melee Range; Tens of Meters with Ki blasts and attacks, Planetary with the Power Pole | Standard Melee Range; Hundreds of Meters with Ki blasts and attacks, Planetary with the Power Pole | Standard Melee Range, Hundreds of Meters with Ki blasts and attacks, Planetary with the Power Pole | Standard Melee Range; Tens of Kilometers with Ki blasts and attacks, Planetary with the Power Pole | Standard Melee Range; Hundreds of Kilometers with Ki blasts and attacks, Planetary with the Power Pole.

Standard Equipment: The Power Pole and the Flying Nimbus.

• Optional Equipment: Dragon Balls (item)

Intelligence: Average in general, Genius Combatant (Although he lacks knowledge when it comes to things that aren't related to fighting, Goku is a master of prodigal skill when it comes to martial arts, with years of experience fighting against powerful opponents with a plethora of abilities. His skill when it comes to combat and the usage of ki allows him to replicate other ki-based techniques after seeing them once. He is capable of devising new applications of his techniques on the fly, such as using Kamehameha with his feet)

Weaknesses: Initially, Goku can be weakened and put into intense pain if his tail is grabbed or removed, though he gets over this after the Red Ribbon Saga. At first, he cannot fly without the Flying Nimbus, but he learns how to fly before the 23rd Budokai. He needs to see a full moon in order to transform and as a Great Ape, he becomes an animalistic berserker with no control over himself.

Notable Attacks/Techniques:

Ki Attacks Martial Arts Saiyan Physiology The fighting power and life force of a martial artist, a tangible energy derived from the user's vigor, courage, and mind. It can be used in a number of ways, such as to surpass the limits of one's body to greatly increase in strength, and it can be fired as blasts of energy or used to create defensive barriers. Along with his Saiyan blood, Ki acts as the source of Goku's incredible power and abilities. Goku's prodigal skill in combat and the use of ki allows him to replicate the ki techniques of others after seeing them only once. Kamehameha (かめはめ波は?): Goku's famous signature technique, which he learned after witnessing Master Roshi use it to extinguish the flames on Fire Mountain, successfully replicating it not long later on his first try. As his signature technique, it is something that Goku has used on many occasions, and he has created a number of variations over the course of his fighting experience, such as firing it from his feet, using it to propel himself into the air, and bending it mid-flight to catch opponents by surprise. In his fight against King Piccolo, Goku used a Kamehameha to propel himself into the air and punch straight through King Piccolo with his one good arm. Kiai (気合きあい?): The ability to project an invisible burst of force with ki, which Goku can perform with his hands and even with a glare. Solar Flare (太陽拳たいようけん, Taiyōken?): One of Tien Shinhan's signature techniques, which Goku copied from him during their match in the World Tournament. Bringing his hands up to his face, Goku can create a bright flash of light that can blind opponents. Goku is a master martial artist who has learned from many of his universe's greatest teachers, from his adoptive grandfather, Grandpa Gohan, Master Roshi, Korin, and Kami. Crazy Fist (狂きょう拳けん, Kyōken?): A technique meant to distract and confuse an opponent, in which Goku acts like a wild, frenzied dog or monkey before striking his opponent while they're caught off guard. Eight-Arm Fist (八手拳はっしゅけん, Hasshuken?): A technique used to counter Tien Shinhan's Four Witches Technique and copied from King Chappa, in which Goku moves his arms so fast that he appears to have eight of them. Rock, Scissors, 'N' Paper (ジャン拳けん, Jan-ken?) Goku's initial signature technique, taught to him by his grandfather. After yelling "Jan Ken", Goku then follows up with either a strong punch (rock), a poke to the eyes (scissors), or an open palm strike (paper). The physiology of a Saiyan, an aggressive warrior race of conquerors. Saiyans have the natural ability to control ki and to fly, likely the origin of Goku's own incredible skill when it comes to the usage and control of ki. In addition, while his lifespan is comparable to that of a human, Goku will remain at his peak strength for much longer. One of the most powerful abilities of a Saiyan is their ability to grow stronger and stronger through combat, allowing Goku to constantly push his own limits during a fight and rise to higher and higher peaks in power. This ability grants a substantial boost in power when Goku is badly injured, allowing him to reach a whole new level of power once he recovers. Great Ape (大猿おおざる, Ōzaru?): When looking at the light of the full moon, as long as he still has his tail, Goku will undergo a transformation into the Great Ape, a massive, gigantic monkey with far greater power. However, this comes at the expense of his skill, turning him into a violent, mindless monster who cannot differentiate between friend and foe.

Notable Matchups

Victories:

• Saitama (One-Punch Man) Saitama's profile (Post-Chōshinsui Goku, and During Training Saitama were used. Saitama was High 6-A)

• King Kong (King Kong's 1968 Comic Book) King Kong's profile (21st Budōkai Great Ape Goku was used. Speed was equalized)

Losses:

• Shigeo Kageyama (Mob Psycho 100) Mob's Profile (General Blue Saga Goku and Post-7th Division Arc Mob were used. Speed was equalized)

• Kraven the Hunter (Marvel Comics) Kraven's Profile (General Blue Saga Goku used. Speed was equalized)

• Joseph Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) Joseph's Profile (Commander Red Saga Goku and Post-Training Joseph were used. Speed was equalized)

• King Kong (Konami) (King Kong (Verse)/Konami World) King Kong's Profile (Pilaf Saga Great Ape Goku and Megaton Punch King Kong were used. Speed was equalized)

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