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TheSuper Saiyantransformation is an iconic ingredient ofDragon Ball Zand the serial publication has iterated on it with newfangled descriptor ever since its introduction . Goku first unlock the Super Saiyan transformation during the Namek Saga , and since then , the franchise has enclose a aggregate of 21 variations and ascent . While not all of these transformations are available to every Saiyan , each of them has been used by a Saiyan at some point in the broaderDragon Ballcanon .
These Super Saiyan forms are listed primarily in social club of debut , which also generally aligns with the power level of each shape . Many of these forms were only used for a abbreviated period of time , or by only one somebody , and they do n’t always have an obvious ocular difference , like different hair color , to distinguish them from one another . This listing discusses when these forms made their first appearance , a bit of what they ’re capable of , and who is able to use these transformations . Keep in mind that , for the sake of completeness , this inclination includes forms that are not technically derive from Super Saiyan , such as Goku and Vegeta ’s late Ultra variant .
23Super Saiyan - The Most Iconic Saiyan Transformation
Dragon Ball Chapter 317 & Dragon Ball Z Episode 95
Naturally , the first shift being discuss is the original Super Saiyan , where it all begin . Goku first unlocked his Super Saiyan form after being occupy with craze from watch Frieza kill Krillin . With his fresh power and opulent gold locks , he was able to finally overwhelm and defeat Frieza . The Super Saiyan form would go on to be unlocked by nearly every other Saiyan character , including theUniverse 6 SaiyansinDragon Ball Super , and it stay one of the most iconic elements of the franchise to this day .
22Super Saiyan Second Grade - A Stronger Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Chapter 377 & Dragon Ball Z Episode 155
The first example of a Super Saiyan ascending beyond the initial form was whenVegeta reached Super Saiyan Second Grade , which he predict Ascended Super Saiyan . Vegeta and Future Trunks developed the proficiency while preparation in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber , and with its power , they both became strong enough to totally outclass Semi - Perfect Cell . Ascended Super Saiyan stands out from the original Super Saiyan thanks to the visible increase in muscularity spate . However , it ’s technically not a separate transformation ; merely a means of artificially draw out more exponent from the initial Super Saiyan form .
21Super Saiyan Third Grade - Powerful But Too Slow
Dragon Ball Chapter 385 & Dragon Ball Episode 162
Immediately following Ascended Super Saiyan was the Super Saiyan Third Grade a.k.a . Ultra Super Saiyan . Ultra Super Saiyan took the basic construct of Ascended Super Saiyan even further to giveDragon Ball Z ’s Trunks even more power than Vegeta , which caused Trunks to win an incredibly muscular body . Unfortunately , Trunks never realized that the increase in brawn mickle would make him too slow to mystify someone like Cell . finally this swap - off was n’t deserving it , and made Ultra Super Saiyan inferior to the lower build preceding it . After its initial show , Ultra Super Saiyan would n’t be seen again until Trunks used it in a sparring mate against Vegeta inDragon Ball Super , and when Caulifla briefly used it against Goku in the Tournament of Power .
20Super Saiyan Full Power - The Final Evolution of Base Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Chapter 390 & Dragon Ball Z Episode 168
The last furtherance of the basic Super Saiyan transformation was Super Saiyan Full Power . After discovering the defect of Ultra Super Saiyan , Goku and Gohan resolve to prepare themselves to be capable to make Super Saiyan their innate state . This training resulted in a form of Super Saiyan that drew out the maximum ability of the technique without unreal enhancements , making it wanton to fight without losing extra amounts of energy . That made it the strongest variation of the basic Super Saiyan , and the one seen throughout the majority of the series since .
19Super Saiyan 2 - The Next Evolution of Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Chapter 408 & Dragon Ball Z Episode 184
The first truly new Super Saiyan transformation was the befittingly named Super Saiyan 2 . The transformation was first unlocked by Gohan in his fight against Cell , and in addition to serving as payoff to the arc of Gohan ’s secret potential , its power completely deform the fight around in Gohan ’s favour . Other Saiyans would end up unlockingSuper Saiyan 2 , but because it attend virtually identical to the original Super Saiyan aside from the crackling electricity in the user ’s aura , it does n’t seem as much as the original Super Saiyan and transformation with more distinct appearances .
18Super Saiyan 3 - Original Dragon Ball’s Strongest Form
Dragon Ball Chapter 374 & Dragon Ball Z Episode 245
The next Super Saiyan transformation to appear inDragon Ball ZwasSuper Saiyan 3 in the Buu Saga . Super Saiyan 3 is defined by its long hair and lack of eyebrows , a feeling that ’s since become almost as iconic in its own right as Super Saiyan Stage 1 . At the time of its introduction , Super Saiyan 3 was the strongest Super Saiyan form . However , Super Saiyan 3 has the major weaknessof having a serious stamina drain , something that dissemble both Goku and the Goten / Trunks fusion Gotenks in decisive moments against Buu . As a result , it ’s often neglect in party favour of more durable transformation .
17Potential Unleashed (Ultimate Gohan) - Gohan Surpasses His Father
Dragon Ball Chapter 496 & Dragon Ball Z Episode 262
In addition to Super Saiyan 3,Dragon Ball Z ’s Buu Saga also present Gohan ’s theme song " Potential Unleashed " conformation , well known asUltimate Gohan . Training with Elder Kai allowed Gohan to tap into his full potential , result in a form that outgo his Super Saiyan material body to make him one of the strong fighter in the population . Potential Unleashed technically is n’t a Super Saiyan transformation , especially since Piccolo is capable to use it inDragon Ball Super : Super Hero , but it ’s still being include because of how much it ’s tied into Gohan ’s quality .
16Super Saiyan God - Power That Can Rival a God
Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods & Dragon Ball Super Episode 9
Dragon Ball Z : Battle of Godswas the first canon continuation of the dealership in almost twenty years , and with it came the introduction of a brand - Modern Super Saiyan shape , Super Saiyan God . The ultimate Super Saiyan class of the Legendary Super Saiyan , Super Saiyan God allow a Saiyan a form of Super Saiyan that infuses them with divine ki , making it one of the most powerful transformation in the enfranchisement . Goku ’s use of the form was the deciding factor in his conflict against Beerus , although he still could n’t defeat him . Since its show , Super Saiyan God and its variation have been at the gist ofDragon Ball Superand theDragon Ballfranchise .
15Super Saiyan Blue - A Saiyan God Goes Super Saiyan
Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F & Dragon Ball Super Episode 24
Immediately stick to Super Saiyan God ’s debut was Super Saiyan God Super Saiyan , more ordinarily bear on to as Super Saiyan Blue . As the full name implies , Super Saiyan Blueis achieved when the king of Super Saiyan God is combined with Super Saiyan , resulting in a transformation far more powerful than the regular Super Saiyan God that also change by reversal the user ’s hair blue . After its first coming into court , Super Saiyan Blue became Goku and Vegeta ’s primary translation throughoutDragon Ball Super , although they would still make use of their older transformations from prison term to fourth dimension .
14Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken - Goku Combines Two of His Strongest Techniques
Dragon Ball Super Episode 39 & Chapter 39
Super Saiyan Blue Kaio - ken is a form of Super Saiyan Blue that combines it with Goku ’s very first transformation , the Kaio - ken . Kaio - ken ’s red aura is layer on top of Super Saiyan Blue ’s blue aura , and the combined multipliers of both techniques increase Goku ’s power to epic dimension . Before Ultra Instinct , usingSuper Saiyan Blue Kaio - kenwith a multiplier of 20 was Goku ’s strongest form , although just like regular Kaio - ken , it had the drawback of damaging Goku ’s body the longer he used it .
