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# Dragon Ball: 27 Strongest Transformations, Ranked

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Updated Jul 5, 2024

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### Key Takeaways

- Unique transformations in the Dragon Ball series showcase the power scaling, influencing iconic battles and character growth.
- Super Saiyan transformation legacy is unparalleled, with subsequent forms surpassing original levels of power.
- A variety of powerful and intriguing transformations in the Dragon Ball series redefine the characters' strengths and abilities.

The **_Dragon Ball_** series is easily one of the most high-octane and epic shonen series around, featuring a wealth of incredible battles and awe-inspiring power-ups that have become legendary in their own right, with the Super Saiyan transformation being one of the most notable mentions in this regard.

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Toei has recently plenty of Dragon Ball anime movies over the decades, and some films are better than others.

It's a testament to the immense power scaling present in the _Dragon Ball_ series — especially _Dragon Ball Super_ — that the original Super Saiyan form has now been completely dwarfed by a wealth of incredible transformations, which are widely considered to be some of the **strongest transformations in the history of _Dragon Ball_**.

_**Updated July 4, 2024 by Ritwik Mitra:** The late great Akira Toriyama will be sorely missed, with an entire generation of anime fans owing their love for this medium to a man responsible for penning one of the most iconic shonen manga of all time. Dragon Ball started as an adventure manga before introducing long-time fans to numerous transformations and battles that have become legendary in their own right._

_It would be impossible to talk about the legacy of Dragon Ball Z without mentioning the many ways these characters have transformed to reach new heights of power time and time again. Some of the strongest Dragon Ball transformations feature mind-boggling levels of power that can take some time to get used to._

## 27  Great Ape

### A Transformation Triggered When A Saiyan With A Tail Gazes Upon The Full Moon

![Goku and Great Ape Vegeta in Dragon Ball Z](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/goku-and-great-ape-vegeta-in-dragon-ball-z.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** A Wish to the Eternal Dragon (Episode 12, _Dragon Ball_)

The revelation of Goku being an alien was something that rattled fans of the original series, who were surprised to see Toriyama take such a bold route. All of a sudden, Goku's quirks made sense — he is a member of the Saiyan race, with his tail letting him bolster his powers by transforming on the night of a full moon.

This transformation is used by Vegeta to overpower Goku during their battle. It takes the combined efforts of every warrior in existence to take down this powerful Saiyan before he gets the Dragon Balls and wishes for immortality.

## 26  Pseudo Super Saiyan

### A Precursor To The Main Thing

![Pseudo Super Saiyan in Dragon Ball Z](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pseudo-super-saiyan-in-dragon-ball-z-cropped.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** _Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug_

The _Dragon Ball Z_ movies may technically be filler, but the amazing rock-driven soundtracks and great animation help these side stories stand out as some worthy additions to the legacy of this series. These movies aren't too long and can be viewed as elaborate OVAs, and fans are glad to see that these films try and add original spins to established concepts, with the Pseudo Super Saiyan form being a great example of the same.

After being beaten to a pulp by a youthful Lord Slug, Goku finally loses his temper and achieves a false Super Saiyan form, which gives him a golden aura without the iconic blonde hair. This form makes a minor appearance and [doesn't play a role in deciding how Lord Slug is finally incapacitated](https://gamerant.com/dragon-ball-strong-attacks-that-never-end-fights/), but fans still love the sheer power exhibited by Goku in this form. It's a taste of things to come that fans loved to witness for themselves.

## 25  Super Saiyan

### The Transformation That Started It All

![Super Sayan Goku Frieza Saga](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/collage-maker-22-dec-2022-05-20-pm-1.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** Transformed at Last (Episode 95, _Dragon Ball Z_)

The [first appearance of the Super Saiyan transformation](https://gamerant.com/best-shonen-anime-transformations/) makes for one of the most memorable moments in anime history, with Goku and his pals struggling against Frieza even after hitting him with a powerful Spirit Bomb. Enraged at being damaged by this move, Frieza pierces Piccolo with a finger beam before taking Krillin and exploding him, sending Goku into a frenzy that ends with him achieving this legendary transformation.

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##### [Dragon Ball: 5 Super Saiyan Transformations Gohan Never Achieved](/dragon-ball-gohan-missing-super-saiyan-transformations/ "Dragon Ball: 5 Super Saiyan Transformations Gohan Never Achieved")

Despite being the king of unearned power-ups, there are some Super Saiyan transformations that Gohan never achieves in canon Dragon Ball media.

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Frieza was no match for this transformed Saiyan, who straight-up humiliated him with one of the **strongest _Dragon Ball_ transformations** at the time before leaving him behind in the dust after deeming him unworthy of battle. The emperor didn't take this insult lying down and unleashed a final attack that was quickly punished by Goku, ending this fight once and for all.

## 24  Super Saiyan Third Grade

### The User Bulks Up So Much That They Lose A Ton Of Speed

![dragon-ball-super-saiyan-third-grade-goku-1](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dragon-ball-super-saiyan-third-grade-goku-1.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** Trunks Ascends (Episode 162, _Dragon Ball Z_)

Before the characters eventually reached the Ascended Super Saiyan form, the bulk of their training focused on making the first Super Saiyan form as optimized as possible. This led to the rise of the Second and Third Grade forms, which do a great job of enhancing a user's strength. However, while the Second Grade has some applications in combat, there's a major detriment that prevents the Third Grade from being useful.

Sure, the rise in strength may be substantial, but the tradeoff is that users are so bulky that their speed is significantly hampered. It's impossible for them to land a blow against their opponent, and the energy required to maintain this muscle mass is so intense that users will tire themselves out before they can substantially damage their opponent.

## 23  Super Saiyan Second Grade

### A Souped-Up Version Of The First Super Saiyan Form

![Super Saiyan Second Grade in Dragon Ball Z](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/super-saiyan-second-grade-in-dragon-ball-z-cropped-1-1.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** Super Vegeta (Episode 155, _Dragon Ball Z_)

After Vegeta and Trunks put in a ton of effort in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, the two Saiyans came out more powerful than ever. Vegeta, being the bloodthirsty Saiyan that he is, wanted to put his power to the test as soon as possible. He encountered Semi-Perfect Cell and showed off the power of the Super Saiyan Second Grade form, which was easily one of the **strongest _Dragon Ball_ transformations** at the time.

Vegeta made quick work of Semi-Perfect Cell, but the antagonist knew how to manipulate the Saiyan Prince. He convinced Vegeta to help him achieve his Perfect Form, which was a grave mistake. Despite the immense power of the Second Grade form, Vegeta was beaten to a pulp. It took the advent of the Ascended Super Saiyan form to finally make Perfect Cell pay for his transgressions.

## 22  Super Saiyan 2

### Marked The End Of Cell After Gohan Finally Achieved His Latent Potential

![Dragon Ball - Gohan Super Saiyan 2](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dragon-ball-gohan-super-saiyan-2.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** Cell Juniors Attack! (Episode 184, _Dragon Ball Z_)

Gohan's potential has been shown time and time again in _Dragon Ball Z_ before the advent of the Cell Saga. Despite having untapped latent power that dwarfs most other Z Warriors, Gohan's gentle nature prevented him from really hurting his opponents, which took away from his effectiveness as a fighter. However, after witnessing Cell's brutality and the deaths of his father and Android 16, something snapped in Gohan. He finally gave in to his anger, leading to one of the greatest transformation scenes in _Dragon Ball_ history.

In his Super Saiyan 2 form, [Gohan outclassed Perfect Cell in every way](https://gamerant.com/best-dragon-ball-villains/) and served him an overdue slice of humble pie. He was so powerful that one of his arms needed to be taken out of commission by an ultra-powerful Cell to even the odds. However, despite this injury, Gohan managed to unleash a Kamehameha for the ages that took Cell out once and for all.

## 21  Super Saiyan 3

### An Ear-Piercing Scream That Showed How Much Of A Strain This Transformation Is

![Super Saiyan 3 Goku](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dragon-ball-goku-super-saiyan-3.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** Super Saiyan 3?! (Episode 245, _Dragon Ball Z_)

There was a time when the Super Saiyan 3 transformation was considered by many to be the peak of the series. The amazing transformation coupled with an iconic look has helped this form easily establish a legacy that is still quite palpable.

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As with other themes, the concept of the multiverse is explored in different ways in these anime.

However, with the advent of _Dragon Ball Super_, one has to admit that the Super Saiyan 3 transformation has taken somewhat of a backseat. It might be one of the weaker transformations now, but it's still a great treat to witness regardless.

## 20  Strongest Form 1

### A Transformation Achieved By A Saiyan Infested With A Tuffle Parasite

![Baby from the Dragon Ball series](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/dragon-ball-villains-baby.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** The Fall of the Saiyans (Episode 29, _Dragon Ball GT_)

_Dragon Ball GT_ introduced the race of Tuffle Parasites, with Baby being the most notable of the lot. These parasites can take over Saiyans and increase their power level to new heights.

This leads to the creation of Strongest Form 1, which is an extremely unique transformation indeed. It's too bad that this transformation was only touched upon in the outdated _Dragon Ball GT_ and the redundant _Dragon Ball Super Heroes_.

## 19  Golden Great Ape

### A Powerful Great Ape Transformation That Drastically Increases The Power Of A Tailed Saiyan

![Dragon Ball GT Goku in his Golden Great Ape form reaching towards the Earth](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Dragon-Ball-GT-Great-Ape-Goku-Earth.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** The Tail's Tale (Episode 33, _Dragon Ball GT_)

There's no denying that GT toyed around with some interesting concepts, starting as an homage to _Dragon Ball_'s early years before shifting into the more battle-oriented format fans had come to love. The biggest revelation in this series was the introduction of a new Super Saiyan form that had a fair amount of buildup to it.

The precursor to Super Saiyan 4 is the Golden Great Ape form, which brings with it a state of mindlessness and reckless abandon. Only warriors with the mental fortitude to retain their sense of self in this state can contain this overflowing power and achieve Super Saiyan 4.

## 18  Super Saiyan 4

### Goku Unlocks His Adult Form With This Transformation In GT

![Super Saiyan 4 Goku](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/dragon-ball-gt-super-saiyan-4.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** Back in the Game (Episode 34, _Dragon Ball GT_)

While the Super Saiyan 4 transformation isn't considered to be canon by many, there's no denying the fact that this particular powerup is immensely powerful in its own right and deserves a mention in such a competitive list.

_Dragon Ball Heroes_ has made it quite evident that the Super Saiyan 4 transformation isn't a slouch by any stretch of the imagination, standing toe-to-toe with transformations that use god ki as well, even though this portrayal might not exactly be canon.

## 17  Super Saiyan God

### A Divine Form That Opens The Door For God Ki To Become The Norm In Dragon Ball

![Super Saiyan God Goku](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SSJ-God-Super-Saiyan-Zodiac-Signs.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** _Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods_

The idea of a new Super Saiyan transformation existing in the _Dragon Ball_ universe was something that intrigued fans to no end, and most people would agree that the Super Saiyan God transformation was a great way for the Saiyans of the series to gain access to a whole new level of power.

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While this form might've been painfully ignored after its first appearance in the series, there's no denying the immense power of this form regardless. A person under the effects of this transformation might not look physically imposing, but the massive power boost more than makes up for this poor first impression.

## 16  Golden Frieza

### Marks Frieza's Much-Needed Power-Up To Be On The Same Level As Super's Strongest Warriors

![Golden Frieza](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/golden-frieza-dbz.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** _Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'_

[The revival of the popular series villain Frieza](https://gamerant.com/dragon-ball-frieza-force-strongest-members-ranked/) was a major source of jubilation for fans of the series who wanted to see more of this iconic tyrant. So, when Frieza finally managed to unlock a new level of power in the form of Golden Frieza, it was only a given that fans were in for a treat.

While one might agree that this form isn't all that powerful when compared to how much _Dragon Ball Super_ has evolved since then, there's no denying the fact that [Golden Frieza is an incredibly powerful warrior](https://gamerant.com/dragon-ball-super-main-villains-intelligence-ranked/) who can certainly take care of himself in a fight against powerful opponents in this state.

## 15  Super Saiyan Rage

### A Weird Transformation That Lets Trunks Stand Toe-To-Toe With Powerful Beings Like Zamasu And Goku Black

![SSJ Rage - Super Saiyan Zodiac Signs](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SSJ-Rage-Super-Saiyan-Zodiac-Signs.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** Zamasu's Ambition The Storied "Project 0 Mortals" of Terror (Episode 61, _Dragon Ball Super_)

For the most part, Trunks felt like a fighter relegated to the backseat during the Future Trunks arc in _Dragon Ball Super_. However, after being on the receiving end of a physical and emotional beatdown, he finally attained the power required to break his limits.

This led to the emergence of Super Saiyan Rage, a high-powered version of Super Saiyan 2 that allowed him to fight on equal footing with fighters who sported god ki! It's a testament to the resilience of this individual that he managed to reach this level of power through sheer willpower.

## 14  Legendary Super Saiyan

### A Unique Super Saiyan Form Only Reserved For A Few Select Super Saiyans Like Broly And Kale

![Broly in Dragon Ball Super](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Dragon-Ball-Z-Broly.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** _Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan_

_Dragon Ball Super: Broly_ is quite possibly the greatest _Dragon Ball_ movie of all time, [featuring an intriguing — and misunderstood — antagonist](https://gamerant.com/dragon-ball-z-strongest-original-movie-villains-ranked/) with one of the most powerful transformations of all time.

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Taking place after the Majin Buu arc, Super raises the stakes as high as it can be with the villains coming dangerously close to winning.

The Legendary Super Saiyan transformation is something that _Dragon Ball Super_ definitely experimented with — Kale being the first and foremost example of this. However, the true potential of this transformation was seen with Broly, who ended up ascending to a level of power that was so intense that Goku and Vegeta had to resort to the Fusion Dance to even the odds.

## 13  Super Saiyan Rose

### A Form Unlocked After Divine Ki Is Utilized By A Saiyan Body With The Mind Of A Deity

![SSJ Rose - Super Saiyan Zodiac Signs](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SSJ-Rose-Super-Saiyan-Zodiac-Signs.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** Rematch with Goku Black! Enter Super Saiyan Rose (Episode 56, _Dragon Ball Super_)

Watching Goku Black take on the Super Saiyan Rose form for the first time was an absolute treat to behold. It also showed that the villain was no slouch and would give both Vegeta and Goku a run for their money.

His powers were unique and brutal as well, making the Super Saiyan Rose form even more intimidating. It's a shame that the form was only present for one arc before being relegated for the foreseeable future.

## 12  Super Saiyan Blue

### Also Known As Super Saiyan God Ascended Super Saiyan

![Goku Versus Broly (Dragon Ball Super)](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dragon-ball-super-goku-versus-broly.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** _Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection 'F'_

Also known by the lengthy moniker of Super Saiyan God Ascended Super Saiyan, the Super Saiyan Blue form is easily the most popular form in the entire series, being used multiple times throughout a slew of different arcs.

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##### [Dragon Ball: The 20 Most Powerful Saiyans, Ranked According To Strength](/dragon-ball-strongest-saiyans-ranked/ "Dragon Ball: The 20 Most Powerful Saiyans, Ranked According To Strength")

Saiyans are some of Dragon Ball's strongest characters. Like Goku and Vegeta, these are the most powerful Saiyans of them all.

While some may argue that the luster of this form has diminished somewhat following the various ways in which fighters using this form were hindered or defeated, there's no denying the fact that Super Saiyan Blue is still an extremely powerful form that deserves a ton of credit for opening the doorway to new heights of power — once again — in _Dragon Ball Super_.

## 11  Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken

### Combines The Control Of Super Saiyan Blue With The Calming Focus Of The Kaio-ken

![Goku vs Hit](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Goku-vs-Hit.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** A Developed "Time Skip" Counterstrike? Here Comes Goku's New Move! (Episode 39, _Dragon Ball Super_)

After being outclassed by Hit and his Time-Skip, Goku realized that he needed to tap into a major power reserve to even the odds against this worthy foe. He managed to do so by taking the boundless power of Super Saiyan Blue and combining it with the Kaio-ken, allowing him to multiply his power exponentially and outclass Hit in a battle for the ages.

## 10  Destroyer Form

### Top Channels The Energy Of A Destroyer, Harboring It Without Tearing Apart In A Feat Of Impressive Strength

![Vegeta Versus Toppo (Dragon Ball Super)](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/dragon-ball-super-vegeta-vs-toppo.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** A Commanding Presence! The Advent of Top the Destroyer! (Episode 125, _Dragon Ball Super_)

Top was a formidable enemy whose power reserves were truly incredible. The fact that Jiren was the only fighter more powerful than him in Universe 11 is a testament to just how powerful Top really was.

His Destroyer Form allowed him to utilize the powers of a God of Destruction and lay waste to his enemies. In fact, Vegeta could've easily been defeated by Top in his form had he not unlocked his very own power [during the Tournament of Power](https://gamerant.com/dragon-ball-super-team-7-members-weakest-strongest/).

## 9  Orange Piccolo

### Aside From The Stupid Name, This Form Gives A Much-Needed Power-Up To Piccolo

![Dragon Ball Super Super Hero – Orange Piccolo](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Dragon-Ball-Super-Super-Hero-–-Orange-Piccolo-1.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** _Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero_

_Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero_ served as a great way to place the spotlight on other characters aside from Goku and Vegeta. This movie gave Piccolo and Gohan their moment to shine against the remnants of the Red Ribbon Army.

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Goku and his friends have come up against some memorable villains throughout Dragon Ball, although some made a much bigger impression than others.

In this movie, Piccolo makes a wish to unlock his latent potential, which makes him a force to be reckoned with. On top of that, Shenron also gave Piccolo a power-up that let him transform into what he dubs Orange Piccolo.

## 8  Super Saiyan Blue Evolved

### An Ascended Variant Of Super Saiyan Blue That Vegeta Unlocks During The Tournament Of Power

![Dragon Ball Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta](https://static0.gamerantimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Dragon-Ball-Super-Saiyan-Blue-Vegeta.jpg)

- **First Appearance:** Body, Soul, and Power Unleashed! Goku and Vegeta! (Episode 123, _Dragon Ball Super_)

During the Tournament of Power, Vegeta realized that he needed to reach a new level of power without walking the same path that Kakarot did. The Prince of all Saiyans transformed this mental fortitude into physical strength and reached a new level of power with the Super Saiyan Blue transformation.

Super Saiyan Blue Evolved is an incredibly powerful transformation that allowed Vegeta to get the upper hand on Top and defeat him in battle. One can only wait and see [the role this transformation will play in the sequel to _Dragon Ball Super_](https://gamerant.com/dragon-ball-super-sequel-series-wishlist-changes-needed/).

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## What is your favorite transformation in the Dragon Ball series?

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The classic golden hue of the Super Saiyan form is iconic, but fans also love the three new forms used by the series' main Saiyan trio — Ultra Instinct, Ultra Ego, and Gohan Beast.

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