Dragon Ball’s Super Saiyan 2 Form Finally Explained

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As a long-time fan of Dragon Ball Z and someone who’s been following its epic battles for decades, I can confidently say that the Super Saiyan forms are truly awe-inspiring. From Goku’s initial transformation to Vegeta’s emotional awakening, each step in their evolution is filled with action, drama, and an unparalleled level of power.

Inquire any genuine fan of “Dragon Ball Z”, and they’ll swiftly affirm that no character is more impressive or potent than a Super Saiyan at their peak. They possess the ability to demolish mountains with a punch, reach unprecedented heights, and run faster than any other entity when transformed. However, it appears there’s an additional tier of being a Super Saiyan that surpasses all others in power and capability. Known as the Super Saiyan 2 form, only a select few characters have managed to master it within the entire “Dragon Ball” universe. This form suggests a higher level of power that every character might tap into during a critical situation.

What exactly is Super Saiyan 2? Who has achieved this power level, and where does it appear in the manga and anime? Are there different forms or abilities associated with Super Saiyan 2? Here’s a comprehensive guide to all the incredible feats a Super Saiyan 2 character can perform when they reach their maximum potential.

What is a Super Saiyan?

In the world of Dragon Ball, the Super Saiyan transformation is a powerful state that often appears in both the manga and anime. This form can be attained through various means: by experiencing intense emotions, undergoing rigorous training, or when the user has attained the perfect level of emotional understanding. As Goku explains, it’s more a matter of the universe choosing you for this transformation, rather than something you actively pursue.

Transforming into a Super Saiyan grants a warrior immense power, speed, and strength. This newfound might allows them to overpower deities or extraterrestrial adversaries single-handedly. They acquire the ability to shatter mountains with a single blow or hurl opponents across vast distances. Interestingly, transforming into Super Saiyan also alters the character’s behavior; Goku, for example, becomes more aggressive and even malicious when in this form, despite typically being gentle, lazy, and laid-back. This peculiar aspect adds intrigue to Goku’s extraordinary existence as depicted in “Dragon Ball Z.

Transformations into Super Saiyan are distinctive due to altering the appearance of their users. Typically, these changes involve a modification of their clothing, as well as the transformation of their hair into golden and spiky strands. Acquiring this form is challenging, and it’s said that the first Super Saiyan to master it could sustain control over his powers only while in Great Ape form.

Where the Super Saiyan 2 form first appeared, who used it and why

Despite the potential risks of transforming into Super Saiyan, a select few warriors have unexpectedly achieved this high level of power. The first character to exhibit Super Saiyan 2 abilities is Gohan. This transformation occurs in the episode titled “Cell Juniors Attack!” within the series “Dragon Ball Z” (a crucial episode that shouldn’t be missed, not just a filler). Similar to other Super Saiyan transformations, Gohan’s power surge is triggered by intense emotional distress. When his father and friends are under attack by Cell Juniors, and Android 16 has been killed by Cell, an overwhelming emotion pushes Gohan into this transformation without him fully realizing it.

After reaching Super Saiyan 2, Gohan gains such immense power that he can destroy all electronic devices nearby and vanquish the Cell Juniors. In a single combat with Cell, he comes incredibly close to defeating this seemingly invincible antagonist, even causing him to regress. This epic fight is one of the reasons why some viewers dream about rewriting “Dragon Ball Z” to make Gohan the central character. Regrettably, Cell decides to destroy Earth rather than conceding defeat, forcing Goku to lay down his life. In the end, it takes the collective strength of both father and son to vanquish Cell.

In a past episode, Gohan learned this form during training with his father in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, but he could only maintain it for a short while because he was too fatigued to keep it up. In the manga, “Dragon Ball Z: Gohan Unleashed,” Gohan is the first character to achieve this power level. In the “Dragon Ball Z” movie, “Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound,” Gohan undergoes the transformation for the first time. Since then, Vegeta, Goku, and Future Trunks have all reached this level in either the manga or the anime series.

What exactly does Super Saiyan 2 actually do?

The Super Saiyan 2 form resembles its original transformation quite closely. Essentially, a Super Saiyan 2 possesses all the abilities of a regular Super Saiyan, but these powers are amplified significantly. Users of this form are surrounded by lightning energy, which can intensify their opponents’ suffering. With their Kamehameha attacks, they can harness such immense energy that they can obliterate entire planets, not just living beings like humans. This power is capable of carving out deep valleys and craters on a planet’s surface with a mere gesture. They are powerful and intelligent fighters who could face an entire army without breaking a sweat, and they manage to maintain their agility rather than becoming overly bulky. In technical terms, Super Saiyan 2 users are approximately 100 times stronger than the average Saiyan.

Super Saiyan 2 power can be activated and controlled in similar ways as a regular Super Saiyan – by an overwhelming surge of emotion, rigorous training, responding defensively when a loved one is endangered, or being filled with rage. Additionally, they retain their golden hair, but their attire usually gets altered.

Super Saiyan 2 variations give even more power

In various methods, a Super Saiyan’s potency can be amplified. It follows that those who master Super Saiyan 2 have several options for refining their transformations. The most advanced manifestation of this power was achieved by Gohan in the “Supplemental Daizenshuu” manga and is unique enough to him that it’s known as the “Gohan-type Super Saiyan 2.” However, beyond the Ultimate form, blending with other forms can boost the power of the Super Saiyan 2 state.

In the unique setting of the “Dragon Ball” game universe, when a Super Saiyan 2 takes in a Spirit Bomb, their power grows exponentially. However, enhancing a Super Saiyan 2’s power often puts the user at risk due to a lack of control, typically leading to destruction for both the enemy and the Saiyan undergoing transformation. And that’s just one level of power increase for a Super Saiyan; there are even more powerful transformations possible.

‘Not My Bulma’ – Vegeta’s Super Saiyan 2 shocker explained

In the span of Dragon Ball’s extensive timeline, Vegeta appears to be cold and self-centered. However, he has transformed into a devoted husband, father, and powerful Saiyan warrior over time. Although it can be challenging to comprehend his abilities, Vegeta has consistently striven for greatness. A pivotal event highlighting his development unfolds in the Dragon Ball Super episode, “How Dare You Strike My Bulma! Vegeta’s Fury-Fueled Metamorphosis!” This incident underscores his remarkable growth.

In the midst of a lively gathering hosted by Bulma, Vegeta’s wife, an unexpected guest arrives – the God of Destruction, Beerus. He challenges Vegeta to a fight right then and there. The confrontation doesn’t go well for Vegeta, who ends up on the losing side. This prompts Bulma to step in, demanding that Beerus depart. When Beerus responds by attacking her instead, Vegeta is moved to action, shouting the episode’s title phrase due to concern for her safety. This triggers his Super Saiyan 2 transformation as a result of his heightened emotion.

Despite having achieved Super Saiyan 2 status following intense training after the Cell Saga and engaging in combat while in this form earlier, it’s heartwarming to see that merely witnessing the woman he adores being endangered was enough for him to transform once more into a mighty battle apparatus. However, even in his most enraged state, Vegeta still falls short of the strongest variation of Super Saiyan compared to others.

Is Super Saiyan 3 more powerful than Super Saiyan 2?

In comparison to Super Saiyan 2, Super Saiyan 3 represents an advanced stage, and so far only Goku, during the Majin Buu saga, has achieved it. Super Saiyan 3 is four times stronger than a second-level Super Saiyan, but what sets it apart is not just its increased power; those who reach this level also undergo significant hair growth. Their hair transforms into a thick, spiky blond mane that resembles the character Shadow the Hedgehog.

Although Super Saiyan 3 represents the peak of Super Saiyan power, it comes with a significant drawback as it rapidly depletes the user’s physical energy, making their actions sluggish and hindering them from fully utilizing the immense strength they possess. Despite the limitations imposed by this form, both versions of Super Saiyan are still classified under the same umbrella term: Ascended Saiyan. Reaching Super Saiyan 3 is currently the highest ranking a Super Saiyan can achieve, but there exist numerous non-canonical Super Saiyan forms that have gained popularity through fan art and other creative works.

How to beat a Super Saiyan in all of its forms

In the Dragon Ball universe, it might seem like Super Saiyans are invincible, but if you possess a level of power equal to Cell, particularly in his Perfect form, there’s always a strategy to defeat them. Given that one overpowered character can bring down another, if you’re even slightly quicker, stronger, or more cunning, it guarantees that the strongest warrior on earth will eventually face their demise.

It was only by working together that Goku and Gohan were able to defeat Cell. Without the support of their friends and family from beyond, Gohan might not have made it that far. Initially, he managed to hold his own against Cell until the villain came back stronger. Interestingly, Cell’s transformation into a more powerful form could be seen as a type of Super Saiyan evolution – an explanation for why he proved to be stronger than Gohan, until they all teamed up to finish him off. This demonstrates that even the most powerful Super Saiyans can be overpowered when facing certain levels of strength.

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2024-12-28 15:30