The most creative techniques in Dragon Ball, ranked

Key things

• Creative use of abilities can make fights more memorable and exciting.
• Techniques like Galactic Donut and Solar Flare provide unique advantages in battle.
• Time-Skip and Body Change offer strategic ways to gain the upper hand against powerful enemies.

In a series full of immense powers and mind-blowing transformations, it's easy to forget some of them Dragon BallThe most iconic moments come in the form of the most creative powers that heroes and villains unleash in battle. Watching these characters use powers in unique ways is a great way to break up the monotony of fights that mostly involve endless punches and ki attacks.

Some of the best attacks in Dragon Ball there are those that have been used in ways that fans would not have imagined. This eccentric use of one's superpowers makes it clear why these attacks are so memorable.

8 Galactic Donut

yellow Rings of Energy That Bind the Target

• Known Users: Gotenks
• Anime Debut: “Super Moves of Gotenks” (Episode 258 Dragon Ball Z)

Gotenks is one of the craziest fighters in the series, despite being quite strong in his own right. The fact that he was able to fight Super Buu is a great example of why he was so intimidating. However, having the mind of a child was not great for the fighter's killer instinct.

As a result, some of Goten's powers can be somewhat childish, yet they are creative. A great example is the Galactic Donut, where this fused fighter uses rings made of ki to bind the opponent and leave them vulnerable to a humiliating series of attacks.

7 Energy landmine

Traps made with Ki

• Known users: Goku
• Anime Debut: “Body, Soul and Power Unleashed! Goku and Vegeta!” (Part 123 Dragon Ball Super)

Jiren is one of the most powerful fighters in the Dragon Ball Superand Goku had to use every trick in his arsenal to try and gain an advantage over this enemy. This was a ki trap that fans saw for the first time in the series.

By focusing his energy, Goku could build energy landmines that could detonate and cause serious damage. However, for a warrior as powerful as Jiren, these traps were nothing but poison and he had no problem with them.

6 Kamehameha legs

An innovative way for Goku to ascend into the air

• Known Users: Goku
• Anime Debut: “Goku's Trap” (Episode 146 Dragon Ball)

During his fight against Piccolo Jr. in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament, Goku was sent to the ground after a devastating blow from this enemy. However, he had a surprise up his sleeve that no one expected.

Charging ki into his legs, Goku released Kamehameha from his legs, allowing him to ascend and deliver a powerful double punch to Piccolo. Since he hadn't shown the power of flight before this moment, it was a smart move for the Saiyan to turn the tables on his powerful foe.

5 Body change

Switching bodies will always create creative scenarios

• Known Users: Captain Ginyu
• Anime Debut: “Goku is Ginyu and Ginyu is Goku” (Episode 71 Dragon Ball Z)

Captain Ginyu may be one of the craziest characters in the series, but that shouldn't detract from the power he wields in battle. But on the occasion when he is fighting an enemy with greater power, Ginyu has a trick up his sleeve to turn the tide of battle in a flash.

He can use Body Change to exchange his physical frame with that of a superior fighter to become stronger. However, this body change prevents him from reaching his maximum potential as a fighter, which can be a huge shame if his gimmick pans out.

4 Solar flare

A great way to distract enemies and give them the slip

• Known Users: Tien Shinhan, Son Goku, Krillin, Cell, Master Roshi, Future Trunks, Future Gohan
• Anime Debut: “Resign” (Episode 94 Dragon Ball)

Ever since Tien first used this technique Dragon BallSolar Flare is a recurring technique that fans can't get enough of. There's something about this disruptive technique that makes it a joy to witness in a series. When used emits a flash of light, stunning and sometimes blinding opponents.

Most of the Z Fighters have used this technique at least once in the series, with Cell whipping it out when he had to find Android 18. Solar Flare is a great way to distract enemies, either leaving them open for a damaging attack or letting the user run away. significantly better opponent.

3 Skipping time

Allows the user to skip time and land technical strikes

• Known users: Hit
• Anime Debut: “Turn Your Anger into Power! Vegeta's Full-Bore Battle” (Epis. 35 Dragon Ball Super)

Hit is one of the most interesting fighters Dragon Ball Super. What he lacks in physical strength, he more than makes up for in Time-Skip technique. This skill takes time to learn.

Vegeta himself succumbed to the technique in his Super Saiyan Blue form and Goku had to whip out his Super Saiyan Blue Kaio-ken form to counter Hit's attack. The ability to skip time and nail the enemy where it hurts is a valuable technique that explains why Hit is such a successful assassin.

2 Instant transmission Kamehameha

One of the highlights of the cell saga

• Known Users: Goku
• Anime Debut: “No More Rules” (Episode 179 Dragon Ball Z)

During his fight against Cell, Goku realized that he needed an ace in the hole if he wanted to take out this regenerating villain for good. That seemed to be the case as Goku charged up a powerful Kamehameha that could blow up the Earth from the angle he was firing from.

However, at the last moment, he used Instant Transfer to teleport in front of Cell and fired a powerful Kamehameha that blew Cell's upper half into the air. If Goku got the angle right, Cell could be defeated with this move.

1 Sliding Kamehameha

Without flight, Goku had to get creative to close the distance to Kefla

• Known Users: Goku
• Anime Debut: “Signs of a Turn! Autonomous Ultra Instinct Explodes!” (Part 116 Dragon Ball Super)

Tournament of Power has some of the best Dragon Ball moments of all time, and Goku's Sliding Kamehameha is a great example. Since flight was banned in this tournament, Goku had to figure out another way to make the most of his Ultra Instinct Sign transformation and take out Kefl in one hit.

He did so by charging Kamehameha as he slowly approached Kefla, whose energy collapsed at that moment. Leaping towards Kefla, the molten warrior fired a high-powered beam at Goku, hoping to hit him when he had nothing left to dodge. However, Goku's heightened fighting instincts allowed him to glide across the surface of the beam using his stored ki in one of the most creative moves of the series. This ended with a full-frontal Kamehameha that put Kefla out for good.

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  Dragon Ball

  Release date

  February 26, 1986

  Studio

  Toei animation

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  Dragon Ball Z

  Release date

  April 26, 1989

  Studio

  Toei animation

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  Dragon Ball Super

  Release date

  July 5, 2015

  Studio

  Toei animation