
When fans think of the Goku son of Dragon Ballon Franchise, they imagine the Saiyan warrior with thorny hair who fights against powerful bad guys like Frieza and Cell. Goku’s ability to adapt in each fight allowed him to evolve towards one of the most powerful heroes in the universe. This is why there are so many debates today who present it against some of the most broken characters in fiction, from Saitama to Superman. However, Goku’s inheritance and adaptability do not mean that it is invincible.
Even as powerful as Goku, he must always face the reality that there is someone stronger than him. This truth is the reason why Goku trains so hard every day and that is what keeps him so anchored. Goku has a strange ability to transform enemies into allies, and this company alone is Goku’s greatest force, especially when Goku cannot face a threat with his power alone. Thus, battles which Goku faces throughout Dragon Ballon Franchise, what enemies were so strong that Goku needed help when things seemed sinister?

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Goku sought to avenge his friends against King Piccolo
Korin’s ultra divine water helped Goku reach its potential
During the first days of Dragon BallonGoku was a young warrior who never fell with a fight. He has always been at the top despite all the chances, and he very rarely suffered a defeat. One of the first bad guys to give Goku a legitimate defeat was the great king Piccolo.
In their first fight, Goku was truly outraged by King Piccolo, who would kill his merciless friends. This loss made Goku seek other ways in order to triumph over the Namekian in their next fight. Goku has drunk ultra divine water to unlock its potential. With this boost of power, he could go aside with King Piccolo and finally defeat him.
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The Tao mercenary outdated Goku in martial arts
Korin’s training helped Goku fill the gap
The Tao mercenary was the first real threat to which Goku was confronted; He was a real master in martial arts, making each movement effortlessly. In their first fight, Goku would be completely dismantled, desperately exceeded in martial arts. The Tao mercenary was the clear higher than Goku in speed, skill and experienceWith practically all the advantages in its favor.
Even Goku’s ultimate weapon, Kamehameha’s wave, barely affected Tao Pai Pai, singing his clothes only before defeating Goku. Fortunately, Goku asked Korin to turn to his training. With new knowledge and additional force, Goku would be able to defeat the Tao mercenary at their next meeting easily.
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Goku and Piccolo have teamed up to eliminate Raditz
Goku could not defeat Raditz without sacrifice
Dragon Ball Z Launched the series with a blow, presenting viewers to the truth behind the origins of Goku and the heritage of the Saiyans. Fans would see this in the first hand with the arrival of Raditz, Goku’s older brother. Raditz was, overall, a fighter greater than GokuThe outpouring in each imaginable category.

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However, as cheesy as it may seem, Goku had something that Raditz did not do, which gave him the advantage – friends. Instead of keeping things in tête-à-tête, Piccolo and even Gohan met to put the threat for good. Unfortunately, Goku sacrificed himself in the process, completely modifying the trajectory of the series.
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Captain Ginyu’s bodily exchange technique was more than Goku could not manage
The Z Fighters gave the help to Goku to defeat Captain Ginyu
Captain Ginyu is one of the most devious fighters of all Dragon Ballon. This reputation is quite thanks to his capacity for exchange of body, which allows him to go out in case he was surpassed in combat. Even when Goku has mastered it, this capacity helped Captain Ginyu to turn the trend in his favor.
However, The combined force of Z Fighters would not allow Ginyu to laugh. With Vegeta, Gohan and Krillin, they were able to defeat Captain Ginyu, trapping him in the body of a frog. Although the strength of Captain Ginyu was not a challenge for Goku to overcome, his technique was certainly, that is why everyone’s help was crucial on Namek.
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Goku Black could only be defeated by teamwork
The trunks and vegeta future were essential in the defeat of Goku Black
Goku Black is the interesting character; He exchanged bodies with an alternative version of Goku and allied with the Zamasu of this chronology. This combination has created One of the strongest bad guys as Goku and Crew had ever faced. This threat tormented future trunks during its chronology and brought chaos to this chronology to make more ravages.
Goku Black has certainly turned out to be a massive problem to manage for Goku, forcing him to need the help of trunks and vegeta future to have a chance. Sometimes this alliance failed against Goku Black, and at other times, their fights ended with a draw. But, in the end, their strength allowed them to go out in mind. Although some fans are indifferent about this whole saga, there is no doubt that Goku Black pushed Goku to his limits.
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Vegeta’s great shape of monkey was too much for Goku
All hands were on deck to shoot Prince Vegeta
Like Raditz, Vegeta was a superior fighter compared to Goku. Their head-to-head fight proved that Goku made the value of Goku next to Vegeta, but he simply could not overcome the prince of all the Saiyans in his great shape of a monkey. Fortunately, Goku would not need to put the weight of the world only on his shoulders, because he counted on his allies to defeat Vegeta.

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With the help of Krillin, Gohan and even Yajirobe, Vegeta could not be victorious as he supposed. Work in tandem, This team would meet to defeat Vegeta and keep the earth protected for another day. Unlike some bad guys, Vegeta would not be killed by Goku, allowing him to live.
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The perfect cell needed a rotation of combatants to descend
Goku’s son had to make the heaviness
The cell is one of the greatest bad guys in Dragon Ballon And everything animates, moreover. He claimed to be the perfect being and lived this title by facing a constant rotation of the Z Fighters to present his perfection. For a while, it seemed that no warrior could correspond to his perfection, which is why each fighter fell to him one by one. Even Goku knew that he could not defeat Perfect Cell, which is why he allowed his son to take the reins on the battlefield.
Although Gohan had his brilliant moment, Goku would use his son’s efforts, as well as the support of other fighters, to finally rid the world of the cell. Instead of jumping Cell, their combined efforts led to Cell’s defeat, saving the earth again. Unfortunately, this would be another case where Goku would sacrifice himself for the greater good in the process.
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Each fighter Z had to test Majin Buu
Tapping Buu to his heart was the only way to claim victory
Similar to Cell, Majin Buu also needed a constant flow of fighters who are heading for him. Just like with a perfect cell, these heroes would fall by one by the overwhelming power of Majin Buu. Whenever it seemed that a fighter was cracked the code to beat him, Buu changed all the rules again.
Mystic Gohan would have the upper hand, but would fail. Gotenks threw their hat into the mixture, but would fail. However, There would be a change in which Goku and Vegeta merged to create vegito. This merger did not defeat Buu, but their efforts – undressing their children and Piccolo – have weakened it sufficiently to be defeated. Goku was able to face Kid Buu and defeat him with the Spirit bomb, which asked a lot of people to create.
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The sneaky Tactics of Golden Frieza required more than Goku
Vegeta & Goku’s efforts have helped protect the land again
Frieza is the most notorious villain of the whole anime, and his return to Dragon Ballon marked a central turning point. The training for the first time of his life allowed Frieza to reach a whole new form called Golden Frieza. With this form, Frieza was looking forward to seeking his revenge, immediately traveling on Earth to face Goku.

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Although Frieza was not stronger than Goku or Vegeta, His sneaky tactics allowed him to temporarily gain the upper hand. Vegeta providing help while Goku recovered allowed them to finally defeat the arrogant tyrant. If Vegeta was not there to intervene, and Vice Versa, Frieza would have made its way and destroyed the earth.
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Broly pushed Goku & Vegeta beyond their limit
SSB Vegito arrived to save the day
Dragon Ball Super: Broly It would be a show of nostalgia that rekindled a classic character and made them feel new. Broly has become a brand new person in this film, adding a new story to his character and doing it officially to start. Broly showed how much he was a threat, pushing both Vegeta and Goku to their limits.
None of the super saiyan forms, or even forms of God, could keep the legendary Super Saiyan for a long timeAs it has always adapted to each challenge. Some incorrect fusion dances and Frieza Beatdowns later, SSB VEGITO would seem to give Broly all they have in the tank. Without the help of Vegeta, Broly would have crossed Goku and potentially destroyed the earth. Fortunately, this was not the case, and Broly became a friend with Goku.