How Many Transformations Does Goku Have: The Ultimate List

Goku is one of the most beloved characters in the history of anime and manga. This beloved character has also been given different names both inside and outside Japan. 

The transformations of Son Goku’s character in the Dragon Ball franchise is a subject that’s been discussed and analyzed by fans for years. 

This list will be focusing on the ways Goku transforms throughout the series. There are so many different types that it might be hard to keep track of. We’ll take a look at every transformation from his normal state to his Super Saiyan form.

How Many Transformations Does Goku Have?

Goku has undergone at least 22 different transformations.

These include; Great Ape/Oozaru, Golden Great Ape, Kaio-ken, Super Kaioken, False Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 1,2,3, and 4, Super Saiyan Blue, Super Saiyan God, Ultra Instinct, Mastered Ultra Instinct, Gogeta, Super Gogeta, Vegito, Super Vegito, Vegito Blue, Veku, Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken, Ascended Saiyan, and Spirit-Bomb Absorbed.

Son Goku

Goku is the most powerful character and the greatest champion of the franchise. Goku uses transformations to become stronger to beat his enemies. 

He is initially sent to the planet earth as a baby, whose original mission was to destroy it. By a stroke of good luck, he had an accident that resulted in a head injury. Afterward, he couldn’t remember a thing, having lost his full memory. 

This new situation allowed him to practice martial arts and defend the earth from all threats.

What we know about Goku:

• He’s of Saiyan origin
• He’s the strongest warrior in the universe
• He’s a bit of a pervert (he likes looking at Bulma’s panties)
• He loves food, especially fish, rice, and ramen noodles

Goku encounters allies such as Bulma, Kame-Sen ‘Nin (Master Roshi), Kuririn (Krillin), and Yamcha throughout his travels.

He fought against many villains and even defeated Lord Piccolo, Demon King Piccolo, Frieza, Cell, Majin Buu, Bobbidi, and more.

What Are The Different Goku Transformations?

One of the most popular anime series, Dragon Ball, is known for its intense fighting scenes. The characters can do incredible things because of transformation. 

They can transform into Super Saiyan, a higher-level power state that gains incredible power to achieve their goal. Goku can feel the energy of others, and this ability helps him fight against evil forces.

Here is an incomplete list of all the transformations that Goku has gone through to date. 

1. Great Ape/Oozaru

The Great Ape transformation is a significant plot point in the Dragon Ball series. Goku transforms into a giant ape several times throughout the series, and each time he does, his power level multiplies ten times exponentially.

Goku’s first transformation was against Emperor Pilaf when he and his friends were held captive in a cave. 

He transformed into an Oozaru, a giant ape that looked like Goku except for his vertical and red eyes.

2. Kaio-ken

Goku’s ability to increase his power level in a short period is a technique called “kaioken”- an effective technique that multiplies the user’s ki by a factor of twenty. 

To effectively use kaioken, Goku must have a solid emotional drive. This is because the Spirit Bomb requires the soul of someone pure and innocent. The soul of someone evil will cause the Spirit Bomb to become corrupted.

3. False Super Saiyan

This transformation of Goku happens at the end of the movie, Lord slug, where he undergoes this transformation to defeat a titular villain. Toei animation heard about this transformation and tried to beat him to the punch line.

This confused him; he has his signature golden aura, but he retains his eyes and black hair. This transformation is never seen again in the series, and therefore it’s thought to be false. Nonetheless, he defeated his enemy Namekian.

4. Super Saiyan

This was Goku’s first transformation after his battle against Frieza on Namek. He reached this form in anger when Frieza exploded Krilin’s body in front of him.

This made him look like an alien with red eyes, golden hair, and sticking up in a spiky formation, in addition to the increased power of destruction. This form has 50 times base power.

5. Super Saiyan 2

This form of transformation is what made Goku the most powerful warrior in the universe. It doubles his speed by 100, though he rarely uses this form.

6. Super Saiyan 3

This form was the second transformation shown onscreen. It made its debut for the very first- time in the 17th Super Saga. 

They are seconds apart and therefore not that different, except that this form drains him quickly.

Goku was the first to achieve this transformation by self-training, while Gohan and Vegeta were the second and third, respectively. 

Goku used this state during his battle against Majin Buu, Gohan used it against Cell, and Vegeta achieved it during his training with Goku for their match against Beerus. 

7. Super Saiyan 4

This particular form was first mentioned in Dragon Ball GT when Goku said he saw it in a prophetic dream. This form is achieved when the Golden great ape masters its consciousness.

 Like Super Saiyan 1,2, and 3, Goku retains his normal eyes while transformed. The hair becomes more rigid and thicker than the regular Super Saiyan forms, with the top spiked up more.

8. Super Saiyan God

When Goku transformed into the legendary Super Saiyan God, his power level increased to unimaginable heights. 

He was able to defeat the evil force that threatened the world quickly. Goku’s transformation was all thanks to the power of 5 pure-hearted Saiyan who were linked together.

In this red-haired form, he can regenerate, and only the other deities can sense his power. The only drawback of this form is that it has a time limit.

 9. Super Saiyan Blue

Goku achieves this newest transformation while training with Whis on Beerus’ planet. It’s the ultimate transformation that Goku achieves in his fight with Frieza on Namek.

The Ultimate Blue form does not appear until after Goku and Vegeta become significantly more potent than Beerus. 

Even then, they can only transform into this form because of Whis’ ability to increase their power through training.

His hair and eyes turn blue in this form, and the power amplifies by 50 times that of the Super Siyan God form.

10. Ultra- Instinct Omen

The ultra-instinct form is a new transformation greater than the SS(Blue and God). This power can be achieved by warriors who have mastered their minds and bodies through years of training. This is the most potent form of Goku to date.

The ultra- instinct transformation lasts only for an instant, but it allows Goku to react to any attack with perfect timing,

11. Mastered/Complete Ultra -Instinct

Ultra -instinct is a brand-new power-up for Goku. It is achieved when a character’s consciousness separates from the body to fight independently in martial arts. This transformation is the most potent form he has ever achieved.

He achieves this ability during his training with Meerus, who is also able to master the ability.

12. Spirit Bomb Form

Goku learns to master this form through King Kai’s teachings. He absorbs energy from any living thing that is willing to give. 

There are four spirit forms; spirit, large, super, and universal, with the Super spirit being the strongest.

Goku later assumed the universal spirit bomb form during the battle against Omega Shenron, showcasing its great power, which he gathered from everyone on earth.

13. Veku

Veku is a fusion of Vegeta and Goku created when Fuse Zamasu controlled Goku and Vegeta.

It can be assumed it is more robust than both of them combined because, in this form, he was able to fight squarely with Fused Zamasu and its ability to control ki and teleport, which Goku and Vegeta never learned Goku’s ability to use Fusion Dance. 

14. Vegito

Goku was already a super powerful character in Dragon Ball, but when he fused with Vegeta, the result was a fighting machine that couldn’t be defeated. They fused and became one out of desperation to defeat Super Buu.

15. Super Vegito

This form is 50 times stronger than super Saiyan 4. The only thing we know is that Goku used this form for the first time in his battle against Super Buu. 

The way he transformed was different; Goku had to be awakened by the Potara earrings, unlike other transformations, which were automatic or triggered by a specific event.

Then, Goku transformed into a Super Saiyan, and after a while, Vegeta did the same. Goku uses this form to free his friends whom super Buu absorbed.

Conclusion

Well, there you have it. We’ve given you the fifteen major transformations that Goku has gone through throughout Dragon Ball. 

It’s hard to imagine Goku without his signature orange gi. While there are many other forms the character has taken over the years, this one has not changed much. 

Goku’s most vital transformation is the Ultra-Instinct, and his weakest form is Kid Goku. We hope you enjoyed our list of the many transformations that Goku has undergone throughout the series!