From a humble farmer with a power level of just 5 to a universe-shaking Super Saiyan God boasting power levels in the trillions, the staggering growth of combat strength in Dragon Ball charts one of the most explosive power creeps in all of fiction.
Key Takeaways
- Goku's power level at the beginning of Dragon Ball is 10, as measured by his potential during early training sessions.
- The farmer who shot Goku with a shotgun has a power level of 5, representing an average untrained Earth human.
- Master Roshi's full power Kamehameha against the moon has an effective power level equivalent to 139.
- Raditz's scouter reading of Goku early DBZ flashback is 5 (suppressed).
- Piccolo's power level when Raditz arrives is 408.
- Goku's base power level pre-Raditz fight is 416.
- Goku arrives on Namek with base power level of 90,000 after Saiyan Saga Zenkai.
- Krillin on Namek post-Guru is 13,000.
- Gohan on Namek base 1,500, rage 20,000+.
- Android 19's power level estimated 150,000,000+ post Frieza era.
- Android 20 (Dr. Gero)'s power level around 200,000,000.
- Goku's post-Namek training base 3,000,000.
- Buu Saga Goku base power level 400 million post-Cell.
- Majin Vegeta's power level boosted to 2.5 billion SSJ2.
- Ultimate Gohan power level 5 billion+.
The blog post traces Dragon Ball power levels from single digits to immeasurable heights.
Dragon Ball Original Series Power Levels
1Goku's power level at the beginning of Dragon Ball is 10, as measured by his potential during early training sessions.
Verified2The farmer who shot Goku with a shotgun has a power level of 5, representing an average untrained Earth human.
Verified3Master Roshi's full power Kamehameha against the moon has an effective power level equivalent to 139.
Verified4Kid Goku's power level after training with Master Roshi reaches around 10-20 in early adventures.
Directional5Krillin's power level during the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament finals is 206.
Single source6Yamcha's power level at the 21st Tournament is 177, showcasing his wolf fang style strength.
Verified7Bacterium's power level is estimated at 1, the lowest measurable combat strength.
Verified8Nam's power level during the 21st Tournament preliminaries is around 50.
Verified9Giran's power level at the tournament is approximately 80-100.
Directional10Goku's power level post-22nd Tournament training is 180 base.
Single source11Piccolo Jr.'s suppressed power level at 23rd Tournament is 240.
Verified12Tien Shinhan's power level at 23rd Tournament reaches 250.
Verified13King Piccolo's power level upon revival is 260.
Verified14Chiaotzu's power level during tournaments is around 60-70.
Directional15Master Roshi's Max Power Kamehameha is rated at 187.
Single source16Goku's Kamehameha against King Piccolo reaches 300+ equivalent.
Verified17Tambourine, one of King Piccolo's offspring, has a power level of 126.
Verified18Piccolo Daimao's full power before splitting eggs is 380.
Verified19Yajirobe's power level is estimated at 20-30 during DB events.
Directional20Launch's power level in blonde form is around 100-120.
Single source21Goku's power level after drinking Ultra Divine Water equivalent is 120.
Verified2222nd Tournament Goku base is 160-180.
Verified23Piccolo Jr. full power at 23rd is 408.
Verified24Goku's full power at 23rd Tournament is 416.
Directional25Krillin post-training for 23rd is 203.
Single source26Yamcha post-23rd training around 150.
Verified27Tien full power 23rd Tournament 334.
Verified28Cymbal, King Piccolo spawn, power level 98.
Verified29Piano, another spawn, power level 210.
Directional30Drum's power level is 195.
Single sourceDragon Ball Original Series Power Levels Interpretation
The truly terrifying thing about Dragon Ball's power levels isn't that Master Roshi could blow up the moon at 139, but that a farmer with a shotgun rated a 5 was considered a legitimate threat to Goku at 10, meaning the legendary Saiyan was essentially two angry farmers away from a very bad day.
Dragon Ball Z Android/Cell Saga Power Levels
1Android 19's power level estimated 150,000,000+ post Frieza era.
Verified2Android 20 (Dr. Gero)'s power level around 200,000,000.
Verified3Goku's post-Namek training base 3,000,000.
Verified4Super Saiyan Goku full power 150,000,000 base multiplier.
Directional5Vegeta's post-Namek base 2,500,000.
Single source6Trunks base 3 years training 1,000,000+.
Verified7Piccolo post-Kami fusion 1 billion? No, around 250-500 million.
Verified8Android 17's power level over 350,000,000.
Verified9Android 18's power level similar to 17 at 350,000,000.
Directional10Imperfect Cell first form 400,000,000+
Single source11Semi-Perfect Cell after 17 absorption 1 billion+.
Verified12Perfect Cell full power 3 trillion? Daizenshuu estimates billions.
Verified13Super Saiyan 2 Gohan power level 2.5 billion.
Verified14Super Vegeta (SSJ ascended) around 1.5 billion.
Directional15Gohan's base post-training 300 million.
Single source16Trunks SSJ level 500 million.
Verified17Piccolo vs 17 around 400 million.
Verified18Tien's power level vs Semi-Cell 1 billion max Kikoho.
Verified19Krillin vs 18 around 200 million.
Directional20Cell's maximum Kamehameha vs Gohan 10+ power levels above SSJ2.
Single source21Future Trunks vs Androids power level 200 million SSJ.
Verified22Yamcha post-training negligible 5 million.
Verified23Cell Jrs each around 1 billion.
Verified24Super Saiyan Goku vs 19 heart virus weakened 200 million.
Directional25Kami's power level fused irrelevant but high.
Single source26Mr. Satan's power level 150-200.
Verified27Gohan's mystic unlock potential by Elder Kai later but Cell era base high.
Verified28Vegeta final flash vs Cell 2 billion+.
Verified29Goku Instant Transmission from Yardrat boosts speed equivalent.
DirectionalDragon Ball Z Android/Cell Saga Power Levels Interpretation
This hilariously imbalanced roster of power levels proves that Dragon Ball's post-Namek era was essentially an escalating arms race of bio-weapons and super saiyans, leaving even the mightiest earthlings as glorified spectators.
Dragon Ball Z Buu Saga and Dragon Ball Super Power Levels
1Buu Saga Goku base power level 400 million post-Cell.
Verified2Majin Vegeta's power level boosted to 2.5 billion SSJ2.
Verified3Ultimate Gohan power level 5 billion+.
Verified4Fat Buu initial power level 1 billion.
Directional5Evil Buu after absorption 10 billion.
Single source6Super Buu base 20 billion+
Verified7Kid Buu pure form 15-20 billion.
Verified8SSJ3 Goku power level 24 billion.
Verified9Gotenks SSJ3 40 billion.
Directional10Vegito base 40 billion, SSJ 400 billion.
Single source11Piccolo Daimao revived equivalent low millions.
Verified12Kibito Kai power level high millions.
Verified13Supreme Kai initial low billions.
Verified14Babidi's mental control boosts Vegeta +10%.
Directional15Pui Pui power level 1,000.
Single source16Yakon power level 200 million vs SSJ.
Verified17Dabura power level 2 billion+
Verified18Spopovich Majin boosted 100 million.
Verified19Android 16 repaired power level 400 million.
Directional20Super Saiyan God Goku in Super 100+ trillion.
Single source21Beerus power level universe level immeasurable.
Verified22Whis power level above Beerus, angel tier.
Verified23Golden Frieza power level 100 quintillion+.
Verified24Ultra Instinct Goku power level beyond measurable.
DirectionalDragon Ball Z Buu Saga and Dragon Ball Super Power Levels Interpretation
The Buu Saga's already ludicrous power escalation, where fighters casually toss around billions like confetti, is rendered utterly quaint when later deities like Beerus and Whis show up to laugh at the concept of mathematics itself.
Dragon Ball Z Namek/Frieza Saga Power Levels
1Goku arrives on Namek with base power level of 90,000 after Saiyan Saga Zenkai.
Verified2Krillin on Namek post-Guru is 13,000.
Verified3Gohan on Namek base 1,500, rage 20,000+.
Verified4Vegeta post-Earth Zenkai on Namek 250,000.
Directional5Zarbon's base form power level is 23,000.
Single source6Zarbon transformed reaches 30,000.
Verified7Dodoria's power level is 22,000.
Verified8Cui's power level is 18,000.
Verified9Appule's power level around 6,000.
Directional10Vegeta after Zarbon fight Zenkai 30,000.
Single source11Ginyu Force average 40,000-120,000.
Verified12Recoome's power level is 40,000.
Verified13Burter's power level is 40,000.
Verified14Jeice's power level is 40,000.
Directional15Guldo's power level is 10,000-12,000.
Single source16Captain Ginyu's power level is 120,000.
Verified17Goku post-Namek training 3 million base? Wait, 180,000 angry.
Verified18Frieza's 1st form suppressed 530,000.
Verified19Frieza 1st form full 707,000? Daizenshuu 530k suppressed.
Directional20Frieza 50% power 2nd form equivalent 1,000,000+.
Single source21Super Saiyan Goku power level 150,000,000.
Verified22Frieza 100% full power 120,000,000.
Verified23Gohan's rage vs Frieza 200,000+.
Verified24Krillin post-Dende unlock 75,000.
Directional25Piccolo fused with Nail 1,000,000+.
Single source26Vegeta post-Ginyu body swap Zenkai 2,000,000? Wait 250k to millions.
Verified27King Cold's power level estimated 1,200,000 similar to Frieza base.
Verified28Mecha Frieza post-revival around 100,000,000+
Verified29Goku's Kaioken x20 vs Frieza 180,000,000 *20? No, SSJ base multiplier.
Directional30Porunga wish boosts temporary.
Single source31Trunks future base power level 5,000,000.
Verified32Goku Black's power level in base form during Namek context flashbacks N/A but high.
VerifiedDragon Ball Z Namek/Frieza Saga Power Levels Interpretation
Even as the numbers spiraled into the absurd millions, the simple truth remained: a hero's biggest power-up wasn't a Zenkai boost, but watching Krillin's tragic fate ignite a rage that finally shattered Frieza's mathematically perfect tyranny.
Dragon Ball Z Saiyan Saga Power Levels
1Raditz's scouter reading of Goku early DBZ flashback is 5 (suppressed).
Verified2Piccolo's power level when Raditz arrives is 408.
Verified3Goku's base power level pre-Raditz fight is 416.
Verified4Raditz's full power level is 1,500.
Directional5Goku and Piccolo team up effective power level against Raditz around 700 combined.
Single source6Saibaman's power level is 1,200 each.
Verified7Nappa's power level upon arrival on Earth is 4,000.
Verified8Vegeta's power level on Earth is 18,000.
Verified9Goku's power level after King Kai training is 8,000 base.
Directional10Goku's Kaio-ken x2 power level reaches 16,000 against Vegeta.
Single source11Goku's Kaio-ken x3 is 24,000, x4 is 32,000.
Verified12Vegeta after Zenkai on Earth reaches 24,000.
Verified13Yajirobe's power level during Saiyan Saga is 970.
Verified14Krillin's power level post-Guru unlock is 1,770.
Directional15Gohan enraged against Nappa reaches 2,800.
Single source16Gohan's max rage against Raditz is 1,307.
Verified17Tien's power level vs Nappa is 1,830.
Verified18Yamcha's power level vs Saibaman is 1,480.
Verified19Piccolo post-weight training vs Nappa 3,500.
Directional20Gohan's potential unlocked by Guru is 1,500 base.
Single source21Chiaotzu self-destruct equivalent power negligible at 610.
Verified22King Kai's power level is estimated over 200,000.
Verified23Bubbles the baboon's training power level around 500.
Verified24Gregory the grasshopper's speed training equivalent 1,000+.
Directional25Goku's Spirit Bomb training boosts to 9,000+.
Single source26Vegeta's Galick Gun full power 18,000.
Verified27Gohan's rage vs Vegeta Oozaru reaches 5,000+.
Verified28Piccolo Special Beam Cannon vs Nappa 3,800.
Verified29Nappa suppressed initially 23,000? No, full 4,000 wait correction full 7,000 post suppress.
Directional30Goku post recovery on medical machine 8,000.
Single source31Farmer's power level revisited in Saiyan Saga context 5.
VerifiedDragon Ball Z Saiyan Saga Power Levels Interpretation
The early Dragon Ball Z power levels paint a hilariously steep power cliff, where an angry child can briefly surpass a seasoned warrior, yet everyone is still utterly outclassed by the alien tyrant who showed up for the weekend.