This article contains only the major Saiyans of the series whose strongest attacks are known.

The Saiyans are undoubtedly the central focus of the Dragon Ball franchise and have been so ever since the start of Z. This can best be seen with the various transformations that they have used over the years, which have often stood out as some of the greatest moments in the entire anime industry. Moreover, even the techniques they have mastered are some of the strongest in the series.

This is mostly because every single Saiyan is a unique warrior who has different strengths and weaknesses that all come together to make them some of the strongest beings in the multiverse. In this article, let's go over the strongest attacks of every major Saiyan introduced in Dragon Ball to see which of them has the most powerful techniques and why exactly they pose such a threat to any of their opponents.

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Dragon Ball: The Greatest Potential Belongs To One Character, And It Isn't Gohan Or Broly

Gohan and Broly have always been defined by their unnatural potential and strength, but there is one character who has even more than them!

Goten Managed To Master The Super Kamehameha At An Early Age

The Signature Family Technique

First Appearance

Dragon Ball Z, Episode 201, "I am Saiyaman!"

Story Arc

Buu Saga

  • Goten took the signature family attack.

This is crazy! You're such a natural, Goten!

Goten has always been considered a prodigious fighter ever since he was a boy, as he was even able to unlock the Super Saiyan state at a very young age. Similary, Goten also learned the iconic Kamehameha wave, and eventually, the Super Kamehameha, which is a far stronger version of the move. The strongest application of Goten's Kamehameha was when he used it alongside Gohan and Goku.

Trunks' Big Tree Cannon Is A Smaller Version Of Vegeta's Final Flash

An Attempt To Copy A Far Stronger Technique

First Appearance

Dragon Ball Z, Episode 225, "Eighteen Unmasks"

Story Arc

Buu Saga

  • A smaller version of the Final Flash.

Just one problem... You're nowhere near strong enough for my 'best shot'.

Just like Goten, Trunks has always been powerful from a very early age and also managed to unlock Super Saiyan quite early. Due to being a year older than his best friend, Trunks and all of his techniques are generally considered to be stronger than Goten's, and his final move, the Big Tree Cannon, is no exception. This is essentially a scaled-down version of the legendary Final Flash that does quite respectable damage.

Cabba's Final Stream Is Also Another Version Of Vegeta's Final Flash

A Powerful Technique

First Appearance

Dragon Ball Super, Episode 32, "The Matches Begin! Off To The Planet With No Name!"

Story Arc

Vs. Universe 6 Saga

  • Cabba's strongest move.

Master... I shall fight without forgetting my pride as a Saiyan!

Ever since his introduction, Cabba has always worn his heart on his sleeve and has never been shy about how much Vegeta means to him as a mentor. Because of this, he has styled many of his strongest attacks after Vegeta's own, most notably the Galick Cannon and the Final Stream, the latter of which is his strongest attack. Upon unlocking Super Saiyan 2 in the Tournament of Power, Cabba used this attack to eliminate Monna.

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Dragon Ball: Every Unique Saiyan Form, Explained

Transformations are the bread and butter of Dragon Ball, and the Saiyans have undergone some amazing unique ones over the years!

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Caulifla And Kale Share Their Most Powerful Move That Relies On Both

A Joint Attack

First Appearance

Dragon Ball Super, Episode 114, "Bloodcurdling! The Explosive Birth of a New Super Warrior!"

Story Arc

Tournament of Power

  • A joint technique.

Just as I feared... She's on a rampage!

Caulifla and Kale had always been shown as a pair since their first introduction, and the latter always relied on the former to keep her power and sanity in line. Upon transforming into her berserker state, Caulifla clenched Kale's left hand to reassure her, prompting her to control her power completely and join together with Caulifla in order to unleash a deadly combo that mixed both of their strongest techniques.

Future Trunks' Spirit Sword Was One Of The Coolest Powers Ever Shown

The Sword Of Hope

First Appearance

Dragon Ball Super, Episode 61, "Zamasu's Ambition 'Project 0 Mortals' of Terror'"

Story Arc

Goku Black Arc

  • The Spirit Bomb in sword form.

You say my choices make me evil?! Then that's what I'll be!

In one of the coolest additions to Dragon Ball Super, Future Trunks somehow managed to unlock a powerful new transformation that, just like Goku's Spirit Bomb, took the energy of the remaining lifeforms on Earth and imbued it into his sword. The result transformed Future Trunks' sword into a massive blade of pure energy that was powerful enough to slice open a deity of unimaginable strength.

Broly's Untamed Energy Led To His Ultimate Technique; The Planet Crusher

Broly's Strongest Move

First Appearance

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Story Arc

Broly Arc

  • This move almost destroyed Earth.

Look at this... Your battle power is astonishing!

Throughout all of Broly's intense battles in the film, the Saiyan let out an incredible amount of energy, which was always highly destructive. Though difficult to pinpoint, the Planet Crusher was likely his strongest move even though it was performed in his base form, since, despite being blocked by Super Saiyan Blue Goku, even the little bit of its energy that touched the ground was enough to turn it into a desolate and ruined landscape. Another more likely candidate could be the unnamed energy blast he used against Gogeta, as that cracked a dimension.

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Dragon Ball: Goku's Best Moments In The Series, Ranked

As the main character of the Dragon Ball franchise, Goku has had some of the greatest moments across all of anime, so let's take a look!

Gohan Used His Best Friend's Strongest Attack While In His Beast Form

The Special Beam Cannon

First Appearance

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero

Story Arc

Super Hero Arc

  • Gohan mastered Piccolo's ultimate move.

Gohan... It was magnificent.

Gohan and Piccolo have always shared one of the best dynamics in all of Dragon Ball, and this amazing relationship met its high point in the Super Hero arc. Upon unlocking his incredibly overpowered Beast form, Gohan gathered all of his energy in order to use Piccolo's signature attack, the Special Beam Cannon. This attack was so powerful that it destroyed Cell Max for good with its unrivaled penetrative might.

Vegeta Made A Massive Ball Of Pure Destruction Energy Against Granolah

The Strongest Attack of the Prince

First Appearance

Dragon Ball Super, Chapter 74, "Vegeta vs. Granolah"

Story Arc

Granolah the Survivor Arc

  • A technique that uses the Energy of Destruction.

A God of Destruction taught me that power derived solely from instinct is unbounded!

For many fans, Vegeta's Final Flash should go down as his most powerful attack since it managed to almost defeat Perfect Cell and did substantial damage to Jiren; both of whom were far stronger than Vegeta at the time. However, once he unlocked Ultra Ego to become far stronger than ever, he infused his regular Ki attacks with Energy of Destruction, which took its strongest form in the massive ball of Ki that he used against Granolah. Although it was overpowered by Granolah's transformation, it is still Vegeta's strongest move to date.

The Super Spirit Bomb Requires Energy From The Entire Universe

Goku's Ultimate Technique

First Appearance

Dragon Ball Z, Episode 285, "People of Earth Unite!"

Story Arc

Buu Saga

  • The strongest version of the attack.

Share your energy with me!

The Spirit Bomb has always been Goku's strongest technique and go-to attack once he has already given everything to defeat his opponent. Although many would argue that the Spirit Avatar that he used against Planet Moro may be stronger, the Super Spirit Bomb he used against Kid Buu required energy from all over the universe, Heaven, and even Hell, and he had to further undergo his Super Saiyan form to finish the villain off for good.

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Dragon Ball: Vegeta's Best Moments In The Series, Ranked

Vegeta has often been called Dragon Ball's best character, so let's break down all of his greatest moments to see why so many think so!

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