How strong was Dabura?
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Does the Daiz statement say the strongest Maikaioshin is always weaker than the weakest Kaioshin?
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
I think it's just a generic "Kaioshins>Makioshins" statement.RandomGuy96 wrote:Does the Daiz statement say the strongest Maikaioshin is always weaker than the weakest Kaioshin?
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Then there's no reason that the strongest Makaioshin can't be stronger than the weakest Kaioshin.
The Monkey King wrote:It was actually Beerus disguised as Zarbon #StayWokeRandomGuy96 wrote:He's probably referring to the Bardock special. Zarbon was the one who first recommended destroying Planet Vegeta because the saiyans were rapidly growing in strength.dbgtFO wrote: Please elaborate as I do not know what you mean by "pushing Vegeta's destruction"
Herms wrote:The fact that the ridiculous power inflation is presented so earnestly makes me just roll my eyes and snicker. Like with Freeza, where he starts off over 10 times stronger than all his henchmen except Ginyu (because...well, just because), then we find out he can transform and get even more powerful, and then he reveals he can transform two more times, before finally coming out with the fact that he hasn't even been using anywhere near 50% of his power. Oh, and he can survive in the vacuum of space. All this stuff is just presented as the way Freeza is, without even an attempt at rationalizing it, yet the tone dictates we're supposed to take all this silly grasping at straws as thrilling danger. So I guess I don't really take the power inflation in the Boo arc seriously, but I don't take the power inflation in earlier arcs seriously either, so there's no net loss of seriousness. I think a silly story presented as serious is harder to accept than a silly story presented as silly.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Yup. I still think Dabura started weaker than East Kaioshin though. I'd say he's 1,400,000,000-1,800,000,000 before being possessed.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
No, it was stated that currently, the Makaioshin are inferior to the Kaioshin.RandomGuy96 wrote:Then there's no reason that the strongest Makaioshin can't be stronger than the weakest Kaioshin.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
Re: How strong was Dabura?
I can't tell if you're joking or just really confused. I was talking about people saying it's SSJ2 without sparks.I've provided many examples within the art that shows the differences between a SSJ and a SSJ2. It's willful ignorance to claim that sparks and a sharper aura are not staples of this form. These aren't assumptions, these are clear as day examples within the artwork. Here let me show you:
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No, Goku & Gohan during the Cell Games never had a hairstyle change, not to mention that both resting & fighting states are part of the same transformation (Super Saiyan Full Power).TheMightyOzaru wrote:He's relaxed so his hair is more relaxed. his rested/relaxed/suppressed state, whatever want to call it, has 2 strands where as FPSSJ has 1 because it's, well, full power.
James Teal (Animerica 1996) wrote:When you think about it, there are a number of similarities between the Chinese-inspired Son Goku and that most American of superhero icons, Superman. Both are aliens sent to Earth shortly after birth to escape the destruction of their homeworlds; both possess super-strength, flight, super-speed, heightened senses and the ability to cast energy blasts. But the crucial difference between them lies not only in how they view the world, but in how the world views them.
Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Oooooooooooh.Draken wrote:I can't tell if you're joking or just really confused. I was talking about people saying it's SSJ2 without sparks.I've provided many examples within the art that shows the differences between a SSJ and a SSJ2. It's willful ignorance to claim that sparks and a sharper aura are not staples of this form. These aren't assumptions, these are clear as day examples within the artwork. Here let me show you:
DBZGTKOSDH wrote:No, Goku & Gohan during the Cell Games never had a hairstyle change, not to mention that both resting & fighting states are part of the same transformation (Super Saiyan Full Power).TheMightyOzaru wrote:He's relaxed so his hair is more relaxed. his rested/relaxed/suppressed state, whatever want to call it, has 2 strands where as FPSSJ has 1 because it's, well, full power.
Vegeta: "Funny... I seem to recall Kakarot being fed the same information right before he transformed; the distinct look on your faces when he went Super Saiyan didn't exactly inspire confidence. One does not predict or calculate power like ours."
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Dabura is only tougher because of his magical abilities. He's a joke to Buu Saga Super Saiyans except for the woefully weak Gohan who hasn't done anything for 7 long years.
Vegeta is surprised that Goku has Ssj2 and Goku was surprised that Vegeta had Ssj2.
Gohan speaks about Goku and Vegeta fighting at a level beyond Ssj in a way that doesn't suggest he and Dabura are fighting on that level.
I think only Vegeta, Yamu and Spopovich were brought beyond their limits. I think Pocus, Yakon and Dabura were just possessed.
Vegeta is surprised that Goku has Ssj2 and Goku was surprised that Vegeta had Ssj2.
Gohan speaks about Goku and Vegeta fighting at a level beyond Ssj in a way that doesn't suggest he and Dabura are fighting on that level.
I think only Vegeta, Yamu and Spopovich were brought beyond their limits. I think Pocus, Yakon and Dabura were just possessed.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Alright fine, I'm popping back in here just to make sure I understood something (if someone PMs me, I want to keep track of the latest argument). Are the pro-SSJ1 Gohan guys saying that Supreme Kai was stronger than Dabura?
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
I was saying that it was possible before his possession, assuming he's a Makaioshin. If's he's not, then no.Fionordequester wrote:Alright fine, I'm popping back in here just to make sure I understood something (if someone PMs me, I want to keep track of the latest argument). Are the pro-SSJ1 Gohan guys saying that Supreme Kai was stronger than Dabura?
Can't speak for anyone else though.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Their hairstyle never changed, so there is no reason to assume that the resting state has different hair. Besides, even Gohan's base hairstyle appears to have changed between the High School & 25th TB arcs, since a month passed, so it seems that this affected his SS hairstyle as well. But even then, SS Gohan's hairstyle during the Babidi arc is different compared to his SS hairstyle in 25th TB arc (his forehead bang looks more like the one SS2 Gohan had).TheMightyOzaru wrote:, why would Gohan's or Goku's hair be different at the Cell games? They don't have a singular two small bangs.
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Superman is, and always has been, a symbol for truth, justice, and upstanding moral fortitude–a role model and leader as much as a fighter. The more down-to-earth Goku has no illusions about being responsible for maintaining social order, or for setting some kind of moral example for the entire world. Goku is simply a martial artist who’s devoted his life toward perfecting his fighting skills and other abilities. Though never shy about risking his life to save either one person or the entire world, he just doesn’t believe that the balance of the world rests in any way on his shoulders, and he has no need to shape any part of it in his image. Goku is an idealist, and believes that there is some good in everyone, but he is unconcerned with the big picture of the world…unless it has to do with some kind of fight. Politics, society, law and order don’t have much bearing on his life, but he’s a man who knows right from wrong.
Re: How strong was Dabura?
I don't think East Kaioshin was ever stronger than Dabura. I don't think Badibi brought Dabura past his limits.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Except there is because Gohan's single bang has a lazy strand. Goku's and Gohan's hair don't have a lazy single strand of hair during Cell games. A suppressed state would naturally keep that laid back look.DBZGTKOSDH wrote:Their hairstyle never changed, so there is no reason to assume that the resting state has different hair.TheMightyOzaru wrote:, why would Gohan's or Goku's hair be different at the Cell games? They don't have a singular two small bangs.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Yeah, I don't either at this point. Unless Dabura is later said to be a Makaioshin.Mjb1985 wrote:I don't think East Kaioshin was ever stronger than Dabura. I don't think Badibi brought Dabura past his limits.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Well, I disagree. We see 3 different SSFP hairstyles, and only one changes? I don't think so.TheMightyOzaru wrote:Except there is because Gohan's single bang has a lazy strand. Goku's and Gohan's hair don't have a lazy single strand of hair during Cell games. A suppressed state would naturally keep that laid back look.DBZGTKOSDH wrote:Their hairstyle never changed, so there is no reason to assume that the resting state has different hair.TheMightyOzaru wrote:, why would Gohan's or Goku's hair be different at the Cell games? They don't have a singular two small bangs.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
Kaioshin was scared of Dabura long before he was a Majin.
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Not necessarily. If Dabura was almost as strong as Kaioshin, then any power up, like the one that Kaioshin saw that Babidi gave the Earthlings, would give him the edge. Again, this is only necessary if he's a Makaioshin.Mjb1985 wrote:Kaioshin was scared of Dabura long before he was a Majin.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
I was always under the impression that Dabura was just a normal mortal. Just an exceptionally strong one who got stronger than the gods, like Goku.
The Monkey King wrote:It was actually Beerus disguised as Zarbon #StayWokeRandomGuy96 wrote:He's probably referring to the Bardock special. Zarbon was the one who first recommended destroying Planet Vegeta because the saiyans were rapidly growing in strength.dbgtFO wrote: Please elaborate as I do not know what you mean by "pushing Vegeta's destruction"
Herms wrote:The fact that the ridiculous power inflation is presented so earnestly makes me just roll my eyes and snicker. Like with Freeza, where he starts off over 10 times stronger than all his henchmen except Ginyu (because...well, just because), then we find out he can transform and get even more powerful, and then he reveals he can transform two more times, before finally coming out with the fact that he hasn't even been using anywhere near 50% of his power. Oh, and he can survive in the vacuum of space. All this stuff is just presented as the way Freeza is, without even an attempt at rationalizing it, yet the tone dictates we're supposed to take all this silly grasping at straws as thrilling danger. So I guess I don't really take the power inflation in the Boo arc seriously, but I don't take the power inflation in earlier arcs seriously either, so there's no net loss of seriousness. I think a silly story presented as serious is harder to accept than a silly story presented as silly.
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Re: How strong was Dabura?
That's what I think too. I'm just open to the possibility that he may be a Makaioshin, just in case Toryama or a later guidebook ever say that he is.RandomGuy96 wrote:I was always under the impression that Dabura was just a normal mortal. Just an exceptionally strong one who got stronger than the gods, like Goku.
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