"Unique Techniques" (特殊技; tokushu-waza) are special techniques that do not belong under ki manipulation or martial arts. Not utilizing the power of ki or the physical body (for the most part), these techniques are performed through some external factor, the use of tools, or are unique inherited abilities to a specific individual or race.
Utilizing a special ability of the Namekians to attack, the user activates this technique by expanding and contracting their body's cells at will. Users can extend their arms to launch their fists forward to strike, or to grab hold of opponents. When the technique is unleashed suddenly, it can catch opponents off guard and leave them without time to dodge, then pull them in close for attacks. However, if the opponent is able to see through the technique, it can have the opposite effect of giving them the chance to strike back. Piccolo first uses this technique in his match against Kuririn during the 23rd Tenkaichi Budōkai.[2]
A unique attack technique in which Tenshinhan forms protuberances from his shoulder blades, which he then changes into arms. Tenshinhan is the only one capable of using this technique, which is largely related to the special abilities of his ancestors, the Three-Eyed People. Tenshinhan uses this technique against Goku during the 22nd Tenka'ichi Budōkai. As this four armed attack leaves no openings, it is hard for an opponent to counterattack.[3]
Detachment
Hypnosis
"Hypnosis Techniques" (催眠術; saimin-jutsu) are used to influence others with either various hand motions or speech. Users of these techniques can put their opponents to sleep or make them see illusions.
A technique where Jackie Chun sends thoughts into his opponent, using innocent suggestions to create illusions. During the 22nd Tenka'ichi Budōkai, he turned the Man-Wolf back into a human after he had become unable to do so after Jackie Chun destroyed the moon.[4]
Paralysis Arts(金縛りの術) User(s): Jackie Chun, General Blue, Chiaotzu, Gurd, Kaiōshin
A technique that prevents the opponent from moving their body. Depending on the user, the method of using it and its effect are completely different. General Blue's version was only effective against a single opponent, and it took effect when his opponent stared into his eyes. Chiaotzu held out both his hands, causing immobilizing stomach pain in the targeted person. Jackie's technique was said to poke a pressure point on the forehead, paralyzing the person's motor nerves. Gurd stopped Kuririn and Son Gohan's movement through psychokinesis which he fired from his hands, and his version was effective against multiple people. Also, Kaiōshin's technique was a powerful one that completely stopped Super Saiyan Gohan from moving.[5]
A technique where Jackie Chun nails his opponent to the spot with his keen eyes, then lures them to sleep by singing a song. During the finals of the 21st Tenka'ichi Budōkai, he lures Goku to sleep in an attempt to win the championship.[6]
Using his staff, Whis rapidly travels between planets. With this method of transport, it takes him about 26 minutes to travel from Beerus'scastle to Kaiō'splanet. From there, it only takes him about 3 minutes to travel to Earth.[7]
An ability in which the user is able to instantly travel anywhere in existence. It is possible for the user to transport others with them. Kibito uses this technique to run errands between planets. Shin (as Kibitoshin) uses Kai-Kai in order to save Son Goku and the others from Majin Boo'sEarth-collapsing blow, and later to travel back and forth between Earth and the Kaiōshin Realm.[8]
A technique which Goku learns from the inhabitants of Planet Yardrat, after unexpectedly happening upon them when escaping Planet Namek. With this kind of teleportation, the user hones in on a person's ki and travels to their location, making it impossible to travel anywhere without familiar people or ki. Cell acquires this method of travel by teleporting with Goku. Goku incorporates this technique not only into his movement, but into his attacks as well. Teleportation is used in Dragon Ball Z Movie 6's battle against Metal Coola, who is capable of using this same technique to fight with Goku in movement-space. In Dragon Ball Z Movie 8, Goku's teleportation completes right in the spot where Kuririn throws a punch, striking him. Goku uses teleportation to get behind Beerus with attacks, which are entirely avoided. Neko Majin Z uses teleportation when fighting Goku to blow a fart in his face.[9] Goku frequently uses teleportation in Dragon Ball Super as a convenient method of travel.
In an attempt to save Gohan, Goku teleports to Earth from the Afterlife for a just split second. Seeing this, North Kaiō breaks out in a cold sweat over Goku's audacity.[9]
Ninja Arts
The "Ninja Arts" (忍術; ninjutsu) techniques are those used by Sergeant Master Murasaki of the Red Ribbon Army. He performs trick attacks using ninja weapons such as shuriken. Because these are fundamentally tool-using techniques, anyone can acquire them if they train.
A technique Murasaki uses to blend into his surroundings, by either hiding behind a painted cloth or under an artificial rock so as not be seen. During his battle with Goku, due to his own mistakes, he was spotted before he could hide himself.[10]
An attack that takes advantage of the fact that Murasaki is part of a set of quintuplets. Whistling to summon the other four, they appear to assist him in trying to trick their opponent.[11]
A counter move where Murasaki vigorously seizes a tatami mat and flips it over, protecting his body from his opponent's attacks. He protected himself from the shuriken Goku threw at him in the 4.5 tatami mat hut on the fourth floor of Muscle Tower.[12]
A technique in which a ninja disappears by hiding in nearby water. He breathes by sticking a small bamboo pipe out of the water's surface. During their battle on the fourth floor of Muscle Tower, Goku broke through this technique by pouring boiling water into the bamboo pipe sticking out from the lake.[13]
The remarkable skill of a ninja to walk on the surface of water by wearing round floating boards under their feet. This technique cannot be used without an exceptional sense of balance. Murasaki used it during his famous battle with Goku on Muscle Tower's fourth floor.[14]
Secretion
Sorcery
The dark mage Bobbidi uses "Sorcery" (魔術; majutsu), which is unlike ki manipulation or physical techniques, as it does not exhaust one's stamina. While Bobbidi can perform simple magic without the use of incantations, he does use them to use greater techniques, such as altering space.
A defensive art where, raising both his hands above his head, Bobbidi cries "Barrier!!" and a circular aura surrounds his body. It completely protects his body from ki attacks fired by his opponents. It did not budge at all after being hit at extremely close range by the tremendously powerful shockwave which Majin Boo fired from his entire body. However, it seems that the barrier is weak against physical attacks, which cause it to vanish. Due to the high energy consumption rate required to use this skill, Bobbidi only uses it when in an extreme pinch.[15]
A technique where, with a sharp gaze, Bobbidi transmits his thoughts into his opponent, making the blood within them convulse. This rapidly swells their body and finally makes them explode with a bang. Those attacked die while screaming in agony, with contorted features that look like something not of this world. Bobbidi is also capable of making only a person's head explode, like he did with the Tenka'ichi Budōkai official. After obtaining powerful energy and returning to Bobbidi, Spopovitch was killed with this technique, having served his purpose.[16]
This penetrates deep into the evil of one's heart, putting them under Bobbidi's control, and simultaneously drawing that person's hidden power out beyond their limits. Those taken in by this sorcery, like Dabra and Yakon, become Bobbidi's subordinates and are denoted by an "M"-shaped mark sealed on their forehead. After entering Bobbidi's spaceship with Kaiōshin and the others in order to stop Majin Boo's revival, Vegeta purposefully was taken in by this sorcery in order to power himself up and have a showdown with Goku.[17]
