The Strongest Super Saiyan 2 Transformations

Summary

• Goku and Vegeta both reach the Super Saiyan 2 form, with Goku showcasing impressive fighting prowess in this state.
• Cabba, Caulifla, and Gotenks also achieve the Super Saiyan 2 form, each facing different challenges and opponents.
• Future Trunks and Kefla master the Super Saiyan 2 form, evolving it to new levels of power fueled by rage and fusion.

The sheer number of Super Saiyan transformations in Dragon Ball may be mind-boggling now, but there was a time when these forms were easier to track. The original Super Saiyan form served as a base that several Saiyans built upon.

However, after Goku witnessed Gohan’s potential during their training before the Cell Games, he realized that his son had the potential to reach the perfect Ascended Super Saiyan form. This led to the introduction of Super Saiyan 2 during the fight against Cell, a form that several other warriors have achieved since.

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Cabba

One Of The Weaker Saiyans Around, But He Can Still Pull His Weight In Battle

• First Transformation: A Saiyan Oath! Vegeta’s Resolve! (Episode 112 of Dragon Ball Super)

Cabba is a Saiyan from Universe 6 who’s a gentle soul, but his rage is pulled out during a fight against Vegeta in the Universal Tournament. Vegeta mentored him in controlling his anger and managing the strength of this transformation before handily knocking him out.

During the Universal Tournament, Cabba finds himself pushed against the ropes and unlocks the Super Saiyan 2 transformation. This helped him attain some victories, but this Saiyan was too weak to duke it out with the best and was eliminated not long after.

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Gotenks

The Fusion Of Goten And Trunks Reaches New Heights Of Power With A Super Saiyan 2 Transformation

• First Transformation: Feeding Frenzy (Episode 260 of Dragon Ball Z)

Technically speaking, fans never see Gotenks fight in the Super Saiyan 2 transformation. Rather, he just powers up from the base Super Saiyan form all the way to Super Saiyan 3 when he’s trapped in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

During this moment, he transforms into Super Saiyan 2 for a fleeting moment before unlocking the next level of the transformation. It’s an epic moment, although the lack of battle experience in the Ascended Super Saiyan form means that fans can only guess how strong this form is in Gotenks’ hands.

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Gohan

The First Saiyan To Reach Super Saiyan 2 With Great Aplomb

• First Transformation: Cell Juniors Attack! (Episode 184 of Dragon Ball Super)

The first Saiyan to reach this ascended form, Gohan was at the very heights of his powers during the Cell Games. Him unlocking Super Saiyan 2 was critical to best Cell, which is why it’s a crying shame that this Saiyan regularly overlooked his training following this moment.

As a result, fans can argue that Gohan’s Super Saiyan 2 form was dwarfed by other fighters as the series went on. It’s a shame, but his flashes of brilliance in the Tournament of Power and Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero have shown that he can turn into Universe 7’s strongest warrior if he decides to prioritize his training.

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Caulifla

Managed To Duke It Out With The Best Despite Super Saiyan 2 Being Her Peak

• First Transformation: You’re Our Tenth Warrior! Goku Approaches Frieza!! (Episode 93 of Dragon Ball Super)

An upstart from Universe 6 who’s taught how to achieve the Super Saiyan transformation by Cabba, Caulifla took things a step further by unlocking the Ascended Super Saiyan form not long after.

This was an impressive feat, but Caulifla still had to team up with Kale to take on Goku with this form. The protagonist could’ve easily eliminated Caulifla in their extended battle had it not been for a fusion that completely changed the game.

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Vegeta

Goku’s Rival Who Can Blow Everyone Out Of The Water With His Ascended Super Saiyan Form

• First Transformation: Vegeta’s Pride (Episode 229 of Dragon Ball Z)

After letting Babidi take over his mind, Vegeta decided to take Goku on in a battle to establish his dominance. This is the first time he transforms into his Super Saiyan 2 form in front of audiences, marking the beginning of a grueling battle.

It’s clear that he’s a strong warrior in this form, but the powerup afforded by Babidi’s possession magic is what enabled him to reach new heights of power and take the fight to Goku. Otherwise, most people agree that his Super Saiyan 2 form is just a tad bit weaker than his rival.

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Goku

Universe 7’s Strongest Warrior Who’s Super Saiyan 2 Form Is No Joke

• First Transformation: Vegeta’s Pride (Episode 229 of Dragon Ball Z)

Goku held back in his rematch against Vegeta and stuck to his Super Saiyan 2 form. However, he was still able to hold his own against a Majin-powered Vegeta and could’ve won the fight at several moments too.

While this form is forsaken later on as he unlocks stronger transformations over the course of Dragon Ball, that should still take nothing away from how potent Goku’s fighting prowess is when he fights in his Ascended Super Saiyan form. Becoming the first Super Saiyan ever was clearly the tip of the iceberg for this imposing foe.

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Future Trunks

A Master Of The Super Saiyan 2 Form Who Perfected This Form To Reach A New Level Fueled By Rage

• First Transformation: A Message From the Future: The Incursion of Goku Black! (Episode 49 of Dragon Ball Super)

After witnessing his mother’s death and escaping his doomed universe, Future Trunks travels to the present timeline and requests the help of Goku and Vegeta to deal with Zamasu. However, before the former agrees to aid him, Goku decides to get a taste of Future Trunks’ sparring prowess.

He reveals his ability to transform into his Super Saiyan 2 form at this moment, but Trunks doesn’t limit himself to this form. After being pushed again and again by Goku Black and Future Zamasu, Trunks’ scary rage boils over as his Super Saiyan 2 form evolves, conveniently making him powerful enough to fight on equal footing with Goku and Vegeta in their Super Saiyan Blue forms.

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Kefla

This Fusion Boasts The Strongest Super Saiyan 2 Transformation That Can Match The Power Of Divine Ki

• First Transformation: Goku vs. Kefla! Super Saiyan Blue Beaten? (Episode 115 of Dragon Ball Super)

While Kefla’s Super Saiyan 2 is technically augmented by Kale’s Legendary Super Saiyan powerup, that should still take nothing away from her immense power in this form. Goku may have been tired at this point, but it was still a major achievement to take him out in his Super Saiyan Blue form.

Goku had to reach deep within him and achieve the imperfect Ultra Instinct form once again to turn the tables on Kefla. Realizing he didn’t have enough time in this form, the Saiyan warrior decided to charge up a Kamehameha and fire it off at close range, eliminating the fused warrior in one of the biggest highlights of Dragon Ball Super by a country mile.