Androids
Appearances
Throughout the entire Dragonball series and were originally created by Dr. Gero and used by the Red Ribbon Army
Androids are a "race" of organic beings that were enhanced by mechanical parts making them very powerful. There are a few who are entirely mechanical, but look very human. Android 16 was the best known example. For the most part, the androids were ruthless killing machines created by Dr. Gero who had an obsession for killing Goku. He created pretty much all of the androids to carry out his desire to destroy Goku for taking out his Red Ribbon army many years ago.
Arlians
Appearance
Saiyan Saga
Not much is known about the Arlians except they were attacked viciously by Vegeta and Nappa during the Saiyan Saga. The Arlians are relatively weak and look similar to grasshoppers.
Basjin
Appearance
Frieza Saga
Basjins are a race of small and green creatures that have multiple eyes and certain psychic and telekinetic abilities. Gerudo from the Ginyu force is a major example of a Basjin. They are moderate fighters, but Gerudo by reputation is the most powerful Basjin. Basjins make up for there relatively moderate fighting ability with their telekinetic abilities.
Changeling
Appearances
Frieza Saga
Movie 5, 6, 12
Changelings are a very powerful force in the universe. The start out with an already very high power level and they have the ability to destroy planets with just the use of a finger. As their name implies, they have the ability to change their outward appearance by going through transformations to increase their power. Once a changeling reaches maximum power, that changeling becomes nearly unstoppable. They possess a wide variety of attacks and are definitely one of the most feared races in the universe. The most obvious example of a changeling is Frieza. Plenty to be explained on him, Frieza is by far the most evil villain in the entire Dragonball/Z/GT series hands down.
Dragon
Appearances
Throughout the entire Dragonball series
Dragons are very powerful creatures. Only two known dragons exist in the Dragonball universe. But these Dragons are unique and carry special abilities and powers. There are two known dragons in the Dragonball universe. One is the Earth Dragon, Shenlong. The other is the Namekian Dragon, Porunga. Both dragons embody their own set of dragonballs numbering seven each. They start out scattered around their respective world. When an individual gathers them, brings them together, and summons that dragon by saying its name, the dragon appears from the dragonballs to grant one or three wishes depending on which dragon is summoned. Each dragon has its limits on the type of wishes that can be granted. More on that will be explained in other sections of this website. Once the wish or wishes has been made, the dragon returns to its eternal slumber inside the dragonballs and the dragonballs scatter across the world once again and cannot be used for a whole Earth or Namek year.
Genie
Appearances
Through the entire Dragonball series
Not much can be said about Genies except for the fact that the only known Genie is Mr. Popo who is the assistant and close friend of the Guardian of Earth whoever that may be at the time. And being called a Genie, he doesn't even have the ability to grant wishes or so it seems. But he does have a magic flying carpet for travel away from the Guardian's tower. He may not be that powerful but more than it seems, but he does play an important role nevertheless.
Human
Appearances
Throughout the entire Dragonball series
Humans, you gotta love em! One of the many ties to the real world that we can relate to. That's the only similarity we got. In Dragonball Z, some humans remain the same physically as we do. There are a few powerful brutes such as Mr. Satan aka Hercule. And there are some humans who have the ability to manipulate ki energy. The most powerful and best example of a human in the series is Krillin, our favorite short, bald, and noseless human. He is the most powerful human in the world. He is one of the very few humans who can reach power levels as high as a decent Saiyan.
Kaio
Appearances
Saiyan Saga, Frieza Saga, Cell Games, Buu Saga
Lesser gods of the universe, the Kaios are mortal creatures that live in heaven. Other websites say that they are immortal, but that is wrong because King Kai who is the Kaio of the North Galaxy was killed when Goku used the instant transmission to bring Cell to his planet just as Cell was about to self destruct, destroying the planet and everyone on it including King Kai. Kaios are known for being stubborn, spontaneously funny, and short tempered. But overall, they are very good natured and like to train worthy warriors for important battles.
Kaioshin
Appearance
Buu Saga
Kaioshins are the supreme rulers of the four galaxies. They are immortal beings with great influence over the universe. After Majin Buu's rampage, only the East Kaioshin remained. Although I am puzzled how an immortal being can be killed, nevertheless, it happened. Kaioshins are pretty strong fighters, but can still be surpassed by mortals in power. Goku and Vegeta demonstrate this by surpassing the East Kaioshin in power. More on that will be explained in the Biographies section.
Majin/Demon
Appearance
Buu Saga
Majins aren't so much a "race" as they are a possessed state. Majins are known as demons that inhabit anyone who is charmed by Majin. When an individual becomes a Majin, that individual's power levels goes up drastically courtesy of the demon's power that possesses that individual. Despite the picture to the left who is Dabura. A good example of a Majin is Majin Vegeta, but I couldn't get a picture of him as Majin Vegeta. During the Buu Saga, Vegeta's obsession with defeating Goku becomes so great that he allows himself to be charmed and becomes Majin Vegeta. He becomes pure evil and his power goes way up. More on Majin Vegeta will be explained in the Biographies section in great detail.
Makyojin
Appearance
Garlic Jr. Saga
Dead Zone Movie 1
The Makyojins are a demonic race that thrives for control over all. A good example of a Makyojin is of course, Garlic Jr. They have the ability to transform into a more powerful, taller, and muscular version of themselves when needed. They are pretty strong fighters. But it's their evil influence that makes them a formidable foe.
Namek
Appearances
Throughout the entire Dragonball series
Nameks are a green colored humanoid race with two antennae the stick out of their foreheads. Some possess telepathic ability. Nameks are also the creators of the original dragonballs that contain the dragon, Porunga. Nameks are known for their pioneering spirit. Some Nameks are warriors that protect the villages they create. All Nameks have the ability to instantly regenerate any part of their body as long as the core of their being remains. This process varies with each Namek. Some need time and others can do it immediately after losing their previous body part(s). During the course of the Frieza Saga, their original homeworld was destroyed by Frieza and with the help of the Namekian dragonballs, they were able to wish a new homeworld into existence. An obvious example of everyone's favorite Namek is Piccolo. He is the most powerful Namek of all. More on him will be explained in the Biographies section.
Saibamen
Appearance
Saiyan Saga
Saibamen are green, humanoid plant creatures who are used for either training or battle by the Saiyans. They all have a power level of 1,200 and have the ability to self destruct as a last resort. As a child, Vegeta trained with a group of Saibamen and destroyed them all with little effort. During the Saiyan Saga, Vegeta and Nappa unleashed some Saibamen to attack the Z fighters. One of the Saibamen grabbed Yamucha in a bear hug after being defeated by him and self destructed as a last resort killing Yamucha in the process.
Saiyan
Appearances
All of Dragonball Z/GT not counting Goku in Dragonball
Saiyans are the most well known race of Dragonball Z even more so than humans. The mystery of Goku's heritage was revealed when Radditz came to Earth to figure out why Goku didn't wipe out all life on Earth. Saiyans look similar to humans, except they are usually larger and bulkier in appearance. A pure Saiyans hair grows to a certain length from childhood and stops growing after it reaches that certain length and never grows again. Any non pure Saiyans, assuming the other half is human will grow hair as normally as any human being. Some Saiyans are also identified by a receding hairline. By nature, Saiyans are a warrior race. They love to fight and are always striving to become more powerful and they do after each battle the closer they come to death the more powerful they come when they are healed again. All Saiyans are also born with a tail. As long as they have that tail, if they look at a full moon or an artificial moon, they undergo a transformation and turn into an Oozaru, or weremonkey. When that happens, that particular Saiyans power level becomes ten times greater than their current power level. At first, a Saiyan in Oozaru form is out of control. But over time and with some help, an Oozaru can learn to control his or her actions while an Oozaru. Some Saiyans, not all though, have the ability to become a Super Saiyan. There are certain factors that must be met for a Saiyan to become a Super Saiyan. One is that that Saiyan must be either pure good or pure evil. At least that's what many people out there say. But to give the true facts, being pure good or evil doesn't matter because Vegeta is evil, but also has some good in him. Otherwise, he certainly never would've "joined" the Z fighters. He would've simply killed Bulma and all the other characters. Anyway, to achieve Super Saiyan status, a Saiyan must also be in a state of pure rage and a sense of loss and despair. Goku's best friend, Krillin was killed by Frieza and that pushed Goku off the deep end and into Super Saiyan status. And Vegeta gave up trying to become a Super Saiyan and went mad and that pushed him into Super Saiyan status. One stipulation to the Saiyans is that there are hafl-Human, half-Saiyans that can learn both human and saiyan moves but in the way of upgrades cannot go past ssj2 but unlike Saiyans can learn Mystic Upgrade from one of the Kais as a reward for completing a quest.
Tsufuru
Appearance
Bardock Special
A weak, but highly sophisticated race that lived on the Planet Planet which later became Planet Vegeta. The try to protect themselves from the Saiyans which also live on that planet. They have technology that lets them travel through space faster than light. However, a full moon turns a group of Saiyans into Oozarus and their power was too much and they overcame the Tsufuru in a battle which wiped them out all but one Bebi find out about him in characters. The Saiyans then took all their technology and claimed it for themselves.
Yardrat
Appearance
Flashback during the Trunks Saga
A race capable of manipulating time and space. They are a peaceful race with a unique culture. They played a brief, but very important role in Dragonball Z. When Goku crash landed on their planet, they nursed him back to health and taught him the instant transmission. Very few people outside their race have seen them, much less learned the instantaneous movement which is what the technique is originally called.
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