Goku Vs Gohan: Who Is Stronger?

If Goku and Gohan went up against each other, who would win? Here’s Goku Vs Gohan who is stronger? 

The Dragon Ball Z anime series has portrayed numerous invincible characters that have a distinct range of extraordinary powers. Goku, the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball series has been the indestructible force who saved the world from extraterrestrial threats. 

He has proved to be the savior of the world multiple times. However, Goku cannot remain the central powerhouse of the Dragon Ball series forever. And that’s where Goku’s son Gohan comes, who has proven to be equally strong and talented like his father.

Since both Goku and Gohan are some of the strongest Saiyan beings in the Dragon Ball franchise with superhuman abilities, who’s the strongest out of them? It’s a question most Dragon Ball fans raise. And we’ve just answered that down below by analyzing their powers and who would likely win in a fight.

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Goku vs Gohan: Who is Stronger?

In the Dragon Ball manga, Goku is stronger than his son and in the Dragon Ball Z anime, Gohan was supposed to be stronger than his father. However, he lost to his father in a fight, and Goku was proven to be stronger.

Goku: The Protagonist and The Father

As we know Goku is the main protagonist of the Dragon Ball series. Goku was originally from the almost extinct Saiyan race which is a group of powerful people residing on another planet. 

He was sent as a child to Earth to destroy the planet but thankfully for the people on Earth, Goku suffered a head injury that made him forget all his past, hence he has no memory of his mission.

He grew up on Earth thinking he was a normal human being like others and was fascinated with martial arts. 

He was raised by an old man named Gohan who was his adoptive grandfather. Goku practiced martial arts as a kid and mastered it during his teenage which allowed him to participate in competitions. 

Goku suffered from a condition that would make him transform into the Great Ape if he looks at the full moon. One day Goku accidentally sees the full moon and he transforms into the Great Ape and unintentionally kills his adoptive grandfather Gohan.

Goku meets a lot of people on his journey and comes to learn about the Dragon Balls through Bulma. 

He learns that if all seven Dragon Balls are gathered a dragon would appear and grant any of their wishes. He comes across Master Roshi who teaches him martial art techniques which help him to participate in Martial Arts Tournament Saga.

After several years, Goku is married to Chi-Chi and has a son named Gohan. Suddenly, an extraterrestrial being named Raditz visits Earth and claims to be Goku’s brother and tells him about why Goku was sent to Earth as a boy. 

Raditz intends to recruit Goku to fight beside him but Goku denies which enrages Raditz as he abducts Goku’s son Gohan. Goku then teams up with his archenemies to save his son and defend Earth.

Goku’s Strengths and Prowess

Goku as a Saiyan being possesses a large range of superhuman abilities and physical attributes that make him one of the strongest characters in the Dragon Ball series. Not to mention the intense martial arts training which made him an expert in hand-to-hand combat. 

The first martial arts technique Goku used was Jan Ken which are three hand signs that emit physical blows. Goku has the Ki sense which is the ability to sense the energy of his opponents. 

His iconic attack is Kamehameha which is a technique that uses Ki energy to fire with two hands and he can also perform various versions of it. Goku can also transfer his Ki energy to a wounded person so that their energy is retained.

The Ki also helps Goku to heal his wounds instantly and help him fly although he can innately fly as a Saiyan. He has also mastered the ability to use telepathy effortlessly and can instantly imitate the fighting techniques of his opponents. 

Some of the superhuman abilities possessed by Goku are superhuman speed, superhuman strength and durability, and superhuman instincts. They allow Goku to fly far distances in seconds, fight his opponents intensely and remain undefeated in battles. 

His Saiyan genes have provided him resistance to extreme levels of heat and powerful lungs that let him breathe in space without any difficulties. Goku is completely immune to any kind of man-made weapons as they don’t cause him any injury.

Gohan: The Son

Son Gohan is the firstborn of Goku and his wife Chi-Chi. He is a half-breed Saiyan which means he’s of both Saiyan and human race because his mother, Chi-Chi is a human. 

Gohan is named after Goku’s adoptive grandfather who initially raised Goku when he was an infant who came to Earth. Gohan initially appeared in Dragon Ball Z when Raditz came to Earth to recruit his brother Goku but he kidnapped Gohan when Goku denied it. 

Gohan is the complete opposite of his father as he isn’t interested in learning martial arts or any kind of fight. But he’s ready to fight when his loved ones are in danger and defend Earth from extraterrestrial threats. 

Gohan resembles his father in appearance except for the hair which is similar to Yamcha’s hairstyle. 

He inherited the Saiyan monkey tail from his father which regenerated several times after it was removed. Unfortunately for Gohan, his tail was permanently removed by Vegeta during their first combat. 

Gohan was quite muscular for a young boy which made him look like a Namekian warrior. As he grew up he learned martial arts and trained intensely which made him look like his father’s doppelganger. 

Additionally, he was more invested in studies as he wanted to become a renowned scholar as well.

Besides, Goku also had superhuman powers which he inherited from his father and would often like to use them against his opponents.

Gohan’s Strengths and Prowess

Initially, Gohan wasn’t aware of his powers and strengths since he wasn’t keen on being a fighter like his dad. 

Eventually, he became aware of his powers when he became furious. As the series progressed, Gohan learned to conjure and control his powers with time and sufficient training which ultimately made him a competent fighter. 

As a half Saiyan, Gohan was able to transform into the Great Ape if he’s exposed to the full moon. 

However, this ability was lost when his monkey tail was cut by Vegeta. When Gohan was a young boy he transformed into a Super Saiyan while training with his father. In addition, he also was the first Saiyan to achieve the Super Saiyan 2 transformation.

He inherited superhuman strengths like great speed, higher endurance levels, durability, and quick reflexes from his father. He also possesses other sets of prowess like:

1. Kamehameha – An enormous wave blast using Ki energy.
2. Special Beam Cannon – Using Ki energy to release massive energy beams that have the ability to drill through.
3. Masenko – Using yellow energy waves to fire at opponents with his hands.
4. Galactic Donut – Using yellow energy from his fingers to make a ring that traps his opponents when unleashed.
5. Golden Dome Attack – Unleashing a large energy sphere that’s released from his body which causes high damage.

Who is Stronger, Goku or Gohan?

Now that we have discussed the strengths and powers both of our heroes possess there’s no doubt that they are the strongest characters we have seen in the Dragon Ball series. So who is the strongest out of them?

When taking the Dragon Ball manga into consideration, Goku is depicted to be stronger than his son Gohan. 

However, in the anime, Gohan managed to surpass his father’s strengths in several instances. Although they are both depicted as being stronger than the other it’s best we look deeply into the details of the series.

In addition, in the Dragon Ball franchise, half-Saiyans are presumed to be stronger than native Saiyans and we’ve seen Gohan prove this in certain instances in the anime. 

However, it’s a theory that hasn’t been confirmed yet and it’s a safe bet to assume that Goku is the strongest out of them. 

This is because Goku achieved the Super Saiyan 3 transformation which is much stronger than Gohan’s Super Saiyan 2 transformation. In the anime, Gohan lost track of his martial arts training and couldn’t transform into the Super Saiyan 2 form. 

Moreover, Goku has undergone intense training throughout his entire life to become a master in martial arts and hand combat. He’s way more competent than his son Gohan in fighting and can win him in combat effortlessly. 

As portrayed in the anime, Gohan wanted to fight Goku before the tournament of Power. They used their full potential in the battle and Goku overpowered his son finally. Therefore Goku is stronger than his son Gohan and can win him in combat.

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