The characters are never beaten by Goku

Key takeaways

• Goku's heart
  Dragon Ball
  But he doesn't always win – there are opponents he can't beat on his own.
• From Raditz to Fused Zamasu, some foes proved too powerful for Goku, allowing defeat or others to enter.
• Even though Goku has grown a lot, there are still characters like Raditz and Frost that he could never defeat.

In everyone's heart Dragon BallThere is a character: goku. While he may not always be the winner, and there have been attempts to set up other characters as heroes, Goku is the beating heart of them all. Dragon Ball Anime and Manga. The hero of the series has grown a lot since its inception Dragon BallUnlocking so many transformations and beating so many incredible opponents that he's practically invincible at this point.

but, Goku is not invincibleSuffering some bad defeat at the hands of powerful enemies, whether it is due to the circumstances of the battle, or because of your lack of strength. Although referred to as Dragon Ball The hero, there are many times that the hero doesn't save the day, at least not on his own. In various anime, Goku has failed to defeat some powerful opponents, despite fighting them to the bitter end. For some he needed help to win, for others, he decided to retreat. Whatever the reason, There are some characters Dragon Ball Goku never managed to defeat him alone, Even when fighting them.

Updated on October 8, 2024 by Ana Micaela Leite Scheidemantel: With the upcoming release of Dragon Ball Daima, fans have no idea what to expect, especially regarding Goku's journey. Therefore, in order to depict the hero's adventures thus far, new entries were added with enemies defeated by Goku despite being able to win. While Goku has god-like powers and seemingly always saves the world, more often than expected, the hero is defeated in battle. Some defeats are due to the hero's lack of strength or injuries, yet despite Goku's epic victories he has a tendency to build up his power slowly leading to some major failures.

12 Android 17

An unfinished encounter fought with caution

It's strange to think that Goku and the android didn't fight dragon ball z, Meeting for the first time Dragon Ball Super. Goku challenges Android 17 to a fight to measure his strength before asking for help in the tournament. It is said that the two of them are holding onto their true powers, never trying to hurt each other.

While Goku is not defeated by Android 17, he does not defeat him either, stopping the fight between them as their powers threaten the existence of the island. With Android 17 later winning the Tournament of Power with Goku's help, it is implied that they have very similar power levels at that point.

11 Jiren

A powerful enemy that Goku can defeat

There's no denying that Goku gets stronger with every battle, constantly evolving new transformations and unleashing powers between battles. His battle with Jiren is no different, as Goku struggles to deal with the opponent, one of the most powerful enemies of all. Dragon Ball. However, once Goku is able to control the Ultra Instinct transformation, he unleashes his most powerful self.

With this new form unlocked, Goku is able to turn the tide against the enemy and slowly carve out his victory, but before he can truly win, Goku's fatal flaw intervenes. Enjoying the fight so much, Goku takes a long time to finish off his enemy and transforms into his original form. While he was probably strong enough to do so, Goku never defeated Jiren on his own, relying on his alliance with Frieza and Android 17 to sacrifice himself to defeat the enemy.

10 Raditz

Goku dies so Piccolo can defeat his brother

However Raditz Actually defeated at the beginning Dragon Ball ZIt takes the combined efforts of Piccolo and Goku to kill the Saiyan. Not only that, Goku gives up his life to defeat Raditz, as he knows he is not strong enough to do so by any other means, Goku still holds Raditz after Piccolo kills them both.

It's strange to think that Goku couldn't defeat one of the weakest Saiyans in the franchise, but Raditz's early death prevented the brothers from rematching. Considering how far Goku has come, a rematch would likely mean an easy win for Goku, but the hero would never have a chance to defeat his brother.

9 Mr. Popo

Goku did not defeat his trainer in a fight

In early times Dragon Ball Over the years, Goku was able to defeat most of his opponents, even if it took a few attempts to make him do so. At one point, Young goes to train with Goku Mr. PopoAnd when they fight, Goku is unable to defeat him, even with his signature Kamehameha wave.

It is implied that Goku and, eventually, the rest of the Z-Fighters, overcome Mr. Popo. However, as far as fans are concerned, Goku never defeated the mysterious trainer.

8 Hit

Goku erases himself in the name of fairness

Hit A worthy opponent in many ways, challenging Goku in an entertaining way, especially since Beerus and Champa are representatives in both competitions. However, Goku's defeat is entirely in his hands, as he decides to remove himself from the tournament when he realizes that this is not a fair fight.

Despite being a strong and worthy opponent, Hit's power flourishes when he is able to kill his opponent, and since he fought Goku in a tournament, that was not allowed. Thus, Goku's sense of fairness is awakened, and he decides to get out of the ring and eliminate himself, never actually beating Hit, despite being able to do so.

7 Android 19

Goku was defeated by a heart condition in an easy fight

Of all the androids who fought their way through Dragon Ball suffrage, Android 19 There was nothing special, so it's strange to think that Goku couldn't defeat him. However, it is only due to the timing of the fight between the two that Goku wins despite being stronger than his opponent.

As warned by Trunks, Goku has a heart virus that is believed to be his downfall, and as luck would have it, he shows the first symptoms during his battle against Android 19. The android took advantage of Goku's situation, making him one of the enemies. Despite not being the strongest android, Goku never stood a chance to lose.

6 Frost

A crooked act leads to an unworthy Goku

Initially presented as a hero Frost Was able to defeat Goku by being delusional and using an illegal poison to knock Goku out of the ring. Despite being much stronger than Frost, Goku did not take into account Frost's devious nature, and cheated his way to victory.

It is very possible that Goku would have beaten him, but alas, Frost knocked Goku out of the ring before he was able to use his full power. Although their paths crossed again, the two never engaged in battle a second time, meaning that Goku, despite having the ability, never actually defeated Frost.

5 black

Knocks down Goku in Super Saiyan Blue form

black One of the most powerful Saiyan warriors in all Dragon BallDefeating Goku in his Super Saiyan Blue form, knocking the hero out. Reminiscent of Broly's power, Kale goes on a rampage when he transforms into a Super Saiyan, so defeating him is no easy feat.

in Dragon Ball SuperKale interrupts Goku and Cauliflower's fight, defeating him without taking too much damage. Goku delivers a Kamehameha wave, and transforms into his Super Saiyan Blue form, but still doesn't manage to defeat him in his rapage.

4 Beerus and Whis

A duo capable of defeating Goku at any time

Beerus and Whis Can make one of the most powerful package deals Dragon Ball Universe, both defeated Goku at some point. Beerus is the God of Destruction, and when the character was first introduced Goku fought against him, Beerus basically used Goku to fulfill his fighting needs, ending with God falling asleep in an unfinished battle.

Joe is an angel, which means he is as powerful as an entity Dragon BallYet he is also a neutral force, meaning that his battles with Goku are more for brawling or training. However, Whi manages to easily dodge any and all attacks from Goku, leaving him undefeated by the hero.

3 The perfect cell

Goku abandons the fight so that Gohan can unleash his full potential

During the Cell Games, Goku was able to get far in the competition with a chance to fight The perfect cell After intensive training. Before the fight, Goku looks very calm and confident, leading everyone to believe that he can defeat the villain in a one-on-one fight.

However, Goku loses during their battle so that his son, Gohan, can defeat Cell in his stead. According to Goku, only Gohan has the power to defeat him, and so he leaves knowing that he cannot defeat the villain on his own. At the end of the day, Goku still decides to lead the Z-Fighters to victory, giving his life to prevent Cell from killing more, but he never beats him.

2 Fused together

A fusion too powerful for Goku

As one of the strongest fusions in the Dragon BallThe combined power of Zamasu and Goku Black is immense, one of the biggest threats in the franchise. Fused together Despite the hero's best efforts, Goku proved to be a worthy opponent, defeating him at every turn.

Goku also attempts to defeat him by fusing with Vegeta, but they fail, leaving Future Trunks in charge of saving the day. Despite his eventual defeat, Goku never succeeded in defeating Fused Zamasu on his own, despite his best efforts for a while.

1 vegetables

Powerful friends in a never-ending competition

As one of the strongest duos in anime, Goku and vegetables There is an epic rivalry that keeps them evolving into good men and fierce warriors. Although Goku always seems to get the upper hand on Vegeta, the hero never truly defeats the Prince of Saiyans himself.

They have been trying to contain each other's power since the beginning Dragon Ball ZIn which they had their first epic battle, resulting in the vegetables leaving Earth. Goku's first battle with Vegeta ends with Yajirobe cutting off his tail and Ape Gohan ending the battle, but Goku is unable to defeat him on his own. Although he lost to Majin Vegeta later in the series, the rivalry and friendship between the two continued into an eternal rivalry.