Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’s overseas release has brought with it a new wave of hype and buzz that the Dragon Ball fandom hasn’t been exposed to in a while. Both Piccolo and Gohan have gone through some truly extraordinary growth and attained powers that were somewhat inconceivable in the context of where they were at the start of the film. But the one that, of course, takes precedence over all other topics is Gohan’s new form, aka Final Gohan, aka Beast Gohan. Here’s Everything About Beast Gohan Vs Goku or Final Gohan Vs Goku.

Beast Gohan Or Final Gohan In Dragon Ball Super Super Heroes

We’re going to take a look at this new form and try to understand where exactly it stands in the power hierarchy. For starters, let’s go over how Gohan’s potential even works. Ever since the battle against Cell, it has been pretty self-explanatory that Gohan as a Saiyan is built differently. Through intense concentration and composed rage, he left both Goku and Vegeta behind and overcame Perfect Cell. This movie rhymes a little with the Cell Saga, and while Goku and Vegeta aren’t physically there for the most part, the implication that Gohan may have once again surpassed these two is still there.

But since they weren’t there, we as the audience are ambiguously told about this implication instead of seeing it happen in actuality. This allows for the benefit of the doubt and hints that this may not be literal in the first place.

Another aspect that gives Gohan an edge in fights is the Potential Unleashed legendary state, which is only accessible through the Old Kai’s unlock ability. It’s pretty much just a state that allows one to use their latent power, or like in other words, Gohan on some crazy lethal steroids but without any side effects. The result ends up being Ultimate Gohan, a form which was initially conceived to be Gohan’s peak, but deep down. 

We all wondered if it really was Gohan’s ultimate state, because if that was the case, then it would negate the idea of training and growth, right? Since Gohan has theoretically already reached his peak, see where I’m kind of going with this? Now let’s reference his new form and see it for what it actually is. We’re talking about Final Gohan, an unparalleled level of strength that Gohan was able to attain through sheer rage. It sprouted from Ultimate Gohan and took his peak to another level. So if we want to make kind of a comparison here.

 Let’s begin to look at it this way: Goku has unwavering faith in Gohan during the Cell Saga. It might have just been his intuition, but Goku knew that Gohan was the thing that they really needed to overcome Cell. He’ll be the one who’ll evolve the Super Saiyan form and take it to the next level, which by the way, was supposed to be the literal peak of a Saiyan at that time. There were no records whatsoever of any other Saiyan ever surpassing the legendary Super Saiyan form, so anything beyond that was supposed to be kind of headcanon. 

I guess they would say, yet Goku had firm faith in his intuition that Gohan would be able to be the one to harness this and bring out the next level of this legendary power. The result, as we all know, ended up being the Super Saiyan 2 form. It momentarily slipped out during their training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, but by the end of the battle against Perfect Cell, Gohan had managed to completely master and perfect and control the state. This inadvertently created what’s known as the Roger Bannister effect and allowed others to later undergo the same kind of evolution as well. So while Goku’s Super Saiyan form continues to remain the most iconic transformation in anime history. 

Gohan’s legendary breakthrough and what it did to the narrative is the reason why the majority of fans hold it kind of in a similar light, if not preferred, over the Super Saiyan form. Then there’s this movie, and we weave ourselves a few plot points that rhyme with the Cell Saga. Here we have Piccolo, who appears to be concerned that Gohan might have been way too lax recently and now he ought to get out of those books and move around a little bit. It’s obvious that Piccolo is concerned because he’s lived long enough to know extreme danger can indeed befall them at any moment and they might not be ready for it. Gohan does understand his concerns and would train. 

But when you have people like Goku and Vegeta around who can pretty much take care of everything, it’s hard to be that serious. This takes us back to Goku’s legendary statement: power comes in response to a need, not desire. This is especially true for Saiyans because while they may consistently train themselves to the bone, it isn’t until the defining moment that they experience insurmountable growth. Suffice to say, it’s not all black and white. Of course, Piccolo is obviously in the right for being cautious, but Gohan isn’t necessarily in the wrong for focusing on what he currently deems more necessary. 

However, as the movie progresses and the life of his daughter, Pan, seems to be at stake, you bet Gohan has zero thoughts related to how Goku and Vegeta would come and save them. Hopefully, in the movie, the antagonists appear to be Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, who at first glance don’t look all that threatening. They are indeed really strong though. The Red Ribbon Army made sure to follow the manga, and that’s why despite their laid-back appearances, they are strong enough to pose a major threat in this movie. And yet, just like the case with the Cell Saga, the androids weren’t the biggest threat; it was Cell. Well, here we have Cell’s successor, and this is another major spoiler. 

But we’ve been doing spoilers all weekend, guys: Cell Max. And just like Cell, he is portrayed to be capable of handling pretty much everyone on the scene all by himself, be it Gohan, Piccolo in his new Orange form, Trunks and Goten are even there, even Android 18 and Krillin, not to mention Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, who are already a threat to begin with, also joining forces with the Z Fighters. 

It was the combined effort of all of these individuals, some of whom actually fought in the Tournament of Power against the mightiest warriors from other universes, and yet it still wasn’t enough to take Cell Max down. If we’re talking about sheer power and strength, Cell Max is exponentially stronger. Though unlike Cell, who maintained a serene attitude for most of the Cell Games, Cell Max is basically a wild beast set on destroying anything and everyone, and this is what I like to call the Bio-Broly effect, if you guys know what I’m talking about. He also appears to be pretty constipated most of the time.

 In terms of narrative substance, it’s nowhere near as climatic and impactful as the legendary Super Saiyan 2 transformation, but the same kind of progression happens once again. That’s right, Final Gohan is a natural progression to the Ultimate Gohan form and is meant to elevate his latent potential even more. Maybe it’s an indication that even if Ultimate Gohan was able to bring out all of Gohan’s latent potential, there’s always a deeper layer, another level, I guess, which is especially true for Saiyans. Though in terms of visual effects, we have a bit of something else going on here: Gohan’s eyes turn red and his hair turns gray. We don’t have to look into it too much as the prospect of Gohan having a grayish aura in his Mystic form was kind of always there. Now the real question, however, is just where does Gohan stand in the Dragon Ball Super hierarchy. 

Because there were some really interesting statements in this movie. This is an important one because after Gohan completely and utterly overwhelmed Cell Max with his new form and just absolutely destroyed him, and while Orange Piccolo was holding him back, there was a pretty interesting conversation that happened. Needless to say though, from the moment Gohan’s new form emerged, it was no longer a fight between strong individuals.

 It was basically just Gohan and Piccolo bullying Cell Max. Thinking rationally, this guy would have easily been destroyed by Goku or Vegeta as well, right? Well, apparently we would be wrong for thinking that. Gohan mentions to Piccolo how even if Goku and Vegeta were here, they may not have been able to defeat Cell Max. So he was right about him having to train himself. Now first we have to see what the statement implied in the context of this story arc rather than taking it literally right off hand. Piccolo was upset; he wants Gohan to continue training as there’s no telling why they might need his strength, and he was right.

 Because they did end up facing a genuine threat shortly after. So at the end of the battle, Gohan acknowledged that Piccolo was right about how he shouldn’t be so laid back. But let’s say that maybe Gohan’s adrenaline or something along those lines made him make that statement about Goku and Vegeta. I know that’s a stretch.

 But this is Goku and Vegeta after Moro and Granolah. Let’s also note that this statement isn’t necessarily the same as him saying to Pan that he might have surpassed his father. Rather, I personally feel like seeing as when this movie takes place is meant to try and portray Cell Max as a greater threat than, you know, Broly or Moro or things like that, which again, personally don’t think he is, but this is what is being stated in the movie because Cell Max is kind of just like a premature monster set on destroying things. The way I personally see it, this does allow for some major character growth though. 

Because the very idea that all Gohan’s forms have been named “final” implies that he sees them as the absolute summit of what his potential allows him to do. This pretty much just outright negates the idea that Saiyans are always on an upward ladder towards better and greater heights. Unlike Gohan, Goku and Vegeta continuously and persistently keep reaching new heights. Even if we were to take Gohan’s hyperbolic statement literally, Goku and Vegeta can and will surpass him soon enough. At best, it is in the same tier as maybe Ultra Ego or Ultra Instinct, I would say. However, unlike those forms, we have yet to see Gohan do anything genuinely staggering with this one besides one-shotting Cell Max. 

I don’t know, let me know your thoughts down in the comments. It won’t be until he goes up against an opponent of the same level that we can truly see what Gohan is currently capable of. But I will say, I could be wrong if they’re trying to imply to us that Cell Max is stronger than Moro with Angel power absorbed, and Final Gohan did that to him, then they got it, like Gohan is broken. But as far as the manga goes right now though, guys, right now in this current point in time, these boys still haven’t seen Ultra Ego, so I gotta remain ten toes down on that one. But let me know if you genuinely feel that this means that Gohan has surpassed Goku and Vegeta.

Comparison Beast Gohan Vs Goku 

Martial Arts Skills

Gohan was taught martial arts while training under Piccolo. Although he didn’t excel in martial arts, he was able to get by in his fights using only his potential and raw power. Piccolo and Goku taught him a lot about martial arts. This means that Gohan has a good understanding of the styles of both his mentors.

Goku has been obsessed with martial arts since the beginning of Dragon Ball. Goku has been trained in many different forms and styles of fighting throughout his life. He was open to learning from both his rivals and his enemies. Goku was the only character who could combine his incredible power with his mastery of martial arts, while the rest of Dragon Ball’s characters were limited by their raw power.

Gohan is as powerful as Goku in fighting, but he lacks half the martial arts skills of Goku, who has been training hard. In terms of martial arts, Goku is still a better fighter than Final Gohan.

Final Gohan 0, Goku 1

Power Level

Final Gohan was the most powerful character in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, based on his power level. Although it is not yet known if Final Gohan is able to summon divine powers, there is no doubt his power is greater than Super Saiyan Blue and Evolved Super Saiyan Blue at the moment. His power is evident by the fact that he was able to kill Cell Max in one shot.

Without using his Ultra Instinct, Goku has a power that could even threaten the gods. Although he is strong enough to get some hits on Jiren with his Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken x20 form, it was not enough to cause him any trouble. However, Goku remains one of the most powerful characters in Super Saiyan Blue.

Even though Goku is in his most powerful Super Saiyan Form, it would not make sense for him to be at the same level as Final Gohan. Gohan’s Ultimate form could fight on equal terms with Goku’s Super Saiyan Blue.

Final Gohan 1, Goku 1

Drawbacks

We learned one thing during Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Gohan does not have the same drawbacks as the Super Saiyan forms, because it wasn’t a transformation. It was Gohan unleashing his full potential. This is only the enhanced version of Gohan’s Potential Unleashed, so it’s possible that Final Gohan has no drawbacks and doesn’t consume much stamina. It might not consume the same amount of stamina as the Super Saiyan states, even if it does.

One of the reasons that Goku and Vegeta aren’t always able to jump to their Super Saiyan Blue form immediately in Dragon Ball Super is because they would need to use a lot of stamina. Even though their stamina levels may vary, all Super Saiyan forms consume stamina. However, stamina is still a drawback to using Super Saiyan forms. It takes a lot of energy to enter and maintain.

Given that Gohan’s Final Form doesn’t require stamina, he takes the round. He could keep that form for an indefinite period of time without becoming tired. Goku needs to be more economical with how he uses his stamina when he enters his Super Saiyan forms.

Final Gohan 2, Goku 1

Experience

Gohan is a skilled fighter, even though his experience may not be as extensive as that of the Dragon Ball fighters. After the Buu Saga, he stopped training and was not in the best of health during the Frieza Revival. He was an avid fighter as a child, and most of his fighting experience was during the Tournament of Power. His training sessions with Piccolo were his best. He didn’t have much experience fighting in his Final Gohan Form, and Goku had told Frieza that he needed to get experience before he could take it out for battle.

Goku is, however, probably the most skilled fighter in Dragon Ball’s entire story. He has been fighting since his childhood. He also has a lot of experience using his transformations. This means that he is able to use them effectively and keep up with the stamina loss. Goku is a skilled fighter who has seen everything as he has fought gods, angels and every type of being in the universe.

It is clear that Gohan does not have the same experience as Goku, so there is still the possibility that he could lose in Final Gohan despite his raw power. Goku’s fighting experience speaks for itself.

Final Gohan 2, Goku 2

Feats

Final Gohan accomplished one of the greatest feats in Dragon Ball Super when he was capable of defeating Cell Max. Cell Max was a being that could defeat Gamma 1 & 2, Android 18, Orange Piccolo and Trunks as well as Krillin. It was done in one shot. This shows that he is extremely powerful. His feat in the current Canon is, along with others that Goku or Vegeta have achieved together, at the top.

Without his Ultra Instinct, Goku has not had many feats in anime or manga. In his Super Saiyan Blue form, Hit was defeated in their rematch. This was his best feat. He almost always required Vegeta’s help after that. This was when they needed to defeat villains together, or whenever they had fusion. His mastery of Ultra Instinct was the key to all his later feats.

Final Gohan’s feat in Dragon Ball Super was as impressive as Goku’s. Piccolo and Gohan even stated that they were unsure if Vegeta and Goku could have defeated Cell Max during the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero movie. Final Gohan is therefore quite powerful.

Final Gohan 3, Goku 2

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Final Gohan vs. Goku – Who Would Win in a Fight?

Final Gohan can be tough to beat, even if Goku uses his most powerful Super Saiyan form. But his son will still defeat him with all his raw power. Final Gohan’s power was so great that he destroyed Cell Max immediately after he achieved this form. Piccolo and Final Gohan thought that Vegeta and Goku might not be able to defeat the monster. This proves that Final Gohan, in terms of raw power, is Dragon Ball Super’s strongest character.