Pikkon

Pikkon
Vital statistics
Names	Pikkon, Pikuhan
Gender	Male
Race	Alien
Occupation	Martial Artist
Origin	Dragon Ball Z Episode 195: "Warriors of the Dead" (大だい感かん激げき！！いたぞ！あの世よのスゲエ奴やつ Dai-Kangeki!! Ita zo! Ano-yo no Sugē Yatsu, lit. "A Deep Impression!! There They Are! The Next World's Awesome Dudes") July 28 1993
Alignment	Good
Age	Not Stated
Created By	Toei Animation
Height	Around 1.75 m (5ft 9in)
Weight	Not Stated

Pikkon (known as Paikuhan in the original Japanese version) is a fighter from the Other World introduced in the filler episodes of Dragon Ball Z and later appearing in Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn. He does not appear in the original Dragon Ball manga.

Concept and Creation

Pikkon was created as a character with similarities to Piccolo. Concept art by Akira Toriyama and memos for the anime production staff indicated that Pikkon should use Piccolo as a reference for his facial expressions.

Pikkon concept art (Son Goku Densetsu)

Appearance

Pikkon is a tall, humanoid, muscular warrior with green skin. He stands a few inches taller than Goku and has distinctive features such as thick pink lips, big red irises with black pupils, and a pronounced hairless brow. His head is bald with black spots, and he has flat, square-shaped ears.

His attire includes:

• A long, blue-sleeved shirt
• White gi pants secured with a red sash
• Brown boots with beige footing
• For intensified training, he wears extra weighted clothing, including white robes with a brown belt featuring a golden circle, and a tall turban-like hat with a matching golden circle and a long white bandana.

Personality

Pikkon is a wise and strategic fighter, known for his ability to plan out attacks and offer advice even during battle. Initially, he is reserved, speaking little, but becomes more expressive during his fight with Goku. He exhibits heroic qualities similar to Goku's and fights for justice. Goku notes that Pikkon and Piccolo would "get along great." In Fusion Reborn, Pikkon shows jealousy when Goku battles Janemba instead of him and becomes impatient and frustrated when things do not go his way, such as when he struggles with the barrier around the Check-In Station.

Biography

Background

Pikkon was a skilled fighter who resided in an unknown location in the West Quadrant of the universe. After his death, which was marked by heroic deeds, he was allowed to travel to the planet of West Kai. There, he trained intensively and became West Kai's most distinguished student.

Dragon Ball Z

Majin Buu Saga

Pikkon first appears after Goku and King Kai arrive for a meeting with Grand Kai. During this meeting, it is revealed that West Kai and King Kai are on bad terms. After an argument, West Kai suggests a sparring match between Goku and Pikkon. Grand Kai intervenes, assigning them a mission to handle troublesome deceased villains in Hell, including Frieza, King Cold, Cell, Recoome, Burter, Jeice, and Guldo. Goku and Pikkon successfully deal with these threats: Goku defeats the Ginyu Force, while Pikkon easily defeats Frieza, King Cold, and Perfect Cell, imprisoning them in a spirit prison using a ball of spikes.

Following this, an Other World Tournament is organized to honor King Kai's death. Pikkon and Goku advance to the final round and engage in a fierce battle for the prize of a private lesson with the Grand Kai. Although Pikkon initially has the upper hand, Goku eventually discovers the weakness of Pikkon's Thunder Flash Attack and uses it to knock Pikkon out of the ring with his Instant Kamehameha. Both fighters are disqualified for touching the roof of the arena, but it is suggested that this ruling was due to their superior strength. Pikkon vows to train harder and defeat Goku one day, similar to Piccolo's past ambition.

Later, when Super Buu initiates a rampage on Earth, Krillin and Yamcha are sent to Grand Kai's Planet for special training. There, they encounter Pikkon and other deceased warriors. When Kid Buu arrives on Grand Kai's Planet during his quest for Goku and Vegeta, Pikkon taunts him, unaware of Buu's immense power and putting himself at risk. As Kid Buu prepares to destroy the planet with a Shocking Ball, Pikkon and the others are saved when Kid Buu teleports to the Sacred World of the Kai, where Goku and Vegeta's ki are sensed. Throughout the battle in the Sacred World of the Kais, Pikkon watches the intense final battle unfold alongside the other deceased warriors.

Fusion Reborn

In Fusion Reborn, Pikkon advances to the final match of the Other World Tournament after defeating Arqua. His bout with Goku is interrupted by the appearance of the demon Janemba, who has ensnared King Yemma and transformed much of the Other World into a field of crystal jellies.

Goku and Pikkon investigate and confront Janemba in his first form. While Goku distracts Janemba, Pikkon attempts to free King Yemma with his strongest energy blasts, but is unsuccessful. Pikkon’s frustration grows as King Yemma's complaints push him to insult the jelly trap, causing it to crack. Pikkon continues to use his anger to further damage the trap with his insults.

Realizing that defeating Janemba is the key to freeing King Yemma, Pikkon joins Goku and Vegeta in the battle against Janemba. He arrives as Goku and Vegeta attempt to fuse. Pikkon battles Janemba alone and manages to wound him by exploiting the fact that Janemba’s substance is similar to the jelly trap. Despite his efforts, Pikkon is quickly overpowered by Janemba, who strikes him with a brutal attack.

Pikkon’s battle against Janemba provides Goku and Vegeta with the crucial time needed to successfully fuse into Gogeta. Gogeta then destroys Janemba effortlessly and restores order to the Other World. Pikkon is last seen marveling at Gogeta's appearance before collapsing unconscious.

Super Dragon Ball Heroes:

Supreme Kai of Time Saga

Pikkon appears as one of the summoned heroes during the climactic battle against Dark King Demigra and his army. He intervenes to deliver a powerful punch to Fin, who was attacking Hit. After Demigra's defeat, Pikkon, along with the other summoned warriors, is returned to his own Space-Time. Later in the tournament, Pikkon fights against Piccolo.

Demon Invader Saga

In a particular Space-Time, Pikkon is absorbed by Majin Ozotto.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Parallel Quest 145: "Other World Challenger" from the Legendary Pack 1 DLC

Quest Overview

This quest creates an alternate timeline blending elements from Pikkon's Other World Saga with the Universe Survival Saga. In this timeline, Pikkon is resurrected by Whis, alongside Frieza, to participate in the Tournament of Power as a member of Team Universe 7. Pikkon is initially confused by the situation, as he was about to compete in the Other World Tournament before his resurrection. He is surprised to see Frieza in his Dragon Ball Super form, as opposed to the Frieza he fought in Hell. Despite this, Pikkon agrees to fight alongside Goku and the Time Patrol, although he is shocked when he learns from Goku that Universe 7 could be erased if they lose.

Quest Outcomes

• Standard Finish: If Pikkon's health drops below 10%, he will withdraw to rest, allowing the Time Patrol to handle the remaining fighters. The quest concludes after Toppo (God of Destruction) and Jiren are defeated.
• Legendary Finish: If Pikkon's health remains above 10%, he will continue fighting and help defeat Toppo and Jiren. Subsequently, Zeno and Future Zeno demand more combat, turning Pikkon into an adversary along with Golden Frieza and Base/SSGSS Kaioken Goku. The Time Patrol must then defeat Pikkon, Golden Frieza, and SSGSS Kaioken Goku to complete the quest.

Powers and Statistics

Tier: 3-C, 3-B without Weighted Clothing

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Acrobatics, Flight, Immortality (Type 1), Self-Sustenance (Type 2), Martial Arts Mastery, Ki Manipulation (Can be used defensively and offensively, to strengthen his skin or to fire ki blasts and form defensive barriers), Ki Sensing, Shockwaves Generation, Fire Manipulation (Via Thunder Flash Attack)

Attack Potency: Galaxy level (Effortlessly knocked out Super Perfect Cell with one hit while heavily restricting his power), Multi-Galaxy level without Weighted Clothing (Kept up with and overwhelmed Super Saiyan Goku, even forcing him to use Kaioken on top of Super Saiyan)

Speed: Infinite (Traversed the infinite-sized afterlife]] while suppressed, and effortlessly blitzed (Super Perfect Cell albeit by catching him off-guard), higher without Weighted Clothing (Comparable to Super Saiyan Goku)

Lifting Strength: At least Class P, likely far higher

Striking Strength: Galaxy level (He casually one-shotted the anime versions of Cell, Frieza, King Cold and every member of the Ginyu Force while holding back), Multi-Galaxy level without Weighted Clothing

Durability: Galaxy level, Multi-Galaxy level without Weighted Clothing

Stamina: Superhuman (Can keep up with Goku)

Range: Standard Melee Range; High Universal with ki blasts and attacks

Standard Equipment: His extremely weighted gi and hat

Intelligence: Gifted combatant (Is West Kai's best student, great at battle tactics)

Weaknesses: None known.

Notable Attacks/Techniques

• Burning Shoot – As he shouts, "Don't run!", Pikkon charges at the opponent and uppercuts them up into the air. Then, he powers a flaming aura around his body and charges up in the air at the opponent to kick them away. Finally, Pikkon charges after the opponent and backhand slaps them down to the ground, inflicting a massive amount of damage.
• Hyper Tornado – First, Pikkon powers up and rotates his body at high speed until he appears as a tornado. Then, the base of the tornado drills down to the opponent and traps them in the tornado. This allows Pikkon to be able to attack the trapped opponent while the latter is incapable of fighting back. The air speed is so fast that it creates blades of wind capable of cutting into flesh.
  • I won't let you! – Pikkon moves quickly, causing a whirlwind, to get directly in front of his opponent. Used in Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle
• Kiai – It is a technique where the user affects the air currents around him with ki to produce powerful shockwaves in order to strike the opponent.
• Homing Energy Wave – A move where Pikkon fires a Ki Blast that targets his enemy. He used it against Goku in the episode "Final Round".

• Double Energy Wave – A technique used against Goku in the episode "Final Round".
• Continuous Energy Bullet – Used against Goku in the episode "Final Round".
• Nova Strike-like attack – Pikkon surrounds his body in a blue sphere of energy and charges at the opponent using the blue sphere as a shield. He used an attack similar to Frieza's Nova Strike in a Energy Clash against Super Saiyan Goku.
• Blazing Zephyr – First, Pikkon hook kicks the opponent away. Then, he follows them to knock them away with a roundhouse kick, inflicting a high amount of damage.
• Flawless Stance - Pikkon sways his arms around his body as he produces a blue flame-like aura that reduces the amount of Ki required to perform his Thunder Flash Attack while at the same time enhancing its power.
  • Thunder Flash Attack – First, Pikkon sways his arms around his body as he produces a blue flame-like aura. Then, he draws his hands out to his sides and closes them into fists as he crosses his arms on his chest. Finally, Pikkon draws his fists together in front of him and fires a huge storm of flames at the opponent, inflicting a massive amount of damage through a fiery explosion. It is a technique that appears to require a heavy amount of focus, as Pikkon must maintain his position in order to perform it.
• Namekian Final Flash – Pikkon first flies into the sky, widens his eyes, and then charges a very powerful energy blast from his right palm.
• Super Kick - A kick Pikkon uses against Super Saiyan Goku, who blocks it during their battle in the sky. Named in the Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game.
• Voltage Missile – Pikkon charges a yellow energy sphere with both hands to his left side and then fires it from both hands.
• Super Energy Bomb – Pikkon charges a green energy sphere in his hand and hurls it at the target, inflicting a great deal of damage.
• Trap Shooter – The user draws their right hand back and charges a green or yellow energy sphere. Then, they wave their hand forward and fire several, compact, powerful energy sphere bullets that follow the opponent's movements, inflicting considerable damage.
• No Running – As he says, "You won't get past me", Pikkon jumps to hook kick the opponent from above. Then, he hits them with a Kiai and jumps to fire a Trap Shooter at the opponent, inflicting a high amount of damage.
• Hi-Tension – One of Pikkon's Blast 1 in the Budokai Tenkaichi series and in Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2.
• Wild Sense – One of Pikkon's Blast 1 in the Budokai Tenkaichi series and in Raging Blast 2.
• Quick Rush - Pikkon's signature attack in Raging Blast 2.
• Scatter Shot - One of Pikkon's Special Moves in Dragon Ball Fusions.
  • Super Scatter Shot - A stronger version of Scatter Shot that appears as one of Pikkon's Special Moves in Dragon Ball Fusions.
    • Full Power Scatter Shot - A full power version of Scatter Shot even stronger than Super Scatter Shot. One of Pikkon's Special Moves in Dragon Ball Fusions.
• EX-Fusion - An unnatural Fusion technique created by Capsule Corporation through Bulma's development of the Metamo-Ring.

Trivia

• Pikkon's name is inspired by the food pecans, while his original Japanese name, Paikū Han, translates to "Pork-Rib Rice," based on the Taiwanese dish Páigǔ fàn (排骨飯). In the English dubs of the anime, his name is pronounced differently: "EE" in the Ocean Group dubs and "eye" in the Funimation dub.
• Pikkon was the first major Dragon Ball character voiced by Kyle Hebert. Although the Other World Saga was omitted from Dragon Ball Z Kai: Final Chapters, Pikkon, along with West Kai and Olibu, still appears in the Kid Buu Saga.
• In June 2017, a V-Jump survey was conducted prior to the anime adaptation of the Tournament of Power, where Japanese fans voted for Pikkon as a preferred replacement for Good Buu as the tenth member of Team Universe 7.
• In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Pikkon features in a Parallel Quest where the Time Patrol helps him after he unexpectedly becomes a member of Team Universe 7 during an altered version of the Tournament of Power.