Editing Shenron (section)

== Biography ==

=== Background ===
Shenron is a mystical dragon who resides in the fiery center of the Earth. He emerges whenever he is summoned by gathering all seven Dragon Balls. Once summoned, Shenron grants a single wish before returning to his fiery abode to sleep until called upon again. Before the events of ''Dragon Ball'', Shenron was last summoned to grant a wish for someone to become king, which may refer to King Furry or one of his ancestors.

=== Dragon Ball ===

==== Emperor Pilaf Saga ====
Shenron's first on-screen appearance occurs when he is summoned by Emperor Pilaf and his assistants outside of Pilaf's Castle. Pilaf, who has collected the remaining Dragon Balls from [[Goku]] and his friends, plans to wish for complete control over the planet. However, before Pilaf can make his wish, Oolong interrupts by quickly wishing for the world's comfiest pair of underwear. Shenron grants this wish, says his farewells, and departs. The Dragon Balls then scatter across the planet and turn to stone.

==== Fortuneteller Baba Saga ====
A year later, Goku befriends [[Upa]] and his father, Bora, during the [[Commander Red]] Saga. Unfortunately, [[Bora]] is killed by [[Mercenary Tao]]. Goku promises Upa that he will use the Dragon Balls to bring his father back to life. Goku collects the Dragon Balls from various locations, including one from Bora, three stolen by Tao, two from the Red Ribbon Army, and one from Emperor Pilaf. He then summons Shenron at the Sacred Land of [[Korin]]. Upa wishes for his father to be resurrected, which Shenron easily grants before departing. This time, the Dragon Balls scatter again, but Goku manages to grab his grandpa's keepsake before it takes off.

==== King Piccolo Saga ====
King Piccolo later uses the Dragon Balls to regain his youth. After making his wish, he kills Shenron to prevent anyone else from using the Dragon Balls against him, leaving the Dragon Balls inactive.

==== Piccolo Jr. Saga ====
Following King Piccolo's defeat, Kami decides to revive Shenron to reward Goku for his bravery. Although Kami had originally planned not to recreate the Dragon Balls—because he felt they had been used selfishly and contrary to their intended purpose of encouraging bravery—Goku's pure-heartedness convinces him that there are still good people in the world. [[Yamcha]] and the others summon Shenron at Kame House. Shenron, already aware of their wish, restores to life all those killed by King Piccolo and his offspring, including [[Krillin]], [[Master Roshi]], and [[Chiaotzu]], before departing once more.

=== Dragon Ball Z ===

==== Saiyan Saga ====
Shenron is summoned at Kame House to revive Goku so he can defend Earth from the Saiyans. During the summoning, Oolong asks Shenron if he can beat up the Saiyans and save Earth, but Shenron explains that he cannot grant a wish that exceeds the power of a god, as he was created by one. Master Roshi then requests Shenron to resurrect Goku, which Shenron successfully does before departing.

Shortly afterward, Shenron becomes inactive when Nappa kills Piccolo, who sacrifices himself to protect Gohan. Since Kami is linked to Piccolo, Kami dies as well, causing the Dragon Balls to turn to stone and become unusable.

==== Frieza Saga ====
Shenron is indirectly revived by the Namekian Dragon Balls when Gohan and Krillin wish for Piccolo to be resurrected and transported to Namek. With [[Mr. Popo]] already having gathered Earth's Dragon Balls, Shenron is summoned, and Mr. Popo asks if he can restore all the lives taken by Frieza and his men. Although Shenron is initially unsure if he can fulfill the wish, as the deaths occurred on a distant planet, he successfully grants it.

==== Cell Saga ====
Years later, Shenron is temporarily deactivated when Kami merges with Piccolo due to dire circumstances. Dende, who becomes Earth's new Guardian, remodels Shenron, allowing him to grant three wishes. However, because [[Dende]] is not powerful enough, Shenron can only fulfill two wishes if one involves reviving a large number of people.

After Gohan defeats and kills [[Cell]], the group goes to the Lookout to summon Shenron and ask for him to revive everyone killed by Cell. Shenron grants the wish, but Piccolo notices that he cannot sense Goku's energy. With one wish remaining, Yamcha asks Shenron to bring Goku back to life, but Shenron explains that Goku has already been resurrected once before, so he cannot do it again. Instead, Krillin asks if Shenron can turn [[Android 17]] and [[Android 18]] back into humans. Shenron explains that he cannot do so because their powers are too great, but he can remove the bombs implanted in them. Shenron grants this request and departs.

==== Majin Buu Saga ====
During the [[Majin Buu]] Saga, it is revealed that wishes can be saved until the next summoning. If this happens, the Dragon Balls scatter around the world and turn into stone for only four months, after which Shenron can be summoned again to grant the remaining wishes. After granting all the wishes, the Balls scatter and turn into stone for a full year. This is demonstrated when Shenron is summoned to revive everyone killed on the day of the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament. [[Bulma]] summons Shenron prematurely, not realizing the danger the rest of the population is still in. On Dende's advice, Goku invokes the option to save one wish.

Four months after Kid Buu's defeat, the saved wish is used to erase the memories of Majin Buu from the minds of Earth's inhabitants, except for Goku's friends and family.

=== Dragon Ball Super ===

==== Battle of Gods Saga ====
Shenron is summoned by Goku aboard the Princess Bulma to learn more about the Super Saiyan God. Upon hearing that Beerus, the God of Destruction, is present, Shenron becomes visibly fearful and addresses Beerus with great respect, acting more like a humbled servant than a powerful deity. Shenron explains how to achieve the Super Saiyan God form, stating that five pure-hearted Saiyans must pour their energy into another pure-hearted Saiyan. After relaying this information, Shenron respectfully bids farewell to Beerus.

==== Golden Frieza Saga ====
Shenron is later summoned by the Pilaf Gang after they collect the Dragon Balls. However, [[Sorbet]] and [[Tagoma]], loyalists of Frieza, force the Pilaf Gang to wish Frieza back to life. The remaining two wishes are used by [[Shu]], who wishes for a million Zeni, and [[Mai (Dragon Ball)|Mai,]] who wishes for ice cream.

==== Universe 6 Saga ====
Shenron is summoned by Bulma, along with Goku, Vegeta, Beerus, and [[Whis]], to help locate the final Super Dragon Ball. Shenron is again intimidated by Beerus' presence. He attempts to find the last Super Dragon Ball but fails, as searching the vast universe is beyond his power, and locating something in another universe is impossible for him. After failing to fulfill the request, Beerus dismisses Shenron, and the Dragon Balls scatter once more.

==== "Future" Trunks Saga ====
In the anime, following the defeat of [[Zamasu]], Goku gathers the Dragon Balls to wish [[King Kai]] back to life. However, since one wish had already been granted earlier, only two wishes remain. The first wish is used to cure [[Pan]], who is suffering from a fever. Before Goku can make his wish to revive King Kai, Shenron leaves due to the group taking too long to decide on the second wish.

==== Broly Saga ====
In the "Bonus Story 4" chapter of the ''Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga'', Shenron makes a brief appearance as Goku recounts the events on Planet Vegeta that led to [[King Vegeta]] exiling [[Broly (Dragon Ball Super)|Broly]] to the planet Vampa, which eventually set the stage for the events of the ''Broly Saga''. Shenron is summoned by [[Cheelai]] and [[Lemo]], who wish for Broly to be sent back to Vampa just as he is about to be killed by [[Gogeta]]'s Limit Ultra Kamehameha. Shenron grants this wish, saving Broly's life.

==== Super Hero Saga ====
Faced with a new android threat, Piccolo visits Dende at the Lookout to request that his potential be unlocked, similar to how the Grand [[Elder Guru]] did for Gohan and Krillin. Dende admits he is too young to perform the ritual but upgrades the Dragon Balls using a special water, allowing them to unlock Piccolo's potential. Bulma, who has been collecting the Dragon Balls to prevent them from being misused, summons Shenron at Capsule Corporation. Piccolo takes the first wish, and Shenron unlocks his latent potential, adding in a "bonus" as well. Bulma uses the remaining two wishes for a butt lift and longer eyelashes.

=== Dragon Ball GT ===

==== Shadow Dragon Saga ====
After the Z Fighters defeat the Shadow Dragons, Shenron appears without being summoned. He heals [[Goku (Dragon Ball GT)|Goku]]'s wounds and grants one final wish before leaving Earth. Shenron takes Goku and the Dragon Balls with him, explaining that the Earth must learn to stop relying on the Dragon Balls to solve their problems. As they ascend, Shenron seals the Dragon Balls inside Goku's body, causing Goku to disappear. Shenron then flies into a bright light, marking the end of the Dragon Balls' use on Earth.

==== A Hero's Legacy ====
One hundred years later, Shenron presumably returns, as the Four-Star Dragon Ball is seen again, indicating that Shenron's power and the Dragon Balls continue to exist in some form even after Goku's departure.

=== Super Dragon Ball Heroes ===

==== Prison Planet Saga (Manga) ====
In the manga, Shenron is summoned from the Special Dragon Balls by [[Majin Ozotto]], who wishes for immortality. However, before the wish can be completed, Oolong intervenes and instead wishes for everyone on the Prison Planet to be returned to their original locations.

=== Film Appearances ===

==== Curse of the Blood Rubies ====
Shenron is summoned to grant [[Pansy]]'s wish to remove all the Blood Rubies and restore the land.

==== Mystical Adventure ====
Shenron grants Goku's wish to revive Bora.

==== The Path to Power ====
Shenron is summoned to revive [[Android 8]] and remove the bomb inside him.

==== Dead Zone ====
[[Garlic Jr.|Garlic Jr]]. summons Shenron and wishes to become immortal.

==== The World's Strongest ====
[[Dr. Kochin]] summons Shenron to free [[Dr. Wheelo]]'s laboratory from the Tsurumai-Tsuburi Mountains.

==== The Tree of Might ====
Gohan and Krillin summon Shenron to restore a forest that had burned down. Shenron defends himself when Gohan's dragon friend, [[Icarus (Dragon Ball)|Icarus]], mistakes him for a threat, but Gohan quickly explains the situation. After calming down, Shenron restores the forest.

==== Lord Slug ====
[[Lord Slug]] uses the Dragon Balls to wish for his youth back, similar to King Piccolo.

==== Broly: Second Coming ====
Shenron is indirectly referenced when [[Videl]], [[Goten]], and [[Trunks]] search for the Dragon Balls to stop [[Broly (Dragon Ball Z)|Broly]]. Although Shenron does not appear, it is implied that he may have overheard Goten's wish for Goku's presence, leading to Goku either being temporarily revived or an illusion of him being created to help defeat Broly.

==== Fusion Reborn ====
Gohan summons Shenron to send the dead back to Other World, but Shenron is unable to fulfill the wish because there is nothing keeping the dead on Earth. Shenron is humorously seen at the end of the film, still waiting for someone to make a wish.

==== Wrath of the Dragon ====
Goku and the Z Fighters summon Shenron to open [[Hoi (Dragon Ball)|Hoi]]'s music box. After [[Hirudegarn]] is defeated, they consider using the Dragon Balls to revive those who were killed.

=== Other Dragon Ball Stories ===

==== Dragon Ball Online ====

* '''Age 787:''' Dende deactivates the Dragon Balls due to the world being at peace, heeding [[Old Kai]]'s warnings about the potential threat of having active Dragon Balls. As a result, the events of ''Dragon Ball GT'' never occur.
* '''Age 999:''' Dende reactivates the Dragon Balls in response to the threat of the Time Breakers, hoping to encourage Earthlings to become stronger. He creates multiple sets of Dragon Balls, each with a corresponding Shenron, and spreads them across the planet, dividing the original Dragon Balls' power among them. These Shenrons grant wishes that allow Earthlings to transform into Super Saiyans, Majins into Pure Majin form, and Namekians into Great Namekians.

==== Xenoverse ====

* '''Age 850:''' [[Trunks (Xeno)|Future Trunks]] summons Shenron in Toki Toki City, wishing for a warrior strong enough to defend history. Shenron grants this wish by summoning the Future Warrior.
* '''Demon God [[Demigra]] Saga:''' [[Chronoa]] summons Shenron to inform Goku in Age 778 of the situation and allow him to assist the [[Future Warrior]] and the Time Patrol against the Demon God.

==== Fusions ====

* '''Tournament Wish:''' [[Tekka]] and [[Pinich]] gather the Dragon Balls and summon Shenron to wish for a tournament to determine the strongest in time and space. Although it initially seems that Shenron cannot grant this wish, he eventually does and leaves.
* '''Barriers and Sub-Events:''' The Dragon Balls are used to open a barrier preventing access to Ultra Pinich and later to summon Shenron for various wishes, including special moves, clothing, and non-canon characters.

==== Xenoverse 2 ====

* '''Emperor's Return Saga:''' In Age 779, [[Towa]] and [[Mira (Dragon Ball)|Mira]] prevent the Pilaf Gang from using up the second wish after Frieza is revived, allowing them to revive Frieza's brother [[Cooler]], who is upgraded to Metal Cooler. Both Cooler and Frieza seek revenge on Goku and the Z Fighters but are defeated by Goku, Vegeta, and the [[Future Warrior (XV2)|new Future Warrior]].
* '''Warrior of the Demon Realm Saga:''' Towa travels to Age 850 to kill Shenron before he can grant the wish that summons the Toki Toki City Hero, causing massive changes in history. Future Trunks and the Future Warrior ultimately prevent Towa from killing Shenron, restoring the timeline and summoning Ace, the Toki Toki City Hero.
* '''Celebratory Feast:''' After the defeat of Towa and Mira, Chronoa uses the Dragon Balls to wish for enough food to celebrate, despite Old Kai's objections.
* '''Increasing Shenron's Power:''' The 2nd Future Warrior learns how to increase Shenron's power from Grand Elder Guru, which allows Shenron to grant a wider variety of wishes. The Dragon Balls used by the Time Patrol are one of many sets created by Dende, which can be used repeatedly without a dormancy period, possibly due to Chronoa's manipulation of time or the innate properties of the Time Patrol's specific Dragon Balls.