Caulifla

“	On my own, I may not have been able to pull this off. But with the two of us fighting together, we're the toughest force in the Cosmos! You're the only one who can fight by my side, and that's just how it should be. You're my precious sworn sister, Kale. And my friend... the best friend I could ask for.	„
	― Caulifla

Caulifla (カリフラ, Karifura) is a Saiyan from Universe 6 and the leader of a gang of Saiyan criminals. She is a member of Team Universe 6 and participates in Zeno's Tournament of Power. Despite her rogue background, Caulifla is shown to have great potential, quickly achieving Super Saiyan and even reaching Super Saiyan 2 during the tournament. Her rebellious personality and fierce fighting spirit make her a standout character, as she strives to become even stronger alongside her protégé and close ally, Kale.

Names	Caulifla (カリフラ Karifura), Sis/Boss (by her gang)
Gender	Female
Race	Saiyan/Saiyajin
Occupation	Gang Leader
Origin	Dragon Ball Super Episode 88: "Gohan and Piccolo Master and Pupil Clash in Max Training!"悟ご飯はんとピッコロ　師し弟てい激げき突とつの限げん界かい修しゅ業ぎょう！Gohan to Pikkoro　Shitei Gekitotsu no Genkai Shugyō!, lit. "Gohan and Piccolo: Master and Disciple Train to the Limit!" April 30, 2017
Alignment	Good
Age	Unknown
Created By	Toei Animation
Height	Around 160 cm (5ft 3in)
Weight	Not Stated

Appearance

Caulifla is a short girl with a slender build, fair complexion, and wild, spiky black hair. She wears a magenta tube top, purple sirwal, long dark grey wristbands, and pointy dark grey shoes. In the anime, her eyes are large with thin eyebrows, while in the manga, they are more square-shaped.

Personality

Caulifla has a punkish attitude, showing traits of laziness and self-absorption, but also a strong desire to grow stronger after seeing Cabba's Super Saiyan form. She cares deeply for her protégée, Kale, and has a close, sibling-like relationship with Cabba. While she can be arrogant, cocky, and disrespectful—especially towards opponents like Goku and even Champa—she also respects those who are powerful, like Hit. Despite her tough exterior, Caulifla shows a caring side, especially when it comes to her friends.

Biography

Background

In the manga, Caulifla became a leader by taking in many lost Saiyans, including Kale, and built a group that admired her. She gained a reputation as a crime boss on Planet Sadala, with her territory avoided by even the Sadala Defense Force. Despite her rebellious behavior, Caulifla and her group were seen as somewhat noble thieves, stealing to help the needy.

Dragon Ball Super

Universe Survival Saga

In the anime, Caulifla is first introduced sitting on a throne-like chair, eating meat, showing her laid-back attitude. When Cabba attempts to recruit her for Team Universe 6, she initially refuses, indifferent to the consequences of Universe 6's potential erasure. However, after witnessing Cabba transform into a Super Saiyan, her interest is piqued, and she agrees to join, eager to learn and grow stronger.

In the manga, Caulifla is seen stopping a car driven by Sadala Army soldiers who have trespassed into her territory. After defeating one of the soldiers, she takes the cargo and a pendant meant for King Sadala. Cabba arrives, sent by Champa to recruit her for the tournament. Although she initially overpowers Cabba, he turns the tables on her by transforming into a Super Saiyan. Impressed, Caulifla agrees to join the tournament on the condition that Cabba teaches her how to become a Super Saiyan. She quickly masters the transformation, demonstrating her potential.

Later, in the anime, Cabba teaches Caulifla how to become a Super Saiyan by instructing her to focus her energy on her back. She effortlessly transforms, and Cabba explains the energy drain will subside with practice. After learning to revert from the form, Caulifla gladly joins the Universe 6 team and invites Kale, her protégée, to join as well.

In the anime, Caulifla tries to teach Kale what she learned from Cabba about transforming into a Super Saiyan, but none of the methods seem to work. After a long conversation, Kale begins to feel like a burden to Caulifla, which triggers her transformation into a Legendary Super Saiyan. Kale loses control of her power, causing a chaotic battle with Cabba and Caulifla. As Kale attacks Cabba, Caulifla intervenes, transforming into Super Saiyan 2 for the first time and deflecting Kale's blast. Caulifla reassures Kale that she isn’t interested in Cabba romantically, which calms Kale down. She reverts to her normal form and falls asleep, with Caulifla flying over to catch her.

In the manga, when Caulifla, Cabba, and Kale head to Champa's place, Caulifla questions why Cabba is bringing Kale along since she sees her as weak despite her potential. Cabba, however, has noticed Kale’s hidden power and insists on her inclusion in the team, as they need as many candidates as possible for the Tournament of Power.

After arriving at Champa's planet in the anime, Champa gives Caulifla and Kale Potara Earrings to use as a secret trump card for the tournament. Although neither wants to keep them, Champa insists they hold onto the earrings for when the time comes.

When Team Universe 6 arrives at the Null Realm for the Tournament of Power, Caulifla is introduced to Goku and Vegeta by Cabba. Goku offers to shake hands with Caulifla, but she dismisses him, refusing to be friendly with someone from a rival universe. She mocks Universe 7, saying that if their Saiyans are weak, it won’t be a problem to deal with the others. Once the tournament begins, Caulifla sticks with Cabba, observing the other fighters’ powerful attacks. She watches as Goku and Vegeta use Super Saiyan Blue to overpower the Trio of Danger's Triangle Danger Beam with their God Final Kamehameha. She also witnesses Zeno and Future Zeno erase Universe 9 after its defeat.

In the manga, Caulifla battles Frieza during the Tournament of Power and is quickly overwhelmed by his superior strength. When Kale loses control of her berserk rage, Caulifla and Kale merge using the Potara Earrings, forming the powerful fusion warrior, Kefla, to continue fighting.

In the anime, when Kale is nearly knocked off the stage by two attackers, Caulifla arrives just in time to save her. After knocking out the attackers and Jimizu, Caulifla attempts to get Kale to transform into her Super Saiyan form so they can attack Goku together. However, when Kale is unable to transform, Caulifla decides to challenge Goku herself. She expresses interest in Goku's Super Saiyan Blue form and demands that he teach her how to achieve it, so she can use it to defeat him. Goku refuses, telling Caulifla that she is not yet ready for the form, which insults her. To catch his attention, Caulifla transforms into the bulky Super Saiyan Third Grade form, unaware that Goku already knows of its drawbacks. Goku easily defeats her and advises her to focus on mastering Super Saiyan 2 instead.

After Goku transforms into Super Saiyan 2, Caulifla admits that while she has achieved the form before, she cannot do so consistently. Observing Goku's transformation, she successfully transforms into Super Saiyan 2 again and fights him one-on-one. Impressed by Caulifla's rapid growth, Goku mentions that she might even be able to achieve Super Saiyan 3 during their battle, surprising Caulifla, who didn't know a third level existed.

As Caulifla and Goku enjoy their intense fight, Kale tries to help by attacking Goku. However, both Goku and Caulifla dismiss her attempts. Feeling jealous and thinking that she is a burden, Kale's emotions spiral out of control, and she transforms into her berserk form. Her intense hatred for Goku nearly results in her knocking Caulifla off the stage, but Caulifla is saved by Hit. Caulifla watches as Kale wreaks havoc on the battlefield and attempts to calm her down, realizing that Kale might be disqualified if she kills someone.

Kale's rampage is eventually stopped by Jiren, who easily defeats her. Caulifla retreats with Hit, carrying the unconscious Kale to safety as Goku prepares to confront Jiren.

After the intense confrontation with Kale's berserk form, Caulifla and Kale took a moment to rest and recharge. Caulifla praised Kale for her impressive performance during the battle. When Goku emerged, Caulifla falsely accused him of attacking Kale from behind, but Goku denied it. Shortly after, they encountered the Pride Troopers, who sought to avenge their comrade that Kale had defeated. Caulifla decided to engage the Pride Troopers and encouraged Kale to join her in the fight.

Caulifla fought against Kettol, trading blows until Kettol used his Guided Rapid Fire Energy Blasts. Caulifla managed to dodge for a while but eventually got injured. The situation worsened when Cocotte trapped them inside her Cocotte Zone Max, isolating them from help. Zoire then tried to finish Caulifla off with his Justice Spin, but she used the last of her energy to protect Kale. Just as Caulifla was about to be defeated, Kale transformed into her unique controlled Super Saiyan form, destroyed Zoire's tornado attack, and saved Caulifla.

Caulifla, proud of Kale for controlling her transformation, then powered up to Super Saiyan 2. Together, they fired a combined attack—Caulifla's Full Power Energy Wave and Kale's berserk-powered blast. Their attack matched and eventually overpowered the Pride Troopers' United Justice Stream. Kale, in her Berserker form under control, sent Kahseral, Kettol, and Zoire flying off the arena, eliminating them and breaking Cocotte's Cocotte Zone Max.

After the battle, Caulifla expressed their gratitude to Goku for the assistance and then left with Kale to rest in the arena ruins. While they were hiding, Caulifla observed the fight between Hit and Dyspo. Kale grew worried about Hit, but Caulifla believed in Hit's strength and chose not to interfere. As Hit began to turn the tide against Dyspo, Caulifla was happy to see him ring out Dyspo, but Dyspo was saved by Kunshi, his teammate.

When Dyspo started to gain the upper hand against Hit, Caulifla decided to step in to help, despite Kale's concerns. Fortunately, Goku intervened in his Super Saiyan God form to fight the two Pride Troopers. Later, Caulifla and Kale, along with Cabba, watched in shock as Hit fought against Jiren and ultimately lost, getting knocked out of the tournament by Jiren.

After witnessing the battle between Goku and Jiren, Caulifla discussed it with Kale, feeling excited and inspired to become stronger. Shortly after, the two were attacked by Monna from Universe 4. Caulifla prepared to fight Monna alone, telling Kale not to interfere. However, Cabba arrived, deciding to fight Monna himself, believing that Caulifla and Kale would be Universe 6’s secret weapons and wanting to fulfill his role in the tournament.

Later, Caulifla saved Goku from Koitsukai, Pancéa, and Borareta, who were attacking him while he was weakened. After knocking them down, Caulifla powered up to Super Saiyan 2, having recovered thanks to Cabba’s efforts. Goku thanked her, and she immediately challenged him to a fight, feeling responsible for not being able to protect Hit and Cabba from elimination. Vowing to grow stronger, she asked Goku to teach her how to become Super Saiyan 3. Goku agreed but told her she needed to beat him first.

Caulifla questioned why Goku wasn’t transforming, and Goku explained that he was still tired from fighting Jiren but would gradually ramp up the pace. As their battle began, Caulifla struggled to land hits on Goku, who effortlessly dodged her attacks. Eventually, Caulifla landed a successful hit, prompting Goku to take things more seriously and use the Afterimage Technique, confusing her. Goku knocked her aside and explained that if she couldn’t figure out his technique, she wouldn’t be able to reach Super Saiyan 3. He then began speed-blitzing Caulifla, who started adapting to his movements.

Caulifla challenged Goku to transform before he lost. Goku complied and powered up to Super Saiyan 2. When Caulifla asked why he wasn’t going Super Saiyan 3, Goku explained that he hadn’t recovered enough stamina yet. Despite being pushed back, Caulifla fired her Crush Cannon, which Goku barely managed to block. With Goku getting serious, he asked if Caulifla was ready for Round 2, indicating the fight was far from over.

As the battle between Goku and Caulifla progressed, they fought on equal footing, with Goku impressed by Caulifla's rapid improvement. Caulifla was eager to defeat Goku and reach Super Saiyan 3. Both powered up to their maximum and began exchanging powerful energy blasts that shook the entire tournament ring, causing debris to fly everywhere. Caulifla cleverly faked an energy blast in Goku's face, catching him off guard and landing a clean punch. Kale, watching from the sidelines, realized how much fun Caulifla was having in the battle.

Goku, impressed by Caulifla’s potential, remarked that she might even surpass Super Saiyan 3. He pointed out Kale, and Caulifla invited her to join in the fight to help them achieve the next level together. Kale happily joined the fray, and the two managed to land clean hits on Goku. Goku, though able to defend himself, was momentarily pushed back by the combined power of Caulifla and Kale. They fired energy blasts at him, but Goku blocked their attacks with his aura, briefly transforming into Super Saiyan 3, stunning Caulifla and Kale. Goku thanked the duo, saying that fighting them rekindled his power, but he quickly reverted to Super Saiyan 2, explaining that he still hadn’t recovered enough stamina to maintain Super Saiyan 3.

Caulifla, determined to defeat Goku and reach Super Saiyan 3 alongside Kale, continued to push forward. Kale, equally resolved, powered up into her Legendary Super Saiyan form, causing concern among the spectators due to her immense power. Caulifla, however, was amazed by Kale’s strength and praised her for finally mastering her energy. She extended her hand, and Kale forcefully grabbed it, their combined strength cracking the ring beneath them. Caulifla acknowledged Kale as not just her protégée but her true friend, declaring that together they would become the greatest threat to all the universes.

The battle resumed, with Goku being overwhelmed by the coordinated attacks of Caulifla and Kale. When Caulifla attempted another strike, Goku used the Solar Flare technique, temporarily blinding her and causing her to crash. Later, when Frieza went on the offensive again, Caulifla tried to attack him as revenge for eliminating Cabba. Frieza attempted to retaliate, but Goku intervened, stopping Frieza's attack and refocusing the battle.

In the final stages of their fight, Goku resumed his battle against Caulifla and Kale, eager to give it his all. Caulifla created a smokescreen to distract Goku, who focused on sensing Kale’s ki. However, the tactic was a diversion, as Kale grabbed Goku, holding him in place while Caulifla attacked him relentlessly. Goku managed to flip out of Kale's grip, causing her to crash into the ground, and attempted to use Instant Transmission, but Caulifla anticipated his move, attacking him as he reappeared. Goku acknowledged their teamwork as impressive and transformed into Super Saiyan God.

Goku launched several Finger Beams, which Caulifla and Kale dodged, but despite their combined efforts, Goku held his own against them. When the two tried to blast Goku from both sides, Goku countered with energy blasts of his own. Kale struggled to deflect her blast, while Caulifla was unable to avoid hers, taking a direct hit. Goku complimented them but noted they still needed more training, offering to fight them again after the tournament. Realizing she couldn't win alone, Caulifla told Kale to retrieve "that thing" they were given before the tournament: the Potara Earrings.

As Goku prepared a Kamehameha, Caulifla and Kale fused into Kefla using the earrings. In this new form, they fought Goku on even terms. However, during the battle, Goku tapped into Ultra Instinct Sign and eventually separated Caulifla and Kale with his Divine Kamehameha, eliminating them from the tournament. Caulifla cursed Goku and vowed to face him again in a rematch.

During the fight between Saonel, Pirina, Gohan, and Piccolo, Caulifla yelled at her Universe 6 teammates, warning them that if they lost, she would beat them up. After Saonel and Pirina's defeat, true to her word, Caulifla transformed into Super Saiyan and chased them around before the Zenos erased Universe 6.

Later, Caulifla was revived thanks to Android 17's wish to restore the erased universes. Overjoyed, she almost knocked Kale over with a hug and immediately rushed to Cabba, happily demanding that they all train together to achieve Super Saiyan 3.

Super Dragon Ball Heroes

During the Universal Conflict Saga, Caulifla and Kale fight against Oren, a member of the Core Area Warriors, on Planet Sadala. Despite their efforts, Oren easily brushes off their attacks. The battle shifts as Oren and his sibling, Kamin, swap opponents, but the female Saiyans continue to struggle. Caulifla fights Kamin one-on-one but gets overwhelmed after Kale's attempt to distract Kamin provides a brief opportunity for an attack. Kamin regenerates instantly and counters Caulifla with a Crash Break, knocking her down. When Vegeta and Future Trunks arrive to assist, Caulifla observes as they join the battle.

Later, Oren uses his Tuffleization ability to possess Caulifla's body, controlling her as a weapon against the other fighters. However, Oren leaves her body just in time to avoid being caught in a trap set by Hit and Future Trunks, dodging Vegeta's Final Flash. This leaves Caulifla vulnerable to the powerful attack, and she is hit by it instead. In the manga version of this saga, Caulifla and Kale fuse into Kefla to gain the upper hand in battle.

In the Supreme Kai of Time Saga, Caulifla, Kale, and Cabba assist Xeno Goku and Xeno Vegeta in their fight against the mighty Broly, showcasing their continued involvement in critical battles across the multiverse.

Powers and Statistics

Tier: 2-C

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Limited Longevity (Known intergalactically as the "warrior race of the universe", Saiyans have evolved to remain in their physical prime for a long period of time. Their bodies remain child-like for several years before rapidly growing into their adult bodies, and they age slowly after reaching their prime in order to remain young and battle-ready for decades; after reaching a certain age, however, they rapidly grow frail. Additionally, Saiyans have a longer lifespan than humans), Acrobatics, Skilled in Martial Arts, Flight, Ki Manipulation (Master Level), Ki Sensing (Can locate others by reading their ki), Enhanced Senses (Saiyans have exceptional senses, allowing them to locate small, distant objects by tracking their smell and see clearly over long distances), Precognition (Caulifla was able to predict where Goku would teleport), Accelerated Development (Training, Battle; Physical Stats, Abilities — As a Saiyan, Caulifla grows stronger every time she fights and can become stronger in the midst of combat, vastly increasing in strength whenever she is mortally injured), Transformation (Can transform into a Super Saiyan, increasing her capabilities drastically), Dimensional Travel, Sound Manipulation, Space-Time Manipulation and Portal Creation (At this level of power she can create dimensional rifts and destroy space-time and pocket dimensions with her energy). Resistance to Cold and Radiations (Should be capable of absorbing over 17 Million Blutz Waves to transform into a Great Ape without ill effects. Can fight in the upper atmosphere where the temperature is extremely cold and the radiation levels are exceedingly high)

Attack Potency: Low Multiverse level (Stated to be probably stronger than Cabba in Super Saiyan and she managed to deflect the Eraser Cannon attack from Transformed Kale as a Super Saiyan 2. In the Tournament of Power, she casually defeated Mechiopu and Napapa as Super Saiyan and then fought Super Saiyan 2 Goku while using the same form, later she helped Kale to counter the combined beam of three Pride Troopers)

Speed: Massively FTL+ (At least 118.25 sextillion c, likely far higher. Reacted and intercepted one of Kale's attacks, kept up with Goku in the Tournament of Power)

Lifting Strength: Class T (Comparable to Goku, who endured Pretty Black Hole´s gravitational pull)

Striking Strength: Low Multiverse level

Durability: Low Multiverse level

Stamina: Superhuman

Range: Standard Melee Range; Low Multiversal with ki blasts and attacks

Standard Equipment: Nothing notable

Intelligence: Her remarkable intuitive combat nature makes her able to master styles and transformations mid battle; otherwise, average

Weaknesses: Caulifla can't survive in the vacuum of space

Attacks and Techniques

• Continuous Energy Bullet: A rapid-fire combination of numerous energy waves launched at high speed towards the opponent.
• Energy Fist (エネルギーフィスト): Caulifla fires a quick series of ki blasts from her fists, then uses a smokescreen to cover her approach, delivering a powerful punch enveloped in ki. This is a Super Attack for Super Saiyan 2 Caulifla in Dragon Ball Heroes and Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission.
• Crush Cannon: A technique where Caulifla unleashes several of her signature red energy blasts in quick succession towards her opponent.
• Seismic Combat: A coordinated attack where Kale knocks the opponent away, allowing Caulifla to charge and fire her Crush Cannon at them. Kale then follows up with a kick from behind, catching the opponent off-guard.
• Burst of Energy: Caulifla's special move involves firing a powerful stream of red ki energy at her opponent. In the manga, it resembles the Kamehameha but with her fingers pointed outward like Xeno Gogeta's Atomic Kamehameha.
• Crush Stream: A variant of the Crush Cannon where Caulifla launches two energy balls before firing a red energy beam at her target.
• Limit Break Blaster: A technique where Caulifla and Kale combine their energy blasts to create a massive red and green energy wave.
• The Strongest Force in the Cosmos: In this technique, Caulifla reassures Kale by holding her left hand, instilling confidence in their teamwork and emphasizing that they are the strongest force in the cosmos.
• Ray Blast: A move where Caulifla releases her aura with enough intensity to produce powerful laser-like flashes, categorized as one of her Super Skills in Xenoverse 2.
• Impulse Slash: A rush attack that culminates in a series of ki blasts directed at the opponent, considered one of her Ultimate Skills in Xenoverse 2.
• Double Crush: This move allows Caulifla to position eight red ki blasts in the air, which remain stationary. She can fire them at will or unleash them immediately, with the blasts homing in on her opponent once fired. This is one of her Super Skills in Xenoverse 2 as part of the Legendary Pack 2 DLC.

Trivia

• Caulifla's name is a pun on the vegetable "cauliflower," which belongs to the same plant family as Kale (her subordinate) and Broccoli (the namesake of her Universe 7 counterpart, Broly).
• She is the first female Saiyan to achieve Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan 2 in the mainstream Dragon Ball series.
• Caulifla is the first female Saiyan to achieve Super Saiyan Third Grade, after already having achieved Super Saiyan 2, which is superior to Super Saiyan Third Grade.
• She is the first Saiyan in Universe 6 to reach Super Saiyan 2.
• Caulifla and Kale are the first full-blooded female Saiyans that Goku encounters after losing his memories of his past origins.
• Caulifla’s hair in both base and Super Saiyan forms resembles Broly's hair in his Legendary Super Saiyan form.
• Caulifla's potential surpassing her elder brother Renso mirrors Goku surpassing his own brother, Raditz. However, unlike Raditz, who disapproves of Goku's rejection of typical Saiyan ways, Renso respects his sister's strength, despite her criminal tendencies.
• Caulifla, being a rogue Saiyan and gang leader, shares similarities with Turles, who is also a rogue Saiyan with a connection to Goku.
• Caulifla parallels Paragus in her attempts to control Kale's Legendary Super Saiyan form, similarly to how Paragus tried to control Broly. Both try to prevent Kale and Broly from becoming fully insane. Unlike Paragus, who was killed by Broly, Caulifla survives Kale's outburst, despite almost being killed.
• In the Dragon Ball Super anime, Caulifla fights Goku several times, but in the manga, they never meet or fight.
• Dragon Ball Legends teases possible romantic feelings between Caulifla and Kale, with Caulifla affectionately referring to Kale as "My Kale" while defending her from Eis Shenron.