Tupper
Tupper (タッパー Tappā) is a member of Universe 11's Pride Troopers, who participates in the Tournament of Power during the Universal Survival Saga of Dragon Ball Super.
Names | Tupper (タッパー Tappā) |
Gender | Male |
Race | Alien |
Occupation | Pride Trooper |
Origin | Dragon Ball Super Episode 96: "The Time Has Come! To the Null Realm with the Universes on the Line!",はきた!のをかけのへ!!Toki wa Kita! Uchū no Meiun o Kake Mu no Kai e!! lit. "The Time Has Come! To the World of Void, Where the Universes' Fate Will Be Decided!!" June 25, 2017 |
Alignment | Hero |
Age | Unknown |
Created By | Toei Animation, Akira Toriyama. Toyotaro |
Height | Not Stated |
Weight | Not Stated |
Appearance[edit | edit source]
- Anime: Tupper is a tall, muscular humanoid with teal skin, dark blue hair, and a matching mustache and beard. He dons the standard Pride Troopers uniform.
- Manga: His appearance differs significantly, featuring a rocky body, ears resembling those of the Frieza Race, and a yellow mouth.
Personality[edit | edit source]
As a member of the Pride Troopers, Tupper likely embodies the group's commitment to justice and teamwork, sharing their strong sense of duty and camaraderie.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Dragon Ball Super[edit | edit source]
Universe Survival Saga[edit | edit source]
- Tupper is among the Pride Troopers selected to represent Universe 11.
- Early in the tournament, he clashes with Obni before teaming up with Kahseral, Zoire, Kettol, and Cocotte to fight Goku, Caulifla, and Kale.
- Utilizing his Petrified form, Tupper locks Goku in a crushing grip, making him vulnerable to Zoire's attacks. He increases his weight to pressure Goku further but is interrupted by Android 18, who blasts him from behind.
- Teaming up with Zoire, Tupper performs the Double Pride Spin, targeting Android 18. However, she counters by lifting him overhead and hurling him toward the edge of the arena.
- Despite halting his fall, Tupper's immense weight cracks the arena, causing him to fall out of bounds.
After all members of Universe 11 are defeated, Tupper is erased along with his universe by the Omni-Kings. He is later revived when Android 17 uses the Super Dragon Balls to restore all erased universes.
Powers and Statistics[edit | edit source]
Tier: 2-C
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Acrobatics, Martial Arts, Flight, Fire Manipulation, Petrification and Weight Manipulation (Of his own body), Dimensional Travel, Sound Manipulation, Space-Time Manipulation and Portal Creation (At this level of power he can create dimensional rifts and destroy space-time and pocket dimensions with his energy)
Attack Potency: Low Multiverse level (Held Goku in his petrified form)
Speed: Massively FTL+ (At least 118.25 sextillion c, likely far higher)
Lifting Strength: Class T (Stronger than Base Goku, who endured Pretty Black Hole´s gravitational pull)
Striking Strength: Low Multiverse level
Durability: Low Multiverse level
Stamina: Superhuman
Range: Standard Melee Range
Standard Equipment: None
Intelligence: Unknown (As a member of a special team assembled to defend his entire universe from destruction, Tupper is presumably a highly efficient warrior)
Weaknesses: None notable
Attacks and Techniques[edit | edit source]
- Fighting Pose: Tupper performs a signature Justice Pose, typical of the Pride Troopers.
- Bear Hug: A grappling technique where Tupper wraps his arms around his opponent, sometimes pinning their arms, and uses his weight to crush or immobilize them.
- Weight Control: The ability to alter his body weight at will, increasing his heaviness to overwhelm opponents. (Anime only)
- Self Petrification: Tupper hardens his body with a rocky substance for defense and enhanced impact. In the manga, this state is permanent.
- Spinning: Tupper spins his body like a wheel to attack enemies with force. (Anime only)
- Double Pride Spin: A collaborative move with Zoire combining vertical and horizontal spinning to create a powerful attack, capable of causing significant damage to the Kachi Katchin arena. (Anime only)
- Self Ignition: While in his petrified and spinning form, Tupper ignites, creating flames. It is unclear if this is due to friction or a deliberate technique. (Anime only)
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Tupper's name is a reference to Tupperware, a brand of plastic containers and drinking cups.
- His abilities, including his power to manipulate his body weight, petrify himself, and use a crushing Bear Hug from behind, are reminiscent of the Japanese yōkai Konaki-jiji (子泣き爺). This legendary creature is known for increasing its weight to immobilize its victims.