Vegeta’s Strongest Forms Compared: GT Super Saiyan 4 vs. DAIMA Super Saiyan 3

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Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball series showcases numerous incredibly potent beings capable of effortlessly annihilating a planet if they chose to. Among these intriguing characters, Vegeta has always stood out, even prior to his self-reformation and joining the Dragon Team. Despite being often underestimated, Vegeta is a deeply layered figure, with an unwavering commitment to training and a burning ambition to be the greatest, which consistently fuels him. Throughout Dragon Ball, Vegeta continually strives to match Goku’s remarkable Super Saiyan achievements, but recent developments in Dragon Ball Super have seen both characters forging distinct – though complementary – paths.

The storyline of ‘Dragon Ball’ has grown a bit intricate after the end of ‘Dragon Ball Z’. It seems that the series has split into multiple timelines, including ‘Dragon Ball GT’, ‘Dragon Ball DAIMA‘, and ‘Dragon Ball Super’. These spin-offs present distinct versions of Vegeta’s most powerful form, leading to debates about whether his transformation in ‘Dragon Ball DAIMA’ surpasses that of ‘Dragon Ball GT’.

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From an observer’s point of view, Dragon Ball GT continues to spark debates within the franchise, particularly regarding its handling of Vegeta. At first glance, Dragon Ball GT appears indifferent towards Vegeta, keeping him largely in the background until he becomes the focus – and unwilling host – of Neo Machine Mutant Baby’s aggression. It’s not until the confrontation against Super 17 that Vegeta gets a chance to step into the hero role, though his contributions often feel insignificant.

However, as the storyline progresses, Vegeta undergoes a significant transformation – both literally and figuratively – during Goku’s battle against Syn Shenron, the amalgamation of the Shadow Dragons’ powers. This transformation sees the introduction of Super Saiyan 4, arguably Dragon Ball GT’s most enduring contribution to the anime. It is during this climactic final battle that Vegeta earns his place alongside Goku at this exalted, powerful tier.

In the Dragon Ball GT series, Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta signifies the pinnacle of a Saiyan’s strength. He retains all his most potent abilities, along with fresh techniques, such as the Final Shine Attack – an enhanced version of the Final Flash. Both Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta and Goku are unable to overpower Omega Shenron individually, but their combined power as Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta surpasses Omega Shenron’s strength significantly and even counteracts the destructive force of his Negative Karma Ball.

In simpler terms, the powerful form of Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta is only briefly shown in a few episodes at the end of Dragon Ball GT. This means he doesn’t get much chance to develop or change, unlike Goku who uses the transformation for more of the series. However, Super Saiyan 4 reappears in Dragon Ball DAIMA, and it seems this version might be even stronger than the one from GT. Unfortunately, only Goku gets access to the Super Saiyan 4 transformation in Dragon Ball DAIMA, not Vegeta.

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Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta Helps Lead The Charge Against King Gomah

Initially, fans of Dragon Ball were concerned that Dragon Ball DAIMA might not introduce any new transformations for its characters due to it being placed between the Buu Saga in Dragon Ball Z and the start of Dragon Ball Super. However, instead of sticking to continuity, Dragon Ball DAIMA boldly introduces the canonical debut of Vegeta in his Super Saiyan 3 form. This powerful transformation is first shown during a tough fight against Tamagami Number Two, even while Vegeta is still in his Mini form.

In simpler terms, Vegeta effortlessly beats Tamagami and later showcases his Super Saiyan 3 power as an adult during the climactic battle against someone. In a playful manner, Vegeta calls this form “Ultra Vegeta 1.” Later, in a fierce clash of energy beams, Vegeta battles King Gomah and matches him against an insurmountable enemy until Goku intervenes. The battles with King Gomah and Omega Shenron share similarities, including brave, all-out fights where our heroes give their maximum effort in the face of these daunting adversaries.

In the latest Dragon Ball series, Dragon Ball DAIMA, Vegeta has never been more menacing and overwhelmingly outclasses his opponents, a feat impressive even for a character often typecast as a jobber. Dragon Ball DAIMA elevates Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta to a level comparable with Super Saiyan 4 Goku, but it doesn’t equate to equal power. As the newest series in the franchise, one might assume that Dragon Ball DAIMA showcases the most powerful version of Vegeta. However, Vegeta’s strength in Dragon Ball DAIMA is only slightly superior to where it was at the end of the Buu Saga. Despite not showing any training during Dragon GT, Vegeta still benefits from five additional years of unseen growth, resulting in significant power gains.

Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta Proves That He’s Superior To Vegeta’s Strongest DAIMA Form

Dragon Ball Super’s Vegeta Is A Better Point Of Comparison For GT Vegeta

From my perspective, there’s often a discussion about who is stronger between Vegeta in Dragon Ball GT and Vegeta in Dragon Ball DAIMA. However, it becomes quite evident that the Vegeta from Dragon Ball GT holds an upper hand, primarily due to the fact that Super Saiyan 4 is considered the successor to Super Saiyan 3. While one could argue that the Vegeta who attained Super Saiyan 3 in Dragon Ball DAIMA might have been stronger than GT’s Vegeta during the first three story arcs before he achieved Super Saiyan 4, the latter’s transformation significantly amplifies his power.

In contrast, Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta surpasses Vegeta from “Dragon Ball DAIMA” significantly, despite the latter achieving more victories. A significant flaw in “Dragon Ball GT” lies in its portrayal of characters’ strength being excessively amplified, leading to an uncontrollable and unsustainable narrative for future episodes. The power multiplier attributed to Super Saiyan 4 varies from 10,000 to 40,000 times the individual’s base power in “Dragon Ball GT,” but these are extreme exaggerations of power that no character from “Dragon Ball DAIMA” could realistically surpass.

A more suitable comparison could be made between the strength of Dragon Ball GT’s Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta and Dragon Ball Super’s Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta. Producers of Dragon Ball DAIMA have hinted that Super Saiyan 4 might be slightly stronger than Super Saiyan Blue power. However, it’s worth noting that the strength of Super Saiyan 3 is significantly less compared to Super Saiyan Blue power as emphasized in Dragon Ball Super, so Vegeta from DAIMA would likely not fare well in this scenario.

By the end of Dragon Ball GT, Vegeta’s power level is arguably the most fitting benchmark. However, it’s worth noting that Vegeta has surpassed this point in Dragon Ball Super after his Ultra Ego revelation. Future films in the Dragon Ball DAIMA series could potentially elevate Vegeta to Super Saiyan 4 status, but for now, he still doesn’t quite measure up to where he was in both Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super.

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2025-05-17 03:40