From CBR · Demi Phillips · · 1m 30s
Dragon Ball's Weakest Villains Ranked
Dragon Ball's earliest villains are now the weakest due to the franchise's power scale explosion.
In brief
Dragon Ball's earliest villains are now the weakest due to the franchise's power scale explosion. Dragon Ball's early villains like Babidi and Mercenary Tao are now the weakest because later fighters are vastly stronger. Originally reported by CBR.
Babidi's Magic Is Far More Dangerous Than His Body
Babidi's magic allows him to manipulate people with evil hearts, draw hidden power, and force influence.
“Babidi can manipulate people with evil in their hearts, draw out their hidden power, and force them under his influence.”
Mercenary Tao Was Terrifying Before Power Scale Explosion
Mercenary Tao defeated Goku using the Dodon Ray, but later fighters surpassed his abilities.
“Tao kills Bora with frightening ease, and then defeats Goku using the Dodon Ray.”
General Blue's Psychic Powers Hid a Massive Strength Gap
General Blue could paralyze opponents with psychic powers but was easily overpowered by Goku.
“Blue can paralyze an opponent simply by focusing on them.”
Monster Carrot Has One Incredible Ability and Almost Nothing Else
Monster Carrot turns touchers into carrots but is quickly defeated by Goku.
“Anyone who touches him can become a carrot.”
Commander Red Needed an Entire Army to Be Dangerous
Commander Red commanded the Red Ribbon Army but was easily killed by Staff Officer Black.
“Black simply shoots red”
Emperor Pilaf Is Dragon Ball's Least Intimidating Would-Be Conqueror
Emperor Pilaf gathered all seven Black Star Dragon Balls but was defeated by Goku's Great Ape transformation.
“Once goku transforms into a great ape, pilaf's castle is destroyed and there is nothing he can personally do about it.”
Dragon Ball's Power Scale Exploded
Dragon Ball's power scale grew from early threats to universe-threatening enemies over decades.
“Frieza could destroy planets long before characters began fighting gods.”
Why Early Villains Are Now Weakest
The enormous gap between early Dragon Ball and later fighters makes early villains seem harmless.
“Against that kind of competition, some of the franchise's earliest villains barely seem dangerous anymore.”
The Bottom of the Villain Hierarchy
The bottom of the villain hierarchy is dominated by characters from Goku's childhood.
“The enormous gap between early dragon ball and everything that followed naturally means the bottom of the villain hierarchy is dominated by characters from goku's childhood.”
The main idea
Dragon Ball's early villains like Babidi and Mercenary Tao are now the weakest because later fighters are vastly stronger.
