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Dragon Ball: How Strong Is Ultra Instinct Compared To Other Saiyan Forms
- Daksh Chaudhary
- Apr 6
- 3 min read
Dragon Ball fans know how Ultra Instinct changed everything. For years, Saiyans climbed the power ladder - from the first Super Saiyan to Super Saiyan Blue with Kaioken. But Ultra Instinct isn’t just another step. It’s a whole new way of fighting, one that even gods find hard to master.
In Dragon Ball Super, Goku first brushed against Ultra Instinct during the Tournament of Power. His body moved on its own, dodging attacks without thinking. It was a glimpse of a power beyond any Saiyan form we’d seen. But how strong is Ultra Instinct compared to other Saiyan transformations? Let’s break it down in simple terms.
What Makes Ultra Instinct Unique In Dragon Ball?
Ultra Instinct isn’t just a boost in power. It’s a state of mind and body working as one. In this form, Goku’s muscles and aura react before his brain even processes an attack. That means he can dodge and counter almost instinctively in Ultra Instinct, giving him a huge edge in battle.
This ability comes from training with angels like Whis, who taught Goku to clear his mind and let his body flow. The result is a form where speed, strength, and precision all peak at once.
There are two stages:
Ultra Instinct Omen (also called Sign): Goku taps into the form but can’t keep it steady. He gains incredible reflexes and power, but his aura flickers.
Mastered Ultra Instinct: Goku fully controls the state. His hair turns silver, and his aura shines brightly. He fights with calm confidence, moving as fluidly as an angel.
How It Stacks Against Regular Super Saiyan Forms
Before Ultra Instinct, Saiyans relied on transformations that multiplied their base power:
Super Saiyan – 50× base
Super Saiyan 2 – 100× base
Super Saiyan 3 – 400× base (but drains energy fast)
These forms boost raw strength and speed, but they still need the fighter’s mind to catch up. Even with Kaioken stacked on Super Saiyan Blue, Goku felt limits. However, Ultra Instinct breaks that mold.
In the Tournament of Power, Goku in Ultra Instinct Omen could trade blows with Jiren, an opponent who overwhelmed Super Saiyan Blue with ease. He blocked attacks that would shred a Super Saiyan 3 body and moved faster than even Kaioken x20 Super Saiyan Blue. In simple terms, Ultra Instinct Omen outclasses all regular Super Saiyan forms by a huge margin.
Ultra Instinct And God Ki: A New Level
Super Saiyan God and Super Saiyan Blue introduced God Ki, a purer, more stable energy. Super Saiyan God gives a 10× boost over Super Saiyan 3, with no energy drain, while Super Saiyan Blue multiplies that again and adds control. Then Goku added Kaioken on top, briefly matching Jiren’s power.
Yet Ultra Instinct still towers over these forms. Mastered Ultra Instinct is said to be stronger than Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken ×20, and even rivals the might of the Gods of Destruction. Some experts note that Ultra Instinct’s true strength comes not just from raw numbers but from perfect defense and offense at once.
Even Vegeta’s Ultra Ego, a form based on taking damage to grow stronger, matches Ultra Instinct in raw power, but lacks its flawless defense. That shows how special Ultra Instinct is: it isn’t just about hitting harder, it’s about never getting hit.
Final Verdict: The Pinnacle Of Saiyan Strength
Ultra Instinct represents a different approach to battle. While Super Saiyan forms and God Ki multiply a fighter’s power, Ultra Instinct multiplies their ability to use that power without hesitation or error. Ultra Instinct is all about flawless reaction, calm focus, and divine control in the Dragon Ball universe.
Regular transformations push limits, but Ultra Instinct redefines them. Where Super Saiyan forms burn through energy and require strategy, Ultra Instinct allows the body to move perfectly on its own. That’s why it’s considered the ultimate form in Dragon Ball - a transformation that surpasses even gods.
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