Frieza has never directly stated the quote “this form is not my final form” in any manga or dubbed version; however, many fans of Dragon Ball believe he has. This quote has become a popular meme, often associated with the iconic scene from the “Frieza arc” of Dragon Ball Z, where the tyrant undergoes his third transformation. Frieza is a character that possesses multiple forms, and his return from death in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ continued this tradition as he sought revenge.
Let’s rank the 9 most horrifying transformations of this iconic villain from the Dragon Ball universe!
9. Mecha Frieza was defeated by Future Trunks
After being defeated by Super Saiyan Goku, Frieza was shattered into pieces. Regenerated by his father, King Cold, he was brought back to life with a mechanical body. This robotic form enhanced Frieza’s strength and abilities. However, the evil tyrant never got the chance to showcase his power as Future Trunks swiftly eliminated him and King Cold.
8. The first form isn’t actually Frieza’s birth form
Contrary to popular belief, Frieza’s first form is not his original birth state. The “final form” is actually a much more streamlined shape. The first form, which is often referred to as the “true form,” is the result of Frieza suppressing his immense power, leading to an outer appearance that does not reflect his true potential—a distinct characteristic that all forms share.
Despite the deceptive appearance, Frieza in this form caused massive destruction, both on Namek and Planet Vegeta. On Namek, Frieza maintained his position as a formidable force opposing Vegeta. On Planet Vegeta, after months of training, he could easily overpower Super Saiyan Gohan with just one finger.
7. Frieza’s second form
After being provoked by Vegeta, Frieza reluctantly transformed again. At that moment, Vegeta was unaware that Frieza had multiple transformation stages. The first appearance in this series of transformations showed Frieza in a much larger form compared to his initial state.
Frieza’s development reached a significant height, combining power with a menacing presence. In this form, Frieza was much stronger and quickly defeated both Vegeta and Krillin. Even though Frieza had not yet utilized this form since Namek, it was still more powerful than his original form. This transformation was also later adopted by King Cold in a few appearances.
6. Frieza’s third form
Aside from the overwhelming rage against Gohan, Frieza was set on victory without needing further transformations. However, Piccolo resurrected far stronger after merging with another Namekian, Nail.
Once again, Frieza transformed. His third form bore no resemblance to any other previous form and was much more monstrous. This distinct form included a long head, elongated limbs, sharp fangs, and no neck. While Frieza also didn’t utilize this form since Namek, the character Frost from Universe 6 has employed it in the Tournament of Power.
5. The final form is Frieza’s most iconic form in Dragon Ball Z
Frieza’s final form is arguably the most iconic, representing his most destructive potential. Frieza was powerful enough to end the battle against Vegeta, Gohan, Krillin, and Piccolo while in this form. However, he felt somewhat disappointed when showcasing his true form, illustrating that the heroes on Namek had no chance. This final form was designed to be significantly simpler, making him appear less imposing.
In the end, Frieza had to resort to this form in his battle against Goku. Aside from the first appearance when resurrected and returned to Planet Vegeta, Frieza utilized this form to establish his dominance. With the powerful Saiyan race continuously appearing across the universes, he no longer needed to suppress his immense power or revert to his initial form.
4. Frieza’s final form at full power
When Super Saiyan Goku overwhelmed him with strength, Frieza utilized 100% of his power. In this full-power state, Frieza reached a level of strength comparable to Master Roshi when he reached his peak power.
Frieza in his full form certainly felt stronger than his usual final form when assessing battle power, yet there was a notable downside: this form was bulkier and much slower. Frieza demonstrated this against Frost in the Tournament of Power before he was eliminated. The Saiyan race understood this when they evolved into Super Saiyan forms during their battles against Cell.
3. Golden Frieza
When Frieza was resurrected by Sorbet and his henchmen, he was immediately tempted to return to Planet Vegeta. Upon discovering that Goku not only defeated Majin Buu but also fought against Beerus and survived, Frieza decided to train for the first time in his life.
Frieza trained for several months and reached the form known as Golden Frieza. This form, as the name suggests, saw Frieza adorned in bright gold and purple hues. While Golden Frieza could potentially absorb incredible amounts of power generated by Goku in subsequent battles, Frieza’s lack of endurance while maintaining this form ultimately led to his defeat, as he wasn’t prepared for a lengthy battle against two Super Saiyan Gods.
2. True Golden Frieza
In his second attempt to return to Planet Vegeta, Frieza’s journey ended in another defeat. Returning in a form even more powerful than before, Frieza became acutely aware of why he failed previously. He began to train mentally since he couldn’t train physically while being confined in a cocoon during his previous defeat.
Frieza’s training regimen brought him to a new level, allowing him to maintain his Golden form with complete control. This transformation, dubbed “True Golden Frieza,” allowed him to dominate many battles while in this state, permitting him to engage in much longer fights compared to his previous Golden forms.
1. Black Form of Frieza makes him the strongest in the universe
Frieza’s latest return to Planet Vegeta showcased him confronting Broly, where he could not fully control the situation. Frieza was forced to retreat due to his inability to manage Broly’s power. However, Frieza sought to reclaim his title of being the strongest in the universe.
Frieza discovered a dimension of Space-Time on a planet governed by himself and began training for nearly ten years. In doing so, he achieved the form known as Black Frieza. This form allowed him to easily eliminate Gas and defeat True Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta, effortlessly overpowering them.
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