Android 17/Power and Abilities

Power

Manga and Anime

Due to the bio-mechanical and cybernetic enhancements Dr. Gero gave him, including an unlimited supply of energy that grants him limitless stamina and an accelerated recovery rate, he has power well-surpassing the standard capacity of Super Saiyan. He was also powerful enough to easily murder his modified creator, Dr. Gero, in three blows and be an even match for Piccolo fused with Kami. During their battle it was said by Piccolo that 17's punches were quite light, but that he possessed very high speed. However, he still had a long way to go, because he is said to have great potential, but this potential was never unleashed because of his absorption by Cell; it is after 10 years of training and working his life as a park ranger at the same time, that he was able to access much of it. According to Future Trunks, his power far exceeded his alternate timeline counterpart, even more so after he trained within the ten-year gap after the Cell Games. During the Imperfect Cell Saga, he was no match for Imperfect Cell, after having absorbed hundreds of thousands of people to increase his power. In Dragon Ball Super, after meeting and fighting with Goku, 17 admits that he would have lost to Goku if Goku was present when he was awakened. He is also stronger than his sister, Android 18.

17 fights toe-to-toe with Super Saiyan 3 Goku

In Dragon Ball Super, Android 17 is chosen to join Team Universe 7 for the Tournament of Power. He is known to have gotten considerably stronger since he last appeared. He was noted to have gone through considerable training since facing Cell (in the manga it was noted his training came from protecting the wildlife). Dende even noted that if he were to still be an enemy of the Dragon Team, it would be a problem for them.

In the anime, he overwhelms Super Saiyan Goku and then fights on par with Super Saiyan Blue Goku (who was not using his full power, though Android 17 was not using his full power either)..

In the manga, Android 17 initially holds an advantage over base Goku, and after overwhelming Super Saiyan 2 Goku, he then appears to have a slight edge over Super Saiyan 3 Goku when they battle with one another, though Goku stops the fight.

During the Tournament of Power, in the manga, Android 17 swiftly defeated Murisam with a quick series of blows, earning the first elimination of the tournament. He then proceeded to easily eliminate Rubalt and Dium. Against Botamo, despite the foe's elastic form making him essentially invulnerable, Android 17's blows were so powerful, that the sheer amount he contorted Botamo had a recoil affect, launching Botamo out of the arena from the force of his body springing back to normal.

In the anime, he effortlessly beat Dyrasem and once serious he easily knocked Bikal and Kakunsa out of the arena. He was able to fight on par with the angry Ribrianne, although she was able to shatter his Android Barrier with one punch. Android 17 was able to fight on par with Roasie, and blasted her out of the arena with a Photon Flash. He also easily defeated Biarra. He and Android 18 were also overwhelmed by the intense gravity of the Pretty Black Hole and were unable to stand, while base Goku was able to stand up, turn Super Saiyan Blue and destroy the Black Hole. While the rest of his team remained clueless to Damom's attacks, Android 17 showed very astute senses, able to determine that their foe was in reality diminutive in size. With Goku's aid to keep Damom grounded, Android 17 was able to trap Damom in an Android Barrier and proceeded to kick him out of the arena.

Against Agnilasa, Android 17 was overwhelmed by the giant warrior, and almost knocked out. Together with all the remaining members of Team Universe 7, Android 17 engaged in a beam struggle with Agnilasa, and even then, Agnilasa almost overwhelmed Team Universe 7. However, Android 17 was able to damage Agnilasa's energy reactor with a Barrier Punch, giving his teammates the opportunity to knock Agnilasa out of the arena.

Against Top, alongside Potential Unleashed Gohan, Android 17 was at a disadvantage. However, Android 17 was able to fire a Ki Blast that momentarily stunned Top and was even able to briefly fight on par with him, however Top dislocated his shoulder. Against Top by himself, Android 17 was able to briefly match him in a beam struggle, however, Top managed to almost overpower him and knock him out of the arena before being saved by Frieza. Together with Golden Frieza attacking Top from behind, Android 17 was able to turn the tide and overpower Top in the beam struggle.

When Top unleashed his Destroyer Form, the gap between Android 17 and Top widened. Despite the increase in power, 17 was still fast enough to dodge Top's Destruction balls. When he was finally cornered by Top, Android 17 was able to withstand his blasts, although he was very injured. Android 17 and Final Form Frieza's Ki Blasts were able to match Top's empowered Ki Blasts.

Against Jiren, Android 17 was even able to withstand a Power Impact from him and is also the first fighter to actually cause noticeable damage to Jiren with a sneak attack. After he and his allies were completely overwhelmed by Jiren's blast, 17 was the first one to return to his feet and quickly recovered enough to engage Jiren. Ultimately, he was just strong enough to fend off Jiren's energy ball while protecting Goku and Vegeta in a barrier each. By "self-destructing" he could repel Jiren's blast though it seemingly killed him in the process.

Yet after Goku is drained from the effects of the mastered state of Ultra Instinct, Android 17 is revealed to have survived his technique, and further powers up alongside an exhausted Golden Frieza. Watching Jiren and Golden Frieza's battle, 17 is in awe at how strong they are. During his battle with Jiren while teaming with Frieza, 17 was able to deal a devastating blow to Jiren by detonating a giant ki blast in his lower back after trapping him in his barrier, condensing the explosion and forcing Jiren to take all of the attack. This maneuver was enough to actually make Jiren vomit and drop him to his knees in sheer agony, momentarily making Jiren accept defeat.

When Jiren regains his strength, Android 17 was able to fight Jiren alongside Frieza and Goku, acting as the support by firing numerous ki blasts at Jiren to cover Goku and Frieza's approach. These ki blasts were able to push Jiren far back and cause a great amount of damage to the point where Jiren actually pushed Goku and Frieza aside to focus his attention on 17, at which point 17's blasts stopped having an effect on him.

In the manga, Android 17 is able to fight Dyspo and hold an advantage. He is unable to even track Jiren's movement when he and Frieza are initially attacked by him. However, he manages to save Golden Frieza from being eliminated by Jiren, blocking a blow from him to do so, though he is no match for Jiren and is quickly knocked aside when he attempts to fight him. His "self-destruct" does nothing to the Pride Trooper, though it does annihilate half the Tournament of Power arena; with Tien and Krillin being surprised that even 17's "self-destruction" did not affect Jiren at all. After the tournament, Goku notes that Android 17's strength wasn't so far off from his own despite doing little training (in the Viz version Goku notes to Beerus that he is impressed by how 17 is "just about as strong as us" ).

In the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga, it is noted by Piccolo that Android 17 is weaker than Gohan. Android 17 is able to outmatch the battle-damaged Seven-Three thanks to being immune to his energy absorption technique that he copied from Moro. When faced with the empowered Saganbo, Android 17, Android 18 and Jaco choose to retreat from the fight. Even fighting together Android 17 and Android 18's heaviest attacks are barely enough to make Moro flinch, though he is impressed by their power.

In Dragon Ball GT, Gero notes that Android 17 was intended to have tremendous power greater than Cell's, but he was an imperfect and unsuccessful creation, so his true power lay dormant. In the original Japanese version, Android 17 mentions that he's being filled with the power of Hell when he and Hell Fighter 17 open the portal between Hell & Earth. It is later commented by Dr. Myuu that the portal between Hell and Earth was the result of the power resonated by both. Android 17 had effectively become much stronger, on par with his Hell Fighter counterpart. By fusing with Hell Fighter 17, Android 17 is able to access this true dormant power and become Super 17.

Android 17 doesn't actually get a chance to showcase this power. He only fights with Android 18, and it was his intention to recruit her rather than actually harm her. However, he does kill Krillin, and he takes an assault from 18 without sustaining damage. He manages to have enough will power not to kill her with his attack.

Super Dragon Ball Heroes

In the anime version of the Universal Conflict Saga, Android 17 is able to overwhelm Oren. With Piccolo fighting alongside him, the two are able to overpower Kamioren and cause him to break apart, causing Hearts to have to intervene.

In the game version of the New Space-Time War Saga, Android 17 (DB Super) is noted to be as strong as Super 17 who is displeased by this fact. This indicates he is stronger than both his GT counterpart and Hell Fighter 17.

Statements by authors and guidebooks

Android 17 wields more power than his sister, Android 18.

In a statement for the Universe Survival Saga, Akira Toriyama noted that Android 17 has great potential.

In a preview for Android 17's appearance in Dragon Ball Super he is referred to as the mightiest Android, whose power surpasses the ultimate after this decade-plus time gap since his previous appearance.

Toshio Yoshitaka, a script writer for Dragon Ball Super, noted that he believed Android 17 was the third strongest on the initial Team Universe 7 from at the point of episode 92 (before Frieza joins) - only being weaker than Goku and Vegeta, though he notes that since Gohan and Piccolo have gotten stronger they may be superior in power to 17. Yoshitaka later stated that Goku utilizing Super Saiyan Blue in his recruitment of the initial members of Team Universe 7 was simply to gauge and motivate his opponents - specifically noting Android 17. Yoshitaka later went on to state that from his point of view, Android 17 was equal to Gohan in strength and both were stronger than Frost and Piccolo.

During the Tournament of Power, Android 17 was weaker than Goku and Frieza.

Abilities

• Techniques
• Forms and Transformations
• Fusions
• Equipment

• Flight – The ability to fly without the use of ki through the use of wings or special mechanisms.
• Ki Blast – The most basic form of energy wave.

17 hears Damom

• Enhanced Hearing - In the manga, Android 17 has better hearing than average, able to locate poachers across his island and Damom in the Tournament of Power. He uses this trait to make up for his lack of ki sensing capabilities.
• Power Blitz – The user draws their hand back and charges a swirling pink/blue energy sphere. They then brings their hand forward and fires the sphere in the form of an energy wave at the opponent, inflicting a great amount of damage.

Android 17 (DB Super) using Drain Field in Xenoverse 2

• Android Barrier – A technique where energy is thrust out from the body in the form of a barrier with great force. The barrier can be used to both defend against oncoming projectiles and to expand and damage its surroundings. The barrier possess twice the defense that Android 17 normally has, allowing him to use the barrier to completely nullify attacks from people who are equal to or lesser in power to him. During the Tournament of Power, 17 displays great control of it and able to use it for more the blocking moves such as trapping people inside of it limiting their movements or wrapping it around his hands to boost his attacking power.
  • Barrier Prison - Android 17 can form a barrier around other individuals to trap his opponents or protect his allies.
  • Barrier Punch - Android 17 forms a small barrier around his fist to increase the power of his punches.
  • Drain Field - An Android Barrier variation that allows the user to absorb energy attacks. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC in Xenoverse 2, it can be added to the Custom skillset of Android 17 (DB Super) after purchasing it in Partner Customization.
  • Multiple Barrier - Android 17 can form a multiple layer barrier to increase his defenses.
  • Grand Explode - The user holds the opponent while he is preparing for a burst of energy and creates a shield around themselves so that the opponent is affected by the explosion of the attack.

Android 17 "self-destructs" in the manga

• False Self Destruction - The ability to utilize a move that appears to be self-destructing but in reality does not kill the user. In the anime, as an alternative to his removed Android bomb, Android 17 can make his barrier explode. In the manga, Android 17 simply appears to explode, with enough force to destroy half the Tournament of Power arena.
• Endgame – When the opponent attempts to attack, Android 17 says "It's all just a game" as he palm strikes the opponent's stomach before roundhouse kicking the opponent away, inflicting a great deal of damage.
• Flip Cyclone – Android 17 backflips away while dodging the opponent's attacks, and then delivers a powerful forward kick back to the opponent.
• Kiai – A technique where the user affects the air currents around him with ki to produce powerful shockwaves in order to strike the opponent. Android 17 can fire a kiai from his palm that explodes upon contact with the opponent and uses it in lieu of energy attacks.
• Now We're Playing for Keeps! – First, Android 17 says "Time to get serious!" as he delivers a right palm strike to the opponent's face. Then, he punches the opponent in the stomach and elbows them on the back. Finally, Android 17 reverse sweep kicks the opponent off the ground before kicking them away, inflicting a high amount of damage.

Android 17 performing the Sledgehammer portion of Accel Driver on Bikal

• Accel Driver - A rush attack used by Android 17 to eliminate Bikal during the Tournament of Power in the anime. Named in Dragon Ball Legends.
  • Sledgehammer - A rush attack used by Android 17 as part of his Accel Driver.
• Super Electric Strike – A technique where 17 after charging power into his hands swipes his arms to the side, releasing a wide wave of lime green energy at his opponent with an electric feel to it. Android 17's Ultimate Skill introduced in Dragon Ball Xenoverse and was later introduced into the Dragon Ball Super manga canon. During the Galactic Patrol Prisoner Saga, Android 17 and his sister perform the technique together on Moro.
  • DUAL Super Electric Strike - Android 17's team Dual Ultimate Skill in Xenoverse 2 which can be unlocked in Partner Customization after obtaining Customization Unlock Key 8 as a random Raid Reward to unlock Android 17 (DB Super) in Partner Customization and purchasing it in Partner Customization. It should be noted that it is performed differently than Android 17 & Android 18's Super Electric Strike team attack on Moro in the Dragon Ball Super manga.

Android 17 charging the Hell Breaker to attack Trunks

• Hell Breaker – First Android 17 puts his two hands together in front of him, after he charges his pink energy sphere which irradiates electricity, and finally he fires the attack at the target or opponent to blast it.
• Portal Opening – In its GT usages, the technique is used when two users create an interconnecting energy beam to each other, which creates a gate between their two different locations.
• Hypnosis Technique – A technique used to hypnotize and control the mind of the target.
• Machine Mutant Fusion - The process of merging two or more separate beings into one, combining their attributes, from strength and speed to reflexes, intelligence and wisdom. When properly fused, the single being created has an astounding level of power, far beyond what either fusees would have had individually.
• Buster Swing – Android 17's grapple toss in the Budokai series.
• Power Strike – Android 17 kicks the opponent up in the air, and then he kicks and punches them down again. Used in the Budokai series.
• Finish Sign – A power up move that Android 17 used in the Budokai Tenkaichi and Raging Blast series.
• Photon Flash– It is an energy wave emitted from the hand of its user. Photon Flash was named in Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and is one of Android 17's Blast 2 attacks. However, in Budokai Tenkaichi and Budokai Tenkaichi 2, it was named Full Power Energy Wave and is his Ultimate Blast.
• Delta Combination – A rush attack used in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2.
• Violence Hold – One of 17's techniques in Super Dragon Ball Z.
• Savage Combo – A powerful kick combo used in Super Dragon Ball Z.
• Avenging Fork – A spin kick technique used in Super Dragon Ball Z.
• Hell Spiral – A team attack used by Android 17, Android 18, and Android 16 in Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2.
• Accel Shot – One of 17's ultimate attacks in Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit.
• Non-stop Violence – Used in video games.
• Android Rush - Android 17's signature attack in the Raging Blast Series.
• EX-Fusion - By using a Metamo-Ring and performing the Fusion Dance Android 17 can perform EX-Fusion his sister to create Android 1718, Android comrade 16 to create Android 1617, or with Cell to create Cell 17.

Android 17 (DB Super)'s Side Bridge after it boomerangs back in Xenoverse 2

• Side Bridge - A green swirling Energy Disc can return to its user like a boomerang. One of 17's Super Skills in the Xenoverse series.
• Smile Charge - 17 uses Rapid Movement to surprise his opponent in order to grab them, then while holding them by the neck with his right hand, he charges up a Ki Blast in his left, then fires it in the opponents face. One of 17's Super Skills in the Xenoverse series. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC, Customization Unlock Key 8 unlocks Android 17 (DB Super) in Partner Customization allowing Smile Charge to be purchased in Partner Customization and equipped to his Custom skillset.
• Freedom Kick - 17 flies around the opponent before delivering a powerful kick. One of 17's Super Skills in the Xenoverse series.
• Rage Saucer - A Rush attack used by Android 17 while under the influence of Dark Magic and Villainous Mode.
• Charged Ki Wave - A Stamina charging technique used by Android 17 as one of his Super Skills in Xenoverse 2.
• Rough Ranger - A Super Skill used by Android 17 (DB Super) in Xenoverse 2.

Android 17 (DB Super) performing Hell Flash in Xenoverse 2

• Hell Flash - Android 16's signature Ultimate Skill. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC in Xenoverse 2, it can be added to the Custom skillset of Android 17 (DB Super) after purchasing it in Partner Customization.
• Flash Bomber - A Continuous Energy Bullet originally used by Super 17. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC in Xenoverse 2, it can be added to the Custom skillset of Android 17 (DB Super) after purchasing it in Partner Customization.
• Thunder Eraser - A Rush Ki Wave originally used by Super 17. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC in Xenoverse 2, it can be added to the Custom skillset of Android 17 (DB Super) after purchasing it in Partner Customization.

Android 17 (DB Super) performing Shocking Death Ball in Xenoverse 2

• Shocking Death Ball - An Energy Sphere Ultimate Skill originally used by Super 17. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC in Xenoverse 2, it can be added to the Custom skillset of Android 17 (DB Super) after purchasing it in Partner Customization.

Android 17 in the anime utilized a similar ability to 3D Scan Mode to analyze the contents of Android 16's pod as well as the latter's innate power level after Dr. Gero claimed that he was too dangerous to be released, before deducing from the results that he was stronger than 16.

Super 17 (Imperfect)

Main article: Super 17

The imperfect Super 17

One of the Android 17s appears as Super 17 without having fused with the other 17 in the Budokai Tenkaichi scenario "The True Ultimate Android", however he is said to be weaker without the other 17 and refers to himself as imperfect.

Brainwashed

A form taken on by Android 17 in Dragon Ball Heroes, it is the result of 17 falling under the control of Android 20's Strengthened state. In this state Android 17's eyes glow red with green pupils.

Villainous Mode

Main article: Villainous Mode Android 17 is given the Villainous Mode power up in Dragon Ball Xenoverse. While using this power up his eyes glow red, and they gain a purple and black aura.

"17 is more powerful than he should be! It wasn't just Cell! If Cell absorbs 17 in this state, he'll grow terribly strong!" — Future Trunks' reaction to Android 17's Supervillainization in Xenoverse 2

During the Android Warfare Saga in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Android 17 is granted the fourth stage of Villainous Mode by Towa by shaving off some of his lifespan making him stronger than he should be. In this state his eyes glow pink and he gain a sinister black-white aura. If absorbed by Cell in said state, Cell would grow terrifyingly strong, though fortunately the enchantment is dispelled before Imperfect Cell arrives.

Super 17

Main article: Super 17

Android 17 transformed into Super 17 in the Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game

Android 17 takes on the form of Super 17 in Dragon Ball GT when he fuses with his duplicate Hell Fighter 17. In the Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game, Android 17 has the power to transform into Super 17 without Hell Fighter 17, and takes on a different appearance: he gains purple shoulder pads, his eyes go yellow, his belts are black instead of brown, and the Red Ribbon symbol on his belt is colored.

Android 35

Main article: Android 35 The hypothetical Potara Fusion of Android 17 and Android 18 that was proposed by Shin to be formed during the Tournament of Power as being twins, Android 17 and Android 18 were considered ideal candidates for Potara fusion. However, the idea was scraped as Whis realized the dangers of fusion as if Android 35 were eliminated then both 17 and 18 would be eliminated leaving Team Universe 7 down two fighters. As a result, the fusion never materialized.

Android 1617

Main article: Android 1617 By performing EX-Fusion with Android 16, 17 can fuse with him to create Android 1617 who was introduced in Dragon Ball Fusions.

Android 1718

Main article: Android 1718 By performing EX-Fusion with his sister, 17 can fuse with her to create Android 1718 who was introduced in Dragon Ball Fusions.

Cell 17

Main article: Cell 17

By performing EX-Fusion with Perfect Cell, 17 can fuse with him to create Cell 17 who was introduced in Dragon Ball Fusions.

Android 17's Handgun in Goku's dream during the Androids Saga

• Gun - During the Android and Imperfect Cell Sagas, Android 17 carries a handgun in a holster and during the Kid Buu Saga when he uses a rifle to threaten some hunters into raising their hands to trick them into giving energy to Goku's Super Spirit Bomb. Interestingly, Android 17 has never actually been seen firing a gun save for its use in Goku's nightmare during the Androids Saga.
• Self Destruct Device - Like his sister, Android 16, and Android 8, Android 17 was originally equipped with a Self Destruct Device which could be activated to trigger the Android Bomb self destruction technique. However after the Cell Games, 17's future brother-in-law Krillin would wish to Shenron for the self destruct devices to be removed after it was revealed that he couldn't restore the twins to normal Earthlings. Android 18 would inform him of this fact after he was revived by Shenron following the Cell Games according to the Dragon Ball Super manga. In Dragon Ball GT, it is suggested she never informed him of this fact based upon Android 18's bluff threat to use the Android Bomb on his evil fusion, Super 17.