Spirit Ball

This article is about Yamcha's special attack. For the attack used by Goku, see Spirit Bomb.

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"Let me show you my ultimate technique! You ready? Spirit Ball Attack!" — Yamcha, in the Budokai series.

Spirit Ball
繰気弾
Sōkidan
Alternate names	Controllable Energy Bomb Fastball Kigan Power Shot Spinning Ki Bullet Spirit Ball Attack Spirit Bomb Dodge Ball
Debut	Manga: "Shen" Anime: "Rematch"
Inventor	Yamcha
Users	Yamcha Super Buu (w/ Tien & Yamcha absorbed) Krillin Future Warrior Future Warrior Cell Tien Tiencha
Color	&       or       &       or       &
Class	Energy Sphere
Similar Techniques	Cataclysmic Orb Crusher Ball Death Saucer Masendan Photon Bomber Qigong Bullet

Spirit Ball (繰気弾, Sōkidan, lit. "Winding Energy Bullet") is a controllable energy sphere attack used and developed solely by Yamcha.

Overview

Yamcha gathering surrounding energy into his palm to form the Spirit Ball

The Spirit Ball is formed by making an upwards facing open palm, and placing the other hand around the adjacent arm for support. The user then gathers surrounding energy into the open palm and shapes the energy into a yellow-orange sphere. After forming the Spirit Ball, the user controls and guides it by pointing the index and middle fingers in the desired direction. When initially guided, the attack utilizes kinetic energy to deal damage, striking the enemy multiple times from range. On its last strike, the Spirit Ball is triggered to explode on impact, further damaging the enemy. Yamcha's invention of this technique was the first time anyone invented their own energy attack in the course of the series.

Yamcha developed the technique while training for the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. In the video game Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans, it is implied that the technique was developed and first used on Monster Carrot during the three year interim before the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament.

It is referred to as a Power Shot in the uncut Ocean dub of The Tree of Might, and is mistranslated as Spirit Bomb in the Ocean and FUNimation dubs of the Dragon Ball Z Pendulum Room filler episode.

Usage and Power

Yamcha's first use of the attack in the manga/anime is during his fight with Kami (in disguise as Hero) in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. Several years later, the attack sees use twice in the form of the Super Spirit Ball against the Illusion Saiyans during his training on The Lookout.

Krillin and Yamcha charge the technique

While in the Other World, Krillin and Yamcha attempt to use the technique on Kid Buu when he arrives on Grand Kai's Planet, but it has no effect. In Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!, Yamcha uses the Spirit Ball to save Bulma, Puar, and Oolong from fallen rubble.

The technique is also used in Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might.

Variations

• Super Spirit Ball – A larger, more powerful version of the Spirit Ball. Used against the illusionary Saiyans in the Pendulum Room.
• Wolf Fang Pitching Fist – An pitching technique and variation of both the Wolf Fang Fist and Spirit Ball developed by Yamcha in Dragon Ball Super.
• Neo Spirit Ball – A stronger version of Spirit Ball used by Yamcha. One of Tiencha's Special Moves in Dragon Ball Fusions.
  • Ultra Spirit Ball - An even stronger version of Spirit Ball that is stronger than Neo Spirit Ball. One of Tiencha's Special Moves in Dragon Ball Fusions.
• Spirit Saucer – A team attack used by Yamcha and Krillin in the RPG Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans. This attack is the combination of Yamcha's Spirit Ball with Krillin's Destructo Disk.
• Z-Assist Spirit Ball - A variation of the Spirit Ball used by the Future Warrior in Dragon Ball Xenoverse when performing the technique while Yamcha is their current Master. The Z-Assist causes Yamcha's soul (which appears as an astral projection of Yamcha performing the technique) to go into the Future Warrior's body while they're performing it, increasing the power of the Warrior's Spirit Ball.
• DUAL Spirit Ball - A team attack and Yamcha's Dual Ultimate Skill use by him and the Future Warrior in Xenoverse 2. Was developed by Yamcha after noticing that he and the warrior made a great team so he decided to take their teamwork to the next level by attacking together using the Spirit Ball.

Video Game Appearances

A character using Spirit Ball in Dragon Ball Online

Yamcha can use the Spirit Ball in the Gokuden series, Budokai series, Budokai Tenkaichi series, Raging Blast series, Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans, Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle Royale, and in Dragon Ball Heroes. In the SNES game Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu, it is called Spirit Bomb, like the technique used by Goku. In Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2 and Budokai Tenkaichi 3, the attack keeps its original Japanese name, "Sokidan", although when Yamcha uses it he still says "Spirit Ball".

Yamcha using his Spirit Ball in Zenkai Battle

In Attack of the Saiyans, it is implied that Yamcha learns the technique during the chapter entitled "Yamcha's Killer Spirit Ball! Who's In the Hideout?", though learning the technique in the game is entirely optional. In Zenkai Battle Royale, after firing the Spirit Ball, Yamcha can change the target as many times as he wants, allowing him to continue controlling its direction until it hits the ground or the enemy. But as Yamcha is completely unguarded during this time, one must be careful.

Super Buu can use the Spirit Ball in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2, but only if he has absorbed Yamcha and Tien Shinhan. Krillin is able to use this attack in Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2, where it is his down-move. In the computer game Dragon Ball Online, Spiritualists can use this technique once they have reached level 16.

"Attack with a powerful Ki Blast you control!" — Dragon Ball Xenoverse Skill description

Female Saiyan Future Warrior using the Spirit Ball on Super 17 in Xenoverse

The Spirit Ball appears as one of Yamcha's Ultimate Skills in Dragon Ball Xenoverse. It can also be learned by the Future Warrior via completing Yamcha's training as the Warrior's Master. If the technique is performed while Yamcha is the Warrior's current master, then it will receive a Z-Assist boost.

"Fires a Ki Blast whose path can be altered by pressing the button again after firing. The path can be changed multiple times, and timing it to coincide with an opponent's Step will make it easier to connect with!" — Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Tutorial description

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, it returns as one of Yamcha's Ultimate Skills which he will teach to the Future Warrior after they complete School Quest: "Lesson 3 of his training. After the 1.09.00 Update, it can be added to Perfect Cell's custom skillset after purchasing it for 15 TP Medals in Partner Customization. It can also be added to Tien's custom skillset after purchasing it for 15 TP Medals in Partner Customization as well.

"An Ultimate Attack requires the ultimate partner! Attack as a pair with a Spirit Ball!" — Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Dual Ultimate Skill description

Additionally, the Future Warrior can learn Dual Ultimate team attack version called DUAL Spirit Ball which they can learn from Yamcha after reaching maximum friendship with him. It can be performed by the Warrior with either Yamcha or another Time Patroller. It is automatically available to be added to Yamcha's custom skillset via Partner Customization.

In Dragon Ball FighterZ, Spirit Ball appears as Yamcha's Extra Powered-up Super Attack which allows Yamcha to perform up to five additional attacks with the Spirit Ball after it is thrown via using additional input. It also can be used automatically through his Medium Super Combo which starts at his fourth medium attack after which he can perform six more medium attacks as the Spirit Ball's additional input attacks.

Character meaning

• 繰 (Sō) = Wind / reel
• 気 (Ki) = Energy / qi
• 弾 (Dan) = Ball / bullet

Gallery

Yamcha charging a Spirit Ball (1) Yamcha charging a Spirit Ball (2) Yamcha launches his Spirit Ball Hero dodges Yamcha's Spirit Ball Yamcha controls his Spirit Ball The Spirit Ball behind Hero Yamcha controls his Spirit Ball Hero dodges Yamcha's Spirit Ball The Spirit Ball hits the ground The Spirit Ball hits Yamcha's opponent Spirit Ball Tree Of Might.JPG Yamcha charges a Spirit Ball against Cacao Yamcha Controling Sprit Bomb.JPG Yamcha controlling a Spirit Ball in The Tree of Might Cacao tries to dodge Yamcha's attack.png The Spirit Ball almost reaches Cacao Cacao Struck.JPG Cacao is hit by the Spirit Ball Yamcha controlling a Spirit Ball in the DBZ Kai opening Yamcha uses the Spirit Ball in Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! Spirit Ball in the Bandai CCG Yamcha charges a Spirit Ball in Super Saiya Densetsu Yamcha charges a Spirit Ball in the Idainaru Son Goku Densetsu opening Krillin uses a Spirit Ball in Supersonic Warriors 2 Yamcha uses a Spirit Ball in Attack of the Saiyans Spirit Ball in Raging Blast 2 Yamcha preparing the technique Yamcha firing the Spirit Ball in Zenkai Battle Royale The Spirit Ball explodes

Trivia

• In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, when used by a Future Warrior with Male Voice Option 8 selected, (which is actually the voice of Curtis Arnott/Takahata101, voice of TeamFourStar's Nappa from the Dragon Ball Z: Abridged online parody series) he will humorously refer to the technique as Dodge Ball.
  • This also occurs when Male Voice Option 8 is used in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 as Curtis Arnott once again provides the voice for that option.