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Tail Attack (尻尾攻撃 Shippo Kōgeki)[1] is a technique used by those who have tails in order to attack their opponents. They can use it to whip or constrict the opponent.
Overview[]
Goku uses the technique to sweep Nam during their match in the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament,[4] and later to knock out Colonel Silver during their battle near Colonel Silver's Camp.
Buyon uses the technique against Goku and Android 8 during their battle on the Muscle Tower.
Goku whips Tien Shinhan in the face with his tail to break free from Tien's Four Witches Technique.
Giran uses the attack to slap Tambourine during their battle in the Animal Village.
Raditz uses his tail to whip Krillin in the face when latter approaches him at Kame House.
Frieza, immediately after transforming into his second form, uses his tail in a feint attack on Gohan, Krillin, and Vegeta, although they dodged the attack, causing Frieza to be impressed at their being the first to "see it coming."[5] Frieza later uses his tail when in his second form to swat Gohan away after his attack on Krillin.[6] Frieza uses it when in his final from to strangle Vegeta,[7] and later Goku (as part of his 50% Power technique) during the battles on Namek.[8]
Cell uses the technique to strangle and kill the Trunks of his timeline in order to steal his Time Machine, and later during the battles on the Tropical Islands.
Beerus used his tail to attack Goku while Goku was holding him from behind.[9]
While on the run before the Tournament of Power, Frost modified his tail to secrete his Secret Poison allow him to use an unnamed poisonous version of the tail attack.[10]
Super Full Power Saiyan 4 Limit Breaker Xeno Goku grabs Ultra Instinct Sign Goku with his tail after Goku dodges the Instant Kamehameha.[11]
Film Appearances[]
In Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest, Dr. Wheelo uses his tail to slap Gohan back to the ground when the latter attempts an attack on him with the Power Pole.
In Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge, during the first part of Goku and Cooler's fight, while sinking underwater, Cooler attempts to use a Tail Attack on Goku. Goku dodges, although Cooler proceeded to fire a ki blast at him.
In Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler, Meta-Cooler uses a Tail Attack as part of his Full Metal Avalanche.
In Dragon Ball Z: Wrath of the Dragon, Hirudegarn can perform a technique similar to the Crushing in Hands technique using his tail, as shown when used against Gohan. He also uses his tail to strike opponents away, as shown when used on Vegeta.
Other Dragon Ball stories[]
In Dragon Ball: Episode of Bardock, Chilled uses this to attack Ipana during his battle against Bardock on Planet Plant.
Video Game Appearances[]
Buyon can attack his opponents using his long and powerful tail in Dragon Ball: Origins 2. Tail Attacks are also used in the Budokai Tenkaichi series. Frieza uses his tail as one of his Grapple Throws and during the Blind Meteor team attack in Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2, and as part of his 50% Power attack in the Raging Blast series. Janemba has a tail and uses it in his regular melee attack in several video games, such as the Budokai Tenkaichi series and Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai.
Majin Ozotto, the final boss of Dragon Ball Z: V.R.V.S., can attack his opponent with his powerful tail.
In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, Frieza and members of his race have the Tail Attack as a throw. Great Ape boss characters (Baby, Bardock, Nappa, and Vegeta) can also whip there tails around as one of their regular attacks allowing them to attack opponents targeting their tail.
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Daizenshuu 7, 1996
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game, 2000
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Dragon Ball Xenoverse, 2015
- ↑ Dragon Ball episode 25, "Danger From Above
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z episode 78, "Fighting Power: One Million??"
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z episode 79, "Gohan Attacks"
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z episode 85, "The Renewed Goku"
- ↑ Dragon Ball Z episode 91, "Embodiment of Fire"
- ↑ Dragon Ball Super episode 11, Let's Keep Going, Lord Beerus! The Battle of Gods!
- ↑ Dragon Ball Super episode 91, "Which Universe Will Win Their Place? The Mighty Warriors Gradually Assemble!"
- ↑ Super Dragon Ball Heroes episode 50, "A Light of Hope that Will Not Be Wiped Out! And A Miracle Fight!"