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"I've heard about this move! It changes all of the energy in the body into 20,000 volts of electricity!"
Yamcha describing the attack in "Number One Under the Moon?"

Thunder Shock Surprise (ばんこくびっくりしょう Bankoku Bikkuri Shō[7], lit. "Worldwide Shock Palm") is a technique used by Master Roshi.

Overview[]

The user shoots a lightning blast towards the target using both hands and traps the opponent within an electric field. According to Yamcha in the English dub, this technique turns all the energy in the user's body into 20,000 volts of electricity.

The attack is extremely lethal and dangerous, and as such, Roshi prefers not to use it. Normally, the opponent cannot escape; however, Goku was able to escape by transforming into a Great Ape at the sight of the full moon.

Usage[]

Before using it against Goku, Master Roshi had only needed to use the attack once before while sparring with Grandpa Gohan.[8]

Master Roshi practices similar electrical technique during a storm on his island. It absorbs a lightning bolt through his ki, and after, shoot it in finger beam form at sea.[9]

Darkness (in Master Roshi form) is seen using a similar Electric Shock attack against Goku and Yajirobe in the Cave of Darkness.[10]

Piccolo 3

Piccolo's version of the attack

Piccolo also uses a very similar move twice against Great Ape Gohan when the latter is going crazy from his transformation into a Great Ape.[11][12]

A possessed Roshi who's powers were increased by witchcraft later uses this move on Tien Shinhan while in his Max Power form in Dragon Ball Super and defeats him with his unnatural possessed power. The technique uses Master Roshi's own power amplified similar to the Kaio-ken, which was an overkill to Tien since he was knocked down by Max Power Roshi a few moments ago.[13]

While training at Korin Tower in preparation for the Tournament of Power, Master Roshi tested this ability on Yajirobe, until being instructed to stop.[14] Master Roshi uses this attack during the Tournament of Power against Za Priccio, successfully trapping him while Tien defeats him with the Neo Tri-Beam.[15]

Video Game Appearances[]

In Gokuden, Jackie Chun uses the attack.

In Ultimate Battle 22, it is named Mega Discharge in the U.S. version and is one Roshi's Super Attacks.

In Shin Butōden, it is one of Roshi's super attacks.

In Advanced Adventure, it is Roshi's special attack.

In the Budokai Tenkaichi series, it is named Mankoku Kyoutenshou and screamed out by Roshi as "Lightning Surprise". It is also his Ultimate Blast.

Origins - Thunder Shock Surprise

Thunder Shock Surprise in Origins

In Origins, it is used by Master Roshi (both as himself and Jackie Chun) and by Grandpa Gohan during the boss fights.

In Attack of the Saiyans, it is named Turtle Style Last Resort and used by Jackie Chun during the first boss battle.

In Dragon Ball Heroes, it is Jackie Chun's super attack.

XV - Thunder Shock Surprise

Future Warrior attacks Whis with the Turtle Style Last Resort in Xenoverse

In Xenoverse, it is named Turtle Style Last Resort and is a Super Skill that can be purchased by the Future Warrior from the Skill Shop after completing the Demon God Demigra Saga. When used the Future Warrior will shout out "Time For The Big Show!" or similar phrase depending on their selected voice option.

In Xenoverse 2, it returns as a Super Skill available to the Future Warrior which can be obtained via purchasing it from the Skill Shop in Conton City. As part of the 1.19.00 Update DLC, it can also be added to Goku (Super Saiyan God)'s custom skillset after purchasing it in Partner Customization.

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