Introduction

Since the release of the Dragon Ball Super series, numerous battles have taken place, showcasing the immense power of the Anime's characters. One of the long-standing questions among fans is, ldquo;Who is the strongest character that Piccolo could defeat?rdquo; This article delves deep into various instances in the Dragon Ball Super series, setting the stage for a comprehensive analysis.

Beerus Golden Frieza Arc

In this early Arc of Dragon Ball Super, Beerus is shown to be the supreme god of the universe. At this juncture, Piccolo's power is described as being vaguely stronger than he was during the Cell Games. This is largely due to the fact that Super accurately aligns with the Dragon Ball Manga, where some events are more closely followed. Additionally, during this arc, Frieza is portrayed as Mecha Frieza, making Piccolo’s power slightly higher than it would be in other arcs. Frieza is not shown as a threat to Piccolo, implying that the strongest character Piccolo could defeat in this scenario would be something lower than Super 17 from the Android Saga.

Key characters and their power:

Beerus (Supreme God): Unassailable for mere mortals. Golden Frieza: Mecha Frieza form and not capable of fighting on an equal level to Piccolo.

Uni 6 Arc

In this arc, Piccolo encounters weakened enemies, and still manages to outstrip even Super Saiyan Grade 4 Goku. This makes Piccolo's power level significantly higher than base Goku, base Vegeta, and base Frieza from the Golden Frieza arc. Additionally, Piccolo demonstrates his expertise against God Gokius, implying a power level that could take on characters like Goku and Beerus.

Piccolo's strength in this arc:

Base Goku (Golden Frieza arc): Below his current level. Base Vegeta (Golden Frieza arc): Below his current level. Base Frieza (Golden Frieza arc): Below his current level. God Gokius: Against him, Piccolo is matched, suggesting a power level comparable to Goku and Vegeta.

Tournament of Power (ToP)

At the start of the ToP, Piccolo is one of the weakest Super Saiyan Blue level fighters. However, he proves to be a formidable opponent for anyone weaker than the Universe 6 Namekians. Piccolo can defeat characters like Super Saiyan God Goku, but falls short when Goku transitions to Kefla. This shift in power dynamics is attributed to Goku's potential equivalence to a Spirit Bomb in Ultra Instinct form, making him stronger than Blue Kaioken at the start of the ToP.

Piccolo's strength assessment in ToP:

Super Saiyan Blue Goku (start): Near victory, but falls short when transitioning to Kefla. Super Saiyan God Goku (start): Close to victory but not quite there. Kefla (late ToP): Not an opponent.

Super Hero Movie

In the Super Hero movie, Piccolo's power is a mix of his base form and his ultimate form. His base form is described as being between Super Saiyan Grade 4 Gohan and slightly below Gamma 1/2. In his ultimate or Power Awakening form, Piccolo shows a little less power than Gamma 1 and Gamma 2, who are said to be equal to Goku and Vegeta. In his orange form, Piccolo becomes stronger and can defeat most characters in the movie, but not those in a full power limit break form.

Piccolo's strength in Super Hero:

Base Form: About equal to Gamma 1/2. Ultimate or Power Awakening Form: A bit below Gamma 1. Orange Form: Capable of defeating most characters in the movie, but not the full power base Jiren or Gokus Ultra Instinct forms.

Conclusion

Piccolo's power levels vary at different points in the Dragon Ball Super series, making it challenging to pinpoint an exact character he could defeat. The most plausible scenario is that he could defeat any character below Super Saiyan God Goku, but struggles against his God and Ultra Instinct forms. While Piccolo could easily take on many of the powerful fighters in the ToP and in the Super Hero movie, his ultimate limit is shown to be against those who have mastered their techniques or evolved to an unparalleled level, such as base Jiren in a Limit Break form.