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{{Seealso|the absorption of [[ki]]|absorption through osmosis|Absorption}}
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{{Seealso|the absorption of [[ki]]|absorption through assimilation|Absorption|the 10th episode of the [[World Tournament Saga]]|Energy Drain}}
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{{Infobox Technique
  
{{Infobox Technique
 
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|image=Energy Absorption.png
  
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|JapName=パワードレイン<br>エネルギー吸収<ref name="Daiz7">[[Daizenshuu 7]], 1996</ref>
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|JapName=エネルギー吸収<ref name="Daiz7">[[Daizenshuu 7]], 1996</ref>
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|RomName=Pawā Dorein<br>Enerugī Kyūshū<ref name="Daiz7">[[Daizenshuu 7]], 1996</ref>
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|RomName=Enerugī Kyūshū<ref name="Daiz7" />
 
|debut=Manga: "[[Slaughter in South City]]"<br>Anime: "[[Goku Hangs On]]"
  
|debut=Manga: "[[Slaughter in South City]]"<br>Anime: "[[Goku Hangs On]]"
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|Appears in={{DB Series|DB|DBZ|DBGT|DBS|DBH}}
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|alias='''Absorbing Attack<br>Energy Drain<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game]]'', 2000</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'', 2010</ref><br>Drain Charge<ref name="XV">''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]'', 2015</ref><br>Drain Field<ref name="XV"/><br>Drain Life<br>Drain Life 20<br>Drain Life 19<br>Drain Life Cell<br>Drain Power<br>Hyper Drain<ref name="XV"/><br>Ki Blast Absorption<br>Ki Absorption<br>Life Absorb<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors]]'', 2002</ref><br>Life Drain<br>Power Drain<br>Absorb Energy<br>Super Drain<ref name="XV"/><br>Tail Energy Absorb<br>Energy Drain<ref name="Fusions">''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', 2016</ref><br>Energy Wave Absorption<ref name="Fusions"/>'''
  
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|alias='''Power Drain<br>Absorbing Attack<ref name="SB">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden]]'', 1993</ref><br>Tail Energy Absorb<ref name="SB"/><br>Energy Drain<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game]]'', 2000</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'', 2010</ref><br>Life Absorb<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors]]'', 2002</ref><br>Ki Blast Absorption<ref name="Budokai">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai]]'', 2002</ref><ref name="Budokai2">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2]]'', 2003</ref><ref name="Budokai3">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3]]'', 2004</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'', 2010</ref><ref name="BudokaiHD">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection]]'', 2012</ref><br>Life Drain<ref name="Budokai"/><ref name="Budokai2"/><ref name="Budokai3"/><ref name="BudokaiHD"/><br>Drain Life 20<ref name="BT">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi]]'', 2005</ref><ref name="BT2">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2]]'', 2006</ref><ref name="BT3">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]'', 2007</ref><br>Drain Life 19<ref name="BT"/><ref name="BT2"/><ref name="BT3"/><br>Drain Life Cell<ref name="BT"/><ref name="BT2"/><ref name="BT3"/><br>Drain Life<ref name="SDBZ">''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'', 2005</ref><br>Tail Shoot<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai]]'', 2006</ref><br>Drain Field<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]]'', 2008</ref><ref name="XV"/><ref name="XV2"/><br>Drain Charge<ref name="XV">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', 2015</ref><ref name="XV2">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', 2016</ref><br>Super Drain<ref name="XV"/><ref name="XV2"/><br>Hyper Drain<ref name="XV"/><ref name="XV2"/><br>Energy Drain<ref name="Fusions">''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', 2016</ref><br>Energy Wave Absorption<ref name="Fusions"/><br>Life Absorption<ref name="XV2"/>'''
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|inventor='''[[Dr. Gero]]''' (for [[Red Ribbon Androids|his Androids]])<br>'''[[Towa]]''' (for [[Mira]])
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|inventor='''[[Dr. Gero]]''' {{Small|(for [[Red Ribbon Androids|his Androids]])}}<br>'''[[Towa]]''' {{Small|(for [[Mira]])}}<br>'''[[Fu]]''' {{Small|(for [[Waipa]])}}<ref name="XV2"/>
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|user='''[[Piccolo]]<br>[[TPP - EX]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans]]'', 2009</ref><br>Android 20 (Dr. Gero)<br>[[Android 19]]<br>[[Cell]]<br>[[Android 17]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Android 18]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Medamatcha|Medas]]<br>[[Metal Cooler (nucleus)]]<br>[[Goku]]<br>[[Arbee]]<br>[[Jiku]]<br>[[Frieza]]<ref name="SB">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai]]'', 2006</ref><br>[[Vegeta]]<ref name="SB"/><br>[[Janemba]]<ref name="SB"/><br>[[Super Buu]]<ref name="XV"/><ref name="BoZ">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]'', 2014</ref><br>[[Mira]]<ref name="GT Pack 2">''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse#DLC|Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]], '''GT Pack 2''' DLC</ref><br>[[W:c:Toriko:Akami|Akami]]<ref>''[[Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special]]'', 2013</ref><br>[[Cardinal Mutchy Mutchy]]<br>[[Super 17]]<br>[[Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Future Warrior 2]]<ref name="XV2">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', 2016</ref><br>[[Android 33]]<ref name="Fusions"/><br>[[Android 44]]<ref name="Fusions"/><br>[[Android 55]]<ref name="Fusions"/><br>[[Android 76]]<ref name="Fusions"/>'''
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|user='''[[Piccolo]]<br>Dr. Gero<br>[[Android 19]]<br>[[Cell]]<br>[[Big Gete Star]]<br>[[Yamu]]<br>[[Super Buu]]<ref name="BoZ">''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]'', 2014</ref><ref name="XV"/><br>[[Mutchy]]<br>[[Baby]]<br>[[Super 17]]<br>[[Future Trunks]]<br>[[Vampa Beetle]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Super: Broly]]'', 2018</ref><br>[[Moro]]<br>[[Seven-Three]]<br>[[Hearts]]<br>[[Medamatcha]]<br>[[Cooler]]<br>[[Goku]]<br>[[Arbee]]<br>[[Jiku]]<br>[[W:c:Toriko:Akami|Akami]]<ref>''[[Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special]]'', 2013</ref><br>[[Fin]]<br>[[Universe Tree]]<br>[[Frieza]]<ref name="SB"/><br>[[Vegeta]]<ref name="SB"/><br>[[Janemba]]<ref name="SB"/><br>[[Android 19000]]<br>[[Vic]]<br>[[TPP - EX]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans]]'', 2009</ref><br>[[Mira]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Android 17]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Android 18]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Fu]]<br>[[Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Waipa]]<ref name="XV2"/><br>[[Android 33]]<ref name="Fusions"/><br>[[Android 44]]<ref name="Fusions"/><br>[[Android 55]]<ref name="Fusions"/><br>[[Android 76]]<ref name="Fusions"/><br>[[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)|Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV2"/>'''
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|class=[[Supportive Techniques|Supportive]]
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|similar='''[[Absorption]]<br>[[Energy Absorber]]<br>[[Give Me Energy!]]<br>[[Ki Transfer]]<br>[[Light Eating]]<br>[[Majin Buu Resurrection]]'''}}
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|similar='''[[Absorption]]<br>[[Energy-Suction Device]]<br>[[Give Me Energy!]]<br>[[Ki Transfer]]<br>[[Light Eating]]<br>[[Majin Buu Resurrection]]'''
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'''Energy Absorption''' (パワードレイン) is a [[technique]] introduced in the [[Android Saga]] by [[Android 19]] and [[Dr. Gero|Android 20]]. Energy Absorption is also used by non-androids with the style being much different, as shown in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]''.
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{{nihongo|'''Energy Absorption'''|エネルギー吸収|Enerugī Kyūshū}}, also called {{nihongo|'''Power Drain'''|パワードレイン|Pawā Dorein}}, is a technique introduced in the [[Androids Saga]] by [[Android 19]] and [[Dr. Gero]]. Energy Absorption is also used by non-androids with the style being much different, as shown in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]''.
   
 
==Androids' Energy Absorption==
  
==Androids' Energy Absorption==
 
===Androids 19 and 20===
  
===Androids 19 and 20===
 
[[File:YamchaOwnedByDr.GeroAndroid19Ab.png|thumb|left|Android 20 absorbs Yamcha's energy]]
  
[[File:YamchaOwnedByDr.GeroAndroid19Ab.png|thumb|left|Android 20 absorbs Yamcha's energy]]
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Due to them having mechanical components, Dr. Gero (Android 20) invented a way for him and Android 19 to absorb [[energy]] from an outside source in order to power up their own energy reserves. This is accomplished through the use of a mechanism on each hand that absorbs [[Ki Blast|energy blasts]], or drains energy from a person through physical contact. Dr. Gero grabs his victims almost every time around the mouth, preventing them from calling for help.
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Due to them having mechanical components, Dr. Gero (Android 20) invented a way for him and Android 19 to absorb energy from an outside source in order to power up their own energy reserves. This is accomplished through the use of a mechanism on each hand that absorbs [[Ki Blast|energy blasts]], or drains energy from a person through physical contact. Dr. Gero grabs his victims almost every time around the mouth, preventing them from calling for help.
   
 
Unlike the fully organic characters in the series, Energy Absorption is the only way for Android 20 and Android 19 to power up their reserves of energy when they are away from [[Dr. Gero's Lab]]. Consequentially, because of the [[Android]]s lacking a ''[[ki]]''-signature for detecting them via [[Ki Sense]] or [[Scouter]], Energy Absorption allows indirect means of detecting them via rapidly decreasing the ''ki''-signature of their opponent.
  
Unlike the fully organic characters in the series, Energy Absorption is the only way for Android 20 and Android 19 to power up their reserves of energy when they are away from [[Dr. Gero's Lab]]. Consequentially, because of the [[Android]]s lacking a ''[[ki]]''-signature for detecting them via [[Ki Sense]] or [[Scouter]], Energy Absorption allows indirect means of detecting them via rapidly decreasing the ''ki''-signature of their opponent.
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This ability later reappears in ''Dragon Ball GT'', where it is used by [[Super 17]] during the [[Super 17 Saga]].
  
This ability later reappears in ''Dragon Ball GT'', where it is used by [[Super 17]] during the [[Super 17 Saga]].
   
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', [[Android 17]], [[Android 18]], [[Cell]], and the [[Future Warrior]] can use this method of absorption. In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', the [[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)]] can also use this method of absorption.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', [[Android 17]], [[Android 18]], [[Cell]], and the [[Future Warrior]] can use this method of absorption. In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', the [[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)|Future Warrior]] can also use this method of absorption.
   
 
In ''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', [[Android 33]], [[Android 44]], [[Android 55]], and [[Android 76]] can all use this method of Energy Absorption.
  
In ''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', [[Android 33]], [[Android 44]], [[Android 55]], and [[Android 76]] can all use this method of Energy Absorption.
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===Cell===
  
===Cell===
 
[[Cell]] is able to absorb energy or [[Absorption|even entire beings]] through his [[tail]], gaining all of the strength of the person he has absorbed. To absorb somebody's energy, he stabs his target with the sharp end of his tail, the tail will then extract all of the organic matter of the victim, leaving only the clothing behind (the process appears quite agonizing for the victim). According to Cell, this is how he feeds, as he often licks his lips before consuming a large population or an android.
  
[[Cell]] is able to absorb energy or [[Absorption|even entire beings]] through his [[tail]], gaining all of the strength of the person he has absorbed. To absorb somebody's energy, he stabs his target with the sharp end of his tail, the tail will then extract all of the organic matter of the victim, leaving only the clothing behind (the process appears quite agonizing for the victim). According to Cell, this is how he feeds, as he often licks his lips before consuming a large population or an android.
   
 
[[File:CellAbsorbingPiccolo.png|thumb|Cell absorbs Piccolo's energy]]
  
[[File:CellAbsorbingPiccolo.png|thumb|Cell absorbs Piccolo's energy]]
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He also states that the more he eats the hungrier and stronger he becomes. This form of absorption is unusable on mechanical beings like [[Android 16]]. During his first confrontation with Piccolo, acid dripped from his stinger, indicating that absorption happens by injecting a digestive enzyme into the victim and absorbing the dissolving genetic extract. This technique appears under the name '''Life Absorption''' in ''Xenoverse 2''.
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He also states that the more he eats the hungrier and stronger he becomes. This is further demonstrated where, thanks in large part to his absorbing at least several thousand people beforehand (including the residents of Nikki Town and Ginger Town), he delivered a punch hard enough that he (at least in the Kai dub) accidentally broke Piccolo's neck before [[Zetsumei Bullet|finishing him off]]. This form of absorption is unusable on mechanical beings like [[Android 16]]. During his first confrontation with Piccolo, acid dripped from his stinger, indicating that absorption happens by injecting a digestive enzyme into the victim and absorbing the dissolving genetic extract. This technique appears under the name '''Life Absorption''' in ''Xenoverse 2''.
   
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Cell's tail is also able to open up into a funnel shape in order to swallow the Androids whole, he covers the funnel part over the head of the android victim and proceeds to slowly swallow their entire body through into his own, forcing them to merge with him while still concious, and screaming.
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===Super 17===
  
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In ''Dragon Ball GT'', Super 17 gains a more advanced version of this ability, allowing him to absorb energy directly into his body and use it to increase his strength, speed and other abilities. This absorption is powerful enough to drain Goku's [[10x Kamehameha]], after which he was able to dominate even Goku's [[Super Saiyan 4]] form. This ability works by creating a personal barrier around his body, causing him to absorb any form of energy that comes in contact with him. However, Super 17 is immobile while using it, and the barrier does not protect the android from physical attacks. These weaknesses would lead to his destruction; [[Android 18]] forced Super 17 to maintain his barrier by bombarding him with [[Infinity Bullet|a barrage of energy blasts]], allowing Goku to critically damage him with a [[Dragon Fist]].
  
   
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===Cell Max===
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In ''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]'', the [[Future Warrior]] is also capable of using this form of Energy Absorption via the '''Drain Field''' Super Skill which can be obtained via a wish to [[Shenron]].
  
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[[File:Explosive Scream 3.png|thumb|left|Explosive Scream emitting a gravitational pull after growing in power through energy absorption in ''Super Hero'']]
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In the ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero (Light Novels)|Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'' light novels, it is revealed Cell Max can absorb energy from his surroundings to make his [[Explosive Scream]] become even more powerful.
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===Super 17 and Android 17===
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', the [[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)]] can also use this form of Energy Absorption via the Drain Field Super Skill.
  
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{{Main|Absorption Barrier}}
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In ''Dragon Ball GT'', [[Super 17]] gains a more advanced version of this ability, allowing him to absorb energy directly into his body and use it to increase his strength, speed and other abilities. This absorption is powerful enough to drain Goku's [[10x Kamehameha]], after which he was able to dominate even Goku's [[Super Saiyan 4]] form. This ability works by creating a personal barrier around his body, causing him to absorb any form of energy that comes in contact with him. However, Super 17 is immobile while using it, and the barrier does not protect the android from physical attacks. These weaknesses would lead to his destruction; Android 18 forced Super 17 to maintain his barrier by bombarding him with [[Infinity Bullet|a barrage of energy blasts]], allowing Goku to critically damage him with a [[Dragon Fist]]. This ability is basically a combination of Android Barrier and Energy Absorption. This ability was added to Super 17 by Dr. Myuu without Dr. Gero's knowledge.
   
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2]]'', in his story mode [[Dr. Gero]] develops this ability for himself where it is named '''Absorption Barrier'''.
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===Mira===
  
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In the video games ''[[Dragon Ball Online]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]'', [[Demon]]ic [[Android]] Mira possesses the ability to absorb ki through his palm like Android's 19 and 20, in order to grow stronger and add their power to his own. Should his body be destroyed, while his core remains intact, he can be restored by absorbing more energy though he apparently requires the assistance of someone like his creator [[Towa]], due to his core's immobility. Also if he discovers his power is inferior to [[Future Warrior|another]], he will simply seek to absorb more energy to increase his power. One of his goals is to absorb the energy of legendary Z-Fighter, [[Goku]]. Mira's ability is called '''Drain Charge''' in ''Dragon Ball: Xenoverse'' and ''Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2''. In ''Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2'', Mira can also absorb [[Kili]] that has been collect using an [[Energy-Suction Device|Energy Absorber]].
  
   
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[[File:XV2 - Absorption Barrier.jpeg|thumb|Android 17 (DB Super)'s Drain Field in ''Xenoverse 2'']]
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===Video game appearances===
  
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In ''Xenoverse'', the Future Warrior is also capable of using this form of Energy Absorption via the '''Drain Field''' Super Skill which can be obtained via a wish to [[Shenron]].
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[[File:Dr. Gero stealing energy from Goku Zenkai Royale.png|thumb|left|200px|Dr. Gero absorbs Goku's energy in ''Zenkai Battle Royale'']]
  
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Energy Absorption is one of Android 20's techniques, named '''Absorbing Attack''', and one of Imperfect Cell's techniques, named '''Tail Energy Absorb''', in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden]]''; Android 20 uses this as a defensive technique against [[super attack]]s.
  
   
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In ''Xenoverse 2'', the Future Warrior can also use this form of Energy Absorption via the Drain Field Super Skill. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC, Drain Field can be added to [[Android 17|Android 17 (DB Super)]]'s custom skillset after purchasing it in Partner Customization.
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Both Android 20 and Android 19 use it as part of their [[ultimate attack]]s in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Legend]]''. In the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (series)|''Budokai'' series]], the two versions '''Ki Blast Absorption''' and '''Life Drain''' are commonly used by Androids 19 and 20. The androids also use this technique in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: W Bakuretsu Impact]]'', and 19 and 20 can also combine the attack in the game.
  
   
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===Mira===
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[[File:Dragon-Ball-Z-Ultimate-Tenkaichi-004.jpg|thumb|Drain Life Cell in ''Ultimate Tenkaichi'']]
  
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Online]]'' and ''Xenoverse'', [[Demon]]ic [[Android]] Mira possesses the ability to absorb ki through his palm like Android's 19 and 20, in order to grow stronger and add their power to his own. Should his body be destroyed, while his core remains intact, he can be restored by absorbing more energy though he apparently requires the assistance of someone like his creator [[Towa]], due to his core's immobility. Also, if he discovers his power is inferior to [[Future Warrior|another]], he will simply seek to absorb more energy to increase his power. One of his goals is to absorb the energy of legendary Z-Fighter, [[Goku]]. Mira's ability is called '''Drain Charge''' in ''Xenoverse'' and ''Xenoverse 2''. In ''Xenoverse 2'', Mira can also absorb [[Kili]] that has been collect using an [[Energy-Suction Device]].
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In the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series]], absorption allows the androids to absorb enemy ''ki'' blasts and some energy-based [[Blast 1]] and [[Blast 2|2]] attacks. The energy of the attack is then added to the player's own ''ki'' reserves for their own use. However, these select characters cannot power up on their own, relying on absorption as a means to gather energy. In the [[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast (series)|''Raging Blast'' series]], the energy absorption is relatively the same as in the ''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series, only the amount of energy absorbed is drastically reduced and it takes energy to use the energy absorption (since it is a signature skill).
  
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Dr. Gero can also use this technique in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2]]'', he notably uses it during his team attack with Semi-Perfect Cell, [[Twin Drain]]. Cell can also use the technique in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu]]'', ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'' (called '''Drain Life'''), and ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road]]'' (called '''Tail Shoot''').
  
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====Dragon Ball Xenoverse====
  
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[[File:DBXV Android 18 Hyper Drain (Super Skill) Screen-Shot-2015-03-04-at-12 55 17-PM.png|thumb|Android 18 using Hyper Drain on Raditz in ''Dragon Ball: Xenoverse'']]
  
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In ''[[Dragon Ball: Xenoverse]]'', Energy Absorption appears in the form of three Super Skills along with Super 17's unique version:
  
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*'''Drain Charge''' - The basic ''ki'' absorption skill used by [[Android 18]], [[Cell]], and the [[Future Warrior]]. [[Mira]] can also uses this skill in his 2nd skillset as part of the GT Pack 2 DLC. The Future Warrior can obtain this skill as a reward in Parallel Quest 22: "''Earth in Danger!''".
  
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*'''Super Drain''' - An absorption skill that drains an opponent's stamina instead of ''ki''. Used by [[Android 17]], [[Android 18]], and the [[Future Warrior]]. The Future Warrior can obtain this skill as a reward in Parallel Quest 28: "''Take Back the Dragon Ball!''".
  
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*'''Hyper Drain''' - An absorption skill that drains both ''ki'' and Stamina. Used by Android 18, Super 17, [[Cell]], [[Super Buu]], and the Future Warrior. The Future Warrior can obtain this skill as a reward in Parallel Quest 48: "''Gathering of the Great Evil Alliance''".
  
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*'''Drain Field''' - A vortex that absorbs weak ''ki'' blasts and even powerful energy waves (Super and Ultimate Skills), then adds them to the user's ki supply. Used by Super 17 and available to the Future Warrior by making a wish of more Super Skills to [[Shenron]].
  
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====Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2====
  
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', four Energy Absorption Super Skills from ''Xenoverse'' return. Additionally, Imperfect Cell's version also appears.
  
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*'''Drain Charge''' - The basic ''ki'' absorption skill. While slow to launch and requiring close range, it cannot be escaped by an Evasive Skill and restores a massive 500 ''ki'' even if the victim had no ''ki'' to absorb.
  
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*'''Super Drain''' - An absorption skill that drains an opponent's stamina instead of ''ki''.
  
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*'''Hyper Drain''' - An absorption skill that drains both ''ki'' and Stamina. Used by Android 18, Super 17, [[Cell]], [[Super Buu]], and the Future Warrior.
  
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*'''Drain Field''' - A vortex that absorbs weak ''ki'' blasts and even powerful energy waves (Super and Ultimate Skills), then adds them to the user's ki supply.
  
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*'''Life Absorption''' - An absorption skill where Cell grabs the opponent to restrain them and then uses his tail to drain them of energy.
  
   
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====Dragon Ball Fusions====
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===Fu===
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{{Main|Time Cutter}}
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]'', Energy Absorption is separated into two forms, '''Energy Wave Absorption''' and '''Energy Drain'''. Energy Wave Absorption acts as a counter to ki-based attacks allowing the user to absorb the opponent's ki blasts and ki blast attacks. Energy Drain allows the user to grab onto the opponent and drain their victim's health to restore their own. The game also features stronger versions of these two techniques. There is also a special move called '''Spirit Bomb Absorption''' which allows the user to absorb a Spirit Bomb they created to power-up granting them "Spirit" status however it functions independent of the Super Saiyan form as it can be used by none Super Saiyans such as the Earthling Quiche and Tekka's EX-Fusion with a Spirit Bomb Absorption user (regardless of Tekka's selected race or form). Goku however can only user it in his Super Saiyan form (''DBZ'', ''Super'', & ''GT'').
 
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'', the Demonic Android Mutant [[Fu]] possess the ability to absorb energy of history alterations using his sword, [[Time Cutter]]. In addition to absorbing the energy, absorption will dispel any history changes he or one of his allies makes within a [[Rift in Time|time rifts]], which even applies to Time Patrollers like [[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)|Future Warrior]] and their partner during the [[Infinite History Saga]].
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[[File:DB Fusions Android 33 Super EW Absorption (Special Move - Pic 2).png|thumb|Android 33 using Super EW Absorption in ''Dragon Ball Fusions'']]
  
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*'''Energy Wave Absorption''' - The most basic form of Energy Wave Absorption Special Move acts as a counter that absorbs Ki Blast moves.
  
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**'''Super EW Absorption''' - A stronger version of Energy Wave Absorption.
  
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***'''Ultra EW Absorption''' - A stronger version of Energy Wave Absorption that is more powerful than Super EW Absorption.
  
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*'''Energy Drain''' - The most basic form of Energy Drain where the user grabs the opponent from behind and places their hand over the victim's mouth to drain health.
  
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**'''Super Energy Drain''' - A stronger version of Energy Drain.
 
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***'''Hyper Energy Drain''' - A stronger version of Energy Drain that is more powerful than Super Energy Drain.
  
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*'''Spirit Bomb Absorption''' - A special move where the user creates a Spirit Bomb and absorbs it into themself to power-up granting them the "Spirit" status to increase melee, ki blast, defense, and speed.
  
   
 
==Other Forms of Energy Absorption==
  
==Other Forms of Energy Absorption==
 
===Piccolo's Energy Absorption===
  
===Piccolo's Energy Absorption===
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In the original ''Dragon Ball'' series, when preparing the [[Hyper Explosive Demon Wave]], Piccolo would somehow forcefully absorb some of the energy of those around him to make himself stronger in preparation for the attack.
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In the dub of the original ''Dragon Ball'' anime, when preparing the [[Hyper Explosive Demon Wave]], Piccolo would somehow forcefully absorb some of the energy of those around him to make himself stronger in preparation for the attack.
   
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As Majin Piccolo, Piccolo absorbs [[Super Buu]]'s energy in the video game ''Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2'' in order to get enough power to defeat Gohan, Vegeta, Goten, and Trunks.
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As Majin Piccolo, Piccolo absorbs [[Super Buu]]'s energy in ''Supersonic Warriors 2'' in order to get enough power to defeat Gohan, Vegeta, Goten, and Trunks.
   
 
===Medamatcha's Energy Absorption===
  
===Medamatcha's Energy Absorption===
 
[[File:Medas1.png|thumb|left|Medas absorbing Gohan's energy]]
  
[[File:Medas1.png|thumb|left|Medas absorbing Gohan's energy]]
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In the movie ''Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug'', [[Medamatcha]] drains energy through his Medas, a quartet of small, childlike versions of himself that emerge from his back. The Medas attack by leaping onto a person, draining them of their energy by direct contact. They then return to Medamatcha and re-enter his body, giving him the stolen energy. Alternately, Medamatcha can drain energy by piercing his target's skin with his large fangs.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]'', [[Medamatcha]] drains energy through his [[Medas]], a quartet of small, childlike versions of himself that emerge from his back. The Medas attack by leaping onto a person, draining them of their energy by direct contact. They then return to Medamatcha and re-enter his body, giving him the stolen energy. Alternately, Medamatcha can drain energy by piercing his target's skin with his large fangs.
   
 
Medamatcha successfully uses this attack on Gohan, taking the young Saiyan out of the fight. He later tries to use the same move on Goku, but Goku proves too strong to be restrained, even with the combined effort of himself and all four Medas.
  
Medamatcha successfully uses this attack on Gohan, taking the young Saiyan out of the fight. He later tries to use the same move on Goku, but Goku proves too strong to be restrained, even with the combined effort of himself and all four Medas.
   
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===Metal Cooler nucleus' Energy Absorption===
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===Meta-Cooler nucleus' Energy Absorption===
 
[[File:Coolers absorption.png|thumb|Goku's energy is absorbed by Meta Cooler (nucleus) in ''Ultimate Tenkaichi'']]
  
[[File:Coolers absorption.png|thumb|Goku's energy is absorbed by Meta Cooler (nucleus) in ''Ultimate Tenkaichi'']]
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In the movie ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler]]'', what remains of [[Cooler]] inside the [[Big Gete Star]], [[Cooler#Metal Cooler (nucleus)|Metal Cooler (nucleus)]], wraps his enemy in his wires in order to drain their energy. If he takes too much, he will overload and damage himself. Metal Cooler (nucleus) is also able to use this technique in the video game ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler]]'', what remains of [[Cooler]] inside the [[Big Gete Star]], [[Meta-Cooler Core]], wraps his enemy in his wires in order to drain their energy. If he takes too much, he will overload and damage himself. Metal Cooler (nucleus) is also able to use this technique in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''.
   
 
===Goku's Energy Absorption===
  
===Goku's Energy Absorption===
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{{Main|Give Me Energy!|Spirit Bomb Absorption|Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan}}
 
[[File:Baby Put to Rest - RDBF Absorb.PNG|thumb|left|Goku absorbs the Revenge Death Ball Final]]
  
[[File:Baby Put to Rest - RDBF Absorb.PNG|thumb|left|Goku absorbs the Revenge Death Ball Final]]
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In the movie ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!]]'', [[Super Saiyan]] Goku absorbs the energy from the [[Spirit Bomb]] he formed, enabling him to defeat [[Super Android 13]]. During his fight on [[New Planet Plant]], Super Saiyan 4 Goku absorbs the energy of [[Great Ape Baby]]'s [[Revenge Death Ball Final]] and uses it to power a [[10x Kamehameha]]. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'', [[Super Saiyan God]] Goku is able to absorb the ''godly Ki'' of [[God of Destruction]] [[Beerus]]' [[Sphere of Destruction]], dispelling the technique though the process leaves him exhausted causing him to concede the fight though Beerus is impressed by Goku's potential and chooses to spare most of Earth save for a small rock formation.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!]]'', [[Super Saiyan]] [[Goku]] absorbs the energy from the [[Spirit Bomb]] he formed, enabling him to defeat [[Android 13|Super Android 13]].
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During his fight on [[Planet Vegeta|New Planet Plant]], Super Saiyan 4 Goku absorbs the energy of [[Baby|Great Ape Baby]]'s [[Revenge Death Ball Final]] and uses it to power a [[10x Kamehameha]].
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods]]'', [[Super Saiyan God]] Goku is able to absorb the ''godly Ki'' of [[God of Destruction]] [[Beerus]]' [[Beerus Ball|Sphere of Destruction]], dispelling the technique. The process leaves him exhausted causing him to concede the fight, although Beerus is impressed by Goku's potential and chooses to spare Earth.
 
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===Future Trunks' Energy Absorbtion===
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===Future Trunks' Energy Absorption===
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{{Main|Give Me Energy!|Spirit Bomb Absorption|Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan|Sword of Hope|Final Hope Slash}}
 
[[File:Trunks Spirit Bomb.png|thumb|Future Trunks absorbs the Spirit Bomb.]]
  
[[File:Trunks Spirit Bomb.png|thumb|Future Trunks absorbs the Spirit Bomb.]]
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In the anime, [[Super Saiyan Anger]] [[Future Trunks]] absorbs energy from the [[Spirit Bomb]] that he and the Future [[Earthlings]] formed. This gave him enough power to defeat [[Fused Zamasu]] once and for all, however he evolved into [[Infinite Zamasu]] soon after.
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In the anime, [[Super Saiyan Rage]] [[Future Trunks]] absorbs energy from the [[Spirit Bomb]] that he and the Future [[Earthling]]s formed. This gave him enough power to defeat [[Fused Zamasu]] once and for all; however, he evolved into [[Infinite Zamasu]] almost immediately after.
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During the Warrior of Hope Saga in ''Xenoverse 2'', Future Trunks is able to gather energy from people throughout history due to the [[The Work of the Gods]] [[Rift in Time]] created by [[Goku Black]]'s misuse of the [[Time Ring]] and the [[Sickle of Sorrow|scythe]] created while in his [[Supervillain]] empowered [[Super Saiyan Rosé]] form. This allows [[Future Gohan]], teen [[Future Trunks]], Time Patrol Future Trunks in [[Age 852]], [[Gohan]] & [[Piccolo]] in the main timeline, as well as [[Goku]], [[Pan]], and [[Trunks]] of the ''GT'' timeline to contribute their energy to Future Trunks in [[Age 796]] allowing him to slay the Supervillain empowered Half-Corrupted Fused Zamasu which helps restore the official history of Age 796 and Infinite Zamasu's erasure by [[Future Zeno]].
   
 
===Arbee and Jiku's Energy Absorption===
  
===Arbee and Jiku's Energy Absorption===
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku (video game)|Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku]]'', [[Dr. Raichi]]'s minions [[Arbee]] and [[Jiku]] have the ability to drain power from their opponents.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (video game)|Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans]]'', [[Dr. Lychee]]'s minions [[Arbee]] and [[Jiku]] have the ability to drain power from their opponents.
   
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===[[List of Majins|Majin]]'s Energy Absorption===
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===Majin's Energy Absorption===
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{{Main|Energy Absorber|Majin Buu Resurrection}}
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{{Main|Energy-Suction Device|Majin Buu Resurrection}}
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[[Yamu]] uses an [[Energy Absorber]] to drain and collect pure energy for the resurrection of [[Majin Buu]]. Yamu's technique was named '''Energy Drain''' (エネルギードレイン) in the arcade game ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''. It also appears in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle]]''.
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[[Yamu]] uses an [[Energy-Suction Device]] to drain and collect pure energy for the resurrection of [[Innocent Buu|Majin Buu]]. Yamu's technique was named {{nihongo|'''Energy Drain'''|エネルギードレイン|}} in ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''. It also appears in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle]]''.
   
 
===Super Buu's Energy Absorption===
  
===Super Buu's Energy Absorption===
 
{{Main|Dangerous Liquid Bomb}}
  
{{Main|Dangerous Liquid Bomb}}
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When [[Dangerous Liquid Bomb|in control]] of Vegito's body. Super Buu states that if Vegito tries to power up, Buu's power will increase due to having possessed him. In ''Dragon Ball: Xenoverse'', Super Buu can grab opponents to absorb ''ki'' and ''Stamina'' via his '''Hyper Drain''' Super Skill.
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When [[Dangerous Liquid Bomb|in control]] of Vegito's body. Super Buu states that if Vegito tries to power up, Buu's power will increase due to having possessed him. In ''Xenoverse'', Super Buu can grab opponents to absorb ''ki'' and ''Stamina'' via his '''Hyper Drain''' Super Skill.
   
 
===Frieza's Evil Energy Absorption===
  
===Frieza's Evil Energy Absorption===
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In the story mode of the PSP game ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai]]'', [[Frieza]] absorbs large quantities of [[Janemba]]'s evil energy in order to power himself up.
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In the story mode of ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai]]'', [[Frieza]] absorbs large quantities of [[Janemba]]'s evil energy in order to power himself up.
   
 
===Vegeta's Energy Absorption===
  
===Vegeta's Energy Absorption===
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[[File:Spirit Bomb Vegeta.png|thumb|Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta with Spirit Bomb energy absorbed in ''Shin Budokai'']]
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{{Main|Spirit Bomb Absorption|Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan}}
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[[File:Spirit Bomb Vegeta.png|thumb|left|Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta with Spirit Bomb energy absorbed in ''Shin Budokai'']]
 
In ''Shin Budokai'' as well, while not absorbing it willingly, the Spirit Bomb incorporates itself into Vegeta and gives him a power boost to defeat Janemba.
  
In ''Shin Budokai'' as well, while not absorbing it willingly, the Spirit Bomb incorporates itself into Vegeta and gives him a power boost to defeat Janemba.
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===Janemba's Evil Energy Absorption===
  
===Janemba's Evil Energy Absorption===
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Also in ''Shin Budokai'', Super Janemba has the ability to absorb the evil energy produced by life forms to become stronger. After Gohan fought and defeated [[Majin Vegeta]], Super Janemba goes in and starts to absorb Vegeta (who is generating large quantities of evil energy at this point, as part of Janemba's plan). The absorption seems to be a very painful one, as Vegeta is screaming at the top of his lungs the entire time. Super Janemba later absorbs the evil energy from a fake Vegito and [[Kid Buu|Majin Buu]].
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In ''Shin Budokai'', Super Janemba has the ability to absorb the evil energy produced by life forms to become stronger. After Gohan fought and defeated [[Vegeta|Majin Vegeta]], Super Janemba goes in and starts to absorb Vegeta (who is generating large quantities of evil energy at this point, as part of Janemba's plan). The absorption seems to be a very painful one, as Vegeta is screaming at the top of his lungs the entire time. Super Janemba later absorbs the evil energy from a fake Vegito and [[Kid Buu]].
   
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Later, in ''Shin Budokai - Another Road'', [[Future Janemba]] attempts to absorb [[Future Broly]]'s evil energy in order to get stronger, but fails and is defeated.
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Later, in ''Shin Budokai - Another Road'', [[Future Janemba]] attempts to absorb [[Future Broly]]'s evil energy in order to get stronger but fails and is defeated.
   
 
===Akami's Energy Absorption===
  
===Akami's Energy Absorption===
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[[File:Akami5(D9).png|thumb|left|Akami takes energy from Gohan, Usopp and Mr. Satan]]
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[[File:Akami5(D9).png|thumb|Akami takes energy from Gohan, Usopp and Mr. Satan]]
 
In the ''[[Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special]]'', the sea monster [[W:c:Toriko:Akami|Akami]] is capable of absorbing the energies of fighters using long pink tendrils, growing as it absorbed more energy. With a single touch, Akami is able to take the energy of [[Gohan]], [[Piccolo]], [[Gotenks]] and others. It is even able to consume energy from Goku's Spirit Bomb.
  
In the ''[[Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special]]'', the sea monster [[W:c:Toriko:Akami|Akami]] is capable of absorbing the energies of fighters using long pink tendrils, growing as it absorbed more energy. With a single touch, Akami is able to take the energy of [[Gohan]], [[Piccolo]], [[Gotenks]] and others. It is even able to consume energy from Goku's Spirit Bomb.
   
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===Mutchy Mutchy's Energy Absorption===
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===Mutchy's Energy Absorption===
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In ''Dragon Ball GT'', [[Cardinal Mutchy Mutchy]] absorbs energy by lassoing his magical whip around an opponent and the whip will then absorb their energy and transfer it to him.
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In ''Dragon Ball GT'', [[Mutchy]] absorbs energy by lassoing his magical whip around an opponent and the whip will then absorb their energy and transfer it to him.
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===Baby's Energy Absorption===
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[[File:Baby Body Count.png|thumb|left|Baby has drained energy from several of his possessed victims.]]
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In ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'', [[Baby]] was able to absorb energy from those he [[Possession|possessed]], taking portions of their power for himself. He himself tells [[Trunks]] that he drained energy from everyone he possessed before coming after him.
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===Toki Toki City Hero's Energy Absorption===
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{{Main|Give Me Energy!|Absorption Barrier}}
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The [[Future Warrior]] in ''Xenoverse'' can utilize the Energy Absorption Super Skills '''Drain Charge''' (''Ki'' Absorption), '''Super Drain''' (Stamina Absorption), '''Hyper Drain''' (''Ki'' & Stamina Absorption), or Super 17's '''Drain Field'''.
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The Future Warrior also utilizes Give Me Energy! as part of the Spirit Bomb Super Skill and Super Spirit Bomb Ultimate Skill.
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===Conton City Hero's Energy Absorption===
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{{Main|Absorption Barrier|Give Me Energy!|Sword of Hope|Final Hope Slash}}
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Like their ''Xenoverse'' predecessor, the [[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)|Future Warrior]] in ''Xenoverse 2'' can utilize the Energy Absorption Super Skills '''Drain Charge''' (''Ki'' Absorption), '''Super Drain''' (Stamina Absorption), '''Hyper Drain''' (''Ki'' & Stamina Absorption), or Super 17's '''Drain Field'''.
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They can also utilize Give Me Energy! as part of the Spirit Bomb Super Skill, Super Spirit Bomb Ultimate Skill, and the Sword of Hope Ultimate Skill. Additionally, they can also utilize Super Baby 2's [[Revenge Death Ball]] which functions like a chargeable Spirit Bomb as it allows the Future Warrior to absorb energy to charge their ''ki'' even further to increase the size of the energy sphere.
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===Waipa's Energy Absorption===
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{{Quote|History alteration energy absorption device fully functional.|[[Waipa]] noting the History Alteration Energy Absorption Device's functionality in ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]''}}
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' ''Legend Patrol Pack'' DLC, it is revealed that the [[CC Robot]] [[Waipa]] has an '''History Alteration Energy Absorption Device''' which was built-in to his Legend Patrol Mode System by [[Fu]] who uses him as a sleeper agent to gather energy from history alterations in Legend Patrols.
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===Moro's Energy Absorption===
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[[File:Drain Life Moro.png|thumb|Moro draining the life energy of an entire planet]]
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[[File:Energy Absorption Moro.png|thumb|left|Moro targets Goku with the ability]]
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[[Moro]] has displayed the most devastating and potent degree of energy absorption, far surpassing that of any other energy absorber in the series and one of the few in the series who uses magic for his energy absorption. His energy absorption is on a planetary scale, as he is actually able to suck the life energy from an entire planet, condense it into a small orb, and consume it, granting him an immeasurable increase in power. His Energy Absorption is normally unnoticeable but if he wishes to speed up the process, he can aim it at a specific target.
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Moro is able to increase his lifespan by draining the lives of others, seemingly without end, and was able to survive 10 million years with the energy he gathered. However, he will eventually die of natural causes if he is kept from a source of life energy. When Goku describes Moro's ''ki'' as being like a whole lot of people screaming in pain, Merus notes it is a result of him using the stolen life energy as his own.
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With Moro's copied powers [[Seven-Three]] is also capable of using this form of energy absorption. This form of energy absorption has no effect on either Majin Buu or Android beings such as 17 and 18. It can also be dodged via [[Autonomous Ultra Instinct (ability)|Autonomous Ultra Instinct]].
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==Video Game Appearances==
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[[File:Zenkai Battle Royale - Energy Absorption.png|thumb|Dr. Gero absorbs Goku's energy in ''Zenkai Battle Royale'']]
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[[File:Ultimate Tenkaichi - Drain Life.jpg|thumb|Cell using Drain Life in ''Ultimate Tenkaichi'']]
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Legend]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Buu's Fury]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2]]''
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*''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: W Bakuretsu Impact]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]''
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*''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball: The Breakers]]''
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In ''Super Butōden'', Energy Absorption is one of Android 20's techniques, named {{nihongo|'''Absorbing Attack'''|吸収アタック|Kyūshū Atakku}}, and one of Imperfect Cell's techniques, named {{nihongo|'''Tail Energy Absorb'''|尾力吸収|O-Ryoku Kyūshū}}. Android 20 uses this as a defensive technique against [[Super Attack]]s.
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In ''The Legend'', Androids 19 and 20 use it as part of their [[Ultimate Blast|ultimate attacks]].
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In ''Legendary Super Warriors'', it is named '''Life Absorb'''.
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In the ''Budokai'' series, the two versions '''Ki Blast Absorption''' and '''Life Drain''' are commonly used by Androids 19 and 20.
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In ''Taiketsu'', ''Super Dragon Ball Z'' (named '''Drain Life'''), and ''Shin Budokai - Another Road'' (named '''Tail Shoot'''), Cell uses the technique.
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In the ''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series, absorption allows the androids to absorb enemy ''ki'' blasts and some energy-based [[Blast 1]] and [[Blast 2|2]] attacks. The energy of the attack is then added to the player's own ''ki'' reserves for their own use. However, these select characters cannot power up on their own, relying on absorption as a means to gather energy. Dr. Gero's version is named '''Drain Life 20''', Android 19's version is named '''Drain Life 19''', and Cell's version is named '''Drain Life Cell'''.
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In ''Supersonic Warriors 2'', Dr. Gero can use this technique and notably uses it during his team attack with Semi-Perfect Cell, [[Twin Drain]].
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In ''W Bakuretsu Impact'', the androids also use this technique and 19 and 20 can also combine the attack in the game.
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In ''Infinite World'', Super 17's version is named '''Drain Field'''.
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In the ''Raging Blast'' series, the energy absorption is relatively the same as in the ''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series, only the amount of energy absorbed is drastically reduced and it takes energy to use the energy absorption (since it is a signature skill).
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[[File:XV - Hyper Drain.png|thumb|Android 18 using Hyper Drain on Raditz in ''Xenoverse'']]
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In ''Xenoverse'', Energy Absorption appears in the form of three Super Skills, '''Drain Charge''', '''Super Drain''', and '''Hyper Drain''' along with Super 17's unique version, '''Drain Field'''.
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[[File:DB Fusions - Super EW Absorption.png|thumb|left|Android 33 using Super EW Absorption in ''Fusions'']]
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In ''Dragon Ball Fusions'', Energy Absorption is separated into two forms, '''Energy Wave Absorption''' and '''Energy Drain'''. Energy Wave Absorption acts as a counter to ki-based attacks allowing the user to absorb the opponent's ki blasts and ki blast attacks. Energy Drain allows the user to grab onto the opponent and drain their victim's health to restore their own. The game also features stronger versions of these two techniques. There is also a special move called '''[[Spirit Bomb Absorption]]''' which allows the user to absorb a Spirit Bomb they created to power-up granting them "Spirit" status however it functions independent of the Super Saiyan form as it can be used by non-Super Saiyans such as the Earthling Quiche and Tekka's EX-Fusion with a Spirit Bomb Absorption user (regardless of Tekka's selected race or form). Goku however can only user it in his Super Saiyan form (''DBZ'', ''Super'', & ''GT'').
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[[File:XV2 - Life Absorption.jpg|thumb|Imperfect Cell using Life Absorption on Super Saiyan Future Gohan in ''Xenoverse 2'']]
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In ''Xenoverse 2'', '''Drain Charge''', '''Super Drain''', '''Hyper Drain''', and '''Drain Field''' from ''Xenoverse'' return. Additionally, Imperfect Cell's version named '''Life Absorption''' appears as his own exclusive Super Skill.
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
 
[[File:Piccolo Hit By Bionic Punisher.JPG|thumb|Piccolo absorbs the shock of Dr. Gero's Bionic Punisher]]
  
[[File:Piccolo Hit By Bionic Punisher.JPG|thumb|Piccolo absorbs the shock of Dr. Gero's Bionic Punisher]]
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*There are "Energy Absorption" Energy Combat cards in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game]]'': one is called "Goku's Energy Absorption", and it allows the player to stop an energy attack. Another card is called "Black Power Absorption", and prevents all damage from an attack. Another card is called "Namekian Energy Absorbtion", and it depicts Piccolo getting impaled by Dr. Gero's [[Bionic Punisher]]; this may be named that way because Piccolo simply absorbed the shock of the attack and pretended to be knocked out.
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*There are "Energy Absorption" Energy Combat cards in the ''[[Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game]]'': one is called "Goku's Energy Absorption", and it allows the player to stop an energy attack. Another card is called "Black Power Absorption" and prevents all damage from an attack. Another card is called "Namekian Energy Absorbtion", and it depicts Piccolo getting impaled by Dr. Gero's [[Bionic Punisher]]; this may be named that way because Piccolo simply absorbed the shock of the attack and pretended to be knocked out.
 
*In ''Xenoverse'' and ''Xenoverse 2'', [[Android 17]] and [[Android 18]] can use Energy Absorption despite not being an Energy Absorption-model Android like [[Android 19]] and [[Dr. Gero]], the [[Bio-Android]] [[Cell]], Android/Machine Mutant [[Super 17]], or the Demon/Android [[Mira]]. In fact, [[Android 18]] can use the 3 main Energy Absorption skills ('''Drain Charge''', '''Super Drain''', and '''Hyper Drain'''). Super Buu can also use Energy Absorption via his '''Hyper Drain''' skill.
  
*In ''Xenoverse'' and ''Xenoverse 2'', [[Android 17]] and [[Android 18]] can use Energy Absorption despite not being an Energy Absorption-model Android like [[Android 19]] and [[Dr. Gero]], the [[Bio-Android]] [[Cell]], Android/Machine Mutant [[Super 17]], or the Demon/Android [[Mira]]. In fact, [[Android 18]] can use the 3 main Energy Absorption skills ('''Drain Charge''', '''Super Drain''', and '''Hyper Drain'''). Super Buu can also use Energy Absorption via his '''Hyper Drain''' skill.
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**Additionally despite not capable being an [[Android]] (or [[Machine Mutant]]) the [[Future Warrior]] can use all four Energy Absorption skills ('''Drain Charge''', '''Super Drain''', '''Hyper Drain''', and '''Drain Field'''). This was likely added due to the game's lack of an [[Android]] race option.
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**Additionally, despite not capable being an [[Android]] (or [[Machine Mutant]]) the [[Future Warrior]] can use all four Energy Absorption skills ('''Drain Charge''', '''Super Drain''', '''Hyper Drain''', and '''Drain Field'''). This was likely added due to the game's lack of an Android race option.
 
**In the GT Pack 2 DLC, the hand clothing option of '''Super 17's Clothes''' features the same circular energy absorption mechanism in the palm that appears on the palms of [[Super 17]] and the Energy Absorption-model Androids (Androids 19 & 20), though it purely cosmetic as an Energy Absorption skill must be equipped to absorb energy.
  
**In the GT Pack 2 DLC, the hand clothing option of '''Super 17's Clothes''' features the same circular energy absorption mechanism in the palm that appears on the palms of [[Super 17]] and the Energy Absorption-model Androids (Androids 19 & 20), though it purely cosmetic as an Energy Absorption skill must be equipped to absorb energy.
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*In ''Super Butōden'', [[Cell|Imperfect Cell]] says '''''Absorbing Attack''''' in Japanese possibly, but before laughing.
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
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Awesome.png|Super Saiyan Goku absorbs the Spirit Bomb
  
Awesome.png|Super Saiyan Goku absorbs the Spirit Bomb
 
Supersaiyingokuspiritbomb.jpg|Super Saiyan Goku absorbing Spirit Bomb energy
  
Supersaiyingokuspiritbomb.jpg|Super Saiyan Goku absorbing Spirit Bomb energy
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dbgt39-08.png|Goku absorbs the Revenge Death Ball Final
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Dbgt39-08.png|Goku absorbs the Revenge Death Ball Final
 
Akami4(D9).png|Akami attacks the heroes
  
Akami4(D9).png|Akami attacks the heroes
 
Namekian Absorb Card.JPG|The "Namekian Energy Absorption" card
  
Namekian Absorb Card.JPG|The "Namekian Energy Absorption" card
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PhotonWave(DBZ2SB).png|Dr. Gero's Energy Drain in ''Super Battle''
 
SW214.JPG|Dr. Gero's Energy Drain in ''Supersonic Warriors 2''
  
SW214.JPG|Dr. Gero's Energy Drain in ''Supersonic Warriors 2''
 
DrainLife(SDBZ).png|Cell drains Frieza's life in ''Super Dragon Ball Z''
  
DrainLife(SDBZ).png|Cell drains Frieza's life in ''Super Dragon Ball Z''
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AbsorbBT3.JPG|Imperfect Cell's Energy Absorption grapple in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3''
  
AbsorbBT3.JPG|Imperfect Cell's Energy Absorption grapple in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3''
 
Cell Piccolo Another Road.jpg|Cell drains Piccolo's energy in ''Another Road''
  
Cell Piccolo Another Road.jpg|Cell drains Piccolo's energy in ''Another Road''
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19absorbgoku.JPG|Android 19 absorbs Goku's energy in ''W Bakuretsu Impact''
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WBI - Android 19 absorbs Goku's energy.jpg|Android 19 absorbs Goku's energy in ''W Bakuretsu Impact''
 
Doubleabsorb.JPG|Double absorption in ''W Bakuretsu Impact''
  
Doubleabsorb.JPG|Double absorption in ''W Bakuretsu Impact''
 
19EnergyAbsorbRB1.png|Android 19's Energy Absorption in ''Raging Blast''
  
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This article is about the absorption of ki. For absorption through assimilation, see Absorption. For the 10th episode of the World Tournament Saga, see Energy Drain.

Directory: Techniques → Supportive Techniques

Energy Absorption (エネルギー吸収 Enerugī Kyūshū), also called Power Drain (パワードレイン Pawā Dorein), is a technique introduced in the Androids Saga by Android 19 and Dr. Gero. Energy Absorption is also used by non-androids with the style being much different, as shown in Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug and Dragon Ball GT.

Androids' Energy Absorption

Androids 19 and 20

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Android 20 absorbs Yamcha's energy

Due to them having mechanical components, Dr. Gero (Android 20) invented a way for him and Android 19 to absorb energy from an outside source in order to power up their own energy reserves. This is accomplished through the use of a mechanism on each hand that absorbs energy blasts, or drains energy from a person through physical contact. Dr. Gero grabs his victims almost every time around the mouth, preventing them from calling for help.

Unlike the fully organic characters in the series, Energy Absorption is the only way for Android 20 and Android 19 to power up their reserves of energy when they are away from Dr. Gero's Lab. Consequentially, because of the Androids lacking a ki-signature for detecting them via Ki Sense or Scouter, Energy Absorption allows indirect means of detecting them via rapidly decreasing the ki-signature of their opponent.

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Android 19 absorbs Goku's energy

This ability later reappears in Dragon Ball GT, where it is used by Super 17 during the Super 17 Saga.

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, Android 17, Android 18, Cell, and the Future Warrior can use this method of absorption. In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, the Future Warrior can also use this method of absorption.

In Dragon Ball Fusions, Android 33, Android 44, Android 55, and Android 76 can all use this method of Energy Absorption.

Cell

Cell is able to absorb energy or even entire beings through his tail, gaining all of the strength of the person he has absorbed. To absorb somebody's energy, he stabs his target with the sharp end of his tail, the tail will then extract all of the organic matter of the victim, leaving only the clothing behind (the process appears quite agonizing for the victim). According to Cell, this is how he feeds, as he often licks his lips before consuming a large population or an android.

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Cell absorbs Piccolo's energy

He also states that the more he eats the hungrier and stronger he becomes. This is further demonstrated where, thanks in large part to his absorbing at least several thousand people beforehand (including the residents of Nikki Town and Ginger Town), he delivered a punch hard enough that he (at least in the Kai dub) accidentally broke Piccolo's neck before finishing him off. This form of absorption is unusable on mechanical beings like Android 16. During his first confrontation with Piccolo, acid dripped from his stinger, indicating that absorption happens by injecting a digestive enzyme into the victim and absorbing the dissolving genetic extract. This technique appears under the name Life Absorption in Xenoverse 2.

Cell's tail is also able to open up into a funnel shape in order to swallow the Androids whole, he covers the funnel part over the head of the android victim and proceeds to slowly swallow their entire body through into his own, forcing them to merge with him while still concious, and screaming.

Cell Max

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Explosive Scream emitting a gravitational pull after growing in power through energy absorption in Super Hero

In the Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero light novels, it is revealed Cell Max can absorb energy from his surroundings to make his Explosive Scream become even more powerful.

Super 17 and Android 17

Main article: Absorption Barrier In Dragon Ball GT, Super 17 gains a more advanced version of this ability, allowing him to absorb energy directly into his body and use it to increase his strength, speed and other abilities. This absorption is powerful enough to drain Goku's 10x Kamehameha, after which he was able to dominate even Goku's Super Saiyan 4 form. This ability works by creating a personal barrier around his body, causing him to absorb any form of energy that comes in contact with him. However, Super 17 is immobile while using it, and the barrier does not protect the android from physical attacks. These weaknesses would lead to his destruction; Android 18 forced Super 17 to maintain his barrier by bombarding him with a barrage of energy blasts, allowing Goku to critically damage him with a Dragon Fist. This ability is basically a combination of Android Barrier and Energy Absorption. This ability was added to Super 17 by Dr. Myuu without Dr. Gero's knowledge.

In Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2, in his story mode Dr. Gero develops this ability for himself where it is named Absorption Barrier.

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Android 17 (DB Super)'s Drain Field in Xenoverse 2

In Xenoverse, the Future Warrior is also capable of using this form of Energy Absorption via the Drain Field Super Skill which can be obtained via a wish to Shenron.

In Xenoverse 2, the Future Warrior can also use this form of Energy Absorption via the Drain Field Super Skill. As part of the 1.15.00 Update DLC, Drain Field can be added to Android 17 (DB Super)'s custom skillset after purchasing it in Partner Customization.

Mira

In Dragon Ball Online and Xenoverse, Demonic Android Mira possesses the ability to absorb ki through his palm like Android's 19 and 20, in order to grow stronger and add their power to his own. Should his body be destroyed, while his core remains intact, he can be restored by absorbing more energy though he apparently requires the assistance of someone like his creator Towa, due to his core's immobility. Also, if he discovers his power is inferior to another, he will simply seek to absorb more energy to increase his power. One of his goals is to absorb the energy of legendary Z-Fighter, Goku. Mira's ability is called Drain Charge in Xenoverse and Xenoverse 2. In Xenoverse 2, Mira can also absorb Kili that has been collect using an Energy-Suction Device.

Fu

Main article: Time Cutter In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 and Dragon Ball Heroes, the Demonic Android Mutant Fu possess the ability to absorb energy of history alterations using his sword, Time Cutter. In addition to absorbing the energy, absorption will dispel any history changes he or one of his allies makes within a time rifts, which even applies to Time Patrollers like Future Warrior and their partner during the Infinite History Saga.

Other Forms of Energy Absorption

Piccolo's Energy Absorption

In the dub of the original Dragon Ball anime, when preparing the Hyper Explosive Demon Wave, Piccolo would somehow forcefully absorb some of the energy of those around him to make himself stronger in preparation for the attack.

As Majin Piccolo, Piccolo absorbs Super Buu's energy in Supersonic Warriors 2 in order to get enough power to defeat Gohan, Vegeta, Goten, and Trunks.

Medamatcha's Energy Absorption

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Medas absorbing Gohan's energy

In Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug, Medamatcha drains energy through his Medas, a quartet of small, childlike versions of himself that emerge from his back. The Medas attack by leaping onto a person, draining them of their energy by direct contact. They then return to Medamatcha and re-enter his body, giving him the stolen energy. Alternately, Medamatcha can drain energy by piercing his target's skin with his large fangs.

Medamatcha successfully uses this attack on Gohan, taking the young Saiyan out of the fight. He later tries to use the same move on Goku, but Goku proves too strong to be restrained, even with the combined effort of himself and all four Medas.

Meta-Cooler nucleus' Energy Absorption

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Goku's energy is absorbed by Meta Cooler (nucleus) in Ultimate Tenkaichi

In Dragon Ball Z: The Return of Cooler, what remains of Cooler inside the Big Gete Star, Meta-Cooler Core, wraps his enemy in his wires in order to drain their energy. If he takes too much, he will overload and damage himself. Metal Cooler (nucleus) is also able to use this technique in Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi and Dragon Ball Heroes.

Goku's Energy Absorption

Main articles: Give Me Energy!, Spirit Bomb Absorption, and Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan

Baby Put to Rest - RDBF Absorb

Goku absorbs the Revenge Death Ball Final

In Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, Super Saiyan Goku absorbs the energy from the Spirit Bomb he formed, enabling him to defeat Super Android 13.

During his fight on New Planet Plant, Super Saiyan 4 Goku absorbs the energy of Great Ape Baby's Revenge Death Ball Final and uses it to power a 10x Kamehameha.

In Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods, Super Saiyan God Goku is able to absorb the godly Ki of God of Destruction Beerus' Sphere of Destruction, dispelling the technique. The process leaves him exhausted causing him to concede the fight, although Beerus is impressed by Goku's potential and chooses to spare Earth.

Future Trunks' Energy Absorption

Main articles: Give Me Energy!, Spirit Bomb Absorption, Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan, Sword of Hope, and Final Hope Slash

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Future Trunks absorbs the Spirit Bomb.

In the anime, Super Saiyan Rage Future Trunks absorbs energy from the Spirit Bomb that he and the Future Earthlings formed. This gave him enough power to defeat Fused Zamasu once and for all; however, he evolved into Infinite Zamasu almost immediately after.

During the Warrior of Hope Saga in Xenoverse 2, Future Trunks is able to gather energy from people throughout history due to the The Work of the Gods Rift in Time created by Goku Black's misuse of the Time Ring and the scythe created while in his Supervillain empowered Super Saiyan Rosé form. This allows Future Gohan, teen Future Trunks, Time Patrol Future Trunks in Age 852, Gohan & Piccolo in the main timeline, as well as Goku, Pan, and Trunks of the GT timeline to contribute their energy to Future Trunks in Age 796 allowing him to slay the Supervillain empowered Half-Corrupted Fused Zamasu which helps restore the official history of Age 796 and Infinite Zamasu's erasure by Future Zeno.

Arbee and Jiku's Energy Absorption

In Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans, Dr. Lychee's minions Arbee and Jiku have the ability to drain power from their opponents.

Majin's Energy Absorption

Main articles: Energy-Suction Device and Majin Buu Resurrection Yamu uses an Energy-Suction Device to drain and collect pure energy for the resurrection of Majin Buu. Yamu's technique was named Energy Drain (エネルギードレイン) in Dragon Ball Heroes. It also appears in Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle.

Super Buu's Energy Absorption

Main article: Dangerous Liquid Bomb When in control of Vegito's body. Super Buu states that if Vegito tries to power up, Buu's power will increase due to having possessed him. In Xenoverse, Super Buu can grab opponents to absorb ki and Stamina via his Hyper Drain Super Skill.

Frieza's Evil Energy Absorption

In the story mode of Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, Frieza absorbs large quantities of Janemba's evil energy in order to power himself up.

Vegeta's Energy Absorption

Main articles: Spirit Bomb Absorption and Spirit Bomb Super Saiyan

Spirit Bomb Vegeta

Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta with Spirit Bomb energy absorbed in Shin Budokai

In Shin Budokai as well, while not absorbing it willingly, the Spirit Bomb incorporates itself into Vegeta and gives him a power boost to defeat Janemba.

Janemba's Evil Energy Absorption

In Shin Budokai, Super Janemba has the ability to absorb the evil energy produced by life forms to become stronger. After Gohan fought and defeated Majin Vegeta, Super Janemba goes in and starts to absorb Vegeta (who is generating large quantities of evil energy at this point, as part of Janemba's plan). The absorption seems to be a very painful one, as Vegeta is screaming at the top of his lungs the entire time. Super Janemba later absorbs the evil energy from a fake Vegito and Kid Buu.

Later, in Shin Budokai - Another Road, Future Janemba attempts to absorb Future Broly's evil energy in order to get stronger but fails and is defeated.

Akami's Energy Absorption

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Akami takes energy from Gohan, Usopp and Mr. Satan

In the Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special, the sea monster Akami is capable of absorbing the energies of fighters using long pink tendrils, growing as it absorbed more energy. With a single touch, Akami is able to take the energy of Gohan, Piccolo, Gotenks and others. It is even able to consume energy from Goku's Spirit Bomb.

Mutchy's Energy Absorption

In Dragon Ball GT, Mutchy absorbs energy by lassoing his magical whip around an opponent and the whip will then absorb their energy and transfer it to him.

Baby's Energy Absorption

Baby Body Count

Baby has drained energy from several of his possessed victims.

In Dragon Ball GT, Baby was able to absorb energy from those he possessed, taking portions of their power for himself. He himself tells Trunks that he drained energy from everyone he possessed before coming after him.

Toki Toki City Hero's Energy Absorption

Main articles: Give Me Energy! and Absorption Barrier The Future Warrior in Xenoverse can utilize the Energy Absorption Super Skills Drain Charge (Ki Absorption), Super Drain (Stamina Absorption), Hyper Drain (Ki & Stamina Absorption), or Super 17's Drain Field.

The Future Warrior also utilizes Give Me Energy! as part of the Spirit Bomb Super Skill and Super Spirit Bomb Ultimate Skill.

Conton City Hero's Energy Absorption

Main articles: Absorption Barrier, Give Me Energy!, Sword of Hope, and Final Hope Slash Like their Xenoverse predecessor, the Future Warrior in Xenoverse 2 can utilize the Energy Absorption Super Skills Drain Charge (Ki Absorption), Super Drain (Stamina Absorption), Hyper Drain (Ki & Stamina Absorption), or Super 17's Drain Field.

They can also utilize Give Me Energy! as part of the Spirit Bomb Super Skill, Super Spirit Bomb Ultimate Skill, and the Sword of Hope Ultimate Skill. Additionally, they can also utilize Super Baby 2's Revenge Death Ball which functions like a chargeable Spirit Bomb as it allows the Future Warrior to absorb energy to charge their ki even further to increase the size of the energy sphere.

Waipa's Energy Absorption

"History alteration energy absorption device fully functional."
— Waipa noting the History Alteration Energy Absorption Device's functionality in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Legend Patrol Pack DLC, it is revealed that the CC Robot Waipa has an History Alteration Energy Absorption Device which was built-in to his Legend Patrol Mode System by Fu who uses him as a sleeper agent to gather energy from history alterations in Legend Patrols.

Moro's Energy Absorption

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Moro draining the life energy of an entire planet

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Moro targets Goku with the ability

Moro has displayed the most devastating and potent degree of energy absorption, far surpassing that of any other energy absorber in the series and one of the few in the series who uses magic for his energy absorption. His energy absorption is on a planetary scale, as he is actually able to suck the life energy from an entire planet, condense it into a small orb, and consume it, granting him an immeasurable increase in power. His Energy Absorption is normally unnoticeable but if he wishes to speed up the process, he can aim it at a specific target.

Moro is able to increase his lifespan by draining the lives of others, seemingly without end, and was able to survive 10 million years with the energy he gathered. However, he will eventually die of natural causes if he is kept from a source of life energy. When Goku describes Moro's ki as being like a whole lot of people screaming in pain, Merus notes it is a result of him using the stolen life energy as his own.

With Moro's copied powers Seven-Three is also capable of using this form of energy absorption. This form of energy absorption has no effect on either Majin Buu or Android beings such as 17 and 18. It can also be dodged via Autonomous Ultra Instinct.

Video Game Appearances

Zenkai Battle Royale - Energy Absorption

Dr. Gero absorbs Goku's energy in Zenkai Battle Royale

Ultimate Tenkaichi - Drain Life

Cell using Drain Life in Ultimate Tenkaichi

In Super Butōden, Energy Absorption is one of Android 20's techniques, named Absorbing Attack (吸収アタック Kyūshū Atakku), and one of Imperfect Cell's techniques, named Tail Energy Absorb (尾力吸収 O-Ryoku Kyūshū). Android 20 uses this as a defensive technique against Super Attacks.

In The Legend, Androids 19 and 20 use it as part of their ultimate attacks.

In Legendary Super Warriors, it is named Life Absorb.

In the Budokai series, the two versions Ki Blast Absorption and Life Drain are commonly used by Androids 19 and 20.

In Taiketsu, Super Dragon Ball Z (named Drain Life), and Shin Budokai - Another Road (named Tail Shoot), Cell uses the technique.

In the Budokai Tenkaichi series, absorption allows the androids to absorb enemy ki blasts and some energy-based Blast 1 and 2 attacks. The energy of the attack is then added to the player's own ki reserves for their own use. However, these select characters cannot power up on their own, relying on absorption as a means to gather energy. Dr. Gero's version is named Drain Life 20, Android 19's version is named Drain Life 19, and Cell's version is named Drain Life Cell.

In Supersonic Warriors 2, Dr. Gero can use this technique and notably uses it during his team attack with Semi-Perfect Cell, Twin Drain.

In W Bakuretsu Impact, the androids also use this technique and 19 and 20 can also combine the attack in the game.

In Infinite World, Super 17's version is named Drain Field.

In the Raging Blast series, the energy absorption is relatively the same as in the Budokai Tenkaichi series, only the amount of energy absorbed is drastically reduced and it takes energy to use the energy absorption (since it is a signature skill).

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Android 18 using Hyper Drain on Raditz in Xenoverse

In Xenoverse, Energy Absorption appears in the form of three Super Skills, Drain Charge, Super Drain, and Hyper Drain along with Super 17's unique version, Drain Field.

DB Fusions - Super EW Absorption

Android 33 using Super EW Absorption in Fusions

In Dragon Ball Fusions, Energy Absorption is separated into two forms, Energy Wave Absorption and Energy Drain. Energy Wave Absorption acts as a counter to ki-based attacks allowing the user to absorb the opponent's ki blasts and ki blast attacks. Energy Drain allows the user to grab onto the opponent and drain their victim's health to restore their own. The game also features stronger versions of these two techniques. There is also a special move called Spirit Bomb Absorption which allows the user to absorb a Spirit Bomb they created to power-up granting them "Spirit" status however it functions independent of the Super Saiyan form as it can be used by non-Super Saiyans such as the Earthling Quiche and Tekka's EX-Fusion with a Spirit Bomb Absorption user (regardless of Tekka's selected race or form). Goku however can only user it in his Super Saiyan form (DBZ, Super, & GT).

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Imperfect Cell using Life Absorption on Super Saiyan Future Gohan in Xenoverse 2

In Xenoverse 2, Drain Charge, Super Drain, Hyper Drain, and Drain Field from Xenoverse return. Additionally, Imperfect Cell's version named Life Absorption appears as his own exclusive Super Skill.

Trivia

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Piccolo absorbs the shock of Dr. Gero's Bionic Punisher

  • There are "Energy Absorption" Energy Combat cards in the Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game: one is called "Goku's Energy Absorption", and it allows the player to stop an energy attack. Another card is called "Black Power Absorption" and prevents all damage from an attack. Another card is called "Namekian Energy Absorbtion", and it depicts Piccolo getting impaled by Dr. Gero's Bionic Punisher; this may be named that way because Piccolo simply absorbed the shock of the attack and pretended to be knocked out.
  • In Xenoverse and Xenoverse 2, Android 17 and Android 18 can use Energy Absorption despite not being an Energy Absorption-model Android like Android 19 and Dr. Gero, the Bio-Android Cell, Android/Machine Mutant Super 17, or the Demon/Android Mira. In fact, Android 18 can use the 3 main Energy Absorption skills (Drain Charge, Super Drain, and Hyper Drain). Super Buu can also use Energy Absorption via his Hyper Drain skill.
    • Additionally, despite not capable being an Android (or Machine Mutant) the Future Warrior can use all four Energy Absorption skills (Drain Charge, Super Drain, Hyper Drain, and Drain Field). This was likely added due to the game's lack of an Android race option.
    • In the GT Pack 2 DLC, the hand clothing option of Super 17's Clothes features the same circular energy absorption mechanism in the palm that appears on the palms of Super 17 and the Energy Absorption-model Androids (Androids 19 & 20), though it purely cosmetic as an Energy Absorption skill must be equipped to absorb energy.
  • In Super Butōden, Imperfect Cell says Absorbing Attack in Japanese possibly, but before laughing.

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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Daizenshuu 7, 1996
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden, 1993
  3. ↑ Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game, 2000
  4. ↑ Dragon Ball Heroes, 2010
  5. ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors, 2002
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai, 2002
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2, 2003
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3, 2004
  9. ↑ Dragon Ball Heroes, 2010
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection, 2012
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi, 2005
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2, 2006
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, 2007
  14. ↑ Super Dragon Ball Z, 2005
  15. ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, 2006
  16. ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World, 2008
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 17.7 17.8 Dragon Ball Xenoverse, 2015
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, 2016
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 19.5 Dragon Ball Fusions, 2016
  20. ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z, 2014
  21. ↑ Dragon Ball Super: Broly, 2018
  22. ↑ Dream 9 Toriko & One Piece & Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special, 2013
  23. ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans, 2009
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