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{{Directory|Techniques|Defensive Techniques|Energy shields}}
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{{Directory|Techniques|Defensive Techniques|Energy Shield}}
 
{{Infobox Technique
 
{{Infobox Technique
 
|name=Explosive Wave
 
|name=Explosive Wave
|image=[[File:GTGokuEW.png|280px|Goku knocks the Baby-possessed Goten and Gohan away with an Explosive Wave]]
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|JapName=衝撃波
 
|JapName=衝撃波
 
|RomName=Shōgekiha
 
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|debut=''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone]]''
 
|debut=''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone]]''
 
|inventor='''Many Fighters'''
 
|inventor='''Many Fighters'''
|user='''[[Kami]]<br>[[Grandpa Gohan]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball: Origins]]'', 2008</ref><br>[[Goku]]<ref name="BT">[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|''Budokai Tenkaichi'' video game series]]</ref><br>[[Vegeta]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Gohan]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Trunks]]/[[Future Trunks]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Great Ape]] [[Bardock]]<ref name="BT"/><br>Great Ape [[Fasha]]<ref name="BT"/><br>Great Ape [[Nappa]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[King Vegeta]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Tarble]]<ref name="RB2">''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', 2010</ref><br>[[Jeice]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Frieza]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[King Cold]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Turles]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Lord Slug]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Salza]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Android 16]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Cell]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Cell Jr.]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Broly]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Hatchiyack]]<ref name="RB2"/><br>[[Bio-Broly]]<br>[[Gogeta]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Vegito]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Super Buu]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Hirudegarn]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Beerus]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle Royale]]'', 2011</ref><br>[[Pan]]<br>[[Baby]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Nuova Shenron]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Syn Shenron]]<ref name="BT"/>'''
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|user='''[[Kami]]<br>[[Grandpa Gohan]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball: Origins]]'', 2008</ref><br>[[Goku]]<ref name="BT">[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series]]</ref><br>[[Vegeta]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Gohan]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Trunks]]/[[Future Trunks]]<ref name="BT"/><ref name="XV"/><br>[[Great Ape]] [[Bardock]]<ref name="BT"/><br>Great Ape [[Fasha]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Nappa]]<ref name="XV">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', 2015</ref>/Great Ape Nappa<ref name="BT"/><br>[[King Vegeta]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Tarble]]<ref name="RB2">''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', 2010</ref><br>[[Jeice]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Captain Ginyu]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Orlen]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Frieza]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[King Cold]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Turles]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Lord Slug]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Salza]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Android 16]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Cell]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Cell Jr.]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Broly]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Hatchiyack]]<ref name="RB2"/><br>[[Bio-Broly]]<br>[[Gogeta]]<ref name="BT"/>/[[Future Gogeta]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Vegito]]<ref name="BT"/><ref name="XV"/><br>[[Super Buu]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Hirudegarn]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Beerus]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle]]'', 2011</ref><ref name="XV2"/><br>[[Champa]]<ref name="XV2"/><br>[[Frost]]<ref>https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/File:Frost_Generates_Explosive_Wave.png</ref><br>[[Pan]]<br>[[Baby]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Nuova Shenron]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Syn Shenron]]<ref name="BT"/><br>[[Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV"/><br>[[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)|Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV2">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', 2016</ref>'''
|purpose=Defensive
 
|type=Ki-based
 
|class=[[Energy Shield]]
 
 
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|class=[[Energy Shield]]
 
|similar='''[[Kiai]]<br>[[Android Barrier]]<br>[[Dimensional Barrier]]<br>[[Evil Barrier]]<br>[[Power Guard]]<br>[[Heat Armor]]<br>[[Maiden's Burst]]<br>[[Revenge Blast]]<br>[[Spirit Shot]]<br>[[Wizard Barrier]]'''
 
|similar='''[[Kiai]]<br>[[Android Barrier]]<br>[[Dimensional Barrier]]<br>[[Evil Barrier]]<br>[[Power Guard]]<br>[[Heat Armor]]<br>[[Maiden's Burst]]<br>[[Revenge Blast]]<br>[[Spirit Shot]]<br>[[Wizard Barrier]]'''
 
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'''Explosive Wave''' (衝撃波) is a [[technique]] where the user bursts out ''[[ki]]'' from all over their body in order to repel the opponents around them.
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{{nihongo|'''Explosive Wave'''|衝撃波|Shōgekiha}} is a technique where the user bursts out ''[[ki]]'' from all over their body in order to repel the opponents around them.
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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[[King Vegeta]] is seen using it in one of Vegeta's flashbacks while on an unnamed planet with [[King Vegeta's Elite|his elite]] (he also uses this attack in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]''), which was powerful enough to not only destroy the planet he and his elites were on, but also obliterate two neighboring planets. His son [[Vegeta]] uses it as a child against [[Saibamen]] in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku]]''. As an adult, Vegeta uses it after being enraged over [[Goku]]'s ability to match him during their battle on [[Earth]], while being attacked by [[Warrior-type Namekian]]s from [[Tsuno]]'s village on [[Namek]], and during the battle against [[Kid Buu]].
 
[[King Vegeta]] is seen using it in one of Vegeta's flashbacks while on an unnamed planet with [[King Vegeta's Elite|his elite]] (he also uses this attack in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]''), which was powerful enough to not only destroy the planet he and his elites were on, but also obliterate two neighboring planets. His son [[Vegeta]] uses it as a child against [[Saibamen]] in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku]]''. As an adult, Vegeta uses it after being enraged over [[Goku]]'s ability to match him during their battle on [[Earth]], while being attacked by [[Warrior-type Namekian]]s from [[Tsuno]]'s village on [[Namek]], and during the battle against [[Kid Buu]].
   
[[Kami]] uses it against [[Garlic Jr.]] in the movie ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone]]'', and at the beginning of the [[Garlic Jr. Saga]]. While looking for the [[Android]]s in his timeline, [[Cell]] uses an Explosive Wave against civilians.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 164, "[[Ghosts from Tomorrow]]"</ref> Goku uses an Explosive Wave to destroy the Medas in the movie ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]'', and to break free from some ice while training in the [[Hyperbolic Time Chamber]].<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 157, "[[Hour of Temptation]]"</ref> [[Broly]] uses the attack several times during his battle against the [[Z Fighters]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]].
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[[Kami]] uses it against [[Garlic Jr.]] in the movie ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone]]'', and at the beginning of the [[Garlic Jr. Saga]]. While looking for the [[Android]]s in his timeline, [[Cell]] uses an Explosive Wave against civilians.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 164, "[[Ghosts from Tomorrow]]"</ref> Goku uses an Explosive Wave to destroy the Medas in the movie ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug]]'', and to break free from some ice while training in the [[Hyperbolic Time Chamber]].<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 157, "[[Hour of Temptation]]"</ref> [[Broly]] uses the attack several times during his battle against the [[Dragon Team]] on [[New Planet Vegeta]].
   
 
[[File:Kami'sExplosiveWaveonGarlicJr.png|thumb|left|Kami using an Explosive Wave on Garlic Jr.]]
 
[[File:Kami'sExplosiveWaveonGarlicJr.png|thumb|left|Kami using an Explosive Wave on Garlic Jr.]]
[[Gohan]] uses it to free himself from [[Spice]]'s [[Hair Manipulation|hair tangle trap]]. He later uses an Explosive Wave against the [[Cell Jr.|Cell Juniors]], blowing them away as a show of his new-found [[Super Saiyan 2]] power. He later uses one against Perfect Cell in the [[Cell Games]] as well. As an adult, Gohan uses this attack to repel [[Majin Soldier]]s on the level above [[Babidi]]'s lair in [[Babidi's spaceship]]. While fighting [[Majin Vegeta]] in a cave, Goku uses an Explosive Wave to defend himself from being rammed into a spike by Vegeta. [[Bio-Broly]] uses an Explosive Wave to destroy his container when released by [[Lord Jaguar]]'s scientists.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly]]'', 1995</ref> [[Super Buu]] performs an Explosive Wave during his battle against [[Super Saiyan|Super]] [[Vegito]].<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 272, "[[The Incredible Fighting Candy]]"</ref>
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[[Gohan]] uses it to free himself from [[Spice]]'s [[Hair Manipulation|hair tangle trap]]. He later uses an Explosive Wave against the [[Cell Jr.|Cell Juniors]], blowing them away as a show of his new-found [[Super Saiyan 2]] power. He later uses one against Perfect Cell in the [[Cell Games]] as well. As an adult, Gohan uses this attack to repel [[Majin Soldiers]] on the level above [[Babidi]]'s lair in [[Babidi's spaceship]]. While fighting Majin Vegeta in a cave, Goku uses an Explosive Wave to defend himself from being rammed into a spike by Vegeta. [[Bio-Broly]] uses an Explosive Wave to destroy his container when released by [[Lord Jaguar]]'s scientists.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bio-Broly]]'', 1995</ref> [[Super Buu]] performs an Explosive Wave during his battle against [[Super Saiyan|Super]] [[Vegito]].<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 272, "[[The Incredible Fighting Candy]]"</ref>
   
Goku uses an Explosive Wave to break out of his containment machine on [[M-2]], and [[Pan]] later uses one while on M-2 as well.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' episode 20, "[[The Source of Rilldo's Power]]"</ref> As an infant, [[Baby]] uses an Explosive Wave technique called [[Revenge Blast]] when he awakens on M-2, and during his encounter with Goku, [[Trunks]] and Pan on [[Pital]]. Goku uses the technique again during his battle against Gohan and [[Goten]] while the two were infected by Baby. Trunks uses an Explosive Wave against [[Omega Shenron]] in order to buy Goku and Vegeta time to perform the [[Fusion Dance]].
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Goku uses an Explosive Wave to break out of his containment machine on [[M-2]], and [[Pan]] later uses one while on M-2 as well.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' episode 20, "[[The Source of Rilldo's Power]]"</ref> As an infant, [[Baby]] uses an Explosive Wave technique called [[Revenge Blast]] when he awakens on M-2, and during his encounter with Goku, [[Trunks]] and Pan on [[Pital]]. Goku uses the technique again during his battle against Gohan and [[Goten]] while the two were infected by Baby. Trunks uses an Explosive Wave against [[Syn Shenron|Omega Shenron]] in order to buy Goku and Vegeta time to perform the [[Fusion Dance]].
   
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==Variations==
==Appearances in games==
 
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*'''[[Break Strike]]''' - A version that sends opponents flying upwards.
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*'''[[Mighty Explosive Wave]]''' - A slightly stronger variation (though not as powerful as Super Explosive Wave) that creates an explosion in the user's vicinity.
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*'''[[Ki Explosion]]''' - A variation where the user lets their ''ki'' explode and assault the area around them and can use more ''ki'' to prolong the attack.
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**'''[[Super Ki Explosion]]''' - A more powerful version of Ki Explosion.
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*'''[[Infinity Explosion]]''' - A chargeable version used by [[Mira]].
 
*'''[[Super Explosive Wave]]''' – A stronger variation most often used as an offensive technique.
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==Video Game Appearances==
 
[[File:EW.PNG|thumb|left|King Vegeta uses Explosive Wave in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3'']]
 
[[File:EW.PNG|thumb|left|King Vegeta uses Explosive Wave in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3'']]
Both the Explosive Wave and its variation the [[Super Explosive Wave]] appear in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|''Budokai Tenkaichi'' video game series]]. The Explosive Wave is a common [[Blast 1]] technique, and is more defensive than offensive (it causes minor damage and knocks the opponent back). It can cancel certain moves, like [[Ki Blast]]s. [[Beerus]] is able to use this technique in ''[[Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle Royale]]''.
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Both the Explosive Wave and its variation the [[Super Explosive Wave]] appear in the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series]]. The Explosive Wave is a common [[Blast 1]] technique, and is more defensive than offensive (it causes minor damage and knocks the opponent back). It can cancel certain moves, like [[Ki Blast]]s. [[Beerus]] is able to use this technique in ''[[Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle]]''.
   
 
[[Grandpa Gohan]] uses the Explosive Wave technique in ''[[Dragon Ball: Origins]]''.
[[File:SearingCrane(DBO).png|thumb|Searing Crane in ''Dragon Ball Online'']]
 
[[Grandpa Gohan]] uses the Explosive Wave technique in ''[[Dragon Ball: Origins]]''. In ''[[Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo]]'', [[King Piccolo]] and other bosses often use this after [[super attack]]s.
 
   
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In ''[[Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo]]'', [[King Piccolo]] and other bosses often use this after [[super attack]]s.
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[[File:SearingCrane(DBO).png|thumb|Searing Crane in ''Dragon Ball Online'']]
 
In ''[[Dragon Ball Online]]'', this technique is called '''Searing Crane'''. It is a physical attack of the [[New Crane School|Crane Hermit skill tree]]. The user charges ''ki'' within their body while levitating off the ground, and then outlets the Explosive Wave that deals damage to enemies within the attack's radius.
 
In ''[[Dragon Ball Online]]'', this technique is called '''Searing Crane'''. It is a physical attack of the [[New Crane School|Crane Hermit skill tree]]. The user charges ''ki'' within their body while levitating off the ground, and then outlets the Explosive Wave that deals damage to enemies within the attack's radius.
   
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', it appears as a common Evasive Skill used by several fighters. It also appears as GT Nappa's Evasive Skill in the GT Pack 1 DLC. It can also be obtained by the [[Future Warrior]] as a reward in Parallel Quest 05: "''Attack of the Saiyans''".
==Variation==
 
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*'''[[Super Explosive Wave]]''' – A stronger variation most often used as an offensive technique.
 
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In ''[[J-Stars Victory Vs]]'', the Explosive Wave appears as one of Vegeta's special attacks. However, the Japanese name of the attack is mixed up with the Exploding Wave (爆発波, lit. Explosion Wave).
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{{Quote2|Set off a powerful explosion and make your enemy stagger!|''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' Skill description}}
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', it returns as a common Evasive Skill used by several fighters. It can also be obtained by the [[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)|Future Warrior]] by purchasing it from the Skill Shop for 15,000 [[Zeni]] after completing the main story (normal ending). There is also a more powerful Super Skill variation called '''Mighty Explosive Wave''' and two other variations called '''Ki Explosion''' (an Super Skill) and '''Super Ki Explosion''' (an Ultimate Skill) which can be prolonged by using more ''ki''.<ref name="XV2"/>
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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CellGettingOut.png|Larva Cell uses a small Explosive Wave
 
CellGettingOut.png|Larva Cell uses a small Explosive Wave
 
GFT - Explosive Wave.png|Imperfect Cell using an Explosive Wave against civilians
 
GFT - Explosive Wave.png|Imperfect Cell using an Explosive Wave against civilians
Goku Kaio-Ken.jpg|Goku uses an Explovive Wave with the Kaio-ken to break the ice
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Goku Kaio-Ken.jpg|Goku uses an Explosive Wave with the Kaio-ken to break the ice
 
Gkk_04.JPG|Goku's Explosive Wave destroys fully the Ebifurya's Toketsu-ken
 
Gkk_04.JPG|Goku's Explosive Wave destroys fully the Ebifurya's Toketsu-ken
 
Gkk_05.JPG|Goku's Kaio-ken Explosive Wave
 
Gkk_05.JPG|Goku's Kaio-ken Explosive Wave
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Eraser Explosion.JPG|Goku and Gohan are hit by Broly's Explosive Wave
 
Eraser Explosion.JPG|Goku and Gohan are hit by Broly's Explosive Wave
 
185-2.PNG|Gohan uses an Explosive Wave to repel the Cell Jr. attack
 
185-2.PNG|Gohan uses an Explosive Wave to repel the Cell Jr. attack
CardImage14.JPG|Gohan uses an Explosive Wave during the Cell Games
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Gohan Releases Energy.png|Gohan uses an Explosive Wave during the Cell Games
 
Gohan Vs. Psychic Blaze.JPG|Gohan blocks Bujin's Psychic Blaze with an Explosive Wave
 
Gohan Vs. Psychic Blaze.JPG|Gohan blocks Bujin's Psychic Blaze with an Explosive Wave
 
GalaxySoldiersHitByVegeta.JPG|Vegeta uses an Explosive Wave to attack Bujin and Bido
 
GalaxySoldiersHitByVegeta.JPG|Vegeta uses an Explosive Wave to attack Bujin and Bido
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GT2812.PNG|Goku uses an Explosive Wave against Gohan and Goten
 
GT2812.PNG|Goku uses an Explosive Wave against Gohan and Goten
 
TrunksExplosiveWave.png|Trunks using an Explosive Wave against Omega Shenron
 
TrunksExplosiveWave.png|Trunks using an Explosive Wave against Omega Shenron
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Frost Generates Explosive Wave.png|Frost using Explosive Wave to wipe out Piccolo's clones.
 
Saiyan Burst BT1.JPG|Goku uses an Explosive Wave in ''Budokai Tenkaichi''
 
Saiyan Burst BT1.JPG|Goku uses an Explosive Wave in ''Budokai Tenkaichi''
 
Bt 1 73.jpg|Majin Vegeta uses an Explosive Wave in ''Budokai Tenkaichi''
 
Bt 1 73.jpg|Majin Vegeta uses an Explosive Wave in ''Budokai Tenkaichi''
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VBT31.JPG|Vegeta (Scouter)'s Explosive Wave in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3''
 
VBT31.JPG|Vegeta (Scouter)'s Explosive Wave in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3''
 
KingPiccoloexplosivewave.JPG|King Piccolo uses an Explosive Wave in ''Revenge of King Piccolo''
 
KingPiccoloexplosivewave.JPG|King Piccolo uses an Explosive Wave in ''Revenge of King Piccolo''
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rbt380.PNG|Vegeta uses an Explosive Wave in ''Raging Blast 2''
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rbt483.PNG|Teen Gohan's Explosive Wave in ''Raging Blast 2''
 
1 Special3 1 JP .jpg|Turles uses an Explosive Wave in ''Raging Blast 2''
 
1 Special3 1 JP .jpg|Turles uses an Explosive Wave in ''Raging Blast 2''
 
Onda Esplosiva.png|Android 16 performs an Explosive Wave in ''Raging Blast 2''
 
Onda Esplosiva.png|Android 16 performs an Explosive Wave in ''Raging Blast 2''
 
Nimu Explosion.JPG|The Android Hero uses an Explosive Wave in ''Dragon Ball Heroes''
 
Nimu Explosion.JPG|The Android Hero uses an Explosive Wave in ''Dragon Ball Heroes''
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ExplosiveWaveXenoverse.PNG|Super Saiyan God Goku uses an Explosive Wave in ''Xenoverse''
 
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==References==
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 00:59, 5 October 2019

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Explosive Wave (衝撃波 Shōgekiha) is a technique where the user bursts out ki from all over their body in order to repel the opponents around them.

Overview

VegetaKidVsSaibamenMovie

A young Vegeta uses an Explosive Wave

King Vegeta is seen using it in one of Vegeta's flashbacks while on an unnamed planet with his elite (he also uses this attack in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3), which was powerful enough to not only destroy the planet he and his elites were on, but also obliterate two neighboring planets. His son Vegeta uses it as a child against Saibamen in Dragon Ball Z: Bardock - The Father of Goku. As an adult, Vegeta uses it after being enraged over Goku's ability to match him during their battle on Earth, while being attacked by Warrior-type Namekians from Tsuno's village on Namek, and during the battle against Kid Buu.

Kami uses it against Garlic Jr. in the movie Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone, and at the beginning of the Garlic Jr. Saga. While looking for the Androids in his timeline, Cell uses an Explosive Wave against civilians.[9] Goku uses an Explosive Wave to destroy the Medas in the movie Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug, and to break free from some ice while training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.[10] Broly uses the attack several times during his battle against the Dragon Team on New Planet Vegeta.

Kami'sExplosiveWaveonGarlicJr

Kami using an Explosive Wave on Garlic Jr.

Gohan uses it to free himself from Spice's hair tangle trap. He later uses an Explosive Wave against the Cell Juniors, blowing them away as a show of his new-found Super Saiyan 2 power. He later uses one against Perfect Cell in the Cell Games as well. As an adult, Gohan uses this attack to repel Majin Soldiers on the level above Babidi's lair in Babidi's spaceship. While fighting Majin Vegeta in a cave, Goku uses an Explosive Wave to defend himself from being rammed into a spike by Vegeta. Bio-Broly uses an Explosive Wave to destroy his container when released by Lord Jaguar's scientists.[11] Super Buu performs an Explosive Wave during his battle against Super Vegito.[12]

Goku uses an Explosive Wave to break out of his containment machine on M-2, and Pan later uses one while on M-2 as well.[13] As an infant, Baby uses an Explosive Wave technique called Revenge Blast when he awakens on M-2, and during his encounter with Goku, Trunks and Pan on Pital. Goku uses the technique again during his battle against Gohan and Goten while the two were infected by Baby. Trunks uses an Explosive Wave against Omega Shenron in order to buy Goku and Vegeta time to perform the Fusion Dance.

Variations

  • Break Strike - A version that sends opponents flying upwards.
  • Mighty Explosive Wave - A slightly stronger variation (though not as powerful as Super Explosive Wave) that creates an explosion in the user's vicinity.
  • Ki Explosion - A variation where the user lets their ki explode and assault the area around them and can use more ki to prolong the attack.
  • Infinity Explosion - A chargeable version used by Mira.
  • Super Explosive Wave – A stronger variation most often used as an offensive technique.

Video Game Appearances

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King Vegeta uses Explosive Wave in Budokai Tenkaichi 3

Both the Explosive Wave and its variation the Super Explosive Wave appear in the Budokai Tenkaichi series. The Explosive Wave is a common Blast 1 technique, and is more defensive than offensive (it causes minor damage and knocks the opponent back). It can cancel certain moves, like Ki Blasts. Beerus is able to use this technique in Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle.

Grandpa Gohan uses the Explosive Wave technique in Dragon Ball: Origins.

In Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo, King Piccolo and other bosses often use this after super attacks.

SearingCrane(DBO)

Searing Crane in Dragon Ball Online

In Dragon Ball Online, this technique is called Searing Crane. It is a physical attack of the Crane Hermit skill tree. The user charges ki within their body while levitating off the ground, and then outlets the Explosive Wave that deals damage to enemies within the attack's radius.

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, it appears as a common Evasive Skill used by several fighters. It also appears as GT Nappa's Evasive Skill in the GT Pack 1 DLC. It can also be obtained by the Future Warrior as a reward in Parallel Quest 05: "Attack of the Saiyans".

In J-Stars Victory Vs, the Explosive Wave appears as one of Vegeta's special attacks. However, the Japanese name of the attack is mixed up with the Exploding Wave (爆発波, lit. Explosion Wave).

"Set off a powerful explosion and make your enemy stagger!"
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Skill description

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, it returns as a common Evasive Skill used by several fighters. It can also be obtained by the Future Warrior by purchasing it from the Skill Shop for 15,000 Zeni after completing the main story (normal ending). There is also a more powerful Super Skill variation called Mighty Explosive Wave and two other variations called Ki Explosion (an Super Skill) and Super Ki Explosion (an Ultimate Skill) which can be prolonged by using more ki.[7]

Gallery

References