Focus Flash

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Focus Flash (フォーカスフラッシュ, Focus Flash)^[4] is an Energy Wave used by Vegeta in his Super Saiyan form.

Overview[]

He charges up a blast in a fashion similar to a Finish Buster and fires it at the opponent to inflict a large amount of damage.

Usage and Power[]

Superbigbangcannon — Vegeta about to fire a powerful beam attack at Frieza

Vegeta uses a yellow attack similar to this technique against Final Form Frieza during their battle on Namek, but the tyrant simply jumps away from the blast.^[5]

Later, Vegeta attacks Semi-Perfect Cell with the attack, causing an enormous explosion in the Tropical Islands.^[6]

Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta also performs the attack during his fight with Kid Buu, where it has the yellow coloration but starts off with him throwing an energy sphere with both hands before unleashing an energy barrage, though he simply holds both hands outstretched when firing the energy barrage.^[7]

Video Game Appearances[]

In the Dragon Ball Z Collectible Card Game, it is named Saiyan Energy Attack, where it is depicted as the version used against Semi-Perfect Cell.

In Raging Blast 2, Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta uses it as his charged Ki Blast.

In Battle of Z, it is Vegeta's Blast Spark.

In Xenoverse, Super Saiyan 2 Vegeta is shown charging up the energy sphere portion of Focus Flash while fighting Dark Kid Buu during the animated opening.

DBXV2 Future Warrior 2 (1.05 — Future Warrior charging the Focus Flash energy sphere in *Xenoverse 2*

In Xenoverse 2, as part of the 1.05.00 Update, it is named Focus Flash and can be obtained by the Future Warrior as a reward in the Expert Mission "The Ultimate Evil: Broly!". The user fires an Energy Sphere which the user follows up with a rapid-fire energy barrage if the Energy Sphere hits. As a result, it functions like the version used by Vegeta against Frieza and Kid Buu (Energy Sphere followed by an Energy Barrage), though has the coloration of the version Vegeta used against Semi-Perfect Cell. When performing the technique Vegeta says "I'll grind you into powder!" as he throws the Energy Sphere. After the 1.07.00 Update, it appears as a part of Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta's "Battle Suit" skillset. After the 1.09.00 Update, it can be added to Vegeta's custom skillset after purchasing it in Partner Customization. After the 1.15.00 Update, it can be added to Super Saiyan 4 Vegeta, Time Patrol Future Trunks, and Super Saiyan Blue Gogeta's custom skillsets after purchasing it in Partner Customization. As part of the 1.19.00 Update, it can be added to Super Saiyan 4 Gogeta and Super Saiyan God Vegeta's custom skillsets after purchasing it in Partner Customization.

In Dragon Ball Legends, the initial energy sphere portion of Focus Flash is named Dynamic Throw where it appears as the Special Move Arts for Vegeta (DBL32-01S) which represents the deceased base form of Vegeta during the Kid Buu Saga. However, there is no rapid fire ki blast barrage follow up.

In Dokkan Battle, it is named Final Burst Cannon and is the Super Attack of a Super Vegeta unit who exchanges with Super Trunks.

Trivia[]

Vegeta's use of the technique against Frieza and Semi-Perfect Cell does not occur in the manga, though interestingly his use of the technique against Kid Buu occurs in both the manga and anime. Additionally, in the anime, Vegeta uses this technique on the Dragon Ball Z series' three major villains, Frieza, Cell, and Kid Buu.