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This article is about the offensive technique. For the defensive technique, see Explosive Wave.

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Exploding Wave (爆発波 Bakuhatsuha) is a technique used by many fighters.

Overview[]

The user manipulates their ki to disrupt the planet's geomagnetic field. With a swift upwards motion of the hand, the user can create a massive atomic explosion that has the potential to cause an almost endless crater in the desired area.

Usage[]

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Nappa uses an Exploding Wave (Blazing Storm)

Although Nappa is the most prominent user of the technique, Kami, while possessing the body of the human Hero, was the first person in the series seen using the Exploding Wave. He used the technique on Piccolo Jr. during the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. While performing the technique, Kami performed many hand motions which eventually ends with the pointing and index fingers pointing upwards which sends Piccolo flying in the air.

Nappa first used the attack to wipe out all of King Moai's guards. He used it again when he and Vegeta arrived on Earth, destroying East City completely. Vegeta also comments that even the Dragon Balls could have been destroyed by it (though this may be a mistake on Vegeta's part). Later on, Nappa attempted to use the move against Goku, but it was less effective as Goku was able to easily dodge it. The technique makes one more appearance in Dragon Ball GT, during the Super 17 Saga; after Nappa briefly returns from Hell, he uses it to obliterate an entire city once again.

In the anime, Vegeta used the Exploding Wave during the battle against Dodoria, disrupting the geomagnetic field of planet Namek.

The technique is used by Frieza when he first enters his second form. Shortly after performing it, Frieza stated that the attack was nothing special, as even Saiyans could do it.

Film Appearances[]

Planet Bomb

Amond prepares an Exploding Wave (Planet Bomb)

In Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, Turles' henchman Amond uses a variation called Planet Bomb to create a fissure in the ground so that the Tree of Might could be planted.

Variations[]

Video Game Appearances[]

Several variations are usable in video games, such as the Volcano Explosion, Blazing Storm, Death Storm.

In Dragon Ball Online, the technique is called Giant Ground Explosion. It is a skill learned at level 40 by Warrior-type Namekians that have already learn the Great Namekian skill. It is performed in the Great Namekian form by waving the arm, having the land explode in its wake.

Vegeta uses this technique in the Gokuden series and the Butōden series.

It is also used by Gogeta in Dragon Ball Z: Shin Butōden.

Raditz has his own version, the Max Energy Blast, in Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans.

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, the Future Warrior can use Nappa's version of the technique via Volcano Explosion Ultimate Skill.

Character meaning[]

  • 爆 (Baku) = Burst / bomb
  • 発 (Hatsu) = Send / emit
  • 波 (Ha) = Wave
  • 爆発 (Bakuhatsu) = Explosion via noun or detonation

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