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{{Quote|I was hoping to save it for a special occasion, it's the attack I planned to use to defeat you.|[[Piccolo]] to [[Goku]], preparing to use the Special Beam Cannon against [[Raditz]], in "[[Piccolo's Plan]]"}}
 
{{Infobox Technique
 
{{Infobox Technique
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|name = Special Beam Cannon
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|image=[[File:PiccoloSpecialBeamCannonK.png|280px|Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon against Raditz]]
 
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|-|Anime=[[File:PiccoloSpecialBeamCannonK.png]]
|JapName=魔貫光殺砲
 
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|-|Manga=[[File:DBZ Manga Chapter 201 - SBC.png]]
|RomName=Makankōsappō
 
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|alias='''Demon Impaling Light Killing Gun<br>Light of Death<ref>[[Viz Media]]</ref><br>Killing Laser Gun<br>Demonic Penetrating Light Death Cannon<br>Demon Ray<br>Höllenspirale (German dub)'''
 
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|JapName = {{Ruby|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|貫|かん}}{{Ruby|光|こう}}{{Ruby|殺|さっ}}{{Ruby|砲|ぽう}}
|debut=Manga: "[[Piccolo's Farewell to Arms!?]]"<br>Anime: "[[Piccolo's Plan]]"
 
 
|RomName = Makankōsappō
|inventor='''[[Piccolo]]'''
 
 
|alias = '''Makankosappo<br>Demon Impaling Light Killing Gun<br>Light of Death<ref>[[Viz Media]]</ref><br>Killing Laser Gun<br>Demonic Penetrating Light Death Cannon<br>Demon Ray <br>Magic Needle Attack (AB Group dub)<br>Special Cannon (Italian dub)<br>Höllenspirale (German dub)<br>Lysskrue (Danish dub)<br>Szatański Promień (Polish translation)<br>Deadly Ray (Portuguese dub)<br>Keren Satan Meshapedet (Hebrew dub)'''
|user='''Piccolo<br>[[Cell]]<br>[[Cell Jr.]]<br>[[Gohan]] (in a mental battle)<ref name="DBZ39">''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 39, "[[Friends or Foes? (uncut)|Friends or Foes?]]"</ref><br>[[Future Gohan]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]'', 2007</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road]]'', 2007</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', 2010</ref><br>[[Super Buu]] (w/ Piccolo absorbed)<ref>[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (series)|''Budokai'' video game series]]</ref><br>[[Master Roshi]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Atsumare! Gokū Wārudo]]'', 1992</ref><br>[[Oniyu]]<ref>''[[Oh!! New Gadget Super Lovers]]'', 2008</ref><br>Standard Hero<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi]]'', 2011</ref>'''
 
 
|debut = Manga: "[[Piccolo's Farewell to Arms!?]]"<br>Anime: "[[Piccolo's Plan]]"
|purpose=Offensive
 
 
|inventor = '''[[Piccolo]]/[[Future Piccolo]]'''
|type=Ki-based
 
 
|user = '''Piccolo/Future Piccolo<br>[[Cell]]<br>[[Cell Jr.]]<br>[[Gohan]]<ref name="DBZ39">''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 39, "[[Friends or Foes? (uncut)|Friends or Foes?]]"</ref><ref name="XV"/>/[[Future Gohan]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]'', 2007</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road]]'', 2007</ref><ref>''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', 2010</ref><br>[[King Piccolo]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3]]'', 2004</ref><br>[[Super Buu]]<ref>[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (series)|''Budokai'' series]]</ref><br>[[Seventhree]]<br>[[Master Roshi]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Atsumare! Gokū Wārudo]]'', 1992</ref><br>[[Oniyu]]<ref>''[[Oh!! New Gadget Super Lovers]]'', 2008</ref><br>[[Ultimate Tenkaichi Hero]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi]]'', 2011</ref><br>[[Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', 2015</ref><br>[[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)|Future Warrior]]<ref name="XV2">''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', 2016</ref><br>[[Shallot]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Legends]]'', 2018</ref>'''
|class=[[Energy Beam]], concentration type
 
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|class = [[Energy Beam]]
|similar='''[[Finger Beam]]<br>[[Galick Beam]]<br>[[Kankousen]]<br>[[Planet Bomb]]<br>[[Death Beam#Variations|Unnamed twirling finger beam]]'''
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|similar = '''[[Dodon Ray]]<br>[[Finger Beam]]<br>[[Galick Beam]]<br>[[Kankousen]]<br>[[Death Beam#Variations|Unnamed twirling finger beam]]<br>[[Sniper Shots]]'''
 
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{{nihongo|'''Special Beam Cannon'''|{{Ruby||ま}}{{Ruby||かん}}{{Ruby||こう}}{{Ruby||さっ}}{{Ruby||ぽう}}|''Makankōsappō''|lit. "Demon's Penetrating, Killing Light Gun"}} is a technique used by [[Piccolo]] and is one of his signature attacks, along with [[Demon Hand]]. The technique is a very powerful laser beam created by Piccolo in order to destroy his then-arch-enemy, [[Goku]].
{{Quote|I was hoping to save it for a special occasion, it's the attack I planned to use to defeat you.|[[Piccolo]] to [[Goku]], preparing to use the Special Beam Cannon against [[Raditz]], in "[[Piccolo's Plan]]"}}
 
'''Special Beam Cannon''' (魔貫光殺砲, ''Makankōsappō''; lit. "Demonic Piercing Light Murder Gun") is an [[energy wave]] technique in the [[Dragon Ball (franchise)|''Dragon Ball'' series]], and is Piccolo's signature attack. The technique is a very powerful laser beam created by [[Piccolo]] in order to destroy his then-arch-enemy, [[Goku]].
 
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
[[File:SBC.png|thumb|left|Piccolo charges the Special Beam Cannon]]
 
[[File:SBC.png|thumb|left|Piccolo charges the Special Beam Cannon]]
The move is performed by touching the index and middle fingers of one hand to the forehead and charging enough energy to attack. Its speed changes to the power level of the person performing the move. When ready, the fingers are extended forward, the attacker shouts the name of the attack and two thin ''[[ki]]'' beams are unleashed from the fingers. One remains straight while the other coils around the straight beam. The resulting beam is quite powerful, drilling through most targets, and exploding on the ones it can't. It can also be used with only one arm (as when Piccolo used it for the first time).
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The move is performed by touching the index and middle fingers of one hand to the forehead and charging enough ''[[ki]]'' to attack. Its speed changes to the power level of the user performing the move. When ready, the fingers are extended forward, and two thin energy beams are unleashed from the fingers. One remains straight while the other coils around the straight beam. The resulting beam is quite powerful, drilling through most targets, and exploding on the ones it can't. It can also be used with only one arm (as when Piccolo used it for the first time).
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The main disadvantage of the attack is the time required to build up enough energy for the focused burst, however, with enough concentration, this can be bypassed. Though this uncharged version is not as strong.
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There also exists a two handed version of the technique which is larger and can be fired quicker, this version is charged like a Kamehameha.<ref name="LastBlast">"[[The Last Blast]]"</ref>
   
The main disadvantage of the attack is the time required to build up enough energy for the focused burst, however, with enough concentration, this can be bypassed. It is the first technique in the series to be referred to as being the speed of light, as Piccolo reasoned that [[Raditz]] had to be "faster than the speed of light" to evade it.
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In the Ocean dub, the attack is referred to as being the speed of light, as Piccolo reasoned that [[Raditz]] had to be "faster than the speed of light" to evade it.
   
 
==Usage==
 
==Usage==
 
[[File:GohansSpecialBeamCannon.png|thumb|left|Gohan firing his version of Special Beam Cannon]]
 
[[File:GohansSpecialBeamCannon.png|thumb|left|Gohan firing his version of Special Beam Cannon]]
Piccolo uses the Special Beam Cannon in a battle for the first time in the [[Saiyan Conflict|battle against Raditz]]. The first time it is used, Raditz dodges and is only singed by it. The second time is a direct hit [[Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon]], killing both him and [[Goku]] in one shot; thus, the technique ironically fulfilled its intended propose to kill Goku. During his training with Piccolo, [[Gohan]] [[Transformation|transforms]] into a [[Great Ape]], so Piccolo uses the Special Beam Cannon to destroy the [[Attack Ball|spaceship]] Goku used to come to [[Earth]], which was projecting the image of the [[moon]] in the sky that caused the transformation.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 18, "[[The End of Snake Way (uncut)|The End of Snake Way]]"</ref> During the battle with [[Nappa]], Piccolo used a blast with a similar appearance, though he fired it differently (both hands fully outstretched) and did not have to charge it up. He uses this same move while training with Gohan, only it is blue in color. Piccolo also uses it in the battle with [[Turles]] with little effect. The only other time he used it fatally is on [[Salza]], [[Cooler]]'s top henchman, in the [[movie]] ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge]]''. He also used it to save Gohan from [[Bojack]]'s [[Full Power Energy Ball]] in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound]]''.
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Piccolo uses the Special Beam Cannon in a battle for the first time in the [[Saiyan Conflict|battle against Raditz]]. The first time it is used, Raditz dodges and is only singed by it, though he noted the fact that it managed to shatter his [[Battle Armor]]'s shoulder guard is something impressive. The second time is a direct hit [[Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon]], killing both him and [[Goku]] in one shot; thus, the technique ironically fulfilled its intended purpose to kill Goku.
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[[File:Two_Hands_Makankosappo.png|thumb|Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon with two hands]]
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During his training with Piccolo, [[Gohan]] [[Transformation|transforms]] into a [[Great Ape]], so Piccolo uses the Special Beam Cannon to destroy the [[Attack Ball|spaceship]] Goku used to come to [[Earth]], which was projecting the image of the [[moon]] in the sky that caused the transformation.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 18, "[[The End of Snake Way (uncut)|The End of Snake Way]]"</ref> During the battle with [[Nappa]] in the manga, Piccolo used the two handed version of the Special Beam Cannon, alongside Krillin's Kamehameha in an attempt to kill Nappa, however the Saiyan dodges,<ref name="LastBlast"/> in the anime Piccolo instead uses the [[Makosen]].
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He uses this same move while training with Gohan, only it is blue in color. Piccolo also uses it in the battle with [[Turles]] with little effect. The only other time he used it fatally is on [[Salza]], [[Cooler]]'s top henchman, in the [[movie]] ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge]]''. He also used it to save Gohan from [[Bojack]]'s [[Full Power Energy Ball]] in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound]]''.
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When Piccolo trains with several copies of himself in the episode "[[The Heavens Tremble]]" all of the copies fire a Special Beam Cannon at the original Piccolo, only to have it blown away. In the anime, Piccolo uses it additional times when battling [[Garlic Jr.]] and as a mental projection created inside [[Super Buu]]'s mind.
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The Special Beam Cannon is used frequently in the anime by a number of heroes and villains alike. Gohan uses a very similar move while practicing with [[Krillin]] (in a mental battle) on the way to [[Namek]], as if firing only the spiral around the beam, not the beam itself.<ref name="DBZ39"/>
   
 
[[File:O13.jpg|thumb|Imperfect Cell using the Special Beam Cannon against Piccolo]]
 
[[File:O13.jpg|thumb|Imperfect Cell using the Special Beam Cannon against Piccolo]]
 
[[File:163-33.jpg|thumb|left|Perfect Cell using the Special Beam Cannon against Goku]]
 
[[File:163-33.jpg|thumb|left|Perfect Cell using the Special Beam Cannon against Goku]]
 
It is used by [[Cell]] against Piccolo in their first battle in [[Gingertown]], but the blast is [[Ki Blast Deflect|deflected]] by Piccolo. Perfect Cell uses the technique while in [[Multi-Form]] against Goku during the [[Cell Games]], but Goku evades. He later uses it against Gohan, only to have it deflected. Perfect Cell uses the technique again in ''Dragon Ball GT'', during his battle in [[Hell]] against Goku. The [[Cell Junior]]s also use the Special Beam Cannon against Gohan during the Cell Games, but to no avail. In the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime, Piccolo fires the technique at Cell during the latter's [[Kamehameha]] [[Energy Clash|struggle]] with [[Super Saiyan 2]] Gohan, with [[Tien Shinhan]], Krillin, and [[Yamcha]] joining in shortly thereafter.
Then Piccolo trains with several copies of himself in the episode "[[The Heavens Tremble]]" all of the copies fire a Special Beam Cannon at the original Piccolo, only to have it blown away. In the anime, Piccolo uses it additional times when battling [[Garlic Jr.]] and as a mental projection created inside [[Super Buu]]'s mind.
 
 
The Special Beam Cannon is used frequently in the anime by a number of heroes and villains alike. In ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'', Piccolo used it on a [[Baby]] infected Gohan to no avail. Piccolo also uses it in ''[[Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!]]'' Gohan uses a very similar move while practicing with [[Krillin]] (in a mental battle) on the way to [[Namek]], as if firing only the spiral around the beam, not the beam itself.<ref name="DBZ39"/>
 
   
 
[[File:251-12.jpg|thumb|left|Super Buu using the Special Beam Cannon against Gohan]]
 
[[File:251-12.jpg|thumb|left|Super Buu using the Special Beam Cannon against Gohan]]
 
Years later, it is [[Super Buu]] (with Piccolo and [[Super Saiyan 3]] [[Gotenks]] absorbed) who uses the technique, against [[Gohan]] who manages to block it but is left severely exhausted and drained.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 266, "[[The Old Kai's Weapon]]"</ref> When Vegeta is fighting the thoughts of Piccolo and Gotenks inside Super Buu, the thought form of Piccolo uses the technique but Vegeta dodges the attack and the thought form of Gotenks is hit as a result, causing him to fall but rise back up again.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 274, "[[Mind Trap]]"</ref>
It is used by [[Cell]] against Piccolo in their first battle in [[Gingertown]], but the blast is [[Ki Blast Deflect|deflected]] by Piccolo. Perfect Cell uses the technique while in [[Multi-Form]] against Goku during the [[Cell Games]], but Goku evades. He later uses it against Gohan, only to have it deflected. Perfect Cell uses the technique again in ''Dragon Ball GT'', during his battle in [[Hell]] against Goku. The [[Cell Junior]]s also use the Special Beam Cannon against Gohan during the Cell Games, but to no avail. In the ''Dragon Ball Z'' anime, Piccolo fires the technique at Cell during the latter's [[Kamehameha]] [[Energy Clash|struggle]] with [[Super Saiyan 2]] Gohan, with [[Tien Shinhan]], Krillin, and [[Yamcha]] joining in shortly thereafter.
 
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In ''[[Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!]]'', when [[Aka]] uses the [[Wahaha no Ha]], Piccolo uses an uncharged Special Beam Cannon to destroy it.
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In the manga version of the [[God of Destruction Beerus Saga]], Piccolo begins to prepare a Special Beam Cannon for use against Beerus after seeing Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks' defeat, but he is stopped by Vegeta.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’]]'', Piccolo uses an [[Special Beam Blast|uncharged version of the Special Beam Cannon]] against [[Shisami]], but however, he manages to dodge it.
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Later, during the [[Tournament of Destroyers]], Piccolo attempts to use the Special Beam Cannon against Frost to win their fight. Piccolo continuously charges the technique while constantly getting attacked by Frost. However, when Frost blasts Piccolo in his abdomen, the Special Beam Cannon gets fired toward the super resistant barrier Vados created for the tournament arena and creates a hole in it.<ref>"[[Piccolo vs. Frost! Stake It All on the Special Beam Cannon!]]"</ref>
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Piccolo used a fully charged Special Beam Cannon to defeat the Universe 6 Namekians [[Saonel]] and [[Pirina]] in a single blow, tossing them off the arena and as a result, eliminating Universe 6 completely from the Tournament of Power.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'', Piccolo used it on a [[Baby]] infected Gohan to no avail.
   
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==Variations==
Years later, it is [[Super Buu]] (with Piccolo and [[Super Saiyan 3]] [[Gotenks]] absorbed) who uses the technique, against [[Ultimate Gohan]] who manages to block it but is left severely exhausted and drained.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 266, "[[The Old Kai's Weapon]]"</ref> When Vegeta is fighting the thoughts of Piccolo and Gotenks inside Super Buu, the thought form of Piccolo uses the technique but Vegeta dodges the attack and the thought form of Gotenks is hit as a result, causing him to fall but rise back up again.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 274, "[[Mind Trap]]"</ref>
 
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[[File:Dokkan Battle Sage from Universe 7 Piccolo card (Clone).png|thumb|Sage from Universe 7 Piccolo card featuring Special Beam Cannon (Clone) in ''Dokkan Battle'']]
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*'''[[Special Beam Blast]]''' - A quick-firing Special Beam Cannon that blasts the opponent backwards on hit. Originally used by Piccolo against [[Shisami]] in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’]]''. It was named in ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' where it appears as an [[Evasive Skill]] used by Piccolo, Adult Gohan, and Super Buu (Gohan Absorbed).
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*'''[[Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon]]''' - The team attack version of the Special Beam Cannon used by Piccolo and Goku to kill [[Raditz]] and Goku (who sacrificed his life to defeat his brother) as well.
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*'''Special Beam Cannon (Clone)''' - A variation used by Piccolo in his match against [[Frost]] in the anime where he uses clones while he charges the technique. Named in ''Dokkan Battle''.
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*'''Z-Assist Special Beam Cannon''' - A variation of the Special Beam Cannon used by the [[Future Warrior]] in ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'' when performing the technique while Piccolo is their current Master. The Z-Assist causes Piccolo's soul (which appears as an astral projection of Piccolo performing the technique) to go into the Future Warrior's body while they're performing it, increasing the power of the Warrior's Special Beam Cannon.
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*'''DUAL Special Beam Cannon''' - A two-person team attack version which appears as Piccolo's Dual Ultimate Skill in ''Xenoverse 2'' after the 1.09.00 Update. After both users each attack the opponent one performing an initial strike then the other performing a secondary assist successfully, both users will attack the opponent as a pair with Special Beam Cannon.
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*'''Super Special Beam Cannon''' - An enhanced variant used by Piccolo in ''Supersonic Warriors''. Also appears as a Special Move in ''Dragon Ball Fusions''. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot]]'' it is described as an upgraded form of Special Beam Cannon which Piccolo can acquire as a Super Attack via [[Mental Simulation Training]] at the Training Grounds.
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**'''Limit Breaker Special Beam Cannon''' - An upgraded form of the Super Special Beam Cannon where the user surpasses conventional limits for a decisive, one-hit Super Attack. Can be acquired by Piccolo as a Super Attack via Mental Simulation Training at the Training Grounds in ''Kakarot''.
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**'''FP Special Beam Cannon''' - An enhanced variant that fires a Special Beam Cannon at full power. Appears as a Special Move in ''Dragon Ball Fusions''.
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*'''Kamehame Beam Cannon''' - A combination of the Kamehameha and Special Beam Cannon used by [[Kallohan]] as a Special Move in ''Dragon Ball Fusions''.
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*'''[[Masenko Beam Cannon]]''' - A combination of the [[Masenko]] and Special Beam Cannon. Performed by Gohan and Piccolo working together against Seven-Three during Moro's assault on Earth. Both fighters fire their attacks at the same time, with the Masenko coiling around the main beam of the Special Beam Cannon.
   
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==Video Game Appearances==
==Appearances in Video Games==
 
 
[[File:SBC.PNG|thumb|Super Saiyan Future Gohan's Special Beam Cannon used in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3'']]
 
[[File:SBC.PNG|thumb|Super Saiyan Future Gohan's Special Beam Cannon used in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3'']]
 
Piccolo uses the technique in all the video games he is playable, like the [[Dragon Ball Z: Gokuden (series)|''Gokuden'' series]], ''[[Dragon Ball Z (arcade game)|Dragon Ball Z Arcade]]'', the [[Dragon Ball Z: Butōden (series)|''Butōden'' series]], ''[[Dragon Ball Z 2: Super Battle]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Legend]]'', the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (series)|''Budokai'' series]], ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sagas]]'', [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series]], ''[[Dragon Ball Z For Kinect]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'', and ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]'' (where it is Piccolo's Super move and Imperfect Cell's Blast Spark). The Special Beam Cannon's color is green in ''[[Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzōningen]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku (video game)|Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku]]'' and the [[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors (series)|''Supersonic Warriors'' series]], and it is colored purple in the ''Budokai'' series, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]'', ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'', and ''[[Dragon Ball: Tap Battle]]''.
 
Piccolo uses the technique in all the video games he is playable, like the [[Dragon Ball Z: Gokuden (series)|''Gokuden'' series]], ''[[Dragon Ball Z (arcade game)|Dragon Ball Z Arcade]]'', the [[Dragon Ball Z: Butōden (series)|''Butōden'' series]], ''[[Dragon Ball Z 2: Super Battle]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Legend]]'', the [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai (series)|''Budokai'' series]], ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sagas]]'', [[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi (series)|''Budokai Tenkaichi'' series]], ''[[Dragon Ball Z For Kinect]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]'', and ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]'' (where it is Piccolo's Super move and Imperfect Cell's Blast Spark). The Special Beam Cannon's color is green in ''[[Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzōningen]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku (video game)|Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku]]'' and the [[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors (series)|''Supersonic Warriors'' series]], and it is colored purple in the ''Budokai'' series, ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]'', ''[[Super Dragon Ball Z]]'', and ''[[Dragon Ball: Tap Battle]]''.
   
 
[[File:SBC(UM).png|thumb|left|Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon in ''DBH: Ultimate Mission'']]
 
[[File:SBC(UM).png|thumb|left|Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon in ''DBH: Ultimate Mission'']]
Piccolo can use an enhanced version called '''Super Special Beam Cannon''' in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors]]''. Piccolo and [[Super Saiyan 2]] Teen Gohan can use a team attack combination of the Special Beam Cannon and [[Masenko]] called '''Makankosappo''' in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2]]''. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden 2]]'', Cell Jr. can use the attack, and his version is colored blue. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', this move is used by [[Future Gohan]] while in his [[Super Saiyan]] form. [[Warrior-type Namekian]]s can learn the Special Beam Cannon one they reach level 30 in ''[[Dragon Ball Online]]''. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi]]'', it can be obtained as one the Standard Hero's customizable [[Super Attack]]s and can be equipped use in either the Standard Hero's normal or [[Super Saiyan]] form.
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Piccolo can use an enhanced version called '''Super Special Beam Cannon''' in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors]]''. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden 2]]'', Cell Jr. can use the attack, and his version is colored blue. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]'', ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road]]'' and ''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]'', this move is used by [[Future Gohan]] while in his [[Super Saiyan]] form. [[Warrior-type Namekian]]s can learn the Special Beam Cannon once they reach level 30 in ''[[Dragon Ball Online]]''. In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi]]'', it can be obtained as one of the Standard Hero's customizable [[Super Attack]]s and can be equipped for use in either the Standard Hero's normal or [[Super Saiyan]] form.
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{{Quote2|Concentrate Ki in your fingertips and attack with a fierce Ki Blast. This move cannot be blocked!|''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'' Skill description}}
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]'', it is one of [[Piccolo]]'s [[Ultimate Blast|Ultimate Skills]]. It can also be used by Adult [[Gohan]] and can be learned by the [[Future Warrior]] by completing the training under [[Piccolo]] as their Master. If the Warrior uses the Special Beam Cannon in battle while Piccolo is their current Master then the attack receives a '''Z-Assist''', causing Piccolo's soul to briefly enter the Warrior body making it stronger.
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{{Quote2|Fires a Ki Blast that cannot be guarded against. Deals damage regardless of whether or not the opponent is guarding.|''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' Tutorial description}}
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'', Special Beam Cannon returns as one of Piccolo's Ultimate Skills which can be learned by the [[Future Warrior (Xenoverse 2)|Future Warrior]] by completing ''School Quest'': "''Lesson 3''" of Piccolo's Training. There is also a quick-fire variation called [[Special Beam Blast]] which appears as one of Piccolo's Evasive Skills and can be also obtained by the Future Warrior by purchasing it from the TP Medal Shop in [[Conton City]]. As part of the ''Extra Pack 1'' DLC, Super Buu (Gohan Absorbed) can utilize Special Beam Blast as his Evasive Skill.
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{{Quote2|I'm given this all I got! Try this on for size.|Adult Gohan when performing Special Beam Cannon in ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]''}}
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After the 1.09.00 Update, Special Beam Cannon can be added to both Adult Gohan and Future Gohan's custom skillsets by purchasing it in Partner Customization. It can also be added to Perfect Cell and Piccolo's custom skillset through Partner Customization as well. Additionally, Special Beam Blast can be added to Adult Gohan's custom skillset after purchasing it in Partner Customization. When performed by Future Gohan, he will say "''How's that? Special Beam Cannon!''" while Adult Gohan doesn't even call out its name. Both presumably learned this technique from their mentor in their respective timelines.
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{{Quote2|An Ultimate Attack requires the ultimate partner! Attack as a pair with a Special Beam Cannon!|''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]'' Dual Ultimate Skill description}}
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Piccolo also gains a team attack variation called '''DUAL Special Beam Cannon''' as his [[Dual Ultimate Attack]] skill which can be equipped to his custom skillset, though he only requires the skill to initiate it as he can perform the secondary assist without it equipped if initiated by a partner. The Future Warrior can learn DUAL Special Beam Cannon after reaching Partner Level (maximum friendship) with Piccolo as an Instructor then speak to him.
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{{Quote2|Lately I've been training with Gohan again, and it's given me a lot to think about. Not every fight is one-on-one. There may be times when Gohan and I...or when you and I...will need to work together. For instance, we might want to strike an opponent from two sides at once. We'd need to train for things like that. So that's what we're going to do. Make sure to keep up with me, okay?|Piccolo before teaching his Dual Ultimate in ''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]''}}
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Piccolo mentions he has been training with Gohan (he doesn't specify which incarnation as their are three different versions of Gohan working as Instructor's in Conton City) lately and it has given him a lot to think about. He notes not every fight is one-on-one and that their will be times when they need to work together such as when they might want to attack the same opponent together from both sides, thus they will need to train for things like that so he explains that is just what they are going to do before telling them to make sure they keep up with him before teaching them DUAL Special Beam Cannon.
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In ''Dragon Ball FighterZ'', Piccolo can use the Special Beam Cannon by expending one bar of ''ki'', similarly to [[Hellzone Grenade]]. Piccolo can also charge the Special Beam Cannon to deal more damage, during which he can repeatedly teleport short distances to reposition himself before unleashing the attack.
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{{Quote2|A technique Piccolo developed in order to defeat Goku. Piccolo gathers a great deal of Ki in his fingertips and fires a powerful beam capable of piercing even a Great Ape's armor.|'''Special Beam Cannon''' Z-Encyclopedia Summary in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot]]''}}
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[[File:Piccolo.PNG|thumb|Piccolo using the Special Beam Cannon as part of the Full Nelson Special Beam Cannon attack against Raditz in ''Kakarot'']]
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In ''Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot'', the Special Beam Cannon appears as one of Piccolo's Super Attacks. It has a maximum of 3 Levels with the first with the Levels 2 and 3 available through the Super Attack Skill Tree. Additionally the '''Super Special Beam Cannon''' appears as an upgraded form of the Special Beam Cannon that can be unlocked by performing Mental Simulation Training at Training Grounds once certain criteria are met. It has three levels as well. Finally there is an upgraded form of the Super Special Beam Cannon called '''Limit Breaker Special Beam Cannon''' which is the strongest version of Special Beam Cannon in the game, as the user surpasses conventional limits in order to deliver a decisive one-hit Super Attack. It can be unlocked by performing Mental Simulation Training once certain criteria are met and has three levels. The Special Beam Cannon also has an entry in the Z-Encyclopedia's ''Terms'' section under ''Skills''. The Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon is used by Goku and Piccolo to kill Raditz's in ''Saiyan Saga Episode 2''.
   
 
==Character meaning==
 
==Character meaning==
* 魔 (Ma) = Demon / evil / devil
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*魔 (Ma) = Demon / evil / devil / magic
* 貫 (Kan) = Penetrate / pierce
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*貫 (Kan) = Penetrate / pierce
* 光 (Kō) = Light / ray / beam
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*光 (Kō) = Light / ray / beam
* 殺 (Satsu/Sa-) = Kill
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*殺 (Satsu/Sa-) = Kill
* 砲 (Hō/Pō) = Cannon / gun
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*砲 (Hō/Pō) = Gun
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*During the battle against Raditz (''[[Dragon Ball Z Kai]]'' version), in a flashback where Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon, instead of yelling "Special Beam Cannon!" like in the actual fight in the previous episode, he yells "Makankōsappō!", the Japanese name of this technique. He also yells the Japanese name in the Dragon Ball Z Kai Part One DVD.
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*During the battle against Raditz (''[[Dragon Ball Z Kai]]'' version), in a flashback where Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon, instead of yelling "Special Beam Cannon!" like in the actual fight in the previous episode, he yells "Makankōsappō!", the Japanese name of this technique. He also yells the Japanese name in the ''Dragon Ball Z Kai Part One'' DVD.
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*Ultimately through this technique's variation the [[Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon]], it fulfilled Piccolo's original intended purpose for creating it, to defeat and kill [[Goku]] (albeit temporarily). It is also one of the few techniques to have actually managed to kill Goku, the others being Semi-Perfect Cell's [[Unforgivable!]] [[Self Destruction]] technique (however in both cases Goku chose to sacrifice his life and was eventually [[Resurrection|resurrected]]) and Goku Black's [[God Split Cut]] which he used to kill Goku after Zamasu switching bodies with him in ''[[Dragon Ball Super]]'' (this event was erased from the history of the main timeline when Beerus killed Present Zamasu before he could kill Gowasu).
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*Oddly enough, the Special Beam Cannon in ''Xenoverse'' series is an unblockable attack (one of the few in the games), despite the fact that Ultimate Gohan was shown blocking it in the anime, and Piccolo himself was capable of deflecting it. It is also the only attack in ''Xenoverse'' that is capable of passing through solid objects (in ''Xenoverse 2'' it is one of a handful of techniques capable of passing through solid objects).
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**However, its status as an unblockable attack may be a reference to Raditz's line about not being able to block the Special Beam Cannon upon scanning Piccolo while he was charging it.
   
 
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DBZ Manga Chapter 201 - SBC.png|Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon at Raditz (manga)
 
 
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PiccoloSpecialBeamCannon.png|Piccolo firing his Special Beam Cannon at Raditz
 
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Gokuandraditzgettingkilled.jpg|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon impales Raditz and Goku
 
Gokuandraditzgettingkilled.jpg|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon impales Raditz and Goku
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EDW2.PNG|Piccolo charges an Explosive Demon Wave in Special Beam Cannon form
 
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113-15.JPG|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon at Garlic Jr.
 
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113-16.JPG|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon misses Garlic Jr.
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25-2.JPG|Piccolo charges a Special Beam Cannon in Makosen form
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25-4.JPG|Piccolo fires his Special Beam Cannon in Makosen form at Nappa
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25-5.JPG|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon (in Makosen form) and Krillin's Kamehameha fired at Nappa
 
Tree of Might - SBC.png|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon at Turles
 
Tree of Might - SBC.png|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon at Turles
 
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Uchu Hen Beam Cannon.JPG|Piccolo fires the attack at Giant Hatchiyack in ''Uchū-Hen''
 
Uchu Hen Beam Cannon.JPG|Piccolo fires the attack at Giant Hatchiyack in ''Uchū-Hen''
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Dbz187-07.jpg|Perfect Cell fires a Special Beam Cannon
 
Dbz187-07.jpg|Perfect Cell fires a Special Beam Cannon
 
Dbz178-18.jpg|Cell's Multi-Form clones combine Special Beam Cannons
 
Dbz178-18.jpg|Cell's Multi-Form clones combine Special Beam Cannons
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185-6.PNG|A Cell Jr. prepares a Special Beam Cannon
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006.jpg|Perfect Cell fires a powerful Special Beam Cannon at Gohan
 
006.jpg|Perfect Cell fires a powerful Special Beam Cannon at Gohan
 
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Bojack Unbound - SBC.PNG|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon in ''Bojack Unbound''
 
Bojack Unbound - SBC.PNG|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon in ''Bojack Unbound''
 
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Goku Raditz Budokai 9.jpg|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon blasting through Raditz and Goku in ''Budokai''
 
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SW238.JPG|Piccolo firing his Special Beam Cannon in ''Supersonic Warriors 2''
 
Piccolo Beam Cannon Sagas.jpg|Piccolo using his Special Beam Cannon in ''Sagas''
 
Piccolo Beam Cannon Sagas.jpg|Piccolo using his Special Beam Cannon in ''Sagas''
 
SuperDBZPiccoloMakankosappo.png|Piccolo ready to use Special Beam Cannon in ''Super Dragon Ball Z''
 
SuperDBZPiccoloMakankosappo.png|Piccolo ready to use Special Beam Cannon in ''Super Dragon Ball Z''
 
Super-dragon-ball-z-20060719073335508 640w.jpg|Piccolo using his Special Beam Cannon in ''Super Dragon Ball Z''
 
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Dragon-ball-z-budokai-tenkaichi-2-20060814070534704-000.jpg|Piccolo charging the Special Beam Cannon in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 2''
 
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AoS - Special Beam Cannon fire.png|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon
 
Raging blast screen piccolo beam cannon.jpg|Piccolo firing a Special Beam Cannon in ''Raging Blast''
 
Raging blast screen piccolo beam cannon.jpg|Piccolo firing a Special Beam Cannon in ''Raging Blast''
 
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Special beam cannon.jpg|Future Gohan charges a Special Beam Cannon in ''Raging Blast 2''
 
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DBH66.PNG|Piccolo charges a Special Beam Cannon in ''Dragon Ball Heroes''
 
PiccoloSBC5(TB).png|Special Beam Cannon in ''Tap Battle''
 
PiccoloSBC5(TB).png|Special Beam Cannon in ''Tap Battle''
 
ZDemo1.JPG|Special Beam Cannon in ''Battle of Z''
 
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Spark45.PNG|Imperfect Cell's Special Beam Cannon in ''Battle of Z''
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Xenoverse93.PNG|Perfect Cell charges his Special Beam Cannon in ''Xenoverse''
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Special Beam Cannon Charge DBFZ.jpg|Piccolo charges his Special Beam Cannon in ''FighterZ''
 
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"I was hoping to save it for a special occasion, it's the attack I planned to use to defeat you."
Piccolo to Goku, preparing to use the Special Beam Cannon against Raditz, in "Piccolo's Plan"

Special Beam Cannon (かんこうさっぽう Makankōsappō, lit. "Demon's Penetrating, Killing Light Gun") is a technique used by Piccolo and is one of his signature attacks, along with Demon Hand. The technique is a very powerful laser beam created by Piccolo in order to destroy his then-arch-enemy, Goku.

Overview

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Piccolo charges the Special Beam Cannon

The move is performed by touching the index and middle fingers of one hand to the forehead and charging enough ki to attack. Its speed changes to the power level of the user performing the move. When ready, the fingers are extended forward, and two thin energy beams are unleashed from the fingers. One remains straight while the other coils around the straight beam. The resulting beam is quite powerful, drilling through most targets, and exploding on the ones it can't. It can also be used with only one arm (as when Piccolo used it for the first time).

The main disadvantage of the attack is the time required to build up enough energy for the focused burst, however, with enough concentration, this can be bypassed. Though this uncharged version is not as strong.

There also exists a two handed version of the technique which is larger and can be fired quicker, this version is charged like a Kamehameha.[14]

In the Ocean dub, the attack is referred to as being the speed of light, as Piccolo reasoned that Raditz had to be "faster than the speed of light" to evade it.

Usage

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Gohan firing his version of Special Beam Cannon

Piccolo uses the Special Beam Cannon in a battle for the first time in the battle against Raditz. The first time it is used, Raditz dodges and is only singed by it, though he noted the fact that it managed to shatter his Battle Armor's shoulder guard is something impressive. The second time is a direct hit Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon, killing both him and Goku in one shot; thus, the technique ironically fulfilled its intended purpose to kill Goku.

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Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon with two hands

During his training with Piccolo, Gohan transforms into a Great Ape, so Piccolo uses the Special Beam Cannon to destroy the spaceship Goku used to come to Earth, which was projecting the image of the moon in the sky that caused the transformation.[15] During the battle with Nappa in the manga, Piccolo used the two handed version of the Special Beam Cannon, alongside Krillin's Kamehameha in an attempt to kill Nappa, however the Saiyan dodges,[14] in the anime Piccolo instead uses the Makosen.

He uses this same move while training with Gohan, only it is blue in color. Piccolo also uses it in the battle with Turles with little effect. The only other time he used it fatally is on Salza, Cooler's top henchman, in the movie Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge. He also used it to save Gohan from Bojack's Full Power Energy Ball in Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound.

When Piccolo trains with several copies of himself in the episode "The Heavens Tremble" all of the copies fire a Special Beam Cannon at the original Piccolo, only to have it blown away. In the anime, Piccolo uses it additional times when battling Garlic Jr. and as a mental projection created inside Super Buu's mind.

The Special Beam Cannon is used frequently in the anime by a number of heroes and villains alike. Gohan uses a very similar move while practicing with Krillin (in a mental battle) on the way to Namek, as if firing only the spiral around the beam, not the beam itself.[2]

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Imperfect Cell using the Special Beam Cannon against Piccolo

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Perfect Cell using the Special Beam Cannon against Goku

It is used by Cell against Piccolo in their first battle in Gingertown, but the blast is deflected by Piccolo. Perfect Cell uses the technique while in Multi-Form against Goku during the Cell Games, but Goku evades. He later uses it against Gohan, only to have it deflected. Perfect Cell uses the technique again in Dragon Ball GT, during his battle in Hell against Goku. The Cell Juniors also use the Special Beam Cannon against Gohan during the Cell Games, but to no avail. In the Dragon Ball Z anime, Piccolo fires the technique at Cell during the latter's Kamehameha struggle with Super Saiyan 2 Gohan, with Tien Shinhan, Krillin, and Yamcha joining in shortly thereafter.

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Super Buu using the Special Beam Cannon against Gohan

Years later, it is Super Buu (with Piccolo and Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks absorbed) who uses the technique, against Gohan who manages to block it but is left severely exhausted and drained.[16] When Vegeta is fighting the thoughts of Piccolo and Gotenks inside Super Buu, the thought form of Piccolo uses the technique but Vegeta dodges the attack and the thought form of Gotenks is hit as a result, causing him to fall but rise back up again.[17]

In Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!, when Aka uses the Wahaha no Ha, Piccolo uses an uncharged Special Beam Cannon to destroy it.

In the manga version of the God of Destruction Beerus Saga, Piccolo begins to prepare a Special Beam Cannon for use against Beerus after seeing Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks' defeat, but he is stopped by Vegeta.

In Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’, Piccolo uses an uncharged version of the Special Beam Cannon against Shisami, but however, he manages to dodge it.

Later, during the Tournament of Destroyers, Piccolo attempts to use the Special Beam Cannon against Frost to win their fight. Piccolo continuously charges the technique while constantly getting attacked by Frost. However, when Frost blasts Piccolo in his abdomen, the Special Beam Cannon gets fired toward the super resistant barrier Vados created for the tournament arena and creates a hole in it.[18]

Piccolo used a fully charged Special Beam Cannon to defeat the Universe 6 Namekians Saonel and Pirina in a single blow, tossing them off the arena and as a result, eliminating Universe 6 completely from the Tournament of Power.

In Dragon Ball GT, Piccolo used it on a Baby infected Gohan to no avail.

Variations

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Sage from Universe 7 Piccolo card featuring Special Beam Cannon (Clone) in Dokkan Battle

  • Special Beam Blast - A quick-firing Special Beam Cannon that blasts the opponent backwards on hit. Originally used by Piccolo against Shisami in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’. It was named in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 where it appears as an Evasive Skill used by Piccolo, Adult Gohan, and Super Buu (Gohan Absorbed).
  • Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon - The team attack version of the Special Beam Cannon used by Piccolo and Goku to kill Raditz and Goku (who sacrificed his life to defeat his brother) as well.
  • Special Beam Cannon (Clone) - A variation used by Piccolo in his match against Frost in the anime where he uses clones while he charges the technique. Named in Dokkan Battle.
  • Z-Assist Special Beam Cannon - A variation of the Special Beam Cannon used by the Future Warrior in Dragon Ball Xenoverse when performing the technique while Piccolo is their current Master. The Z-Assist causes Piccolo's soul (which appears as an astral projection of Piccolo performing the technique) to go into the Future Warrior's body while they're performing it, increasing the power of the Warrior's Special Beam Cannon.
  • DUAL Special Beam Cannon - A two-person team attack version which appears as Piccolo's Dual Ultimate Skill in Xenoverse 2 after the 1.09.00 Update. After both users each attack the opponent one performing an initial strike then the other performing a secondary assist successfully, both users will attack the opponent as a pair with Special Beam Cannon.
  • Super Special Beam Cannon - An enhanced variant used by Piccolo in Supersonic Warriors. Also appears as a Special Move in Dragon Ball Fusions. In Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot it is described as an upgraded form of Special Beam Cannon which Piccolo can acquire as a Super Attack via Mental Simulation Training at the Training Grounds.
    • Limit Breaker Special Beam Cannon - An upgraded form of the Super Special Beam Cannon where the user surpasses conventional limits for a decisive, one-hit Super Attack. Can be acquired by Piccolo as a Super Attack via Mental Simulation Training at the Training Grounds in Kakarot.
    • FP Special Beam Cannon - An enhanced variant that fires a Special Beam Cannon at full power. Appears as a Special Move in Dragon Ball Fusions.
  • Kamehame Beam Cannon - A combination of the Kamehameha and Special Beam Cannon used by Kallohan as a Special Move in Dragon Ball Fusions.
  • Masenko Beam Cannon - A combination of the Masenko and Special Beam Cannon. Performed by Gohan and Piccolo working together against Seven-Three during Moro's assault on Earth. Both fighters fire their attacks at the same time, with the Masenko coiling around the main beam of the Special Beam Cannon.

Video Game Appearances

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Super Saiyan Future Gohan's Special Beam Cannon used in Budokai Tenkaichi 3

Piccolo uses the technique in all the video games he is playable, like the Gokuden series, Dragon Ball Z Arcade, the Butōden series, Dragon Ball Z 2: Super Battle, Dragon Ball Z: The Legend, the Budokai series, Dragon Ball Z: Taiketsu, Dragon Ball Z: Sagas, Budokai Tenkaichi series, Dragon Ball Z For Kinect, Dragon Ball Heroes, and Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z (where it is Piccolo's Super move and Imperfect Cell's Blast Spark). The Special Beam Cannon's color is green in Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzōningen, Dragon Ball Z Gaiden: Saiyajin Zetsumetsu Keikaku and the Supersonic Warriors series, and it is colored purple in the Budokai series, Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit, Super Dragon Ball Z, and Dragon Ball: Tap Battle.

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Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon in DBH: Ultimate Mission

Piccolo can use an enhanced version called Super Special Beam Cannon in Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors. In Dragon Ball Z: Super Butoden 2, Cell Jr. can use the attack, and his version is colored blue. In Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road and Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2, this move is used by Future Gohan while in his Super Saiyan form. Warrior-type Namekians can learn the Special Beam Cannon once they reach level 30 in Dragon Ball Online. In Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi, it can be obtained as one of the Standard Hero's customizable Super Attacks and can be equipped for use in either the Standard Hero's normal or Super Saiyan form.

"Concentrate Ki in your fingertips and attack with a fierce Ki Blast. This move cannot be blocked!"
Dragon Ball Xenoverse Skill description

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, it is one of Piccolo's Ultimate Skills. It can also be used by Adult Gohan and can be learned by the Future Warrior by completing the training under Piccolo as their Master. If the Warrior uses the Special Beam Cannon in battle while Piccolo is their current Master then the attack receives a Z-Assist, causing Piccolo's soul to briefly enter the Warrior body making it stronger.

"Fires a Ki Blast that cannot be guarded against. Deals damage regardless of whether or not the opponent is guarding."
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Tutorial description

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Special Beam Cannon returns as one of Piccolo's Ultimate Skills which can be learned by the Future Warrior by completing School Quest: "Lesson 3" of Piccolo's Training. There is also a quick-fire variation called Special Beam Blast which appears as one of Piccolo's Evasive Skills and can be also obtained by the Future Warrior by purchasing it from the TP Medal Shop in Conton City. As part of the Extra Pack 1 DLC, Super Buu (Gohan Absorbed) can utilize Special Beam Blast as his Evasive Skill.

"I'm given this all I got! Try this on for size."
— Adult Gohan when performing Special Beam Cannon in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

After the 1.09.00 Update, Special Beam Cannon can be added to both Adult Gohan and Future Gohan's custom skillsets by purchasing it in Partner Customization. It can also be added to Perfect Cell and Piccolo's custom skillset through Partner Customization as well. Additionally, Special Beam Blast can be added to Adult Gohan's custom skillset after purchasing it in Partner Customization. When performed by Future Gohan, he will say "How's that? Special Beam Cannon!" while Adult Gohan doesn't even call out its name. Both presumably learned this technique from their mentor in their respective timelines.

"An Ultimate Attack requires the ultimate partner! Attack as a pair with a Special Beam Cannon!"
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Dual Ultimate Skill description

Piccolo also gains a team attack variation called DUAL Special Beam Cannon as his Dual Ultimate Attack skill which can be equipped to his custom skillset, though he only requires the skill to initiate it as he can perform the secondary assist without it equipped if initiated by a partner. The Future Warrior can learn DUAL Special Beam Cannon after reaching Partner Level (maximum friendship) with Piccolo as an Instructor then speak to him.

"Lately I've been training with Gohan again, and it's given me a lot to think about. Not every fight is one-on-one. There may be times when Gohan and I...or when you and I...will need to work together. For instance, we might want to strike an opponent from two sides at once. We'd need to train for things like that. So that's what we're going to do. Make sure to keep up with me, okay?"
— Piccolo before teaching his Dual Ultimate in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Piccolo mentions he has been training with Gohan (he doesn't specify which incarnation as their are three different versions of Gohan working as Instructor's in Conton City) lately and it has given him a lot to think about. He notes not every fight is one-on-one and that their will be times when they need to work together such as when they might want to attack the same opponent together from both sides, thus they will need to train for things like that so he explains that is just what they are going to do before telling them to make sure they keep up with him before teaching them DUAL Special Beam Cannon.

In Dragon Ball FighterZ, Piccolo can use the Special Beam Cannon by expending one bar of ki, similarly to Hellzone Grenade. Piccolo can also charge the Special Beam Cannon to deal more damage, during which he can repeatedly teleport short distances to reposition himself before unleashing the attack.

"A technique Piccolo developed in order to defeat Goku. Piccolo gathers a great deal of Ki in his fingertips and fires a powerful beam capable of piercing even a Great Ape's armor."
Special Beam Cannon Z-Encyclopedia Summary in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
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Piccolo using the Special Beam Cannon as part of the Full Nelson Special Beam Cannon attack against Raditz in Kakarot

In Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, the Special Beam Cannon appears as one of Piccolo's Super Attacks. It has a maximum of 3 Levels with the first with the Levels 2 and 3 available through the Super Attack Skill Tree. Additionally the Super Special Beam Cannon appears as an upgraded form of the Special Beam Cannon that can be unlocked by performing Mental Simulation Training at Training Grounds once certain criteria are met. It has three levels as well. Finally there is an upgraded form of the Super Special Beam Cannon called Limit Breaker Special Beam Cannon which is the strongest version of Special Beam Cannon in the game, as the user surpasses conventional limits in order to deliver a decisive one-hit Super Attack. It can be unlocked by performing Mental Simulation Training once certain criteria are met and has three levels. The Special Beam Cannon also has an entry in the Z-Encyclopedia's Terms section under Skills. The Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon is used by Goku and Piccolo to kill Raditz's in Saiyan Saga Episode 2.

Character meaning

  • 魔 (Ma) = Demon / evil / devil / magic
  • 貫 (Kan) = Penetrate / pierce
  • 光 (Kō) = Light / ray / beam
  • 殺 (Satsu/Sa-) = Kill
  • 砲 (Hō/Pō) = Gun

Trivia

  • During the battle against Raditz (Dragon Ball Z Kai version), in a flashback where Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon, instead of yelling "Special Beam Cannon!" like in the actual fight in the previous episode, he yells "Makankōsappō!", the Japanese name of this technique. He also yells the Japanese name in the Dragon Ball Z Kai Part One DVD.
  • Ultimately through this technique's variation the Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon, it fulfilled Piccolo's original intended purpose for creating it, to defeat and kill Goku (albeit temporarily). It is also one of the few techniques to have actually managed to kill Goku, the others being Semi-Perfect Cell's Unforgivable! Self Destruction technique (however in both cases Goku chose to sacrifice his life and was eventually resurrected) and Goku Black's God Split Cut which he used to kill Goku after Zamasu switching bodies with him in Dragon Ball Super (this event was erased from the history of the main timeline when Beerus killed Present Zamasu before he could kill Gowasu).
  • Oddly enough, the Special Beam Cannon in Xenoverse series is an unblockable attack (one of the few in the games), despite the fact that Ultimate Gohan was shown blocking it in the anime, and Piccolo himself was capable of deflecting it. It is also the only attack in Xenoverse that is capable of passing through solid objects (in Xenoverse 2 it is one of a handful of techniques capable of passing through solid objects).
    • However, its status as an unblockable attack may be a reference to Raditz's line about not being able to block the Special Beam Cannon upon scanning Piccolo while he was charging it.

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