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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]]"}}
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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 [[Goku|you]].|[[Piccolo]] to [[Goku]], preparing to use the Special Beam Cannon against [[Raditz]], in "[[Piccolo's Plan]]"}}
 
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{{Infobox Technique
 
|name = Special Beam Cannon
 
|name = Special Beam Cannon
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|JapName = {{Ruby|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|貫|かん}}{{Ruby|光|こう}}{{Ruby|殺|さっ}}{{Ruby|砲|ぽう}}
 
|JapName = {{Ruby|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|貫|かん}}{{Ruby|光|こう}}{{Ruby|殺|さっ}}{{Ruby|砲|ぽう}}
 
|RomName = Makankōsappō
 
|RomName = Makankōsappō
|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)'''
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|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/>Energy Drive<ref>[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden]], 1993 (Perfect Cell)</ref><br/>Demon Ray <br/>Magic Needle Attack ([[AB Groupe dub]])'''
|debut = Manga: "[[Piccolo's Farewell to Arms!?]]"<br>Anime: "[[Piccolo's Plan]]"
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|debut = Manga: "[[Piccolo's Farewell to Arms!?]]"<br/>Anime: "[[Piccolo's Plan]]"
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|Appears in = {{DB Series|DBZ|DBGT|DBS|DBH}}
 
|inventor = '''[[Piccolo]]/[[Future Piccolo]]'''
 
|inventor = '''[[Piccolo]]/[[Future Piccolo]]'''
|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>[[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>'''
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|user = '''Piccolo/Future Piccolo<br/>[[Gohan]]<ref name="DBZ39">''[[Dragon Ball Z]]'' episode 39, "[[Friends or Foes? (uncut)|Friends or Foes?]]"</ref><ref name="XV"/><ref>''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'', 2022</ref>/[[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/>[[Cell]]<br/>[[Cell Jr.]]<br/>[[Super Buu]]<br/>[[Seven-Three]]<br/>[[Moro]]<br/>[[King Piccolo]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3]]'', 2004</ref><br/>[[Master Roshi]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: Atsumare! Gokū Wārudo]]'', 1992</ref><br>[[Majin Ozotto]]<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Z: V.R.V.S.]]'', 1994</ref><br/>[[Captain 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><br/>[[Seeker]]<ref name="SDBHWM">''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission]]'', 2019</ref><br/>[[Nico]]<ref name="SDBHWM"/><br/>[[Aurora]]<ref name="SDBHWM"/><br/>[[Viola]]<ref name="SDBHWM"/><br/>[[Erito]]<ref name="SDBHWM"/><br/>[[Yoshito-kun]]<ref name="SDBHWM"/><br/>[[Rezok]]<ref name="SDBHWM"/><br/>[[Fen]]<ref name="SDBHWM"/>'''
 
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|color = {{color|D02090}} & {{color|FFC125}} or {{color|FFF700}} & {{color|FFFFFF}} or {{color|FFC125}} & {{color|FFF700}} & {{color|FFFFFF}} or {{color|2ACDEE}} & {{color|FFFFFF}} or {{color|F0689A}} & {{color|FFFFFF}} or {{color|00A693}} & {{color|99FF66}}
 
|class = [[Energy Beam]]
 
|class = [[Energy Beam]]
|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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|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|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|貫|かん}}{{Ruby|光|こう}}{{Ruby|殺|さっ}}{{Ruby|砲|ぽう}}|''Makankōsappō''|lit. "Demonic Piercing Light Murdering Gun"}} is an [[energy wave]] technique in the [[Dragon Ball (franchise)|''Dragon Ball'' series]], and is one of [[Piccolo]]'s 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]].
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{{nihongo|'''Special Beam Cannon'''|{{Ruby|魔|ま}}{{Ruby|貫|かん}}{{Ruby|光|こう}}{{Ruby|殺|さっ}}{{Ruby|砲|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-archenemy, [[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 ''[[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 move is performed by [[Special Beam Charge|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), though a two-handed, larger, Kamehameha-like version exists, and can be fired quicker.<ref name="LastBlast">''[[Dragon Ball (manga)|Dragon Ball]]'' chapter 218, "[[The Last Blast]]"</ref>
   
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While the move can be used uncharged, its true strength and weakness lie in the time it takes to build up energy for the focused blast. While Piccolo is left exposed when concentrating the move, the completed attack will be incredibly strong, and can pierce through foes stronger than Piccolo himself. Piccolo can use [[Cloning|clones]] to support the technique in order to hide and give himself time to fully-charge the Special Beam Cannon.
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.
 
   
 
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, however this statement is not in the manga, and it is therefore unlikely that it is actually that fast.
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>
 
 
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, 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 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]], which according to Raditz's scouter is even stronger than the first, killing both him and [[Goku]] in one shot; thus, the technique ironically fulfilled its intended purpose to kill Goku.
   
[[File:Two_Hands_Makankosappo.png|thumb|Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon with two hands]]
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[[File:Double Demon Burst (Manga Full Color).png|thumb|Piccolo fires his Double Demon Burst (Full Color)]]
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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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 [[Double Demon Burst|two handed version of the Special Beam Cannon]] (a technique he has only used once), 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.
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.
 
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.<ref name="DBZ39"/>
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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 [[Image Training|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.
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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 Jr.|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]] [[Energy Clash|struggle]] with [[Super Saiyan 2]] Gohan, with [[Tien Shinhan]], Krillin, and [[Yamcha]] joining in shortly thereafter.
   
 
[[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>
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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>
   
 
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.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Super (manga)|Dragon Ball Super]]'' chapter 3, "[[The Rage of Beerus]]"</ref>
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.
 
   
 
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>''[[Dragon Ball Super (anime)|Dragon Ball Super]]'' episode 34, "[[Piccolo vs. Frost! Stake It All on the Special Beam Cannon!]]"</ref>
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.
 
   
 
[[File:DBS 62 08.png|thumb|Piccolo pierced by Moro's Special Beam Cannon]]
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.
 
 
Piccolo used a fully charged Special Beam Cannon to defeat the Universe 6 Namekians [[Saonel]] and [[Pilina]] in a single blow, tossing them off the arena and as a result, eliminating Universe 6 completely from the Tournament of Power.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Super (anime)|Dragon Ball Super]]'' episode 118, "[[Accelerating Tragedy Vanishing Universes]]"</ref>
   
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[[Seven-Three]] acquires the technique after he uses his [[Mimicry|Copy Ability]] on Piccolo.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Super (manga)|Dragon Ball Super]]'' chapter 56, "[[Warriors of Earth Assemble]]"</ref> [[Moro]] also acquires the technique upon absorbing Seven-Three, using it take down Piccolo.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball Super (manga)|Dragon Ball Super]]'' chapter 62, "[[Edge of Defeat]]"</ref>
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 destroys it.<ref>"[[Piccolo vs Frost! Stake it All on the Special Beam Cannon!]]"</ref>
 
   
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Piccolo uses against [[Pikkon]] in the restarted [[Super Space-Time Tournament]] after [[Demigra]]'s defeat.<ref>''[[Super Dragon Ball Heroes (anime)|Super Dragon Ball Heroes]]'' episode 50, "[[A Light of Hope that Will Not Be Wiped Out! And A Miracle Fight!]]</ref>
In ''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'', Piccolo used it on a [[Baby]] infected Gohan to no avail.
 
   
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Piccolo fired it at [[Baby|Baby Gohan]] but missed.<ref>''[[Dragon Ball GT]]'' episode 26, "[[Saiyan Hunting]]"</ref>
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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==Film Appearances==
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might]]'', Piccolo uses it in the battle with [[Turles]] with little effect.
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge]]'', Piccolo uses it to kill [[Salza]].
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In ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound]]'', Piccolo used it to save Gohan from [[Bojack]]'s [[Full Power Energy Ball]].
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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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In ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]'', Piccolo [[Special Beam Cannon (Super)|uses]] it in his [[Ultimate]] state against [[Gamma 2]] who blocks it with an [[Android Barrier]]. During the final fight against [[Cell Max]], Gohan [[Special Beam Cannon (Beast)|uses]] it in his [[Beast]] form, clashing with Cell Max's [[Explosive Scream]] and winning, obliterating the weak point on the Bio-Android's head and causing the monstrosity to explode. Piccolo later calls Gohan out on his use of the move and calls it a marvelous display. Gohan reveals that he had been practicing the Special Beam Cannon in secret.
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==Other ''Dragon Ball'' stories==
 
In ''[[Dragon Ball: The Return of Son Goku and Friends!]]'', when [[Aka]] uses the [[Wahaha no Ha]], Piccolo uses an uncharged Special Beam Cannon to destroy it.
   
 
==Variations==
 
==Variations==
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*'''[[Special Beam Charge]]''' - A charging technique used to increase the power of the Special Beam Cannon.
*'''[[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.
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*'''[[Special Beam Blast]]''' - A quick-firing Special Beam Cannon that blasts the opponent backwards on hit.
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*'''[[Full-Nelson Special Beam Cannon]]''' - The team attack version of the Special Beam Cannon used by Piccolo and Goku.
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*'''[[Double Demon Burst]]''' - A two-handed energy wave variation used by Piccolo against Nappa in the manga.
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*'''[[Special Beam Cannon (Clone)]]''' - A variation used by Piccolo in his match against [[Frost]] in the anime.
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*'''[[Masenko Beam Cannon]]''' - A combination of the [[Masenko]] and Special Beam Cannon.
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Special Beam Barrier1.PNG|Gohan blocks the foes' attack with a shield
 
Special Beam Barrier2.PNG|Piccolo fires his Special Beam Cannon into it
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Special Beam Barrier3.PNG|The Special Beam Cannon hits the target
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*'''Special Beam Cannon''' + '''[[Energy Shield]]''' - A combination technique employed by Gohan and Piccolo. Gohan creates a revolving disc energy shield to block a foe's attack and give Piccolo time to charge his Special Beam Cannon, which he then proceeds to fire at the shield, pushing it forward, the shield then dissipates just before the Special Beam Cannon is about to hit the foe.
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*'''[[Special Beam Cannon (Super)]]''' - A variation used by Piccolo in his [[Ultimate]] state in ''[[Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero]]''.
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*'''[[Special Beam Cannon (Beast)]]''' - A variation used by [[Gohan]] [[Beast]] against [[Cell Max]] in ''Super Hero''.
 
*'''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.
 
*'''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.
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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.
*'''Super Special Beam Cannon''' - An enhanced variant used by Piccolo in ''Supersonic Warriors''. Also appears as a Special Move in ''Dragon Ball Fusions''.
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*'''Super Special Beam Cannon''' - An enhanced variation used by Piccolo in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: 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''.
 
**'''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''.
 
**'''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''.
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***'''[[Kamehame Beam Cannon]]''' - A combination of [[MAX Power Kamehameha]] and FP Special Beam Cannon used by both [[Prillin]] and [[Kallohan]] as a Special Move in ''Dragon Ball Fusions''.
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*'''[[Master-Student Special Beam Cannon]]''' - A team attack used Orange Piccolo and Gohan Beast used in ''Xenoverse 2''.
   
 
==Video Game Appearances==
 
==Video Game Appearances==
[[File:SBC.PNG|thumb|Super Saiyan Future Gohan's Special Beam Cannon used in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3'']]
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[[File:Ultimate Mission - Special Beam Cannon.png|thumb|Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon in ''Ultimate Mission'']]
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Kyōshū! Saiyan]]''
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]]''.
 
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z II: Gekishin Freeza]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z III: Ressen Jinzōningen]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Saiya Densetsu]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Gekitō Tenkaichi Budōkai]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z (arcade game)|Dragon Ball Z]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans (video game)|Dragon Ball Z Side Story: Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Z Senshi Dai Shugyō!]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: V.R.V.S.]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Buyū Retsuden]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z Side Story: True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans - Earth Saga]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Idainaru Son Goku Densetsu]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Goku Hishōden]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z Side Story: True Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans - Space Saga]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z 2: Super Battle]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Goku Gekitōden]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Gokuden: Kakusei-Hen]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Butōden]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Legend]]''
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*''[[Anime Designer: Dragon Ball Z]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball GT: Final Bout]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Collectible CD Picture Cards]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Collectible Card Game]]''
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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: Supersonic Warriors]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3]]''
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*''[[Data Carddass Dragon Ball Z]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Sagas]]''
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*''[[Jump Super Stars]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball GT: Transformation]]''
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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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*''[[Battle Stadium D.O.N]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2]]''
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*''[[Jump Ultimate Stars]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Scouter Battle Taikan Kamehameha - Ora to Omee to Scouter]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z TV game]]s''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Bakuretsu Impact]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle Taikan Kamehameha 2 - Ossu Omee Gokū Tenkaichi Budōkai]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Scouter Battle Taikan Kamehameha - Ora to Omee to Scouter]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: W Bakuretsu Impact]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Burst Limit]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Infinite World]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z × One Piece: Battle Taikan Gomu Gomu no Kamehameha - Omee no Koe de Ora o Yobu]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dragon Battlers]]''
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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 Online]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Tenkaichi Tag Team]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball: Raging Blast 2]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Heroes]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Kai: Ultimate Butōden]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball: Zenkai Battle]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Tenkaichi]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z For Kinect]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Budokai HD Collection]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball: Tap Battle]]''
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*''[[J Legend Retsuden]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Z]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission 2]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Discross]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butōden]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle]]''
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*''[[IC Carddass Dragon Ball]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Fusions]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball FighterZ]]''
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*''[[Dragon Ball Legends]]''
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*''[[Jump Force]]''
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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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*''[[Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero]]''
   
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In ''Ressen Jinzōningen'', ''Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans'' and the ''Supersonic Warriors'' series, it is colored green.
[[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 '''Masenkosappo '''or simply '''Special Beam Cannon''' 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 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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In ''Super Butōden 2'', Cell Jr. can use the attack, and his version is colored blue.
{{Quote2|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 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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In the ''Budokai'' series, ''Super Dragon Ball Z'', ''Burst Limit'', and ''Tap Battle'', it is colored purple.
{{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}}
 
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)]] 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.
 
   
{{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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[[File:Budokai Tenkaichi 3 - SSJ Future Gohan uses Special Beam Cannon against 17.png|thumb|Super Saiyan Future Gohan's Special Beam Cannon used in ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3'']]
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In ''Budokai Tenkaichi 3'', ''Shin Budokai - Another Road'', and ''Raging Blast 2'', this move is used by [[Future Gohan]] while in his [[Super Saiyan]] form.
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 for 15 TP Medals (30 TP for both characters) 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 for 5 TP Medals 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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In ''Dragon Ball Online'', [[Warrior-type Namekian]]s can learn the Special Beam Cannon once they reach level 30.
{{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}}
 
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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In ''Dragon Ball Heroes'', Special Beam Cannon appears as Gohan Beast ('''UGM3-SEC Son Gohan: SH''')'s [[Super Attack]].
{{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]]''}}
 
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 ''Ultimate Tenkaichi'', it can be obtained as one of the [[Ultimate Tenkaichi Hero|Standard Hero]]'s customizable super attacks.
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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In ''Battle of Z'', it is Piccolo's Super move and Imperfect Cell's Blast Spark.
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In ''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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In ''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. After the 1.09.00 Update, Special Beam Cannon can be added to Adult Gohan, Future Gohan, Perfect Cell, and Piccolo's custom skillsets by 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. 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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In ''Dragon Ball Legends'', Special Beam Cannon appears as a Special Move Arts for several versions of Piccolo. Additionally certain versions of Piccolo can teach [[Shallot]] their version of Special Beam Cannon once said version has reached Friendship Rank 2. Additionally, some versions of Piccolo such as Legends Limited Piccolo (DBL22-03S) are unable to teach their Special Beam Cannon to Shallot. Also, Gohan (Kid): Piccolo (Assist) can utilize the [[Double Demon Burst]] which functions as a team attack Special Move Arts where Gohan (Kid) punches the opponent knocking them back, which Piccolo follows up the Double Demon Burst.
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In ''FighterZ'', Piccolo can use the Special Beam Cannon by expending one bar of ''ki'', similarly to [[Hellzone Grenade]]. Piccolo can also charge up the Special Beam Cannon, which causes it to deal about 50% more damage, during which he can repeatedly teleport short distances to reposition himself before unleashing the attack.
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In ''World Mission'', Special Beam Cannon is Piccolo's Super Attack which can be learned by all Elite type Hero Avatars by raising Piccolo's Camaraderie. Additionally, it appears as a Giga Rarity Super Attack Accessory which can be equipped to any non-Special type card through the Custom Deck or added to a custom card via Card Creation.
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In ''Kakarot'', the Special Beam Cannon appears as one of Piccolo's Super Attacks. Additionally, the technique has upgraded forms, the '''Super Special Beam Cannon''' and '''Limit Breaker Special Beam Cannon''', which can be unlocked by performing Mental Simulation Training once certain criteria are met. 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 / magic
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*{{Ruby||ま}} (Ma) = Demon / evil / devil / magic
*貫 (Kan) = Penetrate / pierce
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*{{Ruby||ぬき}} (Nuki) = Penetrate / pierce
*光 () = Light / ray / beam
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*{{Ruby||ひかり}} (Hikari) = Light / ray / beam
*殺 (Satsu/Sa-) = Kill
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*{{Ruby||や}} (Ya) = Kill
*砲 (Hō/Pō) = Cannon / gun
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*{{Ruby||ほう}} (Hō) = Gun
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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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).
 
*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.
 
**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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*Perfect Cell's Special Beam Cannon is called "'''Energy Drive'''" (エネルギードライブ) in ''[[Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden]]''. Imperfect Cell's is named Makankōsappō.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
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DBC251 01.png|Piccolo firing his Special Beam Cannon ([[Full Color Manga]])
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DBC251 01.png|Piccolo firing his Special Beam Cannon in the manga ([[Dragon Ball Full Color Manga|Full Color]])
DBC252 01.png|Piccolo firing his Special Beam Cannon
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DBC252 01.png|Piccolo firing his Special Beam Cannon in the manga (Full Color)
 
PiccoloScouter.Ep.3.png|Piccolo charges the Special Beam Cannon
 
PiccoloScouter.Ep.3.png|Piccolo charges the Special Beam Cannon
 
BeamCannon1.JPG|Piccolo fires his Special Beam Cannon
 
BeamCannon1.JPG|Piccolo fires his Special Beam Cannon
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113-15.JPG|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon at Garlic Jr.
 
113-15.JPG|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon at Garlic Jr.
 
113-16.JPG|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon misses Garlic Jr.
 
113-16.JPG|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon misses Garlic Jr.
25-2.JPG|Piccolo charges a Special Beam Cannon in Makosen form
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The Tree of Might - Piccolo fires Special Beam Cannon at Turles.png|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon at Turles
25-4.JPG|Piccolo fires his Special Beam Cannon in Makosen form at Nappa
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The Tree of Might - Turles blocks Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon.jpg|Turles blocks Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon
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
 
Turles Blocks.JPG|Turles blocks Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon
 
 
MakankosappoThatKilledSalza.png|Special Beam Cannon fired at Salza
 
MakankosappoThatKilledSalza.png|Special Beam Cannon fired at Salza
 
HT2.JPG|Piccolo's clones use a team Special Beam Cannon
 
HT2.JPG|Piccolo's clones use a team Special Beam Cannon
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SHBeams.png|Piccolo (underneath) firing the attack at Hatchiyack
 
SHBeams.png|Piccolo (underneath) firing the attack at Hatchiyack
 
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''
Cell Special Beam Cannon 1.png|Imperfect Cell charging energy.
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Cell Special Beam Cannon 1.png|Imperfect Cell charging energy.
 
Cell Special Beam Cannon 2.png|Imperfect Cell aims attack at Piccolo.
 
Cell Special Beam Cannon 2.png|Imperfect Cell aims attack at Piccolo.
 
Cell Special Beam Cannon 3.png|Imperfect Cell fires Special Beam Cannon.
 
Cell Special Beam Cannon 3.png|Imperfect Cell fires 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
 
Piccolo Dragon Soul.png|Piccolo prepares a Special Beam Cannon in the ''DBZ Kai'' opening
 
Piccolo Dragon Soul.png|Piccolo prepares a Special Beam Cannon in the ''DBZ Kai'' opening
CardImage12.JPG|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon at Perfect Cell
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Piccolo Attacks Super Perfect Cell.png|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon at Perfect Cell
 
Bojack Unbound - SBC.PNG|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon in ''Bojack Unbound''
 
Bojack Unbound - SBC.PNG|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon in ''Bojack Unbound''
 
Bojack Unbound - SBC Push.PNG|The Special Beam Cannon deflects Bojack's Full Power Energy Ball
 
Bojack Unbound - SBC Push.PNG|The Special Beam Cannon deflects Bojack's Full Power Energy Ball
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Mind Trap - Piccolo illusion SBC.PNG|An evil copy of Piccolo inside Super Buu charges a Special Beam Cannon
 
Mind Trap - Piccolo illusion SBC.PNG|An evil copy of Piccolo inside Super Buu charges a Special Beam Cannon
 
Mind Trap - Piccolo illusion SBC2.PNG|The illusion fires the Special Beam Cannon
 
Mind Trap - Piccolo illusion SBC2.PNG|The illusion fires the Special Beam Cannon
274-4.JPG|Gotenks's illusion hit by the Special Beam Cannon
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274-4.JPG|Gotenks' illusion hit by the Special Beam Cannon
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Piccolo using Special Beam Cannon (Clone).png|Piccolo and his clones using the Special Beam Cannon (Clone) in ''Dragon Ball Super''
 
Vlcsnap-2016-11-27-19h12m38s727.png|Piccolo firing a Special Beam Cannon in ''Dragon Ball GT''
 
Vlcsnap-2016-11-27-19h12m38s727.png|Piccolo firing a Special Beam Cannon in ''Dragon Ball GT''
Light Of Death!.JPG|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon in ''Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!!''
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Light Of Death!.JPG|Piccolo fires a Special Beam Cannon in ''The Return of Son Goku and Friends!''
 
MakankasappoVSWahahaNoHa.png|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon on Aka's Wahaha no Ha
 
MakankasappoVSWahahaNoHa.png|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon on Aka's Wahaha no Ha
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Super Hero - Gohan Beast charges Special Beam Cannon (Beast).png|Gohan charging the Special Beam Cannon (Beast) in ''Super Hero''
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Super Hero - Gohan Beast about to fire Special Beam Cannon (Beast).png|Gohan about to fire the Special Beam Cannon (Beast) in ''Super Hero''
 
Te033.jpg|A Special Beam Cannon card in the Bandai CCG
 
Te033.jpg|A Special Beam Cannon card in the Bandai CCG
 
DemonRay(PESG).gif|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon in the ''Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans'' video game
 
DemonRay(PESG).gif|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon in the ''Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans'' video game
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SBC(DBZ2SB).png|Piccolo using the Special Beam Cannon on Vegeta in ''Super Battle''
 
SBC(DBZ2SB).png|Piccolo using the Special Beam Cannon on Vegeta in ''Super Battle''
 
SBC(TheLegend).png|Piccolo firing the Special Beam Cannon in ''The Legend''
 
SBC(TheLegend).png|Piccolo firing the Special Beam Cannon in ''The Legend''
Budokai 1 22.jpg|Piccolo uses the Special Beam Cannon in ''Dragon Ball Z: Budokai''
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Budokai 1 22.jpg|Piccolo uses the Special Beam Cannon in 'Budokai''
 
Goku Raditz Budokai 9.jpg|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon blasting through Raditz and Goku in ''Budokai''
 
Goku Raditz Budokai 9.jpg|Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon blasting through Raditz and Goku in ''Budokai''
 
SSW4.JPG|Piccolo prepares a Special Beam Cannon in ''Supersonic Warriors''
 
SSW4.JPG|Piccolo prepares a Special Beam Cannon in ''Supersonic Warriors''
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Spark45.PNG|Imperfect Cell's Special Beam Cannon in ''Battle of Z''
 
Spark45.PNG|Imperfect Cell's Special Beam Cannon in ''Battle of Z''
 
Xenoverse1.PNG|Piccolo fires his Special Beam Cannon in a ''Xenoverse'' cutscene
 
Xenoverse1.PNG|Piccolo fires his Special Beam Cannon in a ''Xenoverse'' cutscene
 
Xenoverse - Special Beam Cannon charge.png|Piccolo charges a Special Beam Cannon in ''Xenoverse''
7EmYAaQ.jpg|The attack hits Goku instead
 
Xenoverse_-_Special_Beam_Cannon_charge.png|Piccolo charges a Special Beam Cannon in ''Xenoverse''
 
 
Xenoverse93.PNG|Perfect Cell charges his Special Beam Cannon in ''Xenoverse''
 
Xenoverse93.PNG|Perfect Cell charges his Special Beam Cannon in ''Xenoverse''
 
Xenoverse47.PNG|Gohan charges his Special Beam Cannon in ''Xenoverse''
 
Xenoverse47.PNG|Gohan charges his Special Beam Cannon in ''Xenoverse''
 
Xenoverse48.PNG|Gohan fires his Special Beam Cannon
 
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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-archenemy, 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), though a two-handed, larger, Kamehameha-like version exists, and can be fired quicker.[17]

While the move can be used uncharged, its true strength and weakness lie in the time it takes to build up energy for the focused blast. While Piccolo is left exposed when concentrating the move, the completed attack will be incredibly strong, and can pierce through foes stronger than Piccolo himself. Piccolo can use clones to support the technique in order to hide and give himself time to fully-charge the Special Beam Cannon.

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, however this statement is not in the manga, and it is therefore unlikely that it is actually that fast.

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, which according to Raditz's scouter is even stronger than the first, 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 his Double Demon Burst (Full Color)

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.[18] During the battle with Nappa in the manga, Piccolo used the two handed version of the Special Beam Cannon (a technique he has only used once), alongside Krillin's Kamehameha in an attempt to kill Nappa, however the Saiyan dodges,[17] in the anime Piccolo instead uses the Makosen.

He uses this same move while training with Gohan, only it is blue in color.

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.[3]

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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.[19] 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.[20]

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.[21]

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.[22]

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Piccolo pierced by Moro's Special Beam Cannon

Piccolo used a fully charged Special Beam Cannon to defeat the Universe 6 Namekians Saonel and Pilina in a single blow, tossing them off the arena and as a result, eliminating Universe 6 completely from the Tournament of Power.[23]

Seven-Three acquires the technique after he uses his Copy Ability on Piccolo.[24] Moro also acquires the technique upon absorbing Seven-Three, using it take down Piccolo.[25]

Piccolo uses against Pikkon in the restarted Super Space-Time Tournament after Demigra's defeat.[26]

Piccolo fired it at Baby Gohan but missed.[27]

Film Appearances

In Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might, Piccolo uses it in the battle with Turles with little effect.

In Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge, Piccolo uses it to kill Salza.

In Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound, Piccolo used it to save Gohan from Bojack's Full Power Energy Ball.

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.

In Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, Piccolo uses it in his Ultimate state against Gamma 2 who blocks it with an Android Barrier. During the final fight against Cell Max, Gohan uses it in his Beast form, clashing with Cell Max's Explosive Scream and winning, obliterating the weak point on the Bio-Android's head and causing the monstrosity to explode. Piccolo later calls Gohan out on his use of the move and calls it a marvelous display. Gohan reveals that he had been practicing the Special Beam Cannon in secret.

Other Dragon Ball stories

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

Variations

  • Special Beam Cannon + Energy Shield - A combination technique employed by Gohan and Piccolo. Gohan creates a revolving disc energy shield to block a foe's attack and give Piccolo time to charge his Special Beam Cannon, which he then proceeds to fire at the shield, pushing it forward, the shield then dissipates just before the Special Beam Cannon is about to hit the foe.
  • Special Beam Cannon (Super) - A variation used by Piccolo in his Ultimate state in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero.
  • Special Beam Cannon (Beast) - A variation used by Gohan Beast against Cell Max in Super Hero.
  • 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 variation used by Piccolo in Dragon Ball Z: 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.
  • Master-Student Special Beam Cannon - A team attack used Orange Piccolo and Gohan Beast used in Xenoverse 2.

Video Game Appearances

Ultimate Mission - Special Beam Cannon

Piccolo fires the Special Beam Cannon in Ultimate Mission

In Ressen Jinzōningen, Plan to Eradicate the Saiyans and the Supersonic Warriors series, it is colored green.

In Super Butōden 2, Cell Jr. can use the attack, and his version is colored blue.

In the Budokai series, Super Dragon Ball Z, Burst Limit, and Tap Battle, it is colored purple.

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

In Budokai Tenkaichi 3, Shin Budokai - Another Road, and Raging Blast 2, this move is used by Future Gohan while in his Super Saiyan form.

In Dragon Ball Online, Warrior-type Namekians can learn the Special Beam Cannon once they reach level 30.

In Dragon Ball Heroes, Special Beam Cannon appears as Gohan Beast (UGM3-SEC Son Gohan: SH)'s Super Attack.

In Ultimate Tenkaichi, it can be obtained as one of the Standard Hero's customizable super attacks.

In Battle of Z, it is Piccolo's Super move and Imperfect Cell's Blast Spark.

In 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.

In 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. After the 1.09.00 Update, Special Beam Cannon can be added to Adult Gohan, Future Gohan, Perfect Cell, and Piccolo's custom skillsets by 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. 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.

In Dragon Ball Legends, Special Beam Cannon appears as a Special Move Arts for several versions of Piccolo. Additionally certain versions of Piccolo can teach Shallot their version of Special Beam Cannon once said version has reached Friendship Rank 2. Additionally, some versions of Piccolo such as Legends Limited Piccolo (DBL22-03S) are unable to teach their Special Beam Cannon to Shallot. Also, Gohan (Kid): Piccolo (Assist) can utilize the Double Demon Burst which functions as a team attack Special Move Arts where Gohan (Kid) punches the opponent knocking them back, which Piccolo follows up the Double Demon Burst.

In FighterZ, Piccolo can use the Special Beam Cannon by expending one bar of ki, similarly to Hellzone Grenade. Piccolo can also charge up the Special Beam Cannon, which causes it to deal about 50% more damage, during which he can repeatedly teleport short distances to reposition himself before unleashing the attack.

In World Mission, Special Beam Cannon is Piccolo's Super Attack which can be learned by all Elite type Hero Avatars by raising Piccolo's Camaraderie. Additionally, it appears as a Giga Rarity Super Attack Accessory which can be equipped to any non-Special type card through the Custom Deck or added to a custom card via Card Creation.

In Kakarot, the Special Beam Cannon appears as one of Piccolo's Super Attacks. Additionally, the technique has upgraded forms, the Super Special Beam Cannon and Limit Breaker Special Beam Cannon, which can be unlocked by performing Mental Simulation Training once certain criteria are met. 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

  • (Ma) = Demon / evil / devil / magic
  • ぬき (Nuki) = Penetrate / pierce
  • ひかり (Hikari) = Light / ray / beam
  • (Ya) = Kill
  • ほう (Hō) = 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.
  • Perfect Cell's Special Beam Cannon is called "Energy Drive" (エネルギードライブ) in Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden. Imperfect Cell's is named Makankōsappō.

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