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Transforming Ability

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"Vegeta: Every now and again, you'll run into one of those freaks out there in the universe who can alter their shape in ways few would suspect. His kind, for example - they modify their forms to conserve their energy, or just for camouflage.
Frieza: My case is somewhat exceptional, though...I choose to remain in my present form to keep my power from running amok!"
— "A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level: One-Million?!"

Transforming Ability[6] (悪夢の超変身 Akumu no Chō Henshin, lit. "Super Transformation of a Nightmare") is a specialized transformation technique utilized by transforming-type aliens, like members of the Frieza Race and Zarbon's race.

Frieza's Race[]

A user of the ability is capable of creating new forms for themselves by growing and altering their Bio Suit. The transformations also have some alteration to the user's voice with each state.

Suppression[]

Frieza's race has displayed the ability to create up to three transformations that suppress their true power.

The user may wish to use this ability to hide their full strength, or because they cannot fully control their abilities in their natural form. They can then freely release more and more power, going through less suppressive states until returning to their natural form as necessary. As such, the natural form is not included in this list due to not counting as an actual transformation. Frieza's race seemingly create their suppression transformations by growing a power suppressing Bio Suit over their true form, and then altering and shedding it as they see fit to increase their power back up. In Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’, Frieza trained to be able to return to his proper form from his first form, rather than taking longer to do so by going through his second and third forms as well.

First Form[]

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Frieza in his modern First Form

First Form: Utilized by Frieza, Frost and Kuriza. It is also stated that Cooler possesses this form.

This form is the first suppression form, the lowest of them in power. In this state the user is around as tall as they are in their race's true form, possibly slightly shorter.

Second Form[]

"Heh heh heh! You're in for it now. My second form makes the one you're familiar with look as gentle as a sleeping kitten."
— After transforming, Frieza shocks Vegeta, Krillin, Gohan, and Dende in his new form in "A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level: One-Million?!"

Frieza second form

Frieza in his Second Form

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Frost in his Second Form

Second Form: Utilized by Frieza and Frost. It is also stated that Cooler possesses this form.

Frost's second form resembles Frieza's third form and is referred to as his Charging Form (Assault Form). A version of Frost's similar to Frieza's is shown in "Warriors from Universe 6!" bonus material. King Cold also appears similar to Frieza's usage of this form.

This form is the second suppression form. It is referred to as the "Second Transformation" in Dragon Ball Super: Broly when Kikono suggests Frieza simply revert to his Second Form to make himself taller as it is his tallest form, though Frieza points out he wishes to be taller in his natural form.

Third Form[]

"What do you think, was it worth the wait? Now if you're ready let's begin round two shall we?"
— Frieza explaining to Piccolo after transforming in "Piccolo Reborn! Frieza's Second Transformation!"

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Frieza in his Third Form

Third Form: Utilized by Frieza and Cooler. Though the Collectible Card Game has Cooler's third form being the same as his true form.

Frost's second form is his equivalent to Frieza's third form.

This form is the third suppression form, the last of them before the user goes back into their true form. When the user transforms from this form to their true form, the third form Bio Suit simply shatters revealing their true form underneath it.

Empowerment[]

While the transformations created through this ability by Frieza's race are normally weaker than their true forms, Cooler managed to discover a Fifth Form - a movie and video game exclusive form - which instead of suppressing the user's power would instead increase their offensive and defensive capabilities.

Fifth Form[]

Main article: Fourth Transformation
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Cooler in the Fifth Form

Fifth Form (Fourth Transformation): This form is a Super Evolution, utilized by Cooler, Frieza,[7] and their fusion Coolieza. It is implied King Cold may possess this form.[8] Also, after using the Super Class-up, the Frieza Clan Berserker appears similar to this form.

This form is a higher form, the method of obtaining it is unknown. In this state the user grows taller than they are in their true form, their head gains four spikes, their eyes turn pure red, they gain blades on their elbows, and they can grow a mask over their face. This state is more powerful than the True Form of the user by a fair amount.

Class-up[]

Main articles: Class-up and Super Class-up
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The Frieza Clan avatars' Class up states

The Frieza Clan avatars Froze, Rezok and Frieza Clan Berserker are capable of utilizing the Class-up and Super Class-up abilities to achieve higher transformed states.

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The Frieza Clan avatars' Super Class states

Froze's Class-up gives him a form similar to his first form, Rezok's gives him a form bearing more spikes than his previous state, while the berserker's gives him a form resembling his previous form, but with back wings, increased musculature and additional spikes.

Froze's Super Class-up gives him a form resembling his first form but with a white and black coloration and purple and black armor pieces, Rezok's gives him his own version of the Metal Cooler state and the berserker gains a version of the Fourth Transformation with more pronounced spikes.

Metal Cooler[]

Main article: Cosmic Suit
Metal Cooler transforming ability

Cooler's Metal Cooler transformation

In Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, via training in his Fifth Form in the Frieza's spaceship missions, Cooler manages to obtain the even more powerful Metal Cooler form, this form appears identical to the Meta-Cooler cyborgs manufactured by the Big Gete Star but is different from them in that it is not robotic. The form is identical to Cooler's base form but with a pure metallic Bio Suit, resembling a Cosmic Suit, worn over it, resulting in a form superior to Cooler's fifth form.

In Dragon Ball Z 2 V Frieza in his Cooler costume can transform into Meta-Cooler.

Rezok possess the Metal Cooler transformation as his Super Class-up.

Zarbon's race[]

"As I said, you only saw the beauty side of me before. Now with great pleasure, I introduce you to the BEAST!"
— Zarbon after transforming in "Zarbon's Surprise"

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Zarbon's two forms

Zarbon's race are shown to possess two forms, a "Base Form" and a "Monster Form", both forms have been referred to as the race's "true form" on different occasions and so it is unknown which of the forms was created by this ability.

Zarbon does not like the idea of transforming due to the form's ugly appearance, and he prefers his beautiful appearance, but he does transform when faced with a very strong opponent, as his Monster Form overwhelmingly increases his power.

Despite Zarbon performing EX-Fusion with Dodoria is his base form, their resulting fusion Dodobon appears to be in a permanent Monster Form which is a mixture of Dodoria and Zarbon's Monster form.

Galactic Bandit Brigade member Yuzun transforms into his Monster Form to confront Vegeta on Planet Yardrat. Saganbo believed Yuzun was unbeatable in Monster Form, but like Zarbon before him, he is defeated by Vegeta.

Ganos[]

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Ganos' True Form

In the anime, Ganos undergoes a transformation into a larger, more muscular avian form: his True Form.[9] In this form, he becomes faster and stronger than before. Ganos used this transformation during the Tournament of Power to battle Master Roshi. Despite being stronger than him, Ganos is overwhelmed by Roshi because Roshi has more experience.

In this form Ganos can increase his power every second he struggles against his foes, ultimately overpowering Roshi. Master Roshi even states that at this rate, Ganos might become a threat to Goku and the others.

Other Transformations[]

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Chief Moginaian in his Battle Mode

Chief Moginaian can transform into what Whis calls "Battle Mode" (戦闘モード Sentō Mōdo). In Battle Mode, the Chief takes on a form that resembles a cross between a Dinosaur and an Ogre with multiple eyes and arms. Though the form increases the Chief's power, it is still no match against Beerus.

The Mixxileean Time Breaker Tock is able to transform into a more powerful state by eating second form Frieza's cut off tail (which had been severed vis Krillin's Destructo Disc) that had been infused with Nail's Ki by Towa. In this state, Tock takes on traits of Frieza's second form.

By copying Kuriza's transforming ability, Neko Majin Z takes on a form with double eyelids.

Usage[]

Frieza uses these transformations some point prior to the Genocide of the Saiyans in order to transform into his first form as a way of suppressing his overwhelming power. Zarbon takes his Monster form when he is being defeated by Vegeta in Namek, and after transforming, he is able to defeat the Saiyan prince. He later transforms again to fight Vegeta after he escaped Frieza's custody. However, due to Vegeta's Saiyan Power, Zarbon's power in his transformed state is not enough and he is killed. In the Funimation dub, Zarbon stated that Vegeta is the first person to see his grotesque form a second time. During the battle on Planet Namek, Frieza used the transformation ability to take on his second and third forms during his battle against the Dragon Team.

While being regenerated in Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’, Frieza regresses back into his first form. Frost uses the first form at the start of his battle with Goku, and then progresses into his assault form to combat Goku.

In Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge, Cooler uses the fourth transformation in order to combat Goku. The form makes Cooler superior to Goku even when using Kaio-ken, but he is quickly beaten by Super Saiyan Goku.

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Cooler uses the Fourth Transformation in Dragon Ball GT

Cooler briefly appears in the Fourth Transformation when he escapes from Hell in Dragon Ball GT, though he proves to be no match for any of the Z Fighters and is sent back to Hell.

Kuriza used the transformation at some point prior to his attack on Earth during Nekomajin, in order to go to his first form.

In Nekomajin, Neko Majin Z uses this ability in order to counter Kuriza's transformation.

Video Game Appearances[]

Super Makeover (MBC)

Super Transformation in Miracle Battle Carddass

Transforming Ability appears in every game where Frieza possesses his lower forms, as he uses the ability to transform from his first form upwards into his second and third forms.

In Dragon Ball Heroes, it is named Terrifying Super Transformation where it is the name of Frieza's transformations from one of his lower forms to the next.

In Dragon Ball Kai: Miracle Battle Carddass, it is named Super Transformation.

Cooler's Fourth Transformation appears in the majority of video games he appears in, including the Budokai series, Budokai Tenkaichi series, and Raging Blast series. While not seen, Frieza is said to attain the fourth transformation in Shin Budokai. Future Cooler also uses it in Shin Budokai - Another Road.

Zarbon's monster form appears in several video games where Zarbon appears. In Gekishin Freeza, Zarbon uses his monster form after being defeated in his regular state. In Super Saiya Densetsu, two recolors of Zarbon named Aboga and Mandarin also appear in their monster forms. Zarbon can also transform into Monster Form in Budokai, the Budokai Tenkaichi series, Tenkaichi Tag Team, the Raging Blast series, Dragon Ball Heroes, and Zenkai Battle.

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Mixxileean Time Breaker Tock transformed state after consuming 2nd form Frieza's tail in Dragon Ball Online

In Dragon Ball Online, the Mixxileean Time Breaker Tock is able to transform into a form with traits of Frieza's second form by consuming Second Form Frieza's tail infused with Nail's Ki.

In Dragon Ball Fusions, Dodobon, the EX-Fusion of Zarbon and Dodoria, appears in Monster Form.

"Did I mention that I can transform to grow more powerful? All my people share this trait. Though I should explain that we don't turn into bigger targets like the Saiyans do. We simply gain untold power at the expense of a... Let's call it a cosmetic change."
— Zarbon telling the Future Warrior about the Monster Form in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2

Though Zarbon's monster form is absent in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, it is referenced by several characters including Zarbon himself. Zarbon also confirms that all of his people share the ability to transform into their Monster form.

In FighterZ, Cooler is seen transforming from his fourth form to his Fifth form during his intro cutscene. Janemba can be seen in his base form before falling over and transforming into his Super Janemba form.

Trivia[]

First Form Frieza (Genocide of Saiyans)

Frieza's First Form in the second Broly trailer

  • In the second trailer for Dragon Ball Super: Broly, Frieza's first form appeared different to in other iterations, this was corrected for later trailers.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. ↑ Dragon Ball chapter 296, "The Transformation"
  2. ↑ Dragon Ball Z episode 78, "Fighting Power: One Million??"
  3. ↑ Dragon Ball Z Kai episode 37, "A Nightmare Transformation! Frieza's Power Level: One-Million?!"
  4. ↑ Dragon Ball Heroes, 2010
  5. ↑ Dragon Ball Kai: Miracle Battle Carddass
  6. ↑ Daizenshuu 7, 1996
  7. ↑ Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai - Another Road, 2007
  8. ↑ Dragon Book
  9. ↑ Dragon Ball Super Card Game (2017)

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