Only Dragon Ball Z Experts Can Pass This Piccolo Quiz
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While the majority of action in the Dragon Ball universe revolves around Goku and his family, many fans have been quicker to gravitate towards his surly green ally, Piccolo. Aside from Goku himself, Piccolo was a top-level fighter for longer than anyone else in the series, standing toe-to-toe with every bad guy from Raditz to the warriors of Universe 6. He’s also at least partially responsible for training most of the younger warriors, meaning he often plays a huge role even in battles where he didn’t physically participate.
From the very beginning, part of what makes Piccolo so popular has been the air of mystery his character demands. It was several years before fans even knew what species he really was, and once that particular riddle is solved, he still remains a highly unique figure amongst his kind. The only way to really get a good grasp of what makes Piccolo the man he becomes is to watch him grow from the original Dragon Ball all the way to Dragon Ball Super.
A being of pure evil who gradually became a true hero, Piccolo has seen it all, and made a major impact on every step of the journey he calls life. Anyone who thinks they know everything about Goku’s greatest adversary turned ally should keep reading for a quiz about Piccolo only a Dragon Ball Z expert could pass.
Which planet is Piccolo’s homeland?
When Piccolo first debuted on Dragon Ball, not even he knew the answer to this question. Coming to existence on the Earth, Piccolo naturally assumed he was simply one of the more rare creatures around, which wasn’t that strange a thought process considering the number of dragons and demons Goku and the others had already encountered on the planet. Not until he meets a few other aliens does Piccolo learn he’s from out of this world, naturally inspiring him to seek out his homeland as soon as he possibly can.
Which of the following abilities does Piccolo never possess?
Whether from Earth or elsewhere, just about every major warrior of the Dragon Ball universe possesses an incredible number of unique and powerful abilities. Piccolo is naturally no different, though fans would later discover that a large number of his skills were actually fairly common to his species. The one thing that still makes Piccolo unique is his incredible strength, with other characters from his home planet openly acknowledging he’s by far the strongest of them all. That said, there’s still some stuff Piccolo can’t do that others can.
What Demon King created Piccolo?
Much of Piccolo’s icy demeanor throughout Dragon Ball may well be traced back to his origin story. Technically an orphan from birth, the whole reason Piccolo’s “father” created him was that he knew his own demise was eminent, having been summarily bested in battle by Goku. Wanting to keep his evil legacy alive, the Demon King spit a giant egg out of his mouth as his final breathing act. Originally, the intention was for Piccolo to be an exact reincarnation of the being who created him, but Goku and company’s influence gradually brought him to the good side.
With which other being was Piccolo linked upon his creation?
In a world of nonstop fighting, it’s hard enough for a warrior of Dragon Ball to keep themselves alive. Piccolo has a secondary issue to deal with in that there’s another Namekian on Earth who technically shares his essence. This means that should one of them perish, the other will quickly disappear along with them, an issue that causes them both great strife as the series progresses. Eventually, they get around this issue by fusing into one being, which also has the bonus of making Piccolo significantly more powerful than ever before.
In what device was Piccolo’s creator trapped for years?
Before Piccolo Daimao could create Piccolo, Jr., he first needed to escape the small prison in which he had been trapped for decades. Long before Goku was even born, his future mentor Master Roshi and another warrior named Master Mutaito tracked down the Demon King and neutralized his power with the Evil Containment Wave. This ancient technique eternally imprisons the target in an unbreakable seal, unless a foolish soul comes along and lets them out. Naturally, it isn’t long before that exact thing happens, and his menace runs amok once again.
Which of the following is NOT one of Piccolo’s “brothers?”
Being a direct replica of his creator, there’s no other creature around quite like Piccolo, and he doesn’t have a real “family” in the traditional sense of the word. However, before Piccolo Daimao is finally defeated, he also creates a whole sub species of Mutated Namekians, all of whom arguably appear even more demonic than their evil creator. Unlike Piccolo, none of them ever come close to abandoning the dark side to join Goku and friends, either, but part of the reason is that none of them survive nearly long enough to switch loyalties.
Where do Goku and Piccolo meet?
Considering the whole reason Piccolo, Jr. was created is that Goku had just destroyed Piccolo Daimao, it’s no wonder that the reincarnated Demon King would quickly seek out the legendary Saiyan. In fact, that he was a bad guy in the Dragon Ball universe at all pretty much made this a given, as villains have been tracking down Goku from the very beginning. Despite Piccolo coming to power before the series introduced trackers or the idea of reading ki, he also happened to know exactly where to find Goku, quietly preparing to take him on until the time was right.
How old is Piccolo when he meets Goku?
One wouldn’t know it to look at him, but Piccolo is actually amongst the youngest characters in all of Dragon Ball. This shouldn’t be that surprising given the fact fans witnessed his creation, but his rapid progression from a mere baby hatchling to a seemingly full-grown man happened so quickly that it’s easy to forget his age. There’s also the fact other Namekians seem to grow at a much slower pace, making it that much more surprising to actually think about how young Piccolo was when he and Goku first crossed paths.
Who does Piccolo eliminate at the same time as Goku?
Not too long after Piccolo, Jr. is created because Goku eliminated his “father,” the Namekian warrior turns the tables and sends Goku on his first trip down Snake Way into the afterlife. Of course, it wasn’t just a case of Piccolo besting his rival in battle, as Goku’s defeat was more a case of self-sacrifice. The two former enemies had just teamed up to face an even greater threat, with Goku ultimately deciding the only way to stop him hold him in place while Piccolo delivered the final blow.
Which move does Piccolo use to eliminate Goku?
Always thinking a step ahead on how to win the next battle, one of the first questions Piccolo has for Goku after they team up is whether or not he’s devised any new special moves to make himself stronger. As a rival, Piccolo probably would have been happy to hear that Goku had not, but considering they were about to team up for the first time, this was highly distressing news. On the plus side, the Namekian himself actually was thinking ways to improve, devising a powerful energy attack that he successfully used to save the day for planet Earth.
What alias does Piccolo use to enter the World Martial Arts Tournament?
Given the fact his creator was an evil Demon King sharing his name, it’s understandable Piccolo wouldn’t want to advertise his presence at the World Martial Arts Tournament, or anywhere, for that matter. One can never underestimate the element of surprise, either, so he probably didn’t want Goku to know he was there until they met face to face. For these reasons, he came up with a pseudonym used to enter the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament. It’s less clear why, but he does the same thing a few years later at the 25th Tournament, as well.
Who does Piccolo train to prepare for Vegeta’s arrival?
For the most part, Piccolo is an entirely solitary being, choosing to live and train entirely by his lonesome. Only during epic battles for the fate of the world does he ever accept help, let alone admit any sort of affection for other individuals. This all begins to change once he defeats Goku and learns that Vegeta and Nappa are on their way to Earth, and Piccolo realizes he’ll need more allies to survive against them. Rather than seek the world for a strong enough partner, he decides to make one by training someone who gradually becomes his best friend.
For what limb does Piccolo first use his regenerative powers?
Theoretically speaking, should one of the Dragon Ball warriors start falling to pieces, their ability to continue defending the universe would dramatically begin to plummet. Not so for Piccolo or any other Namekians, as they all posses the ability to immediately regenerate any lost body parts. Naturally, Piccolo is forced to utilize this skill quite a few times throughout the course of the series, starting with his very first battle against Goku. Much to the Saiyan’s surprise, not only is Piccolo able to regenerate, but he also shows no hesitation in discarding a weaker limb for an all new one.
What does Piccolo’s name mean in the Namekian language?
Luckily for our heroes, it would appear that almost all Namekians are well versed in human language by the time Gohan and friends arrive on their planet. Obviously, though, existing millions of light years away from Earth and rarely coming in contact people, these green aliens have also come up with a discourse of their own. It turns out that despite having very little connection to his homeland, Piccolo’s name has great resonance in his native tongue, accurate describing his existence before he learns his full origin story.
Who eliminates Piccolo while he’s protecting Gohan?
The longest a warrior sticks around in the Dragon Ball universe, the more likely they are to spend some time with King Kai in the afterlife, and Piccolo is no exception. Surprisingly given the fact he started off as a bad guy, most of his mortal wounds come when protecting people, specifically his closest friend and former student, Gohan. Admitting the kid makes him feel emotions previously foreign to him, whenever Gohan’s life appears in danger, Piccolo is quick to jump into action and save him, even if it means the Namekians own demise.
Which character informs Piccolo he’s Namekian?
His other half Kami notwithstanding, Piccolo spends the first several years of his life completely unaware of his own origin story as a Namek. More than that, he doesn’t even realize that he’s an alien, assuming he’s just one of the many unique creatures in Dragon Ball’s version of Earth. When he finally learns the truth, though, it suddenly all makes sense, as he never felt entirely at home when wandering our blue planet. The feeling grows even stronger once Piccolo follows the person who informed him about Planet Namek to the place in question.
What type of Namekians are Piccolo Daimao and Kami?
Much like most creatures, the Namekian race has a small amount of genetic variation from one being to the next. Truth be told, it’s a little hard to say where Piccolo falls into this by the end, because he fuses with a number of others, and was rather unique amongst his kind in the first place. However, it’s implicitly stated that both his progenitor Piccolo Daimao and other half Kami are of a certain sub-species known for their increased magical abilities, most importantly the power to create the Dragon Balls.
With which Namek warrior does Piccolo fuse to increase his strength?
Immediately upon arriving on Planet Namek, Piccolo is shocked to find his homeland in a state of destruction thanks to warlord Frieza. Naturally, his immediate instinct is to hunt the villain down and offer some righteous payback, but along the way, he discovers a badly injured fellow Namekian and stops to investigate. This second warrior realizes the end is near for him, suggesting Piccolo tap into one of their people’s special techniques and absorb his body to become even stronger. Initially, Piccolo has no interest in this, though he quickly acquiesces after learning he’ll remain in control of the outcome.
Who drags Piccolo back to Earth after he’s nearly eliminated by Frieza?
Unfortunately, it’s ultimately pretty clear that Piccolo’s no match for Frieza even after fusing with his fellow Namekian. The plus side, if one could call it that, is the fact Frieza is such a vicious monster he’ll occasionally leave a mortally wounded enemy to slowly shuffle off this mortal coil rather than land a finishing blow. Piccolo being resigned to this sort of fate means the same thing would happen to Kami and the Dragon Balls along with them, so one of his allies rushes to the scene and pulls him to safety where he can heal.
Who demands Piccolo get his driver’s license?
Being an alien blessed with the ability to fly, there’s really no reason for Piccolo, Goku, or any of the other Dragon Ball warriors to bother with traditional modes of transportation. Throw in the fact cars are pretty expensive and a little bit complicated, and it’s no wonder why most of them never bothered getting a driver’s license. However, they do need to go into town from time to time, and flying through the sky when doing so attracts too much attention, so eventually Goku and Piccolo at least are convinced to enroll in driver’s ed.
Which of the Androids is literally disarmed by Piccolo?
If anyone in the Dragon Ball universe knows a thing or two about losing a limb, it’s Piccolo. Quite frankly, we couldn’t even count the total number of times the Namekian finds himself temporarily disabled only to immediately regenerate whatever it is he lost, but rest assured, it happens a whole lot. Of course, not every has this ability, so when Piccolo turns the tables on one of the Androids, it’s actually pretty debilitating. Well, until he gets back to the lab and puts himself back together again.
How does Goku refer to Piccolo after he re-fuses with Kami?
While Piccolo is the first character to fuse with another, and the only one to do so permanently, the idea of two warriors combining into one body is actually fairly common in the Dragon Ball universe. There are some differences, of course, both in method of execution, how long the effect lasts, and what everyone does with their newfound powers. One thing that separates Piccolo’s fusions with Kami and Nail is that he never changes his name afterwards, leading to a bit of confusion with Goku and Krillin when they first hear the news, much to Piccolo’s annoyance.
Who was the Nameless Namekian’s father (and thus Piccolo’s “grandfather”)?
Okay, so Piccolo, Jr. is technically the reincarnation of Piccolo Daimao, but his full origin story goes back way further than that. The Demon King himself was created when a warrior known as the Nameless Namekian wished to become the Guardian of Earth, forcing him to excise the evil from his body. The dark side was Piccolo Daimao, while the heroic remnants were renamed Kami. After enough time passed, no one could even remember this original form’s name, but somehow, Guru and a few other Namekians nonetheless had some war stories to tell about his father.
Who replaces Kami as Guardian of Earth when he and Piccolo re-fuse?
For whatever reason, even after Piccolo gradually becomes a good guy, it takes him quite some time before deciding to re-fuse with Kami and thus tap into his full power. Part of it is pure arrogance and wishing to remain autonomous, but there’s also the pesky issue that Kami being absorbed into his body means that there would also be no more Dragon Balls, nor a Guardian of Earth. Luckily, plenty of other Namekians are available to take up the role, and Goku knows exactly which one is best suited for the job.
What does family term Cell call Piccolo much to his surprise?
Composed of genetic material stolen from just about everyone Goku has ever encountered, technically speaking, Cell could make the claim to be related to any of them. Given his general appearance as a big green bug-like alien, Piccolo in particular seems like he could be part of Cell’s family on both a physical and scientific level. For this reason, when the two first cross paths, the synthetic cyborg monster plays some mind games with the Namekian by referring to him by a familial term that very much throws Piccolo off his guard.
Who does Piccolo immediately submit against in the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament?
Once the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament rolled around, it had been quite a long time since Goku or any of his friends were involved in the proceedings. Naturally, the second they decided to return, the Dragon Ball warriors were all considered frontrunners to win the thing, making it that much more surprising when Piccolo was one of the first to fight and he forfeited defeat before a single blow was exchanged. Of course, he had his reasons, recognizing his opponent as the all-powerful Supreme Kai.
Which enemy momentarily turns Piccolo to stone?
Quite frankly, given the Dragon Balls’ power to revive any warrior who falls in battle, it’s rarely more than a mild irritant when a bad guy sends them shuffling off this mortal coil. It’s much worse when an enemy absorbs, contains, or otherwise renders them unable to battle without actually causing their physical demise. That’s what happens to Piccolo when he encounters a certain demon king, who turns the Namekian warrior to stone. Not only that, he does it in a pretty gross way, with the transforming agent apparently found in his spit.
Who accidentally shatters the stone version of Piccolo?
As if being turned to stone weren’t bad enough, Piccolo faces an even greater problem shortly after that happens when one of his friends accidentally causes him to shatter into pieces. Naturally, the person who does this immediately feels terrible about what they’ve done, worrying that if Piccolo hadn’t already been eliminated, this was surely going to do the trick and send him to the afterlife. Turns out that everyone had been underestimating the Namekian’s power, though, as his head didn’t even crack, so the moment he goes from stone back to normal, he’s able to fully regenerate his body.
Where does Piccolo lead Super Buu for the battle against Gotenks?
The warriors of Dragon Ball have always fought their most epic battles far away from the public, not wanting any innocents to get caught in the crossfire. Unfortunately, this quickly became a moot point in the fight against Buu, as he could destroy entire civilizations with a snap of his fingers, but still, Piccolo thought it would be best to contain his destructive power for the final battle. For whatever reason, Buu agrees to the plan, even putting up with Piccolo as he takes the long way to the location, stalling for time so the others can train first.
Who eliminates Piccolo for the second time (along with all of Earth)?
In one way or another, just about every big bad in the Dragon Ball universe ultimately plans to either rule or destroy the world. Given enough time, a couple of them even succeed at their plans, though the damage is always eventually undone thanks to some combination of Shenron and Porunga. Nonetheless, it’s pretty disheartening to see an entire population turn to dust, especially when not even the warriors of Dragon Ball are able to escape the destruction. In one instance, Piccolo, Gohan, Goten, and Trunks all fall victim to such an attack.
What “stupid Earth game” infuriates Piccolo during Bulma’s birthday party?
No matter how close Piccolo becomes to the other Dragon Ball warriors during battle, once the fighting is over, he’s usually quick to run off into his seclusion. Not until the series revived with Dragon Ball Super did he actually stick around for a party, specifically the one celebrating Bulma’s birthday, and quite frankly, the results were less than stellar. First, he gave a karaoke performance that wasn’t exactly music to his friends’ ears, and then he got extremely frustrated at a simple party game, walking away in disgust when it was clear he wouldn’t win.
Who nearly eliminates Gohan before Piccolo revives him with a kiai blast?
For literally over a decade, it seemed like the sole use of an energy blast of any kind was to harm one’s opponent. Always coming up with brilliant new techniques to use in battle, in Dragon Ball Super, Piccolo becomes the first warrior to use such a move in a positive way, not dissimilar to an EKG machine. Seeing his best friend Gohan seriously wounded against the latest enemy threat, Piccolo jumps to the scene and uses a kiai blast to get the kid’s heart beating again.
Which character does Piccolo repeatedly babysit?
In a manner of speaking, it could be said that Piccolo was a babysitter pretty much the minute he started working with Goku and friends, willingly looking after Gohan while his father was away. However, there’s a difference between rocking a baby’s cradle with his foot and playing peek-a-boo versus throwing a kid in a forest and training him to be a tough warrior. By the time of Dragon Ball Super, the Namekian warrior has finally calmed down enough to actually do the former, arguably becoming more protective of the child he’s tasked with watching than her own parents.
Which enemy eliminates Piccolo for a third time when he’s again protecting Gohan?
Some things in the Dragon Ball universe never change, including the fact Piccolo will repeatedly risk his own life to save that of his favorite student and best friend. Roughly two decades after this scenario plays out for the first time against Nappa, the duo go through it all over again in Dragon Ball Super. While the first sacrifice was a case of Gohan being young and inexperienced, this time around he’s lost a little bit of his power after being distracted by fatherhood. Once Piccolo is revived, the two resume their training to ensure it won’t happen again.
Who cheats to defeat Goku and Piccolo in the Tournament of Destroyers?
Created by Beerus and Champa to discover which Universe truly reigns supreme, the Tournament of Destroyers was significantly more intense than any of the mere World Martial Arts Tournaments the Dragon Ball warriors had entered before. That said, there are still rules to this sort of thing, like the fact entrants weren’t allowed to use outside weapons, including poison. Of course, devious villains don’t really care for this sort of technicality, which is why the first fighter of Universe 6 resorts to trickery against both Piccolo and Goku, knocking them both out of the contest until Jaco notices his trick.
Who do Piccolo and Future Trunks attempt to trap with the Evil Containment Wave?
It’s hard to forget being trapped in an Electric Rice Cooker, and even though this didn’t happen to Piccolo personally, he still has the memories of when it happened to his evil progenitor. Once confronted with an immortal menace in Dragon Ball Super, the Namekian warrior suggests they dust off the old trick and try a new Evil Containment Wave to seal off his destructive powers for good. Bulma records Piccolo instructing how to do so then shows the video to Trunks, who briefly pulls it off, only to botch the ending and let the villain break free.
What enemy causes Piccolo to lose the use of both his arms in the Tournament of Power?
At a certain point, one might expect Piccolo’s enemies to catch on to the fact taking away one of his limbs doesn’t really have any effect on the guy. Granted, when this happens for the final time during the Tournament of Power, he’s facing an opponent that couldn’t have reasonably seen any of the previous times this happened. Also, this enemy decides to literally double down on the punishment, causing Piccolo to lose both of his arms at once. Even so, it’s just a quick scream and burst of power before the Namekian regenerates them both.
Who eliminates Piccolo from the Tournament of Power?
Size isn’t everything in the Dragon Ball universe. Piccolo especially knows this well, possessing the ability to grow extremely large in size but almost never using it, knowing it barely boosts his actual power. As if that didn’t make things clear, the Namekian warrior has another lesson in relative power when one of the tiniest warriors from Universe 4 uses his speed to first disorient Piccolo and then knock him out of the ring and thus the tournament. Still, he’s no match for Goku, who quickly avenges his eliminated friend.
Why does Piccolo ultimately choose to stop getting revived?
Having willingly walked into danger so he could save Gohan’s life more than once, Piccolo obviously knows a thing or two about the power of sacrifice. After shuffling off this mortal coil and getting revived at least three times already, he finally decides to make the biggest act of martyrdom possible by informing his friends that he no longer wants them to revive him after experiencing his demise in Dragon Ball GT. This makes him the second character after Goku to express such a desire, yet the only one who actually sticks with it.
Who is Piccolo attempting to save by getting sent to Hell?
As if it weren’t noble enough for Piccolo to willingly remain in the afterlife upon his final trip down Snake Way, he decides to take things a step further by intentionally leaving Heaven and heading to Hell when he realizes his abilities could be better used in the home for infinite losers. In addition to making sure his former enemies don’t cause too much of a fuss, he’s also attempting to save one of his closest friends, who got stuck down below after some devious trickery by several of their greatest rivals.