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| Dragon Ball[1][2] | |
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| Kanji | ドラゴンボール |
| Rōmaji | Doragon Bōru |
| Viz | Namekian Power Spheres |
| Other | Wish Orb ( |
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| Manga Debut | Dragon Ball Volume #1, Chapter #1 |
| Anime Debut | DB001 |
| Movie Debut | Movie #1 |
| OVA Debut | OVA1 |
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The Dragon Balls are items used to summons Dragons who grant wishes, ranging from one to three. Sets of balls vary in size and number depending on who created them. Associated with Nameccians, its possible for planets to have Dragon Balls where the race resides.[4] Their existence isn't well known as the Kaiōshin Kibito Shin wasn't aware of them, though their ancestor Elder Kaiōshin was knowledgeable of the balls and viewed them as a mockery of nature.[5]
Background[]
The first known set of Dragon Balls were the Super Dragon Balls, created by the Ryūjin Zalama in the 41st year of the Divine Calendar. They are sets of magical balls, coming in varying amounts - the largest seemingly being a set of seven, and the least being a set of two.
Creation[]
Main article: Dragon Ball Creation The Nameccians developed the process of creating Dragon Balls by shaving off pieces of the Super Dragon Balls. The exact process is unknown, though the God of Earth implies it is a racial memory all Dragon-clan Nameccians are capable of performing.[6]
Appearance[]
Dragon Balls vary in size depending on the set, though they share commonalities in their appearance. Dragon Balls are all consistently orange, with alternating numbers of stars inside, going from one star up to seven, should the set allow for a full seven.
List of Dragon Balls[]
Earth's Dragon Balls[]
Main article: Dragon Ball (Earth) The Dragon Balls of Earth, created by their God and upgraded by Dende. These Dragon Balls summon Shenron, and grant a single wish - three to individuals Shenron knows. They are the size of oranges, and come in a set of seven.
Namekku's Dragon Balls[]
Main article: Dragon Ball (Namekku)
The Dragon Balls of Namekku, created by the Saichōrō. These Dragon Balls summon Polunga, and grant three wishes. They are larger than the Dragon Balls of Earth, and come in a set of seven.
Cerealian Dragon Balls[]
Main article: Dragon Ball (Cereal)
The Dragon Balls of Cereal, created by an unknown Nameccian, and later tied to Monaito, and grant one wish. They come in a set of two, and are smaller than either the Nameccian or Earth's Dragon Balls.
Super Dragon Balls[]
Main article: Super Dragon Balls
The original Dragon Balls, from which all other Dragon Balls are derived. Created by Zalama, they grant a single wish of unlimited power. They come in a set of seven, and are the size of planets. Uniquely, they are spread between two universes, the 6th and 7th Universes.
Demon Realm Dragon Balls[]
Main article: Dragon Ball (Demon Realm)
The Dragon Balls of the Demon Realm. Tied to Neba, they come in a set of three, and are uniquely defended by the Tamagami.
In Other Media[]
Dark Dragon Balls[]
Main article: Dark Dragon Ball The original Dragon Balls of Earth, created by God and Piccolo when they were still one Nameccian. They summon the Ultimate Shenron, who grants a single wish of unlimited power. Unlike other Dragon Balls, the Dark Dragon Balls spread throughout the entirety of the universe. If they were not rejoined on the planet they were last used, it triggers a cataclysm.
Special Dragon Balls[]
Main article: Special Dragon Ball Special Dragon Balls used by Fyū. They appear to be a modified version of Earth's Dragon Balls, and summon their Shenron.
Dark Dragon Balls (Demon Realm)[]
Main article: Dark Dragon Ball (SDBH) The Dark Dragon Balls created by Dende: Xeno. They are crimson, with black stars, and come in a set of seven. Uniquely among Dragon Balls, they are able to possess evil individuals, and amplify the negativity in their heart. They summon Dark Shenron, who grants a single wish. Uniquely, they spread throughout all of space and time after being used.
Omnificence Crystal[]
Main article: Omnificence Crystal A prototype of Super Dragon Balls. While inferior to the Dragon Balls which would come later, the Omnificence Crystal is unique in that it summons no Dragon, and can grant as many wishes as the user needs, as long as it retains its energy. It comes in the form of a single sphere.
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