Anime like Bleach and Dragon Ball has no clear-cut ending. Newer and stronger villains can always be introduced and the heroes will get more powerful to defeat them. There comes a time when the power level of heroes reaches ridiculous heights and the fun starts to fade away. But Dragon Ball is the only series that executes the addition of a Super Saiyan form in an exciting manner.

Even after loads of transformations being introduced, the novelty never wears off. Credit also goes to their design, which keeps getting cooler. This list ranks all the Super Saiyan forms in terms of their design. Remember that Ultra Instinct and Kaioken are techniques and available for any mortal to learn. Therefore, they are not included.

12 Super Saiyan Grade 2

Super Saiyan Second Grade is the enhanced form of Super Saiyan 1. It was first achieved by Vegeta and Trunks after some harsh training in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Later, Goku also made this form his own. It does not change the user's appearance very much, except the hairs getting more pointy. This form suits Vegeta the best since he was nearly able to defeat Cell with it.

11 Super Saiyan Grade 3

Trunks was able to surpass his father during their time in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, by unlocking a completely new form. This form is seen rarely because it reduces the user's speed exponentially. The greater strength is useless if the user can't even land a single punch.

Trunks dropped it after he was mauled by Cell. This form buffs the user's body in a strange proportion, making it not the best looking. It was only there to create some momentary hype.

10 Super Saiyan 3

For Super Saiyan 3, the animation team got really creative. They gave Goku long and shinning golden hairs, that reaches his back, his eyebrows were shaved too. And he gained more muscles. The trigger for this form is unknown, but it's likely a whole lot of screaming that can be heard through the city.

Goku looks like a completely different person. This form looks good and useful but newer and powerful forms replaced it quickly. Beerus proved that it's old school now and Goku needs to get stronger.

9 Super Saiyan 1

The first-ever form where the fans got to experience the magic of the Dragon Ball series. It is still remembered today as the greatest Super Saiyan transformation ever. Goku gets enraged after witnessing the death of his friend, Krillin. Electricity starts sparkling in the sky and Goku hairs start turning yellow until he begins emitting the iconic Super Saiyan aura.

This form is not flashy like the other ones but its a fan-favorite for the memories it provided. It's Goku's go-to form when testing the limits of a new opponent.

8 Super Saiyan 2

Super Saiyan Dragon Ball

Again, a son surpasses their father. The true potential of a Saiyan is revealed after he's cornered and there's no way out. The hype builds up until a Saiyan whips out a new form. Super Saiyan 2 was first achieved by Gohan after the death of Android 16.

His hairs got spikier and his muscles got tensed. The additional changes and the look on Gohan's face rank this one higher than Super Saiyan 1.

7 Super Saiyan Rage

Super Saiyan Rage Future Trunks from Dragon Ball Super

Super Saiyan Anger was only a one-time thing pulled off by Future Trunks. The path to unlocking is unknown. Future Trunks achieved it by training with Vegeta- it may have infused some God Ki in him- and being taunted by Zamasu and Black Goku.

It features blue( God ki) and yellow( Super Saiyan ki) aura around the user. The hairs are longer and pointy than Super Saiyan 2. In power, this form is on par with Super Saiyan Blue.

6 Super Saiyan God

Anime Super-Saiyan-God

Super Saiyan God was the first serious form introduced in Dragon Ball Super.Six Saiyans took part in a ritual and transferred their power to Goku. This form closely resembles Super Saiyan 1, except Goku's hair is red and his aura gives a fiery vibe. In terms of power and coolness, this form surpasses all those that have come before it.

5 Super Saiyan Green

Super Saiyans Kale and Caulifla embrace during battle

Universe 6's Saiyans, until the tournament of power, were only following in the footsteps of Goku. It was when they were pitted against their teacher(Goku), they began to show their true potential. First, Kale went Legendary Super Saiyan, but she lost control. She went berserk, and her attacks were easy to counter. Then she achieved another milestone by formulation a new form, Super Saiyan Green.

It's on equal footing of her Legendary Super Saiyan but reduces her muscle mass. Her abs and shoulders are more prominent.

4 Super Saiyan Blue

After intense training with Whis, Beerus, and Vegeta, Goku was finally able to break through the Super Saiyan God barrier and enter into the stronger, shinier Super Saiyan Blue. As the name suggests, Goku goes blue from head to toe.

This form is not just merely changing the color scheme of Goku. It features changes in Goku's physique as well. When Goku goes Blue, it means he's serious.

3 Super Saiyan Blue Evolution

Vegeta is the only wielder of this form. It's like Super Saiyan 2 for Super Saiyan Blue. In the Tournament of Power, Vegeta gets overwhelmed by Goku's success with Ultra Instinct and being battered by Jiren. He has no choice but to outdone himself by transforming into Super Saiyan Blue Evolution.

Vegeta's hairs become more flashy and crystal-like. His aura changed into dark blue. It perfectly matches the personality of Vegeta. This form is equivalent to Goku's Super Saiyan Blue Kaioken.

2 Legendary Super Saiyan

Broly was an underdog, only getting attention after his feature film Dragon Ball Super: Broly. He was the first one to introduce Legendary Super Saiyan. In this form, the user's eyeballs go blank and the body gets buffed. Broly seems to be its ideal user.

He looks like an actual Saiyan, savagely and brutally destroying everything in his path. The battle scars on his body are icing on the cake. In terms of looks, Broly surpasses both Goku and Vegeta.

1 Super Saiyan Rose

Super Saiyan Rose Goku Black from Dragon Ball Super

Shortly after his appearance, Goku Black grew on fans in no time. His fanarts and cosplays flooded the internet. It seems the idea of an evil Goku appealed very much to fans. This form is the equivalent( even stronger) of Super Saiyan Blue.

The color scheme for Rose is very diverse, it goes from purple to dark red territory. Props like his Potara and ring add a nice touch to his evil feel.

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