The end of the Granolah the Survivor arc in the Dragon Ball Super manga marked a massive shift in the power dynamic of the multiverse. Just when it seemed Goku and Vegeta had reached the pinnacle of their strength with True Ultra Instinct and Ultra Ego, the most iconic villain of the series returned. Enter Black Frieza, a new transformation that instantly cemented him as the most dangerous threat in the multiverse once again. But who wins in a fight between Black Frieza, Ultra Instinct Goku, and Ultra Ego Vegeta?
Frieza’s return wasn’t just a trip down memory lane. It was a clear message that the universe’s most ruthless tyrant was far from finished. After spending ten years training in a Hyperbolic Time Chamber on one of the planets he conquered, Frieza unlocked a terrifying new evolution: the Black Form.
For comparison, he reached Golden Frieza in just four months. So, after a full decade of focused training, it makes sense that his new-found strength is on a completely different level. Black Frieza is power, speed, and precision combined in a way that rivals even the Gods of Destruction.
How Strong is Black Frieza?
Unlike past forms that leaned heavily on brute force or raw potential, Black Frieza is the culmination of intense discipline and refinement. Frieza has always been a prodigy, boasting a Final Form power level of 120 million back in the Namek Saga without ever training. Now, he finally took his training seriously and surpassed both Goku and Vegeta, who are almost close to the level of the Gods of Destruction themselves.
Golden Frieza was an impressive transformation, but it was flawed. While it put him on the level of Super Saiyan Blue, it also exposed his lack of endurance and stamina. Black Frieza, however, shows no such apparent weakness. According to V-Jump, the transformation’s power is “immeasurable,” and in the manga, Frieza demonstrates complete control over it, swapping in and out of the form while taking down some of the strongest beings in the universe.
He used a single Ruthless Blow to kill Awakened Gas, the strongest being in the universe at the time. Then, without breaking a sweat, he one-shotted both True Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta, proving that Black Frieza’s power is on a whole new level. With better stamina, sharper instincts, and a calmer attitude, Black Frieza is more dangerous than any previous version of Frieza that Goku and Vegeta fought before.
Black Frieza vs Ultra Instinct Goku vs Ultra Ego Vegeta – Showdown
Goku’s True Ultra Instinct is a more emotionally driven form of the Ultra Instinct, blending lightning reflexes with his natural fighting spirit. The transformation lets Goku dodge attacks on instinct while staying light on his feet. One noticeable flaw in this form is that it requires absolute focus and inner calm. Against an opponent like Frieza, who now can attack with utmost precision and overwhelming power, it is very hard to keep one’s composure.
Meanwhile, Vegeta’s Ultra Ego thrives on taking damage and growing stronger through pain. He unlocked this transformation from his training with Beerus, and while it is a powerful upgrade, it can also act as a double-edged sword. In this form, Vegeta has to sacrifice defense for offense. Against an enemy as strong as Black Frieza, whose one punch is enough to knock you out, Vegeta really can’t afford to take this much damage and keep fighting. He would have to find a quick and decisive way to end the fight, or it would be lights out for him.
Manga’s Take on Black Frieza vs Ultra Instinct Goku vs Ultra Ego Vegeta
The manga makes things pretty clear. Black Frieza takes out both Goku and Vegeta with a single punch each, right to the gut. No epic showdown, no back-and-forth. Just instant and effortless defeat. Unlike Golden Frieza, who was only about as strong as Super Saiyan Blue, Black Frieza is on a completely different level. He is far beyond both True Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta. Even Whis hints that his power might rival the Gods of Destruction. At this point, the only way Goku and Vegeta could possibly keep up is through intense training or by fusing into Vegito or Gogeta to stand a real chance.
