Was Bardock Super Saiyan?
Christopher Snyder
Updated on March 12, 2026
Due to the resemblance, Bardock mistakes Chilled for Frieza and attacks him but Chilled proves too powerful. However, after Chilled fires an energy attack at Berry, Bardock becomes enraged and transforms into a Super Saiyan.
Was Bardock the 1st Super Saiyan?
Bardock, enraged by this, turns into a Super Saiyan and defeats Chilled. Chilled survives Bardock's assault to pass down the legend of the Super Saiyan to his descendants putting the fear into Frieza, so it can be seen that Bardock was the first Super Saiyan (and also a Super Saiyan with a tail).Who was canonically the first Super Saiyan?
Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama has confirmed that the character who actually reached this level first was Yamoshi [via Kazenshuu]. According to Toriyama, Yamoshi was a heroic warrior who fought beside five other Saiyans against his people.Who went Super Saiyan blue first?
9 It First Appeared In The AnimeGoku and Vegeta!", Vegeta breaks his own limits when he remembers his promise to Cabba. Vegeta breaking through his limits is not unlike Goku when he achieved Ultra Instinct.