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Most Underrated Villains in Dragon Ball

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  1. 1

    Cooler

    70 votes
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    Imposing and menacing design

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    Cooler is an underrated villain due to his power and his familial connection to Frieza, which adds an extra layer of depth to his threat. Despite being a formidable character, he is often overshadowed by his brother, not receiving the recognition he deserves for his cruelty and his role in the saga.

    • Power comparable to or exceeding Frieza's

    • Unique and terrifying forms

    • Cold and calculating demeanor

    • Main villain potential

  2. 2

    Raditz

    59 votes

    Introduced the universe and powers beyond

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    Raditz is an underrated villain because his arrival on Earth kicked off the main plot of Dragon Ball Z, forcing Goku to team up with Piccolo and revealing his Saiyan heritage. Despite his initial defeat, his impact on the narrative and character development is undeniable, laying the groundwork for much greater future threats.

    • Underestimated warrior in Dragon Ball

  3. 3

    Mercenary Tao

    54 votes

    He was the first true villain

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    Mercenary Tao is an underrated villain due to his deadliness and unique abilities, such as his extendable tongue and his capacity for ranged attacks. Despite his brief appearance, he proved to be a formidable opponent who required significant effort to defeat, marking a turning point in the antagonists' strength.

    • World's deadliest mercenary

    • Master of martial arts

  4. 4

    Janemba

    52 votes

    Very interesting powers

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    Janemba is an incredibly powerful villain with a visually striking design and unique abilities that allow him to manipulate reality. Despite his immense destructive potential and his role as a formidable antagonist in his film, he is often overlooked in discussions about Dragon Ball's most memorable villains.

    • Appearance looks like a mix of Cell

    • Great threat in the Dragon Ball universe

    • Great evil power

  5. 5

    Garlic Jr.

    51 votes

    It has a complete arc despite not being in the original manga

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    Garlic Jr. is an underrated villain because his desire for immortality and his command over the "Dead Zone" make him a unique and persistent threat in the saga. His ability to return from death and his ambition to rule the universe set him apart as a memorable antagonist who is often overlooked.

    • Immortality made him a unique threat

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  7. 6

    Super 17

    50 votes

    Has unlimited power.

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    Super 17 is an underrated villain because his unique design, combining the two original Android 17s, gives him an intriguing duality. His ability to absorb energy attacks makes him a formidable threat that required a specific strategy to defeat, demonstrating a potential not fully explored in the saga.

    • Enhanced abilities.

  8. 7

    Toppo

    49 votes

    Leader of the Pride Troops

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    Toppo is an underrated villain due to his immense power and unwavering sense of justice, which make him a formidable adversary. His transformation into a being of destruction showcases a strength that is often overlooked in discussions about Dragon Ball's strongest antagonists.

    • Protector of Peace

    • Superhero

    • God of Destruction

  9. 8

    Omega Shenron

    45 votes

    He is an underrated Zenkai fighter.

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    Omega Shenron is an underrated villain as he represents the culmination of humanity's misdeeds, manifesting the direct consequences of the negative energy accumulated throughout the series. His overwhelming power and imposing design make him a formidable threat that is often overlooked compared to other antagonists.

    • He appears as a humanoid dragon.

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