Best Dragon Ball Villains of All Time

The best Dragon Ball villains are those who not only pose an immense threat but also leave a lasting impact on the series.

Emperor Pilaf

Before Dragon Ball evolved into a series about powerful Saiyans battling aliens with god-like powers, it began as an adventure-driven show filled with comedy and martial arts.

Master Shen

Founded by Master Shen after the death of Mutaito, the Crane School became the primary rival to Master Roshi's Turtle School.

Raditz

Thanks to Toonami and Cartoon Network, many Dragon Ball fans were introduced to the series starting with Dragon Ball Z, making Raditz the first major villain they encountered.

Tien

Tien Shinhan has been a key figure in Dragon Ball since 1987, earning his place as one of the series' main characters.

Mercenary Tao

Mercenary Tao may not have destroyed planets or wiped out entire populations, but he was one of the first Dragon Ball villains to take a life.

Omega Shenron

For years, Goku and his friends used the incredible power of the Dragon Balls with little to no consequences.

Garlic Junior

Although Garlic Junior first appeared in the Dragon Ball Z movie Dead Zone, most viewers encountered him during the Garlic Junior Saga of Dragon Ball Z.