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Even as a pint-sized youth, this anime character can do some serious damage! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking over the greatest battles featuring Goku during his youth.

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00:00 My eyes! Oh, you brat!
00:03 I'm not a brat!
00:05 [Groaning]
00:07 [Groaning]
00:09 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking over the greatest battles featuring Goku during his youth.
00:15 This includes his time during the original Dragon Ball series, as well as GT.
00:21 We'll also be limiting the fights to where Goku was in his kid form for the majority of the brawl,
00:27 so that big bout with Baby will not count.
00:30 [Screaming]
00:32 [Explosion]
00:34 [Groaning]
00:36 [Explosion]
00:38 Number 10, Goku vs. Tambourine.
00:42 Revenge is a dish best served with a flurry of fists.
00:46 Come on! You talk big, let's see if you can back it up!
00:50 After his murder spree, which included Krillin,
00:53 Tambourine was owed one hell of a beatdown, and ended up earning it when Goku arrived to settle the score once and for all.
01:01 The servant of King Piccolo may have bested some of the greatest warriors in the land,
01:06 but against a Saiyan looking to get even...
01:08 [Grunting]
01:10 [Screaming]
01:12 [Explosion]
01:14 He didn't stand a chance,
01:16 delivering one of the most satisfying ends to an OG DB villain,
01:20 courtesy of a killer Kamehameha.
01:23 I sure hope I never end up on that kid's revenge list.
01:27 Number 9, Goku vs. Mercenary Tao.
01:30 In any other series, Tao might have gone on to become a mainstay as one of the strongest warriors in the land.
01:36 I will crush you!
01:38 [Screaming]
01:40 The man could take out an opponent with his tongue,
01:43 and had access to techniques such as the Dodon Wave.
01:47 Dodon Ray!
01:49 [Screaming]
01:51 [Groaning]
01:53 He even gets a few licks in against Goku,
01:56 but it doesn't take long for the tides to turn.
01:59 Getting your face beaten in by a child might seem bad enough,
02:02 but then Tao went and tried to score an easy victory with a surprise grenade.
02:07 Too bad that blew up in his face. Literally.
02:11 [Grunting]
02:13 [Screaming]
02:15 [Screaming]
02:17 Number 8, Goku and 18 vs. Super 17.
02:21 Yes, GT does have some solid moments. Shock horror.
02:25 I will avenge my husband's death!
02:27 What? Krillin's dead?
02:30 One of which is the return of the infamous android,
02:33 who in this instance, merges with a parallel version of himself
02:37 in order to create an even stronger form capable of annihilating every Z-Fighter in sight.
02:43 Thankfully, with some help from a wrathful Android 18,
02:47 Goku is able to get the upper hand on the Ascended 17 in a way that's downright epic.
02:53 Super Dragon Fist!
02:55 [Grunting]
02:57 [Explosion]
02:58 Not only do we get the return of the Super Dragon Fist,
03:02 but also one of Goku's best Kamehamehas to date.
03:06 [Grunting]
03:15 Number 7, Goku vs. Grandpa Gohan.
03:19 The battle against Fortune Teller Baba's monstrous minions
03:22 may not have been as memorable as some of Goku's other encounters,
03:26 as fun as they are, save for this final bout.
03:31 [Grunting]
03:33 [Screaming]
03:35 [Grunting]
03:37 [Grunting]
03:39 [Grunting]
03:41 [Grunting]
03:43 While ending on an impressive trading of Kamehamehas,
03:47 for the most part, the battle against the Masked Man is a straight up exchange of martial arts blows,
03:53 leading to Goku having to pull out all the stops in terms of agility and endurance.
03:59 [Screaming]
04:01 [Screaming]
04:03 [Screaming]
04:05 Not to mention the reveal at the end, while obvious, is still incredibly heartwarming.
04:11 Grandpa! Grandpa!
04:13 That's right, it's me my boy, it's me!
04:17 Number 6, Goku vs. Red Ribbon Army.
04:21 This is the first time we've seen Goku go on a straight up rampage,
04:25 and it is a sight to behold.
04:27 [Explosion]
04:29 You missed me!
04:31 [Screaming]
04:33 [Screaming]
04:35 [Explosion]
04:37 [Screaming]
04:39 [Explosion]
04:41 Taking the fight to the entirety of the Red Ribbon Army, the young Saiyan punches, kicks, and blasts his way through legions of soldiers.
04:49 Honestly, we're pretty sure that Goku knocked out a body count here that would make Vegeta proud.
04:55 Kamehame...
04:59 Me!
05:03 Ha!
05:05 It's certainly unconventional compared to the usual one vs. one match-ups we're used to,
05:11 so this whole display of reckless strength was a treat to watch unfold.
05:15 Oh well.
05:17 [Screaming]
05:19 [Laughing]
05:21 Number 5, Goku vs. Krillin.
05:25 Ah yes, back when Krillin was actually able to pose something of a challenge to Goku.
05:31 For as much as we all rag on him, Krillin showed an impressive display of skill during the World Martial Arts Tournament
05:37 as the two disciples of Master Roshi went head-to-head.
05:41 That was smart. I almost didn't sense you.
05:43 Thanks, the way you dodged me was great.
05:46 For the most part, the two appear to be even when it comes to trading punches and kicks.
05:51 The two were even able to use the Kamehameha at will.
05:55 [Screaming]
05:59 Unfortunately, Krillin's reliance on aiming for Goku's tail was his undoing,
06:04 leading to a swift exit from the tournament.
06:07 [Laughing]
06:11 Surprise? I've been working it out.
06:14 Number 4, Goku vs. Legic.
06:17 Back when we still had confidence in GT, and this fight was a huge contributing factor.
06:23 Don't patronize me, I know you're holding back.
06:27 As am I, Saiyan.
06:29 It was very much back to basics, with Goku taking on an alien bodyguard
06:34 more than capable of holding their own.
06:36 At least until Goku went gold.
06:39 Between the Ki Blasts and pseudo-lightsabers,
06:42 Legic turned out to be a pretty fun mini-boss that showed promise.
06:47 Maybe even as a future rival.
06:49 [Screaming]
06:56 Alas, we all know nothing really came of it, but for a shining moment,
07:01 we got to see GT at one of its high points.
07:04 What an awesome fight! You'd be even better if you'd train more.
07:08 Number 3, Goku vs. Tien.
07:11 These days, Tien might be regarded as a competent fighter
07:15 who showed off his prowess throughout each major arc.
07:18 But during the original era, he was a monster in his own right.
07:22 Don't worry, this won't take long.
07:25 [Grunting]
07:30 Scoring a win over Goku in one of the most brutal of Dragon Balls tournament matches,
07:35 Tien displayed why he's a fighter to be feared.
07:38 What with him being able to grow extra ligaments,
07:41 as well as his Tri-Beam Cannon.
07:44 Tri-Beam!
07:46 [Screaming]
07:57 That being said, he only won by a hair's breadth,
08:00 as Goku was able to keep pace with him every step of the way.
08:04 What are you doing?!
08:08 [Grunting]
08:10 Number 2, Goku vs. Jackie Chun.
08:13 It's master against student in one of the wildest tournament finals the franchise has ever seen.
08:19 [Screaming]
08:29 While wearing the rather flimsy disguise of Jackie Chun,
08:33 Roshi punches Goku to his limits as they trade techniques,
08:37 beam struggles, even a million volts of electricity.
08:41 Lightning Flash!
08:45 Surprise attack!
08:48 [Screaming]
08:54 Who knows if the outcome would have been any different
08:56 if Goku hadn't turned into a giant ape in the middle of their scuffle.
09:00 But it made one hell of a spectacle nonetheless.
09:03 We've both done every fancy tricks our body can handle.
09:07 [Screaming]
09:10 It looks like we'll have to rely on good old karate chops and flying kicks to finish this.
09:15 Even if he didn't quite clinch the win in the end,
09:18 Goku displayed that even at a tender age,
09:21 he was well on his way to becoming the strongest of them all.
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09:41 Number 1 - Goku vs. Demon King Piccolo
09:44 I will never stop until I've defeated you!
09:47 Undoubtedly the high point of Dragon Ball's original run,
09:50 the climactic clash between Goku and the Namekian,
09:54 uh, we mean King of Demons, is a standout.
09:58 I have you now!
10:00 [Screaming]
10:05 Concluding one of the darkest arcs,
10:07 Goku goes all out to bring Piccolo's reign of terror to an end.
10:11 The preceding fight is solid, but the highlight is undoubtedly the finishing move.
10:17 It's time for your terror to end!
10:20 [Screaming]
10:23 Helmed with incredible animation and echoing the force of the giant ape,
10:28 the super Dragon Fist is so potent that Goku forces his way through Piccolo,
10:34 ending him on the spot.
10:36 The boy knows how to land a punch.
10:38 [Laughing]
10:39 I did it!
10:41 Which of Kid Goku's exploits do you think was the most legendary?
10:46 Are you looking forward to Dragon Ball Dimer?
10:49 Let us know in those comments below.
10:51 Alright! [Laughing]
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11:04 [Music]