Who beats Super Android 13?
Dragon Ball Z follows the adventures of Goku and his allies as they defend Earth against powerful villains. One such villain is Super Android 13, who is introduced in the film Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! Super Android 13 and his allies, Androids 14 and 15, were created by the evil scientist Dr. Gero with a goal of killing Goku in revenge. However, after Dr. Gero’s death, the trio of androids are unleashed with a mission to eliminate Goku and conquer Earth. With immense strength and durability, Super Android 13 poses a major threat that will require Goku and his friends to push themselves to their limits.
Goku
Goku is the first fighter to take on Super Android 13. Initially, Goku is dominated by Super Android 13’s brutal attacks and energy blasts (https://dragonball.fandom.com/wiki/Android_13). However, Goku soon realizes he cannot defeat Super Android 13 in his normal form and transforms into his Super Saiyan form.
As a Super Saiyan, Goku gains the upper hand and becomes evenly matched with Super Android 13. They exchange blows, with Goku’s Super Saiyan form managing to keep up with the ruthless and powerful android.
However, Super Android 13 still has the benefit of infinite energy and stamina while Goku starts to fatigue. At this point, Goku unleashes a massive energy blast attack against Super Android 13, but the android is able to deflect it, knocking Goku back. While Goku remains in the fight, it soon becomes apparent he lacks the power on his own to defeat the super android.
Vegeta
In his Super Saiyan form, Vegeta arrives to help battle Super Android 13 when the other Z-fighters prove unable to stop him (https://www.neoseeker.com/forums/88/t1578667-super-vegeta-vs-super-android-13/). When Goku and Future Trunks are both knocked out by 13, Vegeta intensely battles the android alone and holds his own for a time using a technique called the Final Flash. However, Vegeta is eventually overpowered as 13 absorbs the remains from Androids 14 and 15 and powers up, transforming into Super Android 13. Vegeta’s Super Saiyan form is not enough to defeat Super Android 13, and he must finally rely on Goku to deliver the final blow with a Spirit Bomb generated from energy provided by the other Z-fighters.
Future Trunks
In the fight against Super Android 13, Future Trunks initially struggles. However, he ultimately buys Goku and Vegeta time to fuse together into Gogeta by fighting courageously against Super Android 13. Though Trunks is defeated, his bravery and determination to protect his friends enables them to combine their powers and take down the villain.
Gohan
Gohan plays a very small role in the battle against Super Android 13. He only appears briefly to save some civilians from the destruction caused by the fight. This is likely due to Gohan slacking on his training according to this source. So while powerful, Gohan is unable to contribute meaningfully to the battle.
Piccolo
Piccolo plays an important supporting role in the fight against Super Android 13. After Goku is pummeled and loses most of his energy, Piccolo steps in to hold off the android and buy Goku some time to recover. Piccolo launched a series of attacks including the Hyper Explosive Demon Wave and Scatter Shot techniques but they had little effect on Super Android 13.
Though unable to significantly damage Super Android 13, Piccolo’s battle efforts were not in vain. His attacks distracted Super Android 13 long enough for Goku to absorb energy from Krillin and Trunks’ blasts to regain his strength and transform into Super Saiyan. Piccolo then stood by Goku’s side as he launched his final attack, the Spirit Bomb, to ultimately destroy Super Android 13.
Krillin
Krillin does not play a major role in defeating Super Android 13. However, he does land some small attacks on the android at the start of the battle along with the other Z Fighters (Source). As the fight progresses, Krillin becomes largely ineffective against Super Android 13 and is unable to contribute much to the android’s defeat. He mainly provides background support while the Saiyan characters like Goku, Vegeta, and Future Trunks take on the brunt of the fighting.
Tien
Tien’s participation against Android 13 was minimal at best. According to Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!, his signature Tri-Beam attack was briefly seen when the Z-Fighters launched a combined effort to distract Android 13 while Goku charged up a Spirit Bomb. However, Tien’s attack did negligible damage. This is unsurprising given Tien’s power level compared to the Android. Ultimately, Tien played an insignificant role in the defeat of Android 13.
Ultimate Defeat
Super Android 13 is ultimately destroyed when Goku absorbs a Spirit Bomb and transforms into a Super Saiyan, giving him enough power to overpower the android. As Goku charges the Spirit Bomb, Vegeta, Future Trunks, Gohan, and Piccolo distract Super Android 13. When the Spirit Bomb is complete, Goku absorbs it and turns into a Super Saiyan, gaining a tremendous power boost. With this newfound power, Goku charges at Super Android 13 and punches straight through his midsection, destroying the android’s energy core and effectively killing him. Super Android 13 remarks “Is that you, Goku?” right before he explodes and is reduced to scrap metal.
According to the Dragon Ball Wiki, “It is only when Goku forms a Spirit Bomb and absorbs it as a Super Saiyan that any damage is done to Super Android 13 at all; and he is defeated in a single blow.”
Conclusion
Several brave fighters contributed to the ultimate defeat of Super Android 13. Goku, Vegeta, Trunks, Gohan, Piccolo, Krillin, and Tien each played important roles battling the menacing android. Goku went Super Saiyan and unleashed a powerful Spirit Bomb attack that proved instrumental. Vegeta also transformed into a Super Saiyan and significantly damaged Super Android 13. The combination of Vegeta and Trunks going Super Saiyan together delivered devastating blows. Additionally, Gohan, Piccolo, Krillin and Tien used their formidable skills to hold off Super Android 13. In the end, it took the collective might of these courageous warriors, led by Goku, to overpower and destroy the deadly Super Android 13.