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Best Dragon Ball Villains, Ranked by Fans

Dragon Ball would be nothing without its villains. From classic DBZ villains like Frieza, Cell and Majin Buu to Goku Black and the movie foes, these are the enemies who push Goku to his limits. Vote for your favorite.

Updated November 2026 · Fan Favorites change every day
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Majin Buu from Dragon Ball#1
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Majin Buu

Childlike, moody and unpredictable, he can go from playing games to wrecking a city in a heartbeat.

Frieza from Dragon Ball#2
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Frieza

Also known as Lord Frieza

Polite, cruel and endlessly proud, the self-styled emperor of the universe conquers planets and sells them like real estate.

Broly from Dragon Ball#3
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Broly

Shaped by a painful past and a father's grudge, this Saiyan turns every battle into pure chaos once his anger breaks loose.

Goku Black from Dragon Ball#4
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Goku Black

Polite in speech and merciless in battle, he smiles at the ruin he leaves behind and calls it justice.

Nappa from Dragon Ball#5
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Nappa

Vegeta's hulking partner, who levels a city with a flick of two fingers and treats the fight for Earth like a game.

Zamasu from Dragon Ball#6
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Zamasu

Convinced that mortals are a mistake, he dreams of a universe cleansed by the gods.

Dabura from Dragon Ball#7
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Dabura

The Demon King joins Babidi's side and holds his own against the strongest fighters on Earth.

Raditz from Dragon Ball#8
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Raditz

Goku's long-lost older brother, whose arrival on Earth kicks off Dragon Ball Z and reveals where Goku really comes from.

Cooler from Dragon Ball#9
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Cooler

A colder, more careful tyrant than his younger brother, who comes to Earth to settle the family score with Goku.

Turles from Dragon Ball#10
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Turles

A Saiyan raider who travels the galaxy with a crew of mercenaries, eating the fruit of dying planets to grow stronger.

Janemba from Dragon Ball#11
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Janemba

A grinning monster who can bend reality itself, turning the afterlife into a maze of strange shapes and endless tricks.

Cell from Dragon Ball#12
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Cell

A bio-android obsessed with his own perfection, who even stages a tournament, the Cell Games, to show it off to the world.

Android 19 from Dragon Ball#13
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Android 19

A chubby, chattering android who follows Dr. Gero's every order and treats the hunt for Goku like a game.

Omega Shenron from Dragon Ball#14
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Omega Shenron

A cold, arrogant Shadow Dragon who absorbs the other Dragon Balls to make himself unstoppable.

Fused Zamasu from Dragon Ball#15
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Fused Zamasu

A grandiose god who sees himself as perfect beauty and perfect justice, and preaches about it in the middle of every fight.

Dr. Gero from Dragon Ball#16
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Dr. Gero

Once the Red Ribbon Army's top scientist, he turns his own body into a machine and never forgives Goku for destroying his army.

Garlic Jr. from Dragon Ball#17
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Garlic Jr.

A pint-sized demon with big dreams of ruling Earth, who returns with the Black Water Mist to turn its people into his servants.

Zarbon from Dragon Ball#18
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Zarbon

Frieza's elegant enforcer, who hides a brutal monster form beneath his handsome face.

King Piccolo from Dragon Ball#19
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King Piccolo

The Demon King who declares himself ruler of the world and threatens to destroy a city every year.

Captain Ginyu from Dragon Ball#20
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Captain Ginyu

The Ginyu Force leader, whose Body Change technique lets him steal an opponent's body in the middle of a fight.

Babidi from Dragon Ball#21
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Babidi

A sniveling wizard who hides behind his monsters and cackles from his spaceship while others fight for him.

Moro from Dragon Ball#22
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Moro

A crafty old wizard who gathers a gang of escaped convicts and plans to feast on the Earth's energy.

Lord Slug from Dragon Ball#23
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Lord Slug

A Namekian warlord who rules his army with an iron fist and can grow into a giant in the middle of a battle.

Bojack from Dragon Ball#24
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Bojack

Freed from a seal placed by the Kais long ago, this space pirate leads his Galaxy Soldiers with ruthless glee.

Gas from Dragon Ball#25
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Gas

A ruthless Heeter brother who will do anything his older brother Elec asks, no matter how many lives it costs.

How This Ranking Works

The order follows our popularity ranking, which combines fan interest in each character with your votes. The ranking is updated every month, and the Fan Favorites list changes every day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best Dragon Ball villain?

Majin Buu from Dragon Ball leads our ranking right now, followed by Frieza and Broly. Vote every day to change the order.

How is the ranking decided?

The order follows our popularity ranking, which combines fan interest in each character with your votes. The ranking is updated every month, and the Fan Favorites list changes every day. While the page is new, the KuroKoma team also adds a few votes every day.

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