Is Ultra Instinct 3 a Real Power State for Goku?
Goku’s Ultra Instinct Analysis:
Goku’s mastered Ultra Instinct (MUI) is considered one of his most powerful forms, showcasing several key strengths: Speed and Reflexes, Power Amplification, Energy Control, and Combat Mastery. MUI significantly boosts Goku’s overall power level, making his attacks much stronger than in previous forms. Overall, while the full extent of MUI’s power is not quantitatively defined, it places Goku among the top-tier fighters in the Dragon Ball universe, capable of facing threats that were previously insurmountable.
As I understand it, Ultra Instinct is not a power boosting transformation. Instead, it is the manifestation of Goku’s full, unlocked potential without the inhibition of thought. In this state, he is not actually stronger or faster than he was before; he is just free of all distraction and hesitation. When defending, his body is free to predict his opponents’ attacks and dodge them on its own. Correspondingly, when attacking, his body can predict where his opponent will block and strike where their guard is weak, without ever thinking about it.
Moreover, when Goku achieves Ultra Instinct -Sign- for the 3rd time, Beerus states that Goku has become as strong as him. When Goku achieves Autonomous Ultra Instinct, his power surpasses the Gods of Destruction, placing him at about 50% between the G.O.D.’s and the Angels (except Grand Minister). However, he can only sustain it for a minute, and it leaves him depleted after coming out of the form.
Perfected Ultra Instinct: Perfected Ultra Instinct (身勝手の極意の完成Migatte no Goku’i no Kansei, lit. ‘The Completion of the Secret of the Self-centered’) is a powerful divine transformation that harnesses the complete power of Autonomous Ultra Instinct. This is the direct step up from the incomplete Ultra Instinct Sign. In this state, Goku’s power skyrockets far above what it was previously, making him the strongest he has ever been in history and ranking among the most powerful entities in the multiverse. It is also stated to surpass the power of Gods of Destruction.
Additionally, in promotional material for the anime, Goku (whether in Ultra Instinct Sign’s third usage or in this complete state) is recognized even by Beerus to potentially surpass him in power. This form increases the user’s power by two or three times that of their previous strongest transformation. This allows Goku to match full power Jiren, thanks to exploiting openings in his guard — causing Jiren to refer to this state as not being true strength like his own.
The intensity of Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku’s power was so great that his shirt was completely shredded when the transformation activated. Its most notable trait is that it grants Goku complete mastery over Ultra Instinct, making all of his moves automatic, enabling both defense and counterattacks with ease, without being hindered by the thoughts that previously made Goku’s use of Ultra Instinct imperfect. In Goku’s case, Ultra Instinct is indeed a transformation; thus, he gets some boost, which differs from Whis, where it is merely a technique or capability.
Conclusively, Goku’s power level demonstrates remarkable evolution from a simple Earth-raised Saiyan to a god-tier warrior. Ultra Instinct, as a technique that transformation allows Goku to utilize, does not necessarily increase power levels but is more about the efficiency of using strength.
Comparing Goku’s Power Levels: Mastered Ultra Instinct vs. Hypothetical Ultra Instinct 3
When comparing Goku’s power levels, several forms of Ultra Instinct come into play.
Ultra Instinct 3 is characterized as more powerful than Super Saiyan 3, making it easier to dodge attacks. It has the ability to evade any attack that Ultra Instinct and Mastered Ultra Instinct (MUI) cannot dodge. Notably, Ultra Instinct 3 provides all of Goku’s attacks with a 900x boost, allowing him to defeat almost anyone. Additionally, Goku’s power level in Ultra Instinct 3 surpasses Jiren’s, enabling him to fight on par with and even overpower Jiren.
Moreover, it’s interesting to note the mixing of power levels:
- When blending Super Saiyan 3 power level (24,000,000,000) with MUI power level (12 Septillion), the resultant power level is 12,000,000,000,000,024,000,000,000, capable of defeating Jiren.
Now, we look at Mastered Ultra Instinct:
- This form has a power level of 30 Septillion.
- However, Perfect Ultra Instinct (Avatar Mode) increases the power level to 37.5 Septillion.
- Furthermore, True Ultra Instinct reaches an impressive 43.75 Septillion.
Together, these values illustrate a significant increase in power as Goku advances in his Ultra Instinct capabilities.
Examining the earlier forms, we find:
- Ultra Instinct Sign 1: 12.5 Sextillion
- Ultra Instinct Sign 2: 25 Sextillion
- Ultra Instinct Sign 3: 25 Septillion
The comparison across Goku’s Ultra Instinct forms shows a clear enhancement in power levels:
- This demonstrates Goku’s growth and mastery over the Ultra Instinct technique.
- Each stage amplifies not only power levels but also combat capabilities.
In conclusion, Goku can achieve mastery over Ultra Instinct, allowing him to match full-power Jiren effortlessly. This form grants automatic and precise movements, enhancing speed, power, efficiency, and ki.
What Fans Speculate About Goku’s Power Level in Ultra Instinct Forms?
Ultra Instinct is a power that must be tapped into by doing the exact opposite of what unlocks Super Saiyan. As Galactic Patrol Elite agent Merus tells Goku: ‘Rage, grief, joy — those strong emotions can translate to prodigious power… But the technique you’re after is the opposite… It will activate when you achieve self-control in the face of a jarring shock to your emotions. Such is Ultra Instinct.’
However, Goku can’t re-access it because he’s simply too hung up mentally and emotionally to reach that place mind space again. This kind of complex mental/emotional subplot seems to be intriguing a lot of fans, who otherwise assumed that being a hard-headed lunk who just likes to fight was a defining characteristic of Goku’s character.
There’s a lot of fan speculation that after Ultra Instinct mastery, Goku will be on the level of a true god. This has the potential to change the nature of Dragon Ball’s story forever!
Regarding power levels, Goku’s Ascendant Saiyan Instinct Power level is estimated at 6.1 octillion. The Perfected Ascendant Saiyan Instinct Power level is approximately 29.65 octillion. This transformation, also known as Divine Ascendancy or Ascendant True Ultra Instinct, is achieved by the legendary warrior son Goku and was used against Black Frieza in the Battle for the Multiverse arc. It is 200 times stronger than TUI, and Goku was able to touch Whis in this form.
Goku achieved this power by training with Whis in the time pyramid with his tail for 20 years, while only 20 days passed in the real world. During this time, Goku had enough time to master the TUI form and train it until he unlocked Ascendant Saiyan Instinct.
Additionally, the transformation infuses Goku with heightened mental clarity and strategic insight, providing an intuitive understanding of his adversaries.
Although Dragon Ball Super does not have confirmed canon power levels, speculation from fans suggests that mastering Ultra Instinct pushes Goku’s power level to 2.692 Quattuordecillion. This would indicate that Ultra Instinct Goku has a speed that can reach roughly 2.3211e+47 MPH (or 2.3211 to the tenth exponent 47 times).
It is made clear that Ultra Instinct is a defensive technique, giving the user the ability to dodge attacks instinctively. With that in mind, one might wonder: does it also grant the user strength beyond Super? Goku’s second stage at Ultra Instinct was 10 sextillion during the battle against Kefla at SS2.
