True Ultra Instinct (2024)

This article is about Goku's version. For the form also referred to as true Ultra Instinct, see Perfected Ultra Instinct. For other uses, see Ultra Instinct (disambiguation).

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Goku's True Ultra Instinct (真身勝手の極意 Shin Migatte no Goku'i, lit. "The True Secret of the Self-centered")^[2] is an emotionally-driven form of Ultra Instinct as well as an enhanced version of Ultra Instinct Sign unique to Goku.^[3][4][5]

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Appearance[]

This form possesses the same eyes as the standard Ultra Instinct Sign, however unlike the original version of the state, this form does not have to maintain an aura at all times. When it is not doing so the user's hair stays the same as in their base state and they do not possess glowing highlights. When this form has its aura active it is identical in appearance to the original Ultra Instinct Sign, though it lacks the specks of energy/clothing that surround the original form's aura.

Usage and Power[]

While Perfected Ultra Instinct possesses incredible power, its demand for calm and emotionless battle appears to stem directly from the nature of the Angels, who are even more aloof from things that would normally concern even Goku, such as the threat of a loved one or a planet being destroyed. As such, Goku found himself to be far less compatible with the form due to his Saiyan drive for battle, as well as his internal emotional conflict with the enemies he faced. Attempting to mimic the nature of the Angels did not suit him, so he decided to further embrace his nature as a Saiyan.

While Ultra Instinct Sign initially only served as a precursor to the Perfected form, its usefulness as an "inferior" stage comes into effect when considering it requires less emotional detachment than its superior. Thus, Goku can tap into his Saiyan nature much more safely in the form, continuing to fight to his preferences with less emotional compromise - creating his "true" Ultra Instinct. This grants him great clarity, letting him battle even more effectively in comparison to Perfected Ultra Instinct. This form presents a combat style unique to Goku, differing from those used in the other Ultra Instinct states completely.^[6]

During Goku's fight with Gas in the Granolah the Survivor Saga, he was unable to make headway against Gas after the Heeter's instincts had been unleashed, even after he and Ultra Ego Vegeta fought together against him. Anger over how Granolah had been brutalized continued to prod at his focus, decreasing the effectiveness of Perfected Ultra Instinct to a point where Vegeta noticed and told Goku that his Ultra Instinct was no different, further telling him to figure it out. This led to Goku briefly meditating and assuming the Ultra Instinct Sign form, applying his Saiyan nature to the battle to wield Ultra Instinct to a much higher level than before. This allowed him to match Gas in power and slightly surpass him,^[6] even when Gas survived Granolah's full power blast and continued to fight him and Vegeta. However, they were instantly knocked out by Black Frieza, with Frieza's power allowing him to bypass the instantaneous defense of Ultra Instinct.^[7]

While this state allows Goku to fight more effectively and harness Ultra Instinct to a higher level, Goku himself noted that he still did not have long in this form.^[6] This indicates, even with his new clarity and control, this form still drains a large amount of energy and that he would not be able to maintain it for too long.

Following Cell Max's defeat in the Super Hero Saga, it was indicated that Goku's usage of the Perfected Ultra Instinct state had progressed to the point where it was once again considered a superior form to his True Ultra Instinct.^[8]

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