10 Most Hated Dragon Ball Wishes (Should’ve Stayed Unused)

The Dragon Balls in the Dragon Ball series are incredibly powerful, able to fix almost any problem – from destroyed planets to hurt feelings. However, some wishes have drastically altered the storyline in unexpected ways. Throughout the various Dragon Ball series – including Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Ball Super, and Dragon Ball GT – different dragons were summoned, each with unique rules and strengths. Some wishes revived villains with increased power, others undid past events, and a few were simply unimportant. Here’s a look at the wishes that fans still debate and discuss due to the trouble or controversy they caused.

Oolong’s “most comfortable panties” wish

I’ll never forget watching the Dragon Ball chase! It was so unexpected when Oolong, right before Pilaf could wish for world domination, blurted out that he wanted the most comfortable underwear ever! And Shenron actually granted it! It totally ruined Pilaf’s plan and saved Goku and the others, but it was hilarious how something so silly wasted a whole Dragon Ball wish. It really showed me that even a random, thoughtless comment can completely change everything.

King Piccolo restoring his youth

In ‘Dragon Ball,’ King Piccolo used the Dragon Balls to wish for his youth back, restoring him to full power. Once his wish was granted, he immediately killed Shenron, the dragon, to ensure no one could reverse it. This act sparked a destructive rampage, leading to a crucial and challenging fight for Goku. It also demonstrated that villains could use the Dragon Balls to permanently increase their strength.

Pilaf turning Goku into a child

The start of ‘Dragon Ball GT’ reintroduced the Pilaf Gang and the dangerous Black Star Dragon Balls. Pilaf mistakenly wished Goku back into a child, which activated the orbs and put Earth in danger – the planet would explode if the orbs weren’t collected from across the galaxy. This error launched a massive, interstellar quest to find them, and everyone had to cope with Goku being a child throughout the entire series.

Sorbet reviving Frieza

The story of ‘Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’ and its continuation in ‘Dragon Ball Super’ starts with what’s left of Frieza’s forces using Earth’s Dragon Balls to resurrect him. This gave Frieza time to train, achieve a powerful new transformation, and return as a major threat. Earth’s heroes had to quickly respond to a disaster they accidentally caused by leaving the Dragon Balls unprotected. Ultimately, the wish brought back a classic enemy with significantly increased strength.

Zamasu swapping bodies with Goku

In ‘Dragon Ball Super,’ Zamasu used the Super Dragon Balls to swap bodies with Goku, resulting in the villain Goku Black. This allowed a god-like being to harness a Saiyan’s power and cause destruction throughout different timelines. Since the Super Dragon Balls work regardless of distance or language, no one could prevent the switch once the wish was made. This event was the main cause of the conflict involving Future Trunks.

Zamasu wishing for immortality

In the Future timeline, Zamasu used the Super Dragon Balls to become immortal. This wish created an enemy who couldn’t be killed – only stopped temporarily or completely erased. When he merged with Goku Black, they became a massive and growing danger that even the gods had trouble handling, proving that wishes with no limits can overwhelm any plan mortals create.

Erasing Earth’s memory of Majin Buu

After the final battle with Kid Buu in ‘Dragon Ball Z’, Shenron granted a wish that made everyone forget the chaos and destruction Majin Buu caused. This ensured the peaceful Buu, now known as Good Buu, could live a normal life with Mr. Satan. However, it also meant people forgot how close the world came to being destroyed. Essentially, it was like hitting a reset button on society, erasing everyone’s memories and preventing any real reckoning with the past.

Pilaf Gang wishing themselves young

You know, early on in ‘Dragon Ball Super,’ it was hilarious – and a little frustrating – when Pilaf and his gang accidentally wished themselves back into kids! They were still up to their old tricks, scheming and causing trouble, but as elementary schoolers. It meant the Dragon Balls were getting used for totally unimportant stuff while the universe was facing real threats. Honestly, it just felt like another wasted wish on something selfish and silly.

Piccolo’s potential unlock by Shenron

In ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,’ Piccolo wished upon Shenron to unleash his hidden strength, and he received an unexpected surge of power as a bonus. This upgrade allowed him to transform in new ways, instantly changing the course of a fight. Unlike traditional training, this power boost was immediate, coming directly from the wish. It highlighted how using the Earth Dragon Balls had become a quick way to gain strength.

The long-running failure to revive King Kai

King Kai stayed dead after the battle with Cell in ‘Dragon Ball Z’ because of an unfortunate explosion. Even though Shenron was summoned several times after that, no one remembered—or prioritized—using a wish to bring him back. Every opportunity to revive him was missed, with wishes going to other things instead. What started as a simple mistake turned into a long-running joke and a constant oversight.

If there’s a wish you’ve always regretted or one that drastically altered the plot and you’re still thinking about it, share it in the comments and explain what makes it memorable.

2025-11-12 21:48