Gohan and Raditz

[SSJ2]

How close are their battle powers? Why is this one of the only instances in the series where so much damage was dealt from a physical attack between two close powers?

 

[Diamond Ryan]

Maybe Raditz was shocked by the fact that a kid had such high battle power, which in turn affected his ability to guard against it. That, or maybe Raditz just sucks at defense, considering that he was freaking out over a battle power in the 900s (Goku's Kamehameha)

 

[SSJ2]

Yeah the anime makes him appear off guard, though it’s pretty indicative of his inability as a warrior if he couldn’t defend himself with that much time.

 

[GreatSaiyaman123]

I think it could be argued Gohan would’ve killed Raditz if he was truly stronger. Gohan caught him completely defenseless.

Maybe Raditz was shocked by the fact that a kid had such high battle power, which in turn affected his ability to guard against it. That, or maybe Raditz just sucks at defense, considering that he was freaking out over a battle power in the 900s (Goku's Kamehameha)

I’ve seen the theory that Raditz isn’t very durable since he hasn’t been in many fights according to Daizenshuu 7. I think he’s just a bitch, though. He’s running away from a Kamehameha that doesn’t even crack 1000.

 

[Yoshi]

It’s possible that Raditz is 1,350. Vegeta and Nappa seemed to be surprised that he was defeated by power levels that were barely over a 1,000.

 

[Hector]

How close are their battle powers? Why is this one of the only instances in the series where so much damage was dealt from a physical attack between two close powers?

Gohan had a lot of momentum and hit him on the solar plexus.

 

[KyuubiAhri]

It’s possible that Raditz is 1,350. Vegeta and Nappa seemed to be surprised that he was defeated by power levels that were barely over a 1,000.

Deffo above 1200 at least

 

[Yoshi]

Deffo above 1200 at least

I agree. Vegeta and Nappa said that Raditz was still stronger than the Saibamen.

 

[Animelover5487]

Not 1,500 though. I can't in good faith get on board with that considering how easily Vegeta stomped Dodoria and Zarbon.

No way can they be rivals with that gap.

 

[Yoshi]

Not 1,500 though. I can't in good faith get on board with that considering how easily Vegeta stomped Dodoria and Zarbon.

No way can they be rivals with that gap.

Zarbon and Dodoria are also not 23,000 and 22,000, LMAO!

 

[Animelover5487]

Zarbon and Dodoria are also not 23,000 and 22,000, LMAO!

Well the duo weren't scared by Vegeta's 22k reading and just said that it must be a "malfunction", Zarbon only said that Vegeta was stronger after the 24k reading.

 

[Fantastische Hure]

Well the duo weren't scared by Vegeta's 22k reading and just said that it must be a "malfunction", Zarbon only said that Vegeta was stronger after the 24k reading.

Exactly.

 

[Son Gokū]

He was off guard. Power levels aren't everything guys... Just 'saiyan'.