Top Fighter Tier List

Why this Tier?

• He's the second LF unit to get a Zenkai boost, and it's made him the best all-around unit in the game. He brings damage, support, defense, and has been running rampant in PVP for what seems like an eternity at this point.
   
• His Zenkai alone has completely revamped the tier list, and shifted the entire meta. It's hard to imagine what can even attempt to remove him from Z Tier.

Discussion:

Historically, SP SSJ2 Gohan RED took a bit of time or a dead ally to really get going, but with his Zenkai 7 boost, he can take many fighters out even at the very onset of the match. His Zenkai boost has bolstered basically everything he did exceptionally well in his prime, fixed his problems early on the match and even threw in some support qualities for good measure. Even blue units are not safe from SP SSJ2 Gohan RED.

Why this Tier?

• Her Zenkai 7 buff has made her oppressive Offensively.

• SP Android #18 YEL brings two Blast Arts Cards as a Strike heavy Offense Fighter, but her Extra Move can switch her Blast Arts Cards to Strike Arts Cards.

Discussion:

Android #18 had been wreaking havoc in PVP ever since her Zenkai, and without a Blue unit all the while. SP Android #21 BLU’s Zenkai boost helps alleviate her weakness to Reds, and also unfathomably gives her an even higher Damage output. Most Reds were not safe from her onslaught to begin with. Her Z-Ability still targets Female Warriors, but it actually doesn’t hurt the Tag so much given the various #21 variants on Android.

Why this Tier?

• His Zenkai boost has finally done him justice, as he’s a formidable fighter in multiple facets of PVP
• PVP matches can quickly get out of hand if he’s able to force enough switches.

Discussion

SP SSJ3 Goku GRN was a bit underrated on release. While seemingly “balanced,” he’s still an exceptional all around unit that has a ton of durability, and a nuclear bomb Ultimate that’s hard to survive.

He still possesses his Cover:Rescue which puts a lot of pressure on the opposing Team. Most importantly, his Ultimate Move  -- supplemented by his Main Ability nullifying color disadvantage -- is now one of the hardest hitting Ultimate Moves in the game. Not many can afford to stand in it’s way, especially if he’s managed to build up some Buffs via his “Thank you, Dragon Balls!” Unique Ability.

Why this Tier?

• His Zenkai Boost has made him similar to his prime -- durable to start the match and devastating to end the match.
   
• God Ki's lack of a red hurt the team as a whole, but LF Merged Zamasu has changed that

Discussion:

He operates pretty similar to his release. Granted the landscape of the game is much different, but he's still exceptionally well rounded. He's extremely resilient, hard to catch with his Main Ability recovering his entire Vanish Gauge, his Ultimate Move is devastating, and he's great late game as well.

Why this Tier?

• He’s been Zenkai boosted.
• He’s become a hellacious Offensive force with some decent survivability as well.

Discussion:

Super Gogeta has almost everything a unit would want Offensively. When he comes in, he restores Ki, has a 50% Damage buff, and maybe most importantly: increases his Arts Card draw speed. He does have a bit of “scaling” up to do in the sense that he needs to use Strike or Blast arts cards to get some additional Damage inflicted Buffs, but even before then he’s still phenomenal off the bat.

His Extra Move was among one of the most difficult to use with little incentive to actually use it. After his Zenkai, if he’s able to land his Extra Move he gets a huge Damage inflicted Buff, clears Enemy Attribute Upgrades, and is now finally able to combo off of it.

He and SP SSJ Bardock BLU are finally reunited, and form a deadly duo capable of tearing through anyone, even their respective color disadvantages if the stars align for them.

Why this Tier?

• He's received a Zenkai boost, bolstering his stats and giving him some extra solid unique abilities.

• He's still the engine behind devastating Super Saiyan based teams.

Discussion:

He was pretty significantly held back by his team when his Zenkai first dropped, but now he and SP Super Gogeta RED are back together, and able to rip through most units in the game. He's the leader of the Super Saiyan team due to his switch out Buffs, but he himself is a devastating offensive force with some survivability thrown in just in case. He has changed the landscape of the game on multiple occasions now.

Why this Tier?

• He’s a solid all around unit with formidable defenses.
• His cover nullification is insanely valuable in this meta.

Discussion

SP SSJ4 Goku PUR continues the theme of Zenkais who weren’t changed too drastically, but didn’t need too much anyway. His ability to nullify Cover Change when he hops onto the battlefield is an exceptional addition considering how prevalent they are in the Meta. GT now has a complete color wheel and he's a huge part of their success.

Why this Tier?

• His Zenkai 7 boost has made him one of the hardest hitters in the entire game, and fixed his lack of durability.
• Son Family and Saiyan are now some of the better teams in the game thanks to him.

Discussion:

SP SSJ3 Goku PUR was long overdue for a Zenkai boost, and now that it's finally come he's become the diabolical offensive fighter he was in his prime. He and SP SSJ2 Gohan RED can rip through the entire game. His ability to draw a Strike Arts Card and enough Ki to use it on entry is one of the more ridiculous things he can do. He's an outrageously powerful Offensive pivot.

Why this Tier?

• At Zenkai Level 7, he Heals for a tremendous amount from his Main Ability and Soft Body Unique Ability, and is generally incredibly hard to take down.

• His lock-in can potentially be game-changing, especially with the constant cover changing now due to the battle changes.

Discussion

His recent Zenkai Awakening makes him as durable as ever, and Regeneration has been getting a ton of love in multiple updates in a row, making him even more effective. It's very hard to defeat Good Buu in a war of attrition, and he has plenty of defensive and offensive pivots at his disposal.

Why this Tier?

• It’s unfortunate him being an LF unit limits him to ~3 stars for the Tier List, he’s excellent Offensively otherwise.
• Even at 3 stars, he’s hard to catch and can deal some serious Damage.

Discussion

His toolkit works very well with itself in the sense that he has ways to increase his Vanish Gauge recovery, but also Debuffs the enemy/receives Ki the longer he stays on the field. He’s one of the most annoying Fighters in the game to face, but also one of the harder hitting ones especially if limit broken.

Due to limit breaks, we still prefer SP Android #21 BLU on the Regeneration core, but the Blast-based Regeneration team with Kid Buu and SP Piccolo YEL is not far off. Alternatively, we like Kid Buu as the primary blue for Power Opponent.

Why this Tier?

• His Zenkai has made him even more annoying to play against than ever before.
• He pairs excellently with SP Android #18 YEL

Discussion

SP Super #17 GRN is intolerably durable. Whether it’s his innate survivability via high base stats, his Unique Abilities, his crippling energy-absorbing Extra Move, or his Ultimate Move which paralyzes the entire Team, fighting this unit is like fighting in quicksand.

His Offensively capabilities take a few prerequisites to unlock, but for a monstrous tank/disruptor type, he can output some very serviceable Damage, especially after his Main Ability. There’s plenty of Ranged Blue units in this Meta, and Super 17 completely nullifies them. Alternatively, he draws out Purples due to how hard he is to kill otherwise, which feeds right into what SP Android #18 YEL wants.

Why this Tier?

• His iconic Special Move - Angry Kamehameha - can inflict some serious, game-changing Damage.

• He Buffs the Super Saiyan Tag at 3 stars, making him extremely powerful on the bench of many Teams on top of his excellent core viability.

Discussion:

SP Angry Goku BLU received a Zenkai 7 Boost, and while he's not FSK Gohan levels good, he's still among the best units in the game. There still seems to be a schism between him and the 3 units in Z Tier when it comes to consistent overall damage as well as how good he is in the hands of the average player, which is why he lands at the top of S Tier

SP SSJ3 Goku PUR, for example, has more consistent damage throughout the entire match whereas SP Angry Goku BLU is slightly slow to start, and really picks up most of his steam when he’s completely last-man standing. By comparison, SP SSJ3 Goku PUR is devastating at any point in the game, and serves as the best offensive pivot in the entire game as well.

Why this Tier?

• He’s one of the best Damage dealers in the game, and his sub-count Uniques make him and his Team very hard to play against.
• He’s a bit more fragile than other Zenkais, his Card Draw Speed is situational and has no Ki Restore when swapped into the battlefield.

Discussion

SP SSJ2 Trunks BLU is a devastating Offensive powerhouse, but the lack of consistent card draw speed and no Ki Restore on switch in is something an Offensive unit like this desperately needs. Due to those considerable (albeit not too debilitating) flaws, he just misses out on Z Tier.

That being said, he’s an absolute mainstay on Future and Hybrid Saiyans, and his Ranged focus is perfect for the entire Future squad, and also for pairing with SP SSJ2 Gohan RED

Why this Tier?

• His Zenkai boost gave him a big stat buff and went a long way in terms of rectifying his low Strike Attack.
• His Zenkai was ultimately unnecessary at first as we still preferred SP Demon King Piccolo YEL on the core, but there's a solid Ranged-centric Regen team now.

Discussion

It’s unclear why Piccolo was given the Zenkai with much older units around in dire need of one instead, but for what it’s worth it has made him a pretty solid unit once again. SP Kid Buu BLU and SP Demon King Piccolo PUR lead the way for the Blast-regen variation, and SP Piccolo YEL synergizes very well with all of them.

Why this Tier?

• He’s a debilitating Damage dealer that can catch people in a tandem that constantly forces them down and keeps them down, via his card destruction after killing an Enemy.
• At both 3 and 6 stars he’s a bit fragile, but most of his teams can help keep him healthy.

Discussion

While Zamasu’s most glaring flaw is his survivability, his God Ki and especially Regeneration teammates can help him stay alive and do what he does best with a multitude of Cover Changes as well as Healing capabilities. One of the most notable parts of his toolkit is his AOE Extra Move which locks the opponent in and also puts him at type neutral for a few timer counts. This can outright win the game in some instances if he’s able to trap an important unit, which subsequently allows him to keep destroying cards after defeating an Enemy, constantly giving him the upper hand.

Why this Tier?

• His Countdown to Despair Main Ability can swing the tides of a Match by stealing dragon balls from the Enemy and giving them to the Player.

• His Zenkai 7 makes him among the hardest hitters in the entire game.

Discussion:

He and SP Piccolo YEL are interchangeable on the Regeneration core. He’s strike based,does great damage, and his Dragon Ball manipulation helps take advantage of one of the more powerful mechanics in the game in Rising Rushes. Alternatively, Piccolo is much more Ranged-focus and offers a bit more support and survivability. Either one can work, it ultimately depends on which units the Player has or prefers on the core. It is important to note Piccolo works better with the new SP Demon King Piccolo PUR

Why this Tier?

• He’s an excellent Ranged damage dealer that goes a long way in terms of reviving GT, but also keeps Vegeta Family going with their relatively new Ranged focus.
• He actually adds a different dimension to Saiyan, essentially splitting the Team into two variations, both of which work equally well.

Discussion

For a while now, Saiyan has been predominantly led by SP SSJ Bardock BLU with the red unit being SP Super Gogeta RED. SP SSJ4 Vegeta RED much prefers a Blast variation with SP Angry Goku BLU and SP SSJ3 Goku GRN.

While SSJ4 Vegeta and Super Gogeta are a close call when comparing each other directly, both variations of Saiyan work just as well, with each having strengths and flaws that balance each other out. As a result, SP SSJ4 Vegeta RED has created a new ripple in the Tier list by putting some of the stronger Saiyan units on par with each other, and leaving Z Tier reserved for only the absolute best

Why this Tier?

• He really conveys the character from the anime, someone with an indomitable fighting spirit who can do everything he can to help his Team win.
• His base stats are on the lower side, which will hurt his placement a bit as he’s considered 3 stars.

Discussion

Gohan’s toolkit is simply sensational. Very high Damage inflicted boosts, Endurance, permanent Card Draw Speed, and tons of Support all wrapped in one. Unfortunately, his problem lies with his base stats. His Attack stats are remarkably low for a brand new Melee unit, especially one that carries a Legendary Finish. He has some decent survivability, but overall his base stats are not great.

The landscape of the game really doesn’t change with the addition of this unit. The Future core will remain the same in most matchups, and we value SP Goten YEL more on the core of Son Family.

Why this Tier?

• Despite his role being primarily Defense, he can output a surprising amount of Damage at times. His Cover Change can be hard to play against and can turn the tide of a Match quickly.
• He has some very slight team problems at lower stars.

Discussion

At ~3 stars, SSJ4 Gogeta’s team problems stem from SP SSJ3 Goku GRN being the primary Saiyan Green unit, and SP Super #17 GRN with his behemoth Zenkai stats/stalling capabilities being able to perform better at 7 (and potentially higher) stars in most instances. While SP SSJ3 Goku GRN still keeps the advantage over him when SSJ4 Gogeta is 6 stars, he closes the gap significantly with Super #17 as the main GT and Fusion Warrior green.

In general, SP SSJ4 Gogeta GRN is an excellent all-around unit that controls the combat loop very effectively, but simply needs a few limit breaks to really shine.

Why This Tier?

• His Transformation has to meet one of 2 conditions, so he has to hold out and stall until that point.
• After Transforming, he’s one of the best units in the entire game.

Discussion

He needs to wait 30 timer counts or until he’s amassed 5 Dragon Balls in order to Transform, but afterwards he’s a devastating Offensive powerhouse. Through his Transformation completely refilling his Ki and hand, to debilitating Debuffs, to high Damage inflicted and card draw speed on entry, SP Demon King Piccolo PUR will be extremely hard to stop.

Why this Tier?

• She’s an absolutely phenomenal support unit.
• Her stats are quite low, and her survivability is a massive flaw.

Discussion

SP Vados GRN has a wealth of team choices at her disposal, even giving some slight incentive to Green Color Counter teams due to a lot of units who share these colors having a lot of synergy with her.

Her fragility can be a big problem, as her “Brisk Council” requires her to be switched in and out quite often. One mistake can be the end of her or put her teammates at serious risk. All that being said, she has a plethora of other uniques that more than make up for it. There’s a seemingly never-ending debate between her and Beerus on the God Ki core. It looks like she just took the lead due to how well she works with SP SSG Vegeta YEL

Why this Tier?

• He’s an excellent beatstick with a potentially game-changing Extra Move, and his cover nullification is extremely valuable in this meta.
• He’s excessively fragile, has no card draw speed, and needs some time to build up his Damage uniques.

Discussion

At 3 stars, he really struggles against some of the better Teams in the game which are filled with Zenkai units with massive base stats. He can’t take a hit, and it takes him a few Combos to really get going. No card draw speed also really hurts a unit like this, who relies on using cards as much/quickly as possible whether it’s via stacking his Unique or eliminating an opposing unit after landing his Extra Move.

His Extra Move can borderline eliminate a lot of opposing units, but one mistake here can be disastrous for him. His Extra Move is too much of a double edged sword, and while it's similar to SP Super Gogeta RED's Extra Move, Super Gogeta can at least afford to take Damage. 

At 6 stars, his damage improves significantly and his Cover nullification has a much larger impact on the outcome of the game.

Why this Tier?

• His Zenkai Boost kicks SP SSGSS Gogeta YEL off the core of God Ki and Sagas.
• He’s an extremely hard hitting Melee Fighter but serves as a defensive pivot as well.

Discussion

SP SSG Vegeta YEL on release always had a decent toolkit, his real big problem was his very low base stats. His Zenkai boost rectifies that and then some, giving him access to some pulverizing Strike Attack and some nice base Health and Defenses, allowing him to come in as a very reliable Defensive pivot.

He works marvelously with SP Vados GRN due to her healing, seeing as Vegeta works best when he pops into the battlefield with a higher Health ratio than his opponent.

Why this Tier?

• He follows the trend set by SP Android #17 YEL and SP Toppo BLU as exceptionally well-rounded 1% units.
• He has a little bit of everything in his toolkit from survivability, to offense, to support.

Discussion

While he’s only considered 7 stars on the list, he still performs excellently in all facets of combat with no particular weaknesses. Past 7 stars, he really starts to take over games and scales better than most units. Barring a looming SP Super Vegito PUR Zenkai, he’s looking like the mainstay on all of the teams he buffs for a long time.

Why this Tier?

• Both Regeneration and Androids were in dire need of a Blue
• She’s an absolutely ridiculous Support that remains relevant at any point of the Match, even after her death

Discussion

#21’s great support was to be expected after her Zenkai boost, but she does a great job stalling for her teammates now due to her increased card draw speed. When killed, she provides a Team-wide heal and increases her Teams Dragon Ball count by 2. 

Paired with someone like SP Demon King Piccolo YEL, their combined Dragon Ball manipulation can be completely game-changing. On Androids, she makes the infamous SP Android #18 YEL that much better, and gives her someone that can alleviate her weakness to Blue units. SP Perfect Cell RED appreciates the Special Move cost reduction and Damage increase as well.
 

Why this Tier?

• SP Goku Black GRN can transform into Super Saiyan Rose, amplifying his Damage and bolstering his stats altogether, making him very hard to deal with on both sides of the field.
• It's hard to convey how good this unit is, really. He's held up phenomenally well in a game littered with oppressive Zenkais.

Discussion

A lot of his toolkit revolves around his “The Pain Etched in Me” Unique Ability, which restores 10 Ki and gives him 10% damage inflicted when he draws a card. His Extra Move might not seem like much at face value due to it simply “destroying cards and redrawing them”, but due to the aforementioned Unique Ability, it’s currently one of the more effective Extra Moves in the game.

True to the nature of most Transforming units, his base stats are also incredible. This paired with his amazing Unique Abilities makes SP Goku Black GRN a mainstay on Future and a consistent core unit. He's naturally a very hard hitter, but has tons of survivability in his toolkit as well.

Why this Tier?

• Easy to play, but exceptionally hard to master.
• His auto evade is game-changing in more ways than one, but he’s still susceptible to being hit, and hit VERY hard.

Discussion

If played perfectly, SP Ul Goku PUR is arguably the most difficult unit to play against in the game. However, he does have a ridiculously high skill cap. Despite his auto evade being beneficial for stalling, he can still be hit, and therein lies his biggest weakness by far: fragility. It’s not out of the realm of possibility for Goku to die in a single combo, even at neutral. His Extra Move has some of the best effects in the game, but is a “long” animation and can be played around, once again leaving him susceptible to heavy damage.

Why this Tier?

• It’s unfortunate him being an LF unit limits him to ~3 stars for the Tier List, he’s excellent Offensively otherwise.
• Even at 3 stars, he’s hard to catch and can deal some serious Damage.

Discussion

His toolkit works very well with itself in the sense that he has ways to increase his Vanish Gauge recovery, but also Debuffs the enemy/receives Ki the longer he stays on the field. He’s one of the most annoying Fighters in the game to face, but also one of the harder hitting ones especially if limit broken.

Due to limit breaks, we still prefer SP Android #21 BLU on the Regeneration core, but the Blast-based Regeneration team with Kid Buu and SP Piccolo YEL is not far off. Alternatively, we like Kid Buu as the primary blue for Power Opponent.

Why this Tier?

• He really conveys the character from the anime, someone with an indomitable fighting spirit who can do everything he can to help his Team win.
• His base stats are on the lower side, which will hurt his placement a bit as he’s considered 3 stars.

Discussion

Gohan’s toolkit is simply sensational. Very high Damage inflicted boosts, Endurance, permanent Card Draw Speed, and tons of Support all wrapped in one. Unfortunately, his problem lies with his base stats. His Attack stats are remarkably low for a brand new Melee unit, especially one that carries a Legendary Finish. He has some decent survivability, but overall his base stats are not great.

The landscape of the game really doesn’t change with the addition of this unit. The Future core will remain the same in most matchups, and we value SP Goten YEL more on the core of Son Family.

Why this Tier?

• He’s an absolutely devastating Offensive force that punishes the opponent for just about everything.
• He’s a bit too fragile, and while he pairs nicely with SP SSJ Bardock BLU, SP Angry Goku BLU is still superior on the core of the SSJ Team.

Discussion

Don’t be discouraged by Broly being Tier 1, he just has the unfortunate reality of being behind several transforming units and Zenkai units with astronomically high base stats. At 3 stars, he’s still right up there with some great units, and is the clear cut starter on Sagas. It is important to note that while he does work with Bardock, the aforementioned "Nameku" has solidified his spot on the SSJ team, which ultimately hurts Broly's placement.

Broly is a diabolical feast or famine kind of Fighter, and games with him can get out of hand very quickly. He has a seemingly endless amount of card draw speed, Blast Armor on everything which is beneficial for keeping him in even when he has no Vanish Gauge, and a devastating Ultimate Move that actually forces switch out if it doesn't kill the enemy, tying into his other Uniques quite nicely.

Why this Tier?

• His Zenkai boost made him incredibly durable with a coveted Team-wide heal for Hybrids.
• He relies on being paired with a Trunks unit which can hinder him at times.

Discussion

Extreme or not, EX Future Gohan GRN is an exceptional fighter despite the Zenkai being a bit unexpected. He adds an element to Hybrid Saiyan that was crucially needed, and does a phenomenal job at protecting the infamous SP SSJ2 Gohan RED

Why this Tier?

• He’s a debilitating Damage dealer that can catch people in a tandem that constantly forces them down and keeps them down, via his card destruction after killing an Enemy.
• At both 3 and 6 stars he’s a bit fragile, but most of his teams can help keep him healthy.

Discussion

While Zamasu’s most glaring flaw is his survivability, his God Ki and especially Regeneration teammates can help him stay alive and do what he does best with a multitude of Cover Changes as well as Healing capabilities. One of the most notable parts of his toolkit is his AOE Extra Move which locks the opponent in and also puts him at type neutral for a few timer counts. This can outright win the game in some instances if he’s able to trap an important unit, which subsequently allows him to keep destroying cards after defeating an Enemy, constantly giving him the upper hand.

Why this Tier?

• Despite his role being primarily Defense, he can output a surprising amount of Damage at times. His Cover Change can be hard to play against and can turn the tide of a Match quickly.
• He has some very slight team problems at lower stars.

Discussion

At ~3 stars, SSJ4 Gogeta’s team problems stem from SP SSJ3 Goku GRN being the primary Saiyan Green unit, and SP Super #17 GRN with his behemoth Zenkai stats/stalling capabilities being able to perform better at 7 (and potentially higher) stars in most instances. While SP SSJ3 Goku GRN still keeps the advantage over him when SSJ4 Gogeta is 6 stars, he closes the gap significantly with Super #17 as the main GT and Fusion Warrior green.

In general, SP SSJ4 Gogeta GRN is an excellent all-around unit that controls the combat loop very effectively, but simply needs a few limit breaks to really shine.

Why this Tier?

• His base form is beyond fragile, so while he’s good Rising Rush bait, he’s a bit underwhelming until that point.
• His transformation after reviving makes him incredibly powerful, and the recent battle changes have made him insufferable to play against due to his sub count reduction/revive mechanic.

Discussion

In the average game, Cell might not seem too effective as the average player might not use him optimally, getting him killed way too early. With the right team around him and a player skilled enough to control the combat loop, his presence alone can be very oppressive.

In base form, he can’t take a hit, but offensively he’s actually pretty serviceable. After transforming, he outputs ridiculous damage. He slots into Regeneration, Future and Android as their primary red.

Why this Tier?

• He’s Defense, Support, and a bit of Damage all rolled into one.
• The addition of SP Hit PUR makes Rival Universe a well rounded team.

Discussion

He’s a 1% unit done right. He’s durable, he helps his team, he has Endurance, and his Damage can ramp up too. On top of the aforementioned qualities, his Ultimate Move also possesses a lock-in, subsequently being able to trap and take out a crucial enemy unit.

Why this Tier?

• His Damage potential is mind-boggling, and he actually has a good team this time around.
• He’s a bit fragile.

Discussion: 

SP Hit PUR rounds out the Rival Universe team quite nicely with a much needed Purple Damage dealer. They now have a full color wheel, and a multitude of Defensive pivots to keep Hit safe and allow him to do what he does best when the time is right. His Special and Ultimate Move can legitimately kill even the tankiest Zenkais in a single blow if the stars align for him.

Why this Tier?

• A Green damage dealer is actually a welcome addition to every Tag she owns.
• On top of her high damage output, she owns up to 2 Cover:Rescue’s and her Ultimate has the capability of locking.

Discussion

On Regeneration, SP Good Buu GRN will remain the core option, but on Androids, she has a bit more incentive over SP Android #16 GRN. #16 is still an excellent tank and support, but he does take quite a bit to get going. The blast-heavy Android deck also does a disservice to #16, further lowering his damage output. Alternatively, #21 is a Ranged type, still has some survivability in her kit, a bit of utility, and of course her damage output is vastly superior.

That’s not to say #16 cannot be used in the core over her. He’s still very good, but his durability is not overly needed, as #21 GRN has a Cover Rescue, #18 and #21 BLU have high base defenses, and Perfect Cell has access to Revive. If the Player is faced against a Blue Color Counter Team that does not have SP Super Gogeta RED on the bench, both can be brought along if need be, however.

Why this Tier?

• He’s a basic, but conventional Support.
• He’s fragile, and his damage is lacking.

Discussion

He shouldn’t really be seeing the field too often as he’s mostly a Ki Battery with some bits and pieces of Damage and Defensive thrown into the mix, but his base stats and low percentages don’t really allow him to thrive in these situations. He’s an excellent Support through the aforementioned Ki Restore + Damage Inflicted when swapped out, but also due to his Team-wide Heal and and sub count reduction.

Why this Tier?

• Third anniversary has brought Vegito Blue some much needed help on the strike variant of Fusion Warrior, and on a lesser note, Future.
• He has aged a bit and his damage is not what it once was, but he still serves an important role.

Discussion

Accelerating Rising Rush by drawing Strike Cards, clearing buffs with his Extra Move and quickly trapping and destroying SP Corrupted Zamasu RED with a Special Move has given this old dog some new tricks. He still has the same problems with fragility and lack of damage output at 3 stars, but he gets a little better at 6+ stars.

Why this Tier?

• He has a potentially game-changing element in his toolkit with his Main Ability but is not easy to pull off consistently.
• He’s one-dimensional in his Attack, and also fragile.

Discussion

If utilized correctly SP Nuova Shenron YEL can have a card draw speed advantage over his opponent with no cards in hand for either, allowing him to get the upper hand and take out a unit of his choice, but will be hard to pull off perfectly in a lot of instances, especially at high-rank PVP.

His Extra Move is an excellent means of stalling, but outside of that Nuova is lacking survivability. His extremely Strike-centric focus can also feel clunky if he’s unfortunate enough to draw Blast Cards after his Main Ability, or just in general.

Why this Tier?

• She’s a great damage dealer, but hard to master.
• She has some team problems, and she’s fragile.

Discussion

There’s no doubt Kefla is the main Girls red unit for a while, but she really doesn’t do enough to outright replace someone like SP Bergamo RED on Rival Universe and certainly has no shot of replacing SP Super Gogeta RED on Fusion Warrior.

Teams aside, she can output some devastating Damage, but her Vanish Restore Unique Ability requires a lot of expertise to pull off consistently. Similar to her green counterpart, she does have a lot of problems with survivability.

Why this Tier

• He kind of operates similar to SP SSJ Rage Trunks YEL in his prime.
• He has some team problems.

Discussion

Rival Universe really needs some more to put them over the top, but Bergamo is phenomenal despite the Team not being overly good. He can tank, stall with his Extra Move, and eventually build up a ton of Damage uniques making him a very well rounded Fighter.

Why this tier?

• He’s a very good Defensive pivot and extremely hard to kill.
• He can struggle to do Damage unless he’s able to land Special Move Arts Cards.

Discussion:

He's actually a bit underrated in the sense that most were disappointed with his Zenkai on release, but he's slowly but surely seeing a lot more play and an increase in viability. The Super Saiyan team led by SP SSJ Bardock BLU is ripe with Offensive powerhouses, so Z7 Broly GRN really doesn’t need to fill that role. He can tank just about anything, and even put out surprisingly high Damage with his Extra Move into Special Move combo.

Why this Tier?

• He’s an excellent all around unit with a potentially game-changing Main Ability, which draws a locking Special Move
• He’s not core on Android, and Universe Survival Saga is still a work in progress 

Discussion

It’s unfortunate he shares the same color as SP Android #18 YEL — one of the most oppressive units this game has ever seen — as he would’ve been a solid addition to Android, helping them complete a full color wheel.

Luckily for him, while Universe Survival Saga could still use a little more, he likely won’t have to wait long for stronger reinforcements with Anniversary around the corner.

Why this Tier?

• He’s an excellent beatstick with a potentially game-changing Extra Move, and his cover nullification is extremely valuable in this meta.
• He’s excessively fragile, has no card draw speed, and needs some time to build up his Damage uniques.

Discussion

At 3 stars, he really struggles against some of the better Teams in the game which are filled with Zenkai units with massive base stats. He can’t take a hit, and it takes him a few Combos to really get going. No card draw speed also really hurts a unit like this, who relies on using cards as much/quickly as possible whether it’s via stacking his Unique or eliminating an opposing unit after landing his Extra Move.

His Extra Move can borderline eliminate a lot of opposing units, but one mistake here can be disastrous for him. His Extra Move is too much of a double edged sword, and while it's similar to SP Super Gogeta RED's Extra Move, Super Gogeta can at least afford to take Damage. 

At 6 stars, his damage improves significantly and his Cover nullification has a much larger impact on the outcome of the game.

Why this Tier?

• He was part of one of the better Teams in the game, but was replaced by SP SSB Vegito BLU
    
• He still has excellent base stats after Transforming, with an emphasis on a very powerful Special Move.
    

Discussion:

SP Gogeta BLU still has good stats after Transforming into a Super Saiyan, which kept him viable despite his age. Even now he’s still fine to use, but only if the Player does not own SP SSB Vegito BLU. He’s simply a secondary choice now.

Why this Tier?

• His toolkit does an excellent job of targeting enemy units on substitution via Extreme Bleed and an AoE Special.
• Most of his potential teams have a more synergistic or flat-out superior Purple, but at 6 stars he works well on the strike variation of Powerful Opponent alongside SP Corrupted Zamasu RED.

Discussion:

Rose is not as bad as advertised at times, just not what most were expecting. SP Corrupted Zamasu RED and him form a devastating feast-or-famine Powerful Opponent team and also pair nicely together on Future, breathing new life into the once disappointing LF Rose.

Why this Tier?

• He can flat out cripple opposing Girls, but even against non-Girls Teams he still has debilitating Debuffs and a potentially game-changing Main-Ability.
• He’s very fragile, and his Damage is not the greatest.

Discussion

This is not to say his Damage is particularly bad, but it will be hard for someone like Eis to measure up to a meta filled with high-stat Zenkai units. Despite this, he has quite a few sneaky aspects in his toolkit that can help him control the combat loop and unexpectedly take a unit out. Most notably, his Main Ability depletes the Enemy's Vanish Gauge entirely and draws him a Special Move with enough Ki to use it.

Why this Tier?

• His Revive mechanic puts a ton of pressure on the opposing team.
• His damage is low, and needs to be limit broken quite a bit.

Discussion:

SP Angry Goku BLU is a devastating and deceptively durable Last Man Standing fighter for Saiyans, and SP SSGSS Goku BLU is sensational all-around for God Ki. A Blue Color Counter (BBP) team is not recommended in high-level PVP. 

That being said, the new LF Merged Zamasu really appreciates such a defensive Stallworth like Revive Goku. In most instances, the aforementioned SSGSS Goku BLU is better, but Revive Goku does serve a bit of a more important role now. 
 

Why this Tier?

• He has a well-rounded toolkit, most importantly he provides support for SP SSJ2 Gohan RED
• His Transformation only lasts 40 timer counts.

Discussion

He and his banner partner SP Trunks (Kid) GRN have their fair share of flaws, but the star of the show is SP SSJ2 Gohan RED. Any unit that can funnel resources into SP SSJ2 Gohan RED and overall make his teams better are a valuable, meta-relevant asset.

Why this Tier?

• Easy to play, but exceptionally hard to master.
• His auto evade is game-changing in more ways than one, but he’s still susceptible to being hit, and hit VERY hard.

Discussion

If played perfectly, SP Ul Goku PUR is arguably the most difficult unit to play against in the game. However, he does have a ridiculously high skill cap. Despite his auto evade being beneficial for stalling, he can still be hit, and therein lies his biggest weakness by far: fragility. It’s not out of the realm of possibility for Goku to die in a single combo, even at neutral. His Extra Move has some of the best effects in the game, but is a “long” animation and can be played around, once again leaving him susceptible to heavy damage.

Why this Tier?

• She has a lot of long combo potential, especially with her Main Ability, but she can struggle with Ki and lack of card draw speed at times.
• She has a lot of competition on her Tags.

Discussion:

SP Android #21 BLU and SP Toppo BLU do give her a run for her money as the primary blue on her Tags, but an argument could be made in both instances. 

While #21 has the superior stats and support, SP Android #18 BLU can be used if a superior damage output is preferred. For Universe Survival Saga, #18 has phenomenal synergy with SP Android #17 YEL, and also buffs the Tag unlike Toppo. It could be argued that SP Bergamo RED can take care of the Tank duties in place of Toppo as well if #18 is used on the core.

Why this Tier?

• She’s a good anti-Saiyan Melee Fighter.

• She doesn’t excel as consistently against non-Saiyan teams

Discussion:

This isn’t necessarily an Android #18 YEL situation where SP SSJ2 Caulifla PUR is oppressive against any and all Tags. She’s actually pretty balanced, and doesn’t punish enemies as much as when enemies switch out. The aforementioned Android #18 can also make quick work of the Purple Saiyan. Due to her matchup dependency, she’s an easy Tier 1.

Why this Tier?

• He’s a devastating Offensive powerhouse, with some pseudo-Support qualities.
• While he can negate color disadvantage with his main ability, he must be kept far away from SP SSJ2 Gohan RED

Discussion

He’s a solid all around Ranged fighter with a debilitating main ability that Debuffs all enemies, but he's pretty bland overall. Due to the aforementioned Gohan and his blase toolkit, he's not expected to age gracefully.

Why this Tier?

• SP SSJ Broly PUR heals after Transformation, offsetting any early mistakes and gaining a massive stat Boost.

• He nullifies color disadvantage for 10 timer counts when he enters the battlefield 4 times total - twice before and after Transformation.

Discussion:

SP SSJ Broly PUR just received what many perceived to be a daunting Zenkai Boost, but really, they didn't touch him much. He got some much needed Damage inflicted Uniques, some Ki on entry, and some cheaper Blast Arts cards, but he's pretty underwhelming even by recent, "balanced" Zenkai standards. They had to be very careful when Zenkai boosting this unit, and they were.

SP SSJ3 Goku PUR still keeps his spot on Saiyans effortlessly, but at the very least, SP SSJ Broly PUR can slot into the Bardock-led Super Saiyan Team as a decent Offensive pivot. On Sagas, he doesn't feel nearly as great.

Why this Tier?

• He slots into a good team in Hybrid Saiyans
• He did receive a Zenaki Awakening, which makes him great if limit broken enough.

Discussion:

He pairs nicely with SP SSJ2 Gohan RED. Hybrid Saiyans have needed an update at the Purple slot for quite a while now, and at Zenkai 7 he fills that void. He’s a serviceable damage dealer, support, and crisis Fighter that not only helps pave the way for SP SSJ2 Gohan RED, but can hold his own in case things go terribly wrong.

Why this Tier?

• He has a phenomenal toolkit which synergizes extremely well in this hyper-Offensive Meta.
• He’s a bit fragile, but due to his incredible death Buffs, even that flaw is not too detrimental.

Discussion:

SP SSGSS Vegeta (Future) PUR starts off the game with huge damage potential for the first 50 timer counts, but that meshes together very well with his permanent death Buffs. He also has some Support qualities in his toolkit that function similarly to SP SSGSS Vegeta GRN.

The recent battle changes have made his death buffs that much more crippling, as Rising Rushes are not as easy to get. Vegeta taking away Dragon Balls at a critical point of the match can seal the other players fate.

Why this Tier?

• He’s an absolutely devastating Offensive force that punishes the opponent for just about everything.
• He’s a bit too fragile, and while he pairs nicely with SP SSJ Bardock BLU, SP Angry Goku BLU is still superior on the core of the SSJ Team.

Discussion

Don’t be discouraged by Broly being Tier 1, he just has the unfortunate reality of being behind several transforming units and Zenkai units with astronomically high base stats. At 3 stars, he’s still right up there with some great units, and is the clear cut starter on Sagas. It is important to note that while he does work with Bardock, the aforementioned "Nameku" has solidified his spot on the SSJ team, which ultimately hurts Broly's placement.

Broly is a diabolical feast or famine kind of Fighter, and games with him can get out of hand very quickly. He has a seemingly endless amount of card draw speed, Blast Armor on everything which is beneficial for keeping him in even when he has no Vanish Gauge, and a devastating Ultimate Move that actually forces switch out if it doesn't kill the enemy, tying into his other Uniques quite nicely.

Why this Tier?

• He’s not preferred over SP Super Gogeta RED or SP SSJ2 Gohan RED on the core.
• He deals solid damage, but is starving for Ki at times.

Discussion

UL Goku RED is a pretty unfortunate color seeing as he has to deal with two of the best Reds in the entire game, but he’s recommended on the core if the aforementioned Reds have not been acquired. He can deal some serious Damage.

Why this Tier?

• Third anniversary has brought Vegito Blue some much needed help on the strike variant of Fusion Warrior, and on a lesser note, Future.
• He has aged a bit and his damage is not what it once was, but he still serves an important role.

Discussion

Accelerating Rising Rush by drawing Strike Cards, clearing buffs with his Extra Move and quickly trapping and destroying SP Corrupted Zamasu RED with a Special Move has given this old dog some new tricks. He still has the same problems with fragility and lack of damage output at 3 stars, but he gets a little better at 6+ stars.

Why this Tier?

• At Zenkai Level 7, he is now arguable on the God Ki core, alongside SP Vados GRN

• He provides some excellent Damage, support, and a powerful Extra Move that removes Buffs as well as being able to combo off of.

Discussion

Beerus is still a solid God Ki choice who has actually aged very well considering his release was what seems like an eternity ago, but his Damage is starting to fall behind. Still relevant, although a bit more matchup dependent and not necessary in most games.