He plundered the Dragon Balls in search of eternal life. By murdering Krillin, he became the catalyst for Son Goku's awakening as a Super Saiyan. Personality: While he uses polite, formal language, he possesses a cold-blooded nature, exterminating subordinates and enemies alike without hesitation. First person: Generally uses "watashi" or "watakushi" (polite), but shifts to "boku" (soft/masculine) or "ore" (rough) depending on emotional instability or form changes. Techniques: Death Combo (Rush): A continuous attack that physically pummels the opponent with overwhelming speed. Famous for the onslaught that drove Vegeta to despair during the Namek Saga. Hell's Buster: A cruel technique that traps the opponent in an invisible energy sphere, then slams them into the ground or detonates them. Death Wave: By swiping his finger horizontally, he releases a powerful shockwave that seems to tear through the earth and space itself. Death Slicer (Kienzan): Disc-shaped ki with tracking capabilities. He fired them to corner Goku, but they ultimately resulted in his self-destruction by severing his own body. Supernova: A massive, sun-like fireball often used in his First Form. It was used to destroy Planet Vegeta. Death Beam: A sharp beam of light fired from the tip of his index finger at blinding speed. A signature move of Frieza's that accurately pierces the opponent's vitals. Death Ball: A massive sphere of dark energy created at his fingertip, capable of destroying a planet in a single hit. The technique that caused the collapse of Planet Namek.

Though a "low-class warrior" of low status for a Saiyan, he acquired high combat power rivaling the elite by surviving numerous brushes with death. Gruff but Passionate Personality: While he has a coarse and cold side typical of a Saiyan, he deeply values his "comrades" and possesses a hot-blooded bond, wearing a blood-stained bandana around his head to avenge their deaths. Transformations: Super Saiyan First person: I (rough) Techniques: Rebellion Edge: A close-quarters combat technique where he coats both hands in ki to create blades of light, violently slashing the opponent. Final Charge: A rough technique where he coats his entire body in ki and charges at ultra-high speed to deliver a powerful shoulder tackle. Riot Javelin (Final Spirit Cannon): A soul-infused bluish-white energy blast fired by concentrating all energy into one hand. Bardock's greatest finishing move, fired at Frieza in his final moments. Rebellion Trigger: Used in Dragon Ball Super and other media. He closes in on the opponent with a dash and fires an energy wave all at once from point-blank range. Flash Spirit: A combo technique where he dives into the enemy's chest to deliver an upper, then showers the flinching opponent with an energy wave from close range.