Who has all 7 Dragon Balls?

In the Dragon Ball series, the Dragon Balls are powerful, magical orbs that, when gathered together, can summon the Dragon Shenron to grant a wish. The person or group who gathers all seven Dragon Balls can make a wish, and this has been a central element in many story arcs throughout the franchise.

While many characters have gathered all seven Dragon Balls over the years, here are some notable instances:

1. Goku

Goku has, at various points, collected all seven Dragon Balls throughout the series, usually to summon Shenron to make a wish for someone’s well-being or to bring someone back to life. He first gathers the Dragon Balls at the start of Dragon Ball to search for them in his quest to find the legendary wish-granting dragon.

2. Emperor Pilaf

At the beginning of Dragon Ball, Emperor Pilaf is one of the first major antagonists to attempt gathering all seven Dragon Balls. His goal is to wish for world domination, but his plans are often foiled by Goku and his friends.

3. Frieza

Frieza, one of the most powerful and infamous villains in Dragon Ball Z, gathers all seven Dragon Balls during the Namek Saga to wish for immortality. However, his wish is disrupted when Goku defeats him and the Dragon Balls are scattered across Namek.

4. Dende

In the Dragon Ball Z series, after Namek is destroyed, Dende becomes the new guardian of Earth and is responsible for the Dragon Balls on Earth. As the new guardian, he has control over the Dragon Balls, which allows him to make some changes to Shenron's abilities.

5. Pilaf Gang

The Pilaf Gang, consisting of Emperor Pilaf, Shu, and Mai, also gathers all seven Dragon Balls in the Dragon Ball Super series in an attempt to wish for world domination, though they end up wishing for youth instead, leading to some comedic situations.

6. Shenron’s Appearance

In most cases, Shenron appears when all seven Dragon Balls are gathered, and whoever has gathered them can make a wish. The Dragon Balls then scatter and turn into stone until they are collected again after a year.

Key Players:

• Goku often gathers the Dragon Balls for the benefit of others, such as bringing people back to life or restoring peace.
• Shenron, the eternal dragon, grants these wishes after all seven balls are gathered.

The collection of the Dragon Balls is a recurring plot element throughout Dragon Ball, and while different people have gathered them over time, it’s often Goku and his friends who are the most consistent holders of all seven Dragon Balls, using them for noble purposes.