Dragon Ball

The Penalty is Pinball

Episode 11 Canon Emperor Pilaf Saga 21 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Pilaf’s trap causes the group to lose a vital item, forcing them into a daring escape filled with obstacles and surprises. As Pilaf summons a powerful entity, the heroes must act quickly to stop his plans for domination.

Full Plot Summary

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Pilaf releases sleeping gas inside the chamber, which knocks everyone out. Mai goes in and steals the Four-Star Ball from Goku while he's sleeping. When they wake up, they realize the ball has been stolen, and begin to run through the hallways. Pilaf sends giant pinballs rolling after them. Just when one of the balls has them cornered, it suddenly backs off, and a wall comes down again. They are trapped in the same room as before. Goku tries to use a Kamehameha wave to blast away the wall, but only manages to open up a small hole that leads outside, where Pilaf is summoning Shenron to grant his wish for world domination. Puar and Oolong turn into bats and fly through the hole to try to steal one of the balls. But before they can get close enough, Shenron himself appears.

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What episode is "The Penalty is Pinball" in Dragon Ball?

"The Penalty is Pinball" is episode 11 of Dragon Ball.

Is "The Penalty is Pinball" canon or filler?

"The Penalty is Pinball" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "The Penalty is Pinball" part of?

"The Penalty is Pinball" is part of the Emperor Pilaf Saga.

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