What episode is "Goku's Doll" in Dragon Ball?
"Goku's Doll" is episode 130 of Dragon Ball.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe readTien, Krillin, Yamcha, and Chaozu train en route to Korin's Tower, while Goku trains against a clay version of himself, learning to focus his mind fully in combat. This new challenge helps him uncover insights about his fighting style.
Full Plot Summary
spoilersTien, Krillin, Yamcha, and Chaozu all are heading toward's Korin's Tower, and are training on the way. Mr. Popo finally gives Goku an opponent to train with, and it turns out to be a clay version of Goku. Their skills are exactly the same, the only difference is that the clay Goku has no interference in his mind, and can concentrate completely on fighting. This shows Goku that he needs to quiet his mind, and he begins to realize how to achieve that.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Goku's Doll" canon or filler?
"Goku's Doll" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Goku's Doll" part of?
"Goku's Doll" is part of the Commander Red Saga.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
16Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Krillin main 
Piccolo main 
Son Gohan main 
Son Goku main 
Vegeta main 
Bulma supporting 
Chi-Chi supporting 
Chiaotzu supporting 
Emperor Pilaf supporting 
Mai supporting 
Master Roshi supporting 
Puar supporting 
Yamcha supporting 
King Piccolo antagonist Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks 1991 
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! 1992 
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound 1993