Dragon Ball

Pilaf's Tactics

Episode 77 Canon Red Ribbon Army Saga 21 min

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Spoiler-Safe Summary

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Goku chases after the last Dragon Ball and confronts Pilaf and his henchmen, who challenge him with powered-up suits. A fierce battle ensues with strategic use of his abilities leading to a surprising resolution.

Full Plot Summary

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Goku flies his Nimbus after Pilaf's car to get the last Dragon Ball. Emperor Pilaf is heading to Baba's place in the hope of procuring the other dragon balls, thinking that Goku still has a weakness. Goku stops the car and recognises his previous enemies. Pilaf challenges Goku to a battle, with his dragon ball against all six in Goku's possession. Pilaf, Shu and Mai get in their powersuits. The machines are unaffected by Goku's first attacks. The machines corner Goku and Shu burns his clothes off. To Pilaf's horror he finds Goku has no tail. Pilaf, Mai and Shu combine their powersuits into a titanic machine. Using a Kamehameha Wave, Goku blasts the side of Mai's powersuit. Mai ditches her broken powersuit and rides Pilaf's and Shu's combined powersuits as the trio flees. Shu fires a missile, but Goku throws it right back, trashing the powersuits. Pilaf gives Goku the dragon ball and Shu gives him his clothes.

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What episode is "Pilaf's Tactics" in Dragon Ball?

"Pilaf's Tactics" is episode 77 of Dragon Ball.

Is "Pilaf's Tactics" canon or filler?

"Pilaf's Tactics" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Pilaf's Tactics" part of?

"Pilaf's Tactics" is part of the Red Ribbon Army Saga.

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Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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