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8 Facts About Shenron the Dragon God in the Anime 'DRAGON BALL', Once Did Not Grant a Wish

8 Facts About Shenron the Dragon God in the Anime 'DRAGON BALL', Once Did Not Grant a Wish

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8 Facts About Shenron the Dragon God in the Anime 'DRAGON BALL', Once Did Not Grant a Wish

Shenron, the Dragon God, is one of the most iconic figures in the Dragon Ball series. Known as an entity capable of granting wishes, Shenron's presence becomes an important symbol in the story. Here are 8 interesting facts about Shenron that you need to know:

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Shenron was created by Kami, the guardian of Earth, using the special powers he possessed. The Dragon Balls, which serve as the medium to summon Shenron, are also a result of his work. However, after Dende replaced Kami as the guardian, Shenron's power increased.

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Shenron can only be summoned when all seven Dragon Balls are gathered. The ritual is quite unique: someone must recite a specific incantation while throwing the Dragon Balls into the air. Shenron will appear from a spectacular flash of light.

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Initially, Shenron could only grant one wish. However, after Dende updated his powers, Shenron was able to grant up to two wishes at once, with certain limitations.

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Although very powerful, Shenron's abilities have limitations. He cannot grant wishes that exceed the capabilities of his creator. For example, he cannot revive someone who has died more than once or annihilate an enemy stronger than his creator.

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Shenron's form resembles a long dragon with green scales and distinctive whiskers, influenced by dragons from Chinese mythology. This design reflects the power and majesty that characterize him.

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Shenron is not immortal. If the Dragon Balls are destroyed or his creator dies, Shenron will also perish. This occurred when Kami was killed by Piccolo, causing the Dragon Balls to become inactive until a new creator appeared.

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Shenron has refused several wishes because they violated the limits of his abilities. One of the most famous moments was when he could not destroy the Saiyans because their power exceeded his limits.

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Besides Shenron, there are several other dragons in the Dragon Ball universe, such as Porunga from Namek. Porunga has a larger body and different powers, including granting up to three wishes.