Who is Shallot in Dragon Ball?

Shallot as seen in Dragon Ball Legends
Shallot as seen in Dragon Ball Legends (Image Source: Dimps)

Dragon Ball Legends unleashed an ancient warrior whose origins predate the series' most legendary battles. This mobile gaming phenomenon introduced a character whose amnesia-shrouded past connects directly to Planet Sadala's forgotten history. The Tournament of Time became his stage for rediscovering lost memories and confronting his mysterious twin brother.

Shallot, the lead in Dragon Ball Legends, is a unique ancient Saiyan whose mysterious background sets him apart. This pre-civilization warrior possesses abilities that blur the line between primitive instinct and godly power. His journey from memory-less fighter to Super Saiyan God reveals secrets about Saiyan heritage that even Vegeta never knew existed.

Shallot's appearance and outfit (Image Source: Dimps)
Shallot's appearance and outfit (Image Source: Dimps)

His appearance shows clear signs of his ancient Saiyan roots, with unique features that set him apart. His medium build supports hair similar to Raditz's style, though considerably shorter with a right-leaning fringe. The character wears traditional blue leather Sadala armor from the pre-Frieza Force era. His outfit includes blue armor plates, greaves, and armbands paired with black undershirt and shorts.

Unlike modern adult Saiyans, Shallot allows his black tail to swing freely rather than wrapping it around his waist. His silver-tipped blue boots complete the ancient warrior aesthetic. These design choices establish his connection to Dragon Ball's early Saiyan civilization.

Shallot grows stronger as the Dragon Ball Legends story unfolds, following the familiar path of Saiyan power-ups and transformations. The character first achieves Super Saiyan during his confrontation with Frieza following Vegeta's death in the story mode.

Fighting powers and abilities of Shallot (Image Source: Dimps)
Fighting powers and abilities of Shallot (Image Source: Dimps)

His power continues growing as he unlocks Super Saiyan 2 while fighting Cell alongside Cabba. After intense training, Shallot reaches Super Saiyan 3, giving him the power to take on Majin Buu. The ancient warrior eventually attains Super Saiyan God through the traditional ritual involving six Saiyans. His final revealed transformation is Super Saiyan Blue, achieved during battle with Bergamo.


Unique abilities and traits of Shallot in Dragon Ball

Beyond standard Saiyan capabilities, Shallot possesses extraordinary sensory abilities. His enhanced sense of smell functions similarly to ki detection for other warriors. This heightened olfactory sense allows him to track Androids despite their lack of ki signatures. He can distinguish between mechanical and biological entities through scent analysis.

Shallot's power-ups in the middle of the fight (Image Source: Dimps)
Shallot's power-ups in the middle of the fight (Image Source: Dimps)

Remarkably, Shallot detected Zamasu's presence within Goku Black's body through smell alone. His ability to learn techniques from various fighters makes him adaptable in combat. However, certain attacks like the Spirit Bomb remain beyond his capabilities.

His hot-headed attitude and fierce personality match the usual traits seen in most Saiyans. Despite his warrior mentality, he maintains strong moral principles and dislikes being commanded. His relationship with teenage Bulma mirrors Goku's early interactions, though Shallot remains uninterested in romantic pursuits.

The character shares Goku's love for fighting and food while lacking his naivety. His primitive nature stems from ancient origins and memory loss. The conflict between Shallot and his twin brother, Giblet, is a major source of drama in Dragon Ball Legends’ plot.

Within Dragon Ball Legends, Shallot awakens with complete amnesia except for a single memory of being told to run. His involvement in the Tournament of Time brings together fighters from across different eras. At first, Zahha seems like a friend, but later he’s revealed to be the real mastermind behind the tournament.

The revelation that both Shallot and Giblet serve as vessels for Omnificence Crystal fragments adds depth to their conflict. By corrupting Giblet with Dark Ki, Zahha triggers the legendary clash between Super Saiyan Gods to move his scheme forward. This storyline showcases how Dragon Ball continues expanding its mythology through gaming platforms.

As such, Shallot’s character provides insight into pre-destruction Planet Sadala culture and traditions. The Tournament of Time concept allows interactions between characters from different Dragon Ball timelines and eras. This combination of characteristics hasn't been seen in other media.

Edited by Sangeeta Mathew