- Destructo Disk – The user holds their hand into the air, conducting ki in the form of a razor-sharp disc, which is then hurled over and around the body to cut the target.
- Kamehameha – Goku's signature energy attack, even though it was invented byMaster Roshi. Goku first learned this technique after witnessing Roshi use it to extinguish the fire on Fire Mountain. Goku has also invented numerous variations of technique, such as the Super Kamehameha, InstantKamehameha and 10xKamehameha.
- Super Energy Wave Volley – Goku releases a rapid barrage of energy blasts at his opponents, causing a massive accumulation of damage.
- Solar Flare – The user spreads and places their fingers on their foreheads, discharging a blinding flash of light.
- Spirit Bomb – Goku conducts the spirit energy of all nearby living organisms, forming a ball of power and size depending on the amount of harnessed ki energy. Its power was used against many powerful opponents such asVegeta, Frieza, Dr. Wheelo, Turles,Kid Buu and Omega Shenron.
- Solar Flare – The user spreads and places their fingers on their foreheads, discharging a blinding flash of light.
- Spirit Bomb – Goku conducts the spirit energy of all nearby living organisms, forming a ball of power and size depending on the amount of harnessed ki energy. Its power was used against many powerful opponents such asVegeta, Frieza, Dr. Wheelo, Turles,Kid Buu and Omega Shenron. It was also absorbed for increased strength inDragon Ball Z: Super Android 13!.
- After Image Technique – This technique is a short burst of extremely high speed, moving faster than the opponent can sense. This has the side effect of leaving a momentary "after image", until the opponent's senses adapt and realize their target has moved.
- Hasshu-ken – A technique, used to counter Ti
- Mad Dog Fist – This attack is used by Goku who acts like a dog, barking and jumping around to scare his opponent. He then jumps behind and kicks his surprised opponent.
- Saru-ken (Crazy Monkey Technique) – This is a distraction move designed to confuse and taunt the opponent. Goku uses this in reaction to Jackie Chun's (Master Roshi's alter-ego) use of the Drunken Fist.
- Full Nelson – Executed by performing half nelsons with both arms, though Goku only used this once against Raditz.
- Instant Transmission – Also called Instaneous transmission the user places their index and middle finger on their forehead, sensing a location that they teleport to.
- Kaio-ken – Goku forms a red ki aura around his body, enhancing his strength and speed, the highest level of this attack used is x20. Goku doesn't use it much after becoming Super Saiyan, so it is unknown if he can currently increase it more. However, Goku has combined Kaio-kenwith his Super Saiyan transformation on one occasion. This was done in his fight against Pikkon.
- en Shinhan's Four Witches Technique, in which Goku moves his two arms so fast that they each appear to be in four places at once, effectively giving him eight arms to use in combat.
- Rock, Scissors 'N' Paper – An attack in which Goku delivers
- Dragon Fist – Goku delivers a punch that causes an explosion, summoning a golden dragon to either wrap around the enemy and disintegrate with him, or devour them. This technique was first used in Wrath of the Dragon, and is the only one of Goku's abilities that he invented entirely on his own.
- Warp Kamehameha – A combination of the Instant Transmission and the powerful Kamehameha. This technique was used by Super Saiyan Goku in his fight against Cell, and is also usable by Goku in Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 3.
- Fusion Dance – The two users, when sharing the same power level, perform a simultaneous and parallel dance, ending with the contact of the users' index fingers, fusing them for half an hour. Should the dance fail, the users take on a disfigured form with low physical and ki abilities. Goku performs this technique three times with Vegeta. Twice in the Fusion Reborn and in Dragon Ball GT while in their normal and Super Saiyan 4 forms.
- Kaioken Finish – A rush attack used in his base form. Used to cripple Nappa in the Saiyan Saga, also used in
- Kaio-ken Attack – A rush attack used in his base form, Used in the battle against Vegeta, also used inDragon Ball: Raging Blast.
- Meteor Blast – A rush attack used by Super Saiyan 2 Goku against Kid Buu in the anime, as well as inDragon Ball: Raging Blast.
- Meteor Combination – Goku delivers several rapid punches and kicks before punching the enemy's stomach, stunning them as Goku jumps into the air where he blasts the enemy with a Kamehameha. This technique is used in Budokai Tenkaichi 3 and during the fight with Piccolo.
- Spirit Shot – Goku discharges a powerful burst of ki around his body. This technique is used in the Budokaivideo game series.
- Telepathy – A technique that Goku taught himself.
- Telekinesis – He uses this while in a hospital to take water out of a glass until Chi-Chi interrupts his concentration.
- Energy Barrier – Goku used this technique in The Tree of Might.
- Mimicry – The ability to copy others' techniques after seeing them performed once. Through this, Goku copied the Kamehameha and King Chappa's Hasshu-ken technique.
- Meteor Impact – An attack that Goku used again
- Dragon Ball: Raging Blast.
- Ascended Super Saiyan – The half-point between Super Saiyan and Super Saiyan 2, first achieved in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Did not use because of obvious weaknesses.
- either a strong punch, a poke in the eyes, or an open palm strike.
- Taiyo-ken- a move Goku learns from Ten, allowing Goku to light up using his chi.
- Tail - Helicopter Technique – Used only once, (in Goku's fight against Jackie Chun) the user swings his tail in a circle fast enough to hover and fly freely.
Transformations
- Great Ape – Like all other Saiyans, Goku is able to transform into a Great Ape if he has a tail, when he looks at the full moon.
- False Super Saiyan – A Saiyan transformation used in the movie Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug. Goku's pupils disappear, his hair has a red tint and raises up, he acquires a yellow aura, and he gains a massive power increase, along with a bleak, angry expression.
- Super Saiyan – The first Super Saiyan transformation, achieved by Goku after witnessing Frieza murder his best friend Krillin.
- Ultra Super Saiyan – The Ascended Super Saiyan transformation exceeding even further. Did not use because of obvious weaknesses.