Goku's Coolest-Looking Form is the One He Never Bothers Using


Super Saiyan 2 Made Its Debut During the Cell Games Saga

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What Makes Super Saiyan 2 So Cool?

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Goku Needed Stronger Power-ups to Fight His Enemies

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Super Saiyan 2 Is the Forgotten Middle Child of Goku's Arsenal

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The Series Missed Several Opportunities to Show More of Super Saiyan 2

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