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So a while back, I put in one of the factoids about the Sentinel Verse that the Ikari Form was a type of Saiyan transformation that was akin to that of Super Saiyan 4; and I did say that I would also make a chart explaining how it fit in with the line of SSJ4 and beyond.

Now of course is the time for that explanation!

Base to Ikari:
A Saiyan when they undergo an intense amount of stress can find themselves transforming into a form that taps into that primal power of the Oozaru. This form in question has often been dubbed as an 'Oozaru Saiyan' due to the fact that anyone that assumes this form is usually consumed by an all encompassing rage, but instead of being a giant Monkey it is now shrunk to that of a persons size. In the case of Goku, Vegeta, Broly and other Saiyans of the Sentinel Verse that tap into it; if they have a tail then the form is much more potent and can actively be used as a segway to transform into other Saiyan forms, almost akin to adding Kaioken but without the bodily strain. Saiyan's WITHOUT Tails however, can often find that trying to surpass this form puts the body under too much stress, leading to injury or forceful ejection from the form.

SSJ4 - Mastered Ikari:
The traditional Super Saiyan 4 transformation is actually akin to that of a 'Stage 2' for the Ikari set of transformations, however in terms of raw power it does trump SSJ3 and thus is given that number upgrade. The Mastered Ikari transformation is on the same level of power as the likes of Super Saiyan Blue, but with the added bonus that the mastered anger that comes with this form allows for much more raw output with little drawback on the user...however the draw back is a rather large one if exploited; as a Saiyan's primal instinct often takes hold and makes them more prone to cocky and rash decisions, as such the form can be considered dangerous if not paired with the right type of fighter.

...Oh and the tail can still be chopped off, but the tail itself grows stronger with each transformation.

SSJ5 and Beyond:
Whilst Super Saiyan 5 is technically the Stage 3 for the Ikari line of transformations; no one has actually achieved this form yet. This is because in order to properly achieve Super Saiyan 5, a Saiyan has to quite literally be so in tune with their primal power that it allows for them to literally surpass any limits they had before. Unlike Ultra Instinct or transformations requiring Godly Ki, this transformation also requies an INTENSE amount of Blutz Waves, which is why when a Saiyan tries to transform into it directly the output of energy versus the input of energy needs to be almost perfect. The only Saiyan to ever truly master this form and go beyond it was that of Yamoshi, who refuses to teach the techniques needed to Saiyans like Goku and Vegeta due to their inherent egos and lack of understanding.

Are there transformations beyond SSJ5? Indeed there are, and whilst they aren't actually NAMED their numbered variants, each form does one up the other in terms of pure raw output. To achieve SSJ5 is to effectively reach a new plexus of power that allows for a Saiyan to potentially be on par with deities without the need of using God Ki.

Description
So a while back, I put in one of the factoids about the Sentinel Verse that the Ikari Form was a type of Saiyan transformation that was akin to that of Super Saiyan 4; and I did say that I would also make a chart explaining how it fit in with the line of SSJ4 and beyond.

Now of course is the time for that explanation!

Base to Ikari:
A Saiyan when they undergo an intense amount of stress can find themselves transforming into a form that taps into that primal power of the Oozaru. This form in question has often been dubbed as an 'Oozaru Saiyan' due to the fact that anyone that assumes this form is usually consumed by an all encompassing rage, but instead of being a giant Monkey it is now shrunk to that of a persons size. In the case of Goku, Vegeta, Broly and other Saiyans of the Sentinel Verse that tap into it; if they have a tail then the form is much more potent and can actively be used as a segway to transform into other Saiyan forms, almost akin to adding Kaioken but without the bodily strain. Saiyan's WITHOUT Tails however, can often find that trying to surpass this form puts the body under too much stress, leading to injury or forceful ejection from the form.

SSJ4 - Mastered Ikari:
The traditional Super Saiyan 4 transformation is actually akin to that of a 'Stage 2' for the Ikari set of transformations, however in terms of raw power it does trump SSJ3 and thus is given that number upgrade. The Mastered Ikari transformation is on the same level of power as the likes of Super Saiyan Blue, but with the added bonus that the mastered anger that comes with this form allows for much more raw output with little drawback on the user...however the draw back is a rather large one if exploited; as a Saiyan's primal instinct often takes hold and makes them more prone to cocky and rash decisions, as such the form can be considered dangerous if not paired with the right type of fighter.

...Oh and the tail can still be chopped off, but the tail itself grows stronger with each transformation.

SSJ5 and Beyond:
Whilst Super Saiyan 5 is technically the Stage 3 for the Ikari line of transformations; no one has actually achieved this form yet. This is because in order to properly achieve Super Saiyan 5, a Saiyan has to quite literally be so in tune with their primal power that it allows for them to literally surpass any limits they had before. Unlike Ultra Instinct or transformations requiring Godly Ki, this transformation also requies an INTENSE amount of Blutz Waves, which is why when a Saiyan tries to transform into it directly the output of energy versus the input of energy needs to be almost perfect. The only Saiyan to ever truly master this form and go beyond it was that of Yamoshi, who refuses to teach the techniques needed to Saiyans like Goku and Vegeta due to their inherent egos and lack of understanding.

Are there transformations beyond SSJ5? Indeed there are, and whilst they aren't actually NAMED their numbered variants, each form does one up the other in terms of pure raw output. To achieve SSJ5 is to effectively reach a new plexus of power that allows for a Saiyan to potentially be on par with deities without the need of using God Ki.