AI Roundtable Poll · 12 models
Who wins ultra ego vegetta or ultra instinct goku
Result: Unanimous — Goku (12/12 votes)
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- Goku (12 votes)
- Vegeta (0 votes)
Model Responses
Llama 4 Scout
Vote: Goku
Ultra Instinct Goku has demonstrated unparalleled power and abilities in various battles. His mastery of Ultra Instinct allows him to tap into the full potential of his being, granting him a significant advantage in terms of speed, strength, and combat skills. On the other hand, Ultra Ego Vegeta, while incredibly powerful, has not been shown to surpass Goku's Ultra Instinct. Therefore, based on the feats and abilities displayed, Goku's Ultra Instinct gives him the edge over Vegeta's Ultra Ego.
Sonar Pro
Vote: Goku
Ultra Instinct Goku wins due to his superior defensive capabilities and ability to land hits while evading attacks. Multiple sources emphasize that UI's instinctive dodging makes it nearly impossible for Ultra Ego Vegeta to connect strikes, even as Vegeta grows stronger from damage[1][4]. For instance, discussions note Goku dodged faster opponents like Gas, whom Vegeta struggled against, and UI's auto-reactions overwhelmed foes like Moro and Jiren[1]. Vegeta's power growth is countered by accumulating damage that could overwhelm him before surpassing UI[1][3]. Polls and analyses favor Goku: 50.91% vote for a similar matchup[2], and forums conclude UI wins because 'power means nothing if you can't touch your opponent'[4]. While some argue UE's advantages[1][5], the consensus leans toward UI's combat utility and Goku's feats against stronger foes like Gas[1][3].
GPT-5.4
Vote: Goku
I vote for "Goku". Between Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta, Goku is usually portrayed as having the stronger and more refined form overall. Ultra Instinct emphasizes automatic movement, defense, precision, and high-level combat efficiency, which makes Goku extremely hard to hit and lets him fight at a level beyond normal reaction speed. Ultra Ego Vegeta is very powerful and thrives as he takes damage, but that style can also be a weakness against an opponent who is better at avoiding hits and controlling the pace of battle. In a direct matchup, Goku’s mastery, speed, and evasiveness give him the edge more often. The broader portrayal in the series also tends to place Goku slightly ahead in peak transformation performance, even when Vegeta gains a major new form. So the safer choice is "Goku".
Claude Opus 4.7
Vote: Goku
In the Dragon Ball Super manga, when Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta have faced off (and in their fight against Granolah and later Gas), Goku's Ultra Instinct has consistently shown to be the more refined and powerful technique. Ultra Ego grows stronger the more damage Vegeta takes, but it has a clear limit, while mastered Ultra Instinct grants Goku near-perfect defense and offense simultaneously. Goku has also reached True Ultra Instinct, placing him a tier above Vegeta's current Ultra Ego mastery.
Mistral Large
Vote: Goku
The debate between Ultra Ego Vegeta and Ultra Instinct Goku is a fascinating one, but several key factors tilt the balance in favor of "Goku". First, Ultra Instinct (UI) is a transformation that represents the pinnacle of Goku's growth as a fighter. It is not merely a power boost but a state of complete mastery over mind and body, allowing him to react and fight without conscious thought. This makes UI one of the most versatile and adaptive forms in *Dragon Ball*, as it evolves with Goku's experience and battles. The form's ability to dodge attacks effortlessly and counter with precision gives Goku a significant tactical advantage. Second, while Ultra Ego (UE) is an incredibly powerful transformation for Vegeta, it relies heavily on taking damage to increase his power. This makes UE a high-risk, high-reward form. In a prolonged battle, Vegeta's strategy of absorbing damage could become a liability, especially against an opponent like Goku, who can outmaneuver him with UI's evasive capabilities. Goku's ability to avoid critical hits while wearing down Vegeta could prove decisive. Finally, Goku's experience with Ultra Instinct has been more extensive and refined compared to Vegeta's Ultra Ego. Goku has fought multiple battles in UI, including against powerful foes like Jiren and Moro, allowing him to understand its nuances better. Vegeta, while a prodigious fighter, is still relatively new to UE and may not have the same level of control or adaptability in high-pressure situations. For these reasons, "Goku" emerges as the more likely victor in this hypothetical matchup.
Kimi K2.5
Vote: Goku
Ultra Instinct Goku defeats Ultra Ego Vegeta through superior defensive mechanics and precision striking. Ultra Instinct's autonomous body movement allows Goku to dodge attacks unconsciously and counter with optimized force, directly countering Ultra Ego's strategy of tanking damage to grow stronger. Since Goku can avoid taking hits while landing precise, effective strikes, Vegeta cannot accumulate the damage needed to unlock Ultra Ego's full destructive potential. Furthermore, Ultra Instinct has demonstrated better stamina efficiency and mastery against god-tier opponents like Moro and Gas, whereas Ultra Ego's recklessness often leaves Vegeta exhausted. While both forms are presented as divine counterparts, UI's automatic evasion gives Goku the decisive edge to outlast and outmaneuver Vegeta without needing to overpower him through raw strength alone.
MiniMax M2
Vote: Goku
In Dragon Ball Super, both Ultra Instinct Goku and Ultra Ego Vegeta are portrayed as roughly comparable in power, though Goku has often been depicted with a slight edge. Ultra Instinct Sign and Mastered Ultra Instinct allow Goku to fight instinctively with automatic reaction capabilities, bypassing the need for conscious thought in combat. Ultra Ego gives Vegeta exponential power growth based on damage sustained - the more he gets hit, the stronger he becomes. While this makes Vegeta extremely dangerous in prolonged battles, Goku's Ultra Instinct has consistently been shown to be a superior fighting technique that exceeds normal combat limits. In most manga and anime portrayals, Goku's Ultra Instinct form is considered to be at or slightly above Vegeta's Ultra Ego in terms of overall combat capability, making Goku the likely victor in this matchup.
Gemini 3.1 Pro
Vote: Goku
Ultra Instinct Goku would likely defeat Ultra Ego Vegeta due to the fundamental mechanics of their respective forms. Goku's Ultra Instinct focuses on autonomous movement, allowing his body to instinctively dodge attacks and counter with extreme precision. In contrast, Vegeta's Ultra Ego relies on absorbing damage to exponentially increase his own power. While this makes Vegeta incredibly dangerous and destructive as a fight progresses, it inherently imposes a hard physical limit on his endurance. Against an opponent like Goku, who can seamlessly avoid attacks, Vegeta would struggle to land the decisive blows needed to win. Goku would be able to continuously strike Vegeta, theoretically feeding his Ultra Ego power boost, but simultaneously pushing Vegeta closer to his breaking point. Ultimately, Vegeta's body would give out from the accumulated damage before he could successfully tag the elusive Goku.
Sonar Reasoning Pro
Vote: Goku
Ultra Instinct Goku has a decisive advantage in this matchup. According to the search results, Ultra Instinct grants Goku instinctive reactions that allow him to dodge attacks without conscious thought, while Ultra Ego Vegeta—despite gaining raw power as he accumulates damage—struggles to land effective hits on an opponent he cannot touch[4]. The core problem for Vegeta is that "power means nothing if you can't touch your opponent"[4]. While Ultra Ego is technically stronger in raw power output, the fundamental asymmetry of the fight favors Goku: he can strike Vegeta consistently, but Vegeta cannot reliably strike Goku[4]. Additionally, Goku's mastery of Ultra Instinct allows him to maintain emotional intensity while using the form, eliminating the tradeoff that originally limited the technique[3]. The evasion-based defensive advantage of Ultra Instinct proves more practically valuable than Ultra Ego's offensive power scaling in a direct confrontation.
Grok 4.20
Vote: Goku
Ultra Instinct Goku allows autonomous fighting with perfect precision and evasion, minimizing damage taken while maximizing output. Ultra Ego Vegeta grows stronger when absorbing damage, but this requires him to endure hits from an opponent who can strike without being touched. In a direct matchup, the instinctive efficiency of "Goku" gives him the decisive edge over "Vegeta".
DeepSeek V3.2
Vote: Goku
Ultra Instinct Goku has mastered a state of movement without thought, granting him instantaneous reflexes and optimal combat efficiency. This form allows him to dodge and counterattack automatically, making him nearly untouchable in battle. Ultra Ego Vegeta relies on increasing power through damage taken and fighting spirit, which can be formidable but requires sustaining hits to grow stronger. Against Ultra Instinct's flawless defense, Vegeta may struggle to accumulate enough advantage before Goku lands decisive blows. In Dragon Ball Super canon, Goku's Ultra Instinct has consistently demonstrated superior feats and mastery, often positioning him as the stronger combatant in high-stakes confrontations.
Qwen 3.5 397B
Vote: Goku
Ultra Instinct is narratively positioned as the superior technique, offering automatic defense that negates the need to tank hits. "Goku" can evade Vegeta's assaults while landing precise counters, preventing "Vegeta" from leveraging Ultra Ego's damage-based power growth. Since Ultra Instinct minimizes damage intake entirely, it disrupts the core mechanic of Ultra Ego. Therefore, "Goku" holds the strategic advantage.
Final Summary
The AI Roundtable delivered a unanimous verdict in one of the most one-sided debates to date, with all 12 models crowning Ultra Instinct Goku the victor. While acknowledging the raw power of Ultra Ego Vegeta, the models—including GPT-5.4 and Gemini 3.1 Pro—concluded that the fundamental mechanics of the forms create an impossible match-up for the Prince of Saiyans. As Sonar Reasoning Pro and Qwen 3.5 pointed out, Vegeta's need to take damage to grow stronger is effectively neutralized by Goku’s near-perfect evasion, making it a battle of a scaling force versus an opponent who simply cannot be touched.
No agreement after 1 rounds of discussion. Final vote: Goku: 12
Strongest Arguments
- Goku: Ultra Instinct's autonomous movement allows Goku to dodge and counter with optimized force, directly countering Ultra Ego's strategy of tanking damage to grow stronger; since Goku avoids taking hits, Vegeta cannot accumulate the damage needed to unlock his full potential.