Who killed evil Goku?

By Sidequest

The question "Who killed evil Goku?" pops up whenever fans revisit the darker twists across the Dragon Ball universe. The answer depends on which "evil Goku" you mean. Dragon Ball has multiple stories, timelines and non canonical spin offs, so several characters have worn Goku's face while acting against him. This article unpacks the main examples and explains who finally dealt with each threat.

Dragon Ball: who is the most famous "evil Goku"?

The most widely recognised antagonist called "evil Goku" is Goku Black from Dragon Ball Super. He is actually Zamasu, a Kai with a deep grudge against mortals, who uses the Super Dragon Balls to switch bodies with Goku. Goku Black wreaks havoc in Future Trunks's timeline alongside a version of Zamasu from that era.

Who killed Goku Black?

Goku Black and the fused Zamasu are fought by Goku, Vegeta and Future Trunks in a prolonged and destructive arc. Despite heavy damage, the heroes cannot permanently stop the immortal fused Zamasu. The eventual end comes from outside the battle: Future Zeno, the Omni King, is persuaded by Future Trunks to erase that corrupt timeline. Zeno's erasure removes Goku Black and fused Zamasu entirely. In that sense the direct extinguishing of "evil Goku" is done by Zeno rather than a single fighter.

Other examples of "evil Goku" in Dragon Ball continuities

Dragon Ball GT presented another take where Baby, a parasitic Tuffle, seizes Goku's body. That possessed Goku behaves maliciously through much of the Baby saga. He is defeated when Goku regains control, transforms into Super Saiyan 4 and helps finish Baby. So the physical body is saved and the antagonist is defeated by Goku together with his allies.

Non canonical and spin off appearances

There are also one shot stories, video game scenarios and promotional materials that show alternative or temporary "evil Gokus". For example, some games allow an evil version of Goku as a playable villain. Those are usually resolved within their own storylines by the usual cast or by plot devices particular to that medium.

So who killed evil Goku? The short answer

If you mean Goku Black from Dragon Ball Super, he was erased when Future Zeno wiped the corrupted timeline. If you mean GT's possessed Goku, he is defeated when Goku regains control and, with his allies and transformations such as Super Saiyan 4, defeats Baby. Because Dragon Ball spans many continuities, the precise culprit changes with the version you are reading or watching.

If you have a specific scene or incarnation in mind, tell us which one and we will dig into the exact episode, chapter or game moment where "evil Goku" meets his end.