For new players entering the JUS discord tournaments, coaches will always recommend starting with Goku V52. It teaches you how to manage support gauges (2 supports gives you a 10-second cooldown cycle), how to extend combos with assists, and how to clutch a win with a Super Saiyan transformation. The short answer: Yes, for consistency. The long answer: The "best" depends on your playstyle. If you prefer grapplers, play Kinnikuman . If you prefer traps, play Yugi . However, if you want a character who can zone, rush, tank, and recover all in one package— Goku V52 JUS is the undisputed king of the Nintendo DS fighting game meta.

Specifically, the most searched, debated, and feared iteration is . But what does "V52" mean? Is it a hidden transformation? A secret stat? And how do you unlock his full potential?

When building your deck, memorize this mantra: "5 to fight, 2 to help, Spirit Bomb to melt." Master the Goku V52, and you will climb the online ranks from E-rank to God of Destruction in no time. Do you have a specific Goku V52 combo you want featured? Share your deck codes in the comments below! And if you are looking for a ROM to practice on, remember to support the original developers by purchasing a used copy of Jump Ultimate Stars for the Nintendo DS.