Dragon Ball's least-known alien race is so absurdly powerful that it makes even Saiyans look weak. The franchise in fact has an entire race of divine beings, called Shinling or Core Persons (Shin-jin in Japanese). Kais and Supreme Kais are well-known in the series, but not every fan is aware that they are all chosen from this unique race, which proves they have a natural level of power that greatly surpasses that of the Saiyans.

In the Dragon Ball Universe, Saiyans are considered a "warrior race" due to their natural attitude toward war and combat. The Saiyans' greatest quality is their capacity to evolve, represented by the famous ability called "Saiyan Power", a genetic trait that allows them to recover faster from injuries and increase their strength as a result. However, while some Saiyans such as Goku and Vegeta have displayed almost limitless potential, they are exceptions rather than the norm.