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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 Cheat Codes

  1. Unlock everything!

    Enter the Skill Shop while holding down the L1 and L2 buttons. Bulma will talk, but just leave, while still holding the L1 and L2 buttons. Re-enter the shop, repeat the trick over and over and your percent of your Capsules keeps increasing. This also unlocks characters for you, Breakthrough capsules, fusions, everything.
  2. Alternate Uniform

    When you are at the Character select screen, press Up or Down to use that character's alternatre uniforms. Note: Android 18 has three alternate uniforms.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 Unlockables

  1. Unlockables

    All these must be done in Dragon mode.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Have a Budokai 1 save on your memory card when you start a New GameSilver Membership Card
    Get 100 Kili on Babidi's Spaceship.Dabura
    Dragon World, Stage 5, defeat any Majin character to get the Capsule that allows you to get Majin Vegeta. (Dabura does not count.)Majin Vegeta
    Collect All 7 Dragon Balls and Wish for it from Shenron.Babidi's Ship
    Unlock 16 Characters, then buy it from BulmaAdept World Tournament
    Unlock all 29 Characters, then buy it from BulmaAdvanced World Tournament
    Beat Android 18 with Krillen.Android 18
    Beat Android 17 with Piccolo.Android 17
    Beat Android 16 with Goku.Android 16
    Beat Cell with Goku.Cell
    Beat Supreme Kai with Goku.Supreme Kai
    Beat Cell with Gohan (adult) only.Saiyaman
    Beat Fat Buu with Saiyaman.Hercule
    Beat Super Buu (with Gohan absorbed) with Hercule.Videl
    Beat Cell for the last time on Supreme Kai's planet with Adult Gohan.Teen Gohan
    Beat Vegeta on Namek with Kid Trunks.Future Trunks
    Beat Android 20 with Goku.Android 20
    Beat Vegeta with Goku on Namek.Vegeta
    Beat Frieza with Goku.Frieza
    Beat Ginyu on Namek with Vegeta.Ginyu
    Beat Raditz with Goku.Raditz
    Beat Recoome with Goku.Recoome
    Beat Nappa with Vegeta (can only be done when you unlock Vegeta and start Dragon mode again).Nappa
    Beat Nappa with Tien.Yamcha
    Collect seven dragonballs and wish for the capsule from the Dragon.Vegetto (Potara with Vegeta)
    Collect seven dragonballs and wish for the capsule from the Dragon.Kabitoshin (Potara)
    Get Tien and Yamcha's breakthroughsTiensha
    Get Goku and hercule's breakthroughGokule
    Wish for it on the DragonballsBabidi's Spaceship
    Beat Cell as Gohan Stage 9Teen Gohan
    Beat Super Buu(Gohan) as Vegeto Stage 8Super Saiyan 2(Vegeta)
    Beat Super Buu(Gotenks) as Gohan Stage 8City Street(Stage)
    Beat Super Buu(Gohan) as Hercule Stage 8Videl
    Get Goku to Surpreme Ki then to Vegeta Stage 8Vegeto(Capsule/Goku)
    Once enteared stage 7 it's yoursGotenks(Capsule)
    Beat Majin Buu as Gt.Saiyaman Stage 6Hercule
    Wish for them on the DragonballsBreakthroughs
    Wish for them on the DragonballsBulma's costumes2--6
    Wish for it on the DragonballsKabitoki(Capsule)
    Wish for it on the DragonballsVegeto(Capsule/Vegeta)
    Get both Breakthoughs of Goku and HerculeGokule(Capsule)
    Unlock all 29 characters and by itTourdement Advance
    Get both Breakthoughs of Tien and YamchaTiencha(Capsule)
    Gain 1000 KilliDabura
    Gain 1200 KilliMajin Buu
    Gain 2400 KilliSuper Buu
    Gain 3600 KilliKid Buu
    Unlock 16 characters and by itTourdement Adept
    Beat super Buu with gohan on stage 8 without being defeatedCity Street Stage
    Let krillen die on stage 3Super Saiyan(Goku)
    Beat Cell on stage 4 with GokuSuper Saiyan 2(Goku)
    Beat Majin(Fat) Buu on stage 6 with GokuSuper Saiyan 3(Goku)
    Defeat Majin Vegeta before Majin Buu kills Babidi in Stage 6 (the area with the large ring)SSJ2 Gohan (adult)
    Beat Frieza on Stage 3: NamekSuper Saiyan (Vegeta)
  2. Unlock Majin Buu

    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Get 1200 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipMajin Buu
    Get 2400 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipSuper Buu
    Get 3600 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipKid Buu
    Get 10,000 kiliSuper Buu's Absorbtion Technique
  3. Training Levels

    How to UnlockUnlockable
    You start with this level.Master Roshi
    Complete Master Roshi's level.Korin
    Complete Korin's level.Kami
    Complete Kami's level.King Kai
    Complete King Kai's level.Elder Kai
    Complete Elder Kai's level.Goku

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 Easter Eggs

  1. Master Roshi's Spinning Top

    You can make Master Roshi move on the loading screen by rotating the right analog stick (I use left-right circles...but feel free to experiment), to increase his rotation (spinning) speed. Once he's got a good spin-on...use the left analog stick to move him left or right. I've also seen him move up and down ... probably takes different types of rotation with the analog sticks.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 Secrets

  1. Instant Ki in training mode.

    This works only in training mode. And you can do it anytime. As soon as it starts press <select> and you will make your ki. Push it again to drop it to zero
  2. Bulma pop out during skill shop from her corner of the screen

    Press R2 to make Bulma pop out of her corner of the screen
  3. Invulnerable Goten

    When in Dragon World, whenever you have 2 allies to choose, choose Goten and Kid Trunks. Then when you can equip Goten's skills, equip Mysterious Vest. Have Goku be on the same space as Goten. This will increase Goten's defense by 30%. Then have Goten be on the same space as Kid Trunks. This will increase Goten's defense by another 30%. When you check status, Gotens defense will show up as 160, but because of the Mysterious Vest, it is actually now 200. Then try fighting someone with Goten. Even on Very Hard Mode, Goten cannot lose health when he is hit! This can be used until the end of the stage, or it will reset if you restart Dragon World. Then you will have to re-use the cheat.
    If you can only select one ally, choose Goten anyway. Mysterious Vest and meeting with Goku will make his defense 170. This is not enough to block all damage, but it should give you a considerable amount of protection. I recommend equipping Goten with an additional Miracle Power, so his defense will increase as the fight goes on.
    Note: This only works in Dragon World. Exitting Dragon World while having a heightened defense will not transfer the defense status. However, skills still apply.
    WARNING: If an enemy has a heightened attack status, ex. 120, you will need a defense of 220 to be invincible. This can be achieved through defense icons found on the map. Note that this does not have to be Goten, any character can use this as long as their defense is 100 higher than the enemy's attack.

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 Glitches

  1. Freeze Glitch (For #17, #18, & Cell Only)

    For this to work, allocate the taunt command to one of the shoulder buttons. This glitch works for #17, #18, & Cell only. You must have Energy Field equiped. If you execute the short cut Energy Field and very quickly do a taunt, the android will perform their taunt though the screen will change like it does when performing a death move. Your opponent will be frozen in place. You're free to do whatever you please but as soon as you strike your opponent, they will be able to move again. Timing is crucial for this to work.
  2. Odd vioce.

    Get the Hercule capsule, attach it to Goku and you will hear Gocule´s voice and your kamehameha is exactly like Gocule´s even without fusing!

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Character Guide Krillin by ninjasan8 12K
Character Guide Teen Gohan by SSJ2 Dark 58K
FAQ/Move List FAQ/Move List by DROSS 45K
Other Power-Up FAQ by Accendo 24K
Character Guide Vegito by DontTouchMyShrew 6K
FAQ/Move List FAQ/Move List by SOng 191K
FAQ/Move List FAQ/Move List by Mrbuu66 127K
FAQ/Move List FAQ/Move List by falsehead 182K
Secrets FAQ Secrets FAQ by Kamikaze Sikusu 6K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by XxZiomaxX 50K
Character Guide Android #17 by MysticFog 30K
Character Guide Android #18 by MysticFog 33K
Character Guide Gotenks by Orinosuke Tatsuo 12K
Move List Move List by Hiruma Ryuei 22K
Character Guide Great Saiyaman by thegreatsaiyaman87 14K
Character Guide Yamcha by Sjs1718 26K
Character Guide Frieza by ZephyrTempest 34K
Combo FAQ Combo FAQ by EVIL CAP AMERICA 10K
Character Guide Radditz by virgilkx 31K
Character Guide Piccolo by Sykic 13K
Character Guide Super Buu by Sykic 16K
Character Guide Cell by Sykic 13K
FAQ FAQ by Kino1 30K
Character Guide Gohan by gar02 22K
Character Guide Android #20 (Dr. Gero) by mtgathering2000 9K
Character Guide Majin Buu by Mrbuu66 7K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by MikkelDemey 59K
Character Guide Tien by Aerodynamic 9K
Other Dragon World Level 5 Map by PAndrews 110K
Other Dragon World Level 1 Map by PAndrews 90K
Other Dragon World Level 4 Map by PAndrews 95K
Other Dragon World Level 3 Map by PAndrews 95K
Other Dragon World Level 7 Map by PAndrews 105K
Other Dragon World Level 8 Map by PAndrews 108K
Other Dragon World Level 2 Map by PAndrews 92K
Other Dragon World Level 6 Map by PAndrews 97K
Other Dragon World Level 9 Map by PAndrews 156K
Character Guide Videl by Nightmare 45 11K
Character Guide Kid Buu by SSJGoten 8K
Character Guide Goten by SSJGoten 6K
Character Guide Vegeta by One eighty two 16K
Character Guide Goku by One eighty two 20K
Character Guide Dabura by One eighty two 12K
Character Guide Trunks by One eighty two 13K
Other Kili/Capsule FAQ by HayatoIchimonji 74K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Neo Ra 36K

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Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 Unlockables

  1. Unlockables

    All these must be done in Dragon mode.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Beat Cell with Goku.Cell
    Beat super Buu with gohan on stage 8 without being defeatedCity Street Stage
    Get 100 Kili on Babidi's Spaceship.Dabura
    Beat Frieza with GokuFrieza
    Beat Vegeta on Namek with Kid Trunks.Future Trunks
    Beat Ginyu on Namek with Vegeta.Ginyu
    Get Goku and hercule's breakthroughGokule(capsule)
    Once enteared stage 7 it's yoursGotenks(Capsule)
    Beat Fat Buu with Great Saiyaman stage 6.Hercule
    Wish for it on the DragonballsKabitoki(Capsule)
    Collect seven dragonballs and wish for the capsule from the Dragon.Kabitoshin (Potara)
    Dragon World, Stage 5, defeat any Majin character to get the Capsule that allows you to get Majin Vegeta. (Dabura does not count.)Majin Vegeta
    Beat Nappa with Vegeta (can only be done when you unlock Vegeta and start Dragon mode again).Nappa
    Beat Recoome with Goku.Recoome
    Beat Cell with Gohan (adult) only.Saiyaman
    Have a Budokai 1 save on your memory card when you start a New GameSilver Membership Card
    Defeat Majin Vegeta before Majin Buu kills Babidi in Stage 6 (the area with the large ring)SSJ2 Gohan (adult)
    Beat Cell on stage 4 with GokuSuper Saiyan 2(Goku)
    Beat Super Buu(Gohan) as Vegeto Stage 8Super Saiyan 2(Vegeta)
    Beat Majin(Fat) Buu on stage 6 with GokuSuper Saiyan 3(Goku)
    Let Krillen die on Stage 3.Super Saiyan(Goku)
    Beat Supreme Kai with Goku.Supreme Kai
    Beat Cell for the last time on Supreme Kai's planet with Adult Gohan.Teen Gohan
    Get both Breakthoughs of Tien and YamchaTiencha(Capsule)
    Beat Vegeta with Goku on Namek.Vegeta
    Get Goku to Surpreme Ki then to Vegeta Stage 8Vegeto(Capsule/Goku)
    Wish for it on the DragonballsVegeto(Capsule/Vegeta)
    Beat Super Buu(Gohan) as Hercule Stage 8Videl
    Beat Nappa with Tien.Yamcha
    Collect All 7 Dragon Balls and Wish for it from Shenron.Babidi's Ship
    Beat Android 20 with Goku.Android 20
    Wish for them with the DragonballsBreakthroughs
    Wish for it on the DragonballsBabidi's Spaceship
    Wish for them on the DragonballsBulma's costumes2--6
    Beat Android 18 with Krillen.Android 18
    Beat Android 17 with Piccolo.Android 17
    Beat Android 16 with Goku.Android 16
    Unlock all 29 Characters, then buy it from BulmaAdvanced World Tournament
    Unlock 16 Characters, then buy it from BulmaAdept World Tournament
    Come in 1st in the World Tournament: Advanced ModeCell Games Rules
  2. Unlock Majin Buus

    To get Babidis space ship u must finish dragon world with all 7 dragonballs in your possesion.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Get 3600 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipKid Buu
    Get 1200 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipMajin Buu
    Get 2400 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipSuper Buu
    Get 10,000 kiliSuper Buu's Absorbtion Technique
  3. Rare Capsules in DW

    If you defeath certain characters with certain other characters, you can unlock some rare capsules.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Defeat Kid Buu with Goten in Stage 8.Super Spirit Bomb
    Defeat Kid Buu with Adult Gohan in Stage 8.Super Kamehameha Wave
    Defeat Majin Vegeta, Majin Cell or Majin Frieza in Stage 5 or 6.Babidi's Mind Control
    Defeat (non-Majin) Vegeta in Stage 5 with Goku.Super Saiyan 2 (Goku)
    Defeat Majin Buu in Stage 6 with Goku.Super Saiyan 3 (Goku)
    Beat Dragon World on Z2 difficulty.Strongest Of The Universe
  4. Trunks' Burning Slash and Other Rare Capsules

    Beat Kid Buu with Future Trunks to unlock Burning Slash. You can also beat Kid Buu with other characters to unlock other ultimates or other rare capsules.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Beat Kid Buu with Future TrunksTrunks' Burning Slash
  5. Transformations, Ultimates, and other Rare capsules

    Most of the major characters can unlock their ultimate moves by defeating Kid Buu but minor characters won't (i.e. Tien). Earliest method in DW to get first level transformations is defeating Frieza on stage 3.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Defeat Frieza on stage 3 with that characterFirst Level Transformation Capsule (except Goku)
    On stage 3 go to the spot on the right of the farthest spot in the upper left with a ki down symbolUnlock Potential(Krillin)
    Defeat Super Buu on stage 8 with Hercule before Gohan absorption.Present For You (Hercule)
    Defeat Kid Buu on stage 9 with HerculeHercule Special (Hercule)
    Defeat Kid Buu on stage 9 with VegetaBig Bang Attack (Vegeta)
    Defeat Kid Buu on stage 9 with PiccoloHellzone Grenade (Piccolo)
    Defeat Super Buu on stage 8 or Kid Buu on stage 9 with KrillinFierce Destructo Disc (Krillin)
    Get 540 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipDemonic Will (Dabura)
    Get 4040 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipHell Blade Rush (Dabura)
    Get 4975 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipLoyalty to Babidi (Dabura)
    Get 6185 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipAngry Explosion (Majin Buu)
    Get 6790 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipDabura Cookie
    Get 7175 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipHuman Candy
    Get 7505 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipToxic Chocolate
    Get 8000 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipBibidi's Guard
    Get 8660 kili in Babidi's SpaceshipWarp Kamehameha (Kid Buu)
    On stage 9 go towards the hidden spot behind the mountain with the Z-SwordZ-Sword
  6. Extra Difficulties for Dragon World

    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Complete Dragon World on Very Hard.Z Difficulty
    Complete Dragon World on Z.Z2 Difficulty
  7. Senzu Bean

    On stage 9, go to the spot where kid buu starts off at and dig twice. It's the middle spot on the right. You'll first recieve a random rare capsule and then the senzu bean.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Dig twice on the spot where kid buu starts off on stage 9Senzu Bean
  8. Unlockable training modes

    Complete each training mode to unlock the next one in the traing section located on the main menu.
    How to UnlockUnlockable
    Complete Master Roshi's TeachingsKorin's Teachings
    Complete Korin's TeachingsKami's Teachings
    Complete Kami's TeachingsKing Kai's Teachings
    Complete King Kai's TeachingsElder Kai's Teachings
    CompleteElder Kai's TeachingsGoku's Teachings

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 Easter Eggs

  1. Master Roshi's Spinning Turtle Top

    You can make Master Roshi move on the loading screen by rotating the analog stick to increase his spinning speed. Once he gets up to a good speed, you can move the analog stick left and right to make him move. You can even make him jump up and down sometimes!

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai 2 Secrets

  1. Play in the Night version of some Stages

    When selecting a stage to battle in, instead of using the A button, select the stage with the Y button. Some stages don't have a night version, but they may start off in a different part of that stage while choosing it with the Y button, like if you pick the Red Ribbon base with the Y button, you will start outside instead of inside.

    Note: Some stages do nothing while picking it with the Y button.

  2. Trunks's Sword

    If you play as Trunks with his "normal" capsules, he will fight without his sword on his back. However, if you equip the capsule "Burning Slash" in his skill slots, he will start out the battle wearing his sword.

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by zr122 107K
Character Guide Teen Gohan by SSJ2 Dark 58K
Other Ultra-Rare Capsule Guide by thorsokar 52K
FAQ/Move List FAQ/Move List by DROSS 45K
Other Dragon World FAQ by DarkAres_02 54K
Character Guide Vegito by DontTouchMyShrew 6K
Other Character Unlocking Guide by SSJ1 Mike 17K
FAQ/Move List FAQ/Move List by SOng 191K
FAQ/Move List FAQ/Move List by Mrbuu66 127K
FAQ/Move List FAQ/Move List by falsehead 182K
Secrets FAQ Secrets FAQ by Kamikaze Sikusu 6K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by XxZiomaxX 50K
Character Guide Android #18 by MysticFog 33K
Character Guide Android #17 by MysticFog 30K
Character Guide Gotenks by Orinosuke Tatsuo 12K
Move List Move List by Hiruma Ryuei 22K
Character Guide Great Saiyaman by thegreatsaiyaman87 14K
Character Guide Yamcha by Sjs1718 26K
Character Guide Frieza by ZephyrTempest 34K
Combo FAQ Combo FAQ by EVIL CAP AMERICA 10K
Character Guide Cell by Sykic 13K
Character Guide Piccolo by Sykic 13K
Character Guide Super Buu by Sykic 16K
Character Guide Radditz by virgilkx 31K
FAQ FAQ by Kino1 30K
Character Guide Gohan by gar02 22K
Character Guide Android #20 (Dr. Gero) by mtgathering2000 9K
Character Guide Majin Buu by Mrbuu66 7K
Character Guide Tien by Aerodynamic 9K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by MikkelDemey 59K
Other Dragon World Level 5 Map by PAndrews 110K
Other Dragon World Level 7 Map by PAndrews 105K
Other Dragon World Level 9 Map by PAndrews 156K
Other Dragon World Level 2 Map by PAndrews 92K
Other Dragon World Level 4 Map by PAndrews 95K
Other Dragon World Level 6 Map by PAndrews 97K
Other Dragon World Level 8 Map by PAndrews 108K
Other Dragon World Level 1 Map by PAndrews 90K
Other Dragon World Level 3 Map by PAndrews 95K
Character Guide Videl by Nightmare 45 11K
Character Guide Kid Buu by SSJGoten 8K
Character Guide Goten by SSJGoten 6K
Character Guide Vegeta by One eighty two 16K
Character Guide Goku by One eighty two 20K
Character Guide Dabura by One eighty two 12K
Character Guide Trunks by One eighty two 13K
Other Kili/Capsule FAQ by HayatoIchimonji 74K
FAQ/Walkthrough FAQ/Walkthrough by Neo Ra 36K

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Game Info

  • PS2 Release Info

    • Release Date: Nov 14, 2003 (EU)
    • PEGI: 12+
  • GameCube Release Info

    • Release Date: Mar 18, 2005 (EU)
    • PEGI: 12+

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