Due to this Goku can combo and zero-to-death combo the entire roster. His time in Kaiō-ken will extend if he continues to hit his opponent. Goku's down special move, Kaiō-ken, when activated, increases his speed, power and the hitstun of his attacks. He also possesses has the ability to float, which gives him a good horizontal recovery and the ability to auto float-cancel which aids in his aerial game on stage. Goku has a solid aerial game, amazing combo ability, and KO moves in his forward smash, up smash, forward and back throws when used near the ledge, and the Kamehameha.

Goku is ranked 36th on the current tier list, placing him in the C tier.

He appeared in the original teaser for the game and would later become playable in demo v0.7. Goku is a newcomer starter character in Super Smash Flash 2.