Porunga

Porunga is the wish-granting dragon of Namek in the Dragon Ball media franchise. He presides over the Namekian Dragon Balls and serves as the counterpart to Shenron, the dragon of Earth. Porunga grants up to three wishes per summoning, within the limits of his power and the rules of the Namekian Dragon Balls. His typical uses include reviving the dead, healing injuries, restoring someone’s health, and other requests that fall within what the dragon can accomplish.

Summoning Porunga requires gathering the Namekian Dragon Balls on Namek and speaking in the Namekian language. The dragon then appears, delivers the granted wishes, and dies away once the requests are fulfilled, with the Dragon Balls dispersing and becoming inactive for a period.

Appearance and demeanor: Porunga is depicted as a large dragon with a green body and a more humanoid upper torso. He has a dignified, ancient bearing and speaks in a formal manner, reflecting the ceremonial nature of the Namekian Dragon Balls.

Cultural context: Within Namekian lore, Porunga is revered as the guardian of the Namekian Dragon Balls and a central figure in their mythology. The dragon’s power and the three-wish limit distinguish the Namekian system from Earth’s single-wish tradition.

Legacy: Porunga has appeared across Dragon Ball media, including manga, anime episodes, and video games, continuing to function as the recurring guardian of Namek’s wishes. See also Shenron; Namekian Dragon Balls.