Summary[]
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (グリムジョー・ジャガージャック, Gurimujō Jagājakku) is one of the primary antagonists of the Arrancar Saga of BLEACH. He is the Sexta Espada, or Sixth Espada, in Aizen's Arrancar army, meaning he's a part of the elite unit designed to fight captains. As a Vasto Lorde Hollow, Grimmjow fights with significant killing intent, aiming to proclaim himself as a king, and seeking great fights. Once he fights Ichigo, he devotes himself to training, and grows to a level where he can contend with his previous superiors, and functions as more of an Anti-Hero.
Powers and Stats[]
Tier: at least 6-A, at least High 6-A with Gran Rey Cero, higher with Resurección , far higher with Cero Oscuras, even higher with Resurección and Gran Rey Cero, even higher with Desgarrón
Key: Arrancar Saga | Post-Timeskip (coming soon!)
Name: Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez
Origin: BLEACH
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Classification: Arrancar, Hollow, Vasto Lorde, Menos Grande, Espada.
Powers and Abilities: Soul Physiology and Hollow Physiology (High-tier, as one of the strongest espada), Resistance to Bladed Weaponry (His Hierro lets him take bladed attacks better than he could without it), Light Manipulation (Can fire and interact with ceros.), Extrasensory Perception (He can use Sonido, the arrancar equivalent of Shunpo, which lets the user bypass extrasensory perception[Cite 1].), Transformation , Statistics Amplification and Damage Boost (Can use different techniques and his Resurección to amplify his own statistics, as outlined in the profile.), Weapon Creation (His Resurección creates his Garra de la Pantera bullets, and he can create his Desgarron Reishi blades.), Limited Sound manipulation and Shockwave Creation (Grimmjow can scream loudly, to the point where he creates large shockwaves[Cite 2]), Master Swordsman and Hand-to-Hand Combatant (Can contend with Ichigo Kurosaki, whilst having relative statistics.), Resistance to Ice Manipulation and Temperature Manipulation (Grimmjow survives Rukia's shikai attack, having no freeze burns from being in contact with her shikai for a prolongued period of time[Cite 3].)
Attack Potency: at least Continent level (As a Vasto Lorde Arrancar, Grimmjow posseses powers far exceeding that of normal captain-class characters[Cite 4], making him superior to low-tier captains such as Soul Society arc Mayuri. The espada are ranked according to their attack potency, meaning Grimmjow is inherently stronger than the base power from lower ranked espadas like Zommari Rureaux and Szayelaporro Grantz. Grimmjow bullies[Cite 5] post-Soul Society arc Shikai Ichigo, considering a fight with him like "butchering lambs[Cite 5]." This continues even after Ichigo goes Bankai[Cite 6], humiliating him in the process. He physically clashed with[Cite 7][Cite 8] First-Grimmjow fight Hollowified Ichigo multiple times, even pressing him with a cero[Cite 8], when he was depowered due to only having one arm. Once he regains his arm, he can kill Luppi, and it is noted his power has returned[Cite 9]. His fight with Hollowified Ichigo specifically gives Grimmjow his Continent level scaling, as Ichigo gets a massive amp on top of his Sokyoku scaling, with more details explained on his profile[SCALING NOTES 1]. After Ichigo got much stronger, Grimmjow was able to clash physically with him on several occasions[Cite 10][Cite 2]. It is noted in databooks too, that this is a fight on equal terms[Cite 11].[Statistics Values 1]), at least Multi-Continent level with Gran Rey Cero (This is the strongest variation of an amplified Cero which the espada can use[Cite 12][Cite 13][Cite 14], making it stronger than the Cero oscuras which magnifies attack potency an order of magnitude[Cite 15]. Gran Rey Cero are forbidden inside the palace of Las Noches as they can destroy the entire structure[Cite 16]. Considering Ceros' consistently demonstrated abilities to vaporize and their photonic composition, a conservative estimation suggests that the energy required for this venture can be quantified as this strong[Statistics Values 2]. Though the calculated value scales below Grimmjow's, it still supports his rating as it is very close {only a 3.894x difference}, and Grimmjow's Gran Rey Cero is stronger than the lower ranked espadas'. All of this makes the scaling for Gran Rey Cero very consistently in the several petaton range of power.[Statistics Values 3]), higher with Resurección (Grimmjow proceeds to have an extended even fight with[Cite 17][Cite 18][Cite 19] Hollowified Ichigo, who previously no-sold his Gran Rey Cero. In the process, he damages Ichigo, clashes physically, and blocks attacks several times and with both physicals and Garra de la Pantera. This specifically makes his Resurección power over ten times that of his base, which is already above the level of Hollowified Ichigo from their first fight[SCALING NOTES 2]. Even after Ichigo is implied to have stopped holding back his hollowified power[Cite 17][Cite 18][Cite 19], which he'd been doing their entire fight, and regains his resolve, Grimmjow can still fight evenly with him[Cite 20]. Considering the espada's ranking, his attack potency scales above Szayelaporro and Zommari's in their respective released forms.[Statistics Values 4]), far higher with Cero Oscuras (This is a technique which the espadas can use in their Resurección , which posseses an order of magnitude more power than a normal cero.[Statistics Values 5]), even higher with Gran Rey Cero (This is the strongest cero variation, making it stronger than the Cero Oscuras[Statistics Values 6]), even higher with Desgarrón (This is Grimmjow's strongest technique, which has been stated and confirmed by databooks[Cite 21][Cite 22][Cite 23][Cite 24]. Using this technique, he easily overwhelmed Ichigo with all ten claws[Cite 21].[Statistics Values 7])
Speed: FTL+ (As a Vasto Lorde Arrancar, Grimmjow posseses speed far exceeding that of normal captain-class characters[Cite 4], making him superior to low-tier captains such as Soul Society arc Mayuri. He easily outspeeds Post-Soul Society Bankai Ichigo[Cite 6], only considering him to have "average speed[Cite 6]." Can keep up with[Cite 7][Cite 8] First-Grimmjow Fight Hollowified Ichigo, blocking his attacks and reacting in several occasions. Keeps up with and fights[Cite 10] Hueco Mundo Invasion Bankai Ichigo, fighting him on equal terms.[SCALING NOTES 3][Statistics Values 8]), far higher with Resurección (Grimmjow keeps up with Hueco Mundo Invasion Ichigo, reacting in several occasions, and blocking his attacks[Cite 17][Cite 18][Cite 19].[SCALING NOTES 4][Statistics Values 9])
Lifting Strength: at least Class M, likely far higher: physically overpowered Hollowified Ichigo on many occasions[Cite 17][Cite 18][Cite 19][Statistics Values 10]
Striking Strength: at least Continent level (Comparable to his attack potency, as he mostly attacks with physical strikes.[Statistics Values 1]), at least Multi Continent level with Resurección (Damages Hueco Mundo invasion Hollowified Ichigo, even after he gains his resolve. Comparable to his attack potency, as he mostly attacks with physical strikes.[Statistics Values 4])
Durability: at least Continent level (Comparable to his attack potency, as he can withstand the force of his own physical strikes. He has Hierro, which amplifies his hardness to ward off damage from sword strikes[Cite 25]. Can no-sell Post-Soul Society Shikai[Cite 5] and Bankai Ichigo[Cite 6], and survive Getsugas from First-Grimmjow Fight Hollowified Ichigo[Cite 7][Cite 8].[Statistics Values 1]), at least Multi-Continent level with Resurección (Can block strikes from[Cite 17][Cite 18] Hueco Mundo Invasion Ichigo, and withstand the force of his own strikes.[Statistics Values 4])
Stamina: Super-human: Due to having more Reiryoku than Shikai Ichigo from the Soul Society arc, he should be able to fight for over 5 days.
Range: Standard Melee Range, Hundreds of Meters with Garra de la Panetara, Hundreds of Kilometers with Ceros
Standard Equipment: Zanpakutō, Caja Negación (This is a box which seals an opponent within an alternate dimension[Cite 26], and it is given to espadas by Aizen to punish their subordinates[Cite 26]. Fracciones-class arrancars can be sealed within them indefinitely, while people on Ulquiorra's level take several hours to break out[Cite 26].
Intelligence: Above Average (Grimmjow is a very observant fighter, figuring out how to draw out Ichigo's hollowification. Furthermore, he reasons a way to seal Ulquiorra away to give him enough time to fight Ichigo.)
Weaknesses: Can be a brash fighter, and as he said it himself, he'd bare his fangs against stronger opponents knowing he'd lose. However, this is mostly in his Post-Timeskip iteration, and in the Arrancar Arc he tends to be fairly reserved and avoids useless fights against opponents like Ulquiorra.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Resurección (帰刃, Returning Blade | レスレクシオン, Resurrection): this transformation allows Grimmjow to regain his old form as a hollow. It massively increases his statistics.
- Cero (虚閃, Hollow Flash | セロ, cero): this is a powerful spiritual light which hollows make out of their own spiritual pressure.
- Cero Oscuras (黒虚閃, Black Hollow Flash | セロ・オスキュラス, Dark Cero): an enhanced version of a cero which contains an order of magnitude more power.
- Gran Rey Cero (王虚の閃光, King Hollow Flash of light | グラン・レイ・セロ, Grand King Cero): this is the strongest enhanced Cero variation, which causes space to visibly distort around it.
- Garra de la Pantera (豹鉤, Panther Pin | ガラ・デ・ラ・パンテラ, Claw of the Panther): this technique lets Grimmjow fire bullet-like projectiles from his elbows.
- Desgarrón (豹王の爪, Panther King's Claw | デスガロン, Great Laceration): this is Grimmjow's ultimate technique, where he fires 10 reishi blades which can stab into the opponent.
Citations[]
- ↑ BLEACH Can't Fear Your Own World 1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 BLEACH, Chapter 280
- ↑ BLEACH, Chapter 235
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Bleach Spirits Are Forever With You 1, Chapter 2
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 BLEACH, Page 209
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 BLEACH, Page 211
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 BLEACH, Chapter 231
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 BLEACH, Chapter 232
- ↑ BLEACH, Chapter 240
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 BLEACH, Chapter 279
- ↑ BLEACH Official Character Book 2 MASKED, Page 149
- ↑ BLEACH, Chapter 280 Page 15
- ↑ BLEACH Official Character Book 2 MASKED, Page 248
- ↑ BLEACH official website
- ↑ BLEACH Official Character book 3 UNMASKED, Page 054
- ↑ BLEACH, Chapter 345
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 BLEACH, Chapter 281
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 BLEACH, Chapter 282
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 BLEACH, Chapter 283
- ↑ BLEACH, Chapter 284
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 BLEACH, Chapter 285
- ↑ BLEACH Official Character Book 2 MASKED, Page 150
- ↑ BLEACH Official Character Book 2 MASKED, Page 147
- ↑ BLEACH Official Character Book 3 UNMASKED, Page 069
- ↑ BLEACH Official Character Book 2 MASKED, Page 131
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 BLEACH, Chapter 278
Explanations[]
Statistics Values[]
Scaling Explanation notes[]
- ↑ The exacts scaling chain is: Sokyoku ~ Shikai Ichigo < Vizard-trained Shikai Ichigo (reasoning on his profile) < Vizard-trained Bankai Ichigo (2x, reasoning on his profile) < Vizard-trained Hollowified Ichigo (10x Bankai, effectively 20x shikai) ~ One Arm Grimmjow < Two Arm Grimmjow
- ↑ The exact scaling chain is: Sokyoku ~ Post-Bankai Training Ichigo < Vizard Training Ichigo (for reasons in his profile) < Vizard training Bankai Ichigo (2x for reasons in the Ichigo profile) < Vizard Training Hollowified Bankai Ichigo (10x multiplier on top of Bankai, for reasons explained in his profile) ~ One Arm Grimmjow < Two Arm Grimmjow (effectively above 20x Sokyoku level) < Two Arm Grimmjow's Gran Rey cero (over 10x his base, meaning it's far over 200x Sokyoku level) < Hueco Mundo Hollowified Ichigo (blocked and No-sold it) ~ Res. Grimmjow
- ↑ The exact scaling chain is: Uryu (.606c) < Mayuri < Kenpachi ~ Post-Training Shikai Ichigo ~ Byakuya < Bankai Ichigo (5x that) < Vizard-trained Bankai Ichigo < Vizard-trained Hollowified Ichigo (5x that, over 25x Uryu's feat effectively) ~ One Arm Grimmjow < Two Arm Grimmjow
- ↑ The exact scaling chain is: Uryu (.606c) < Mayuri < Kenpachi ~ Post-Training Shikai Ichigo ~ Byakuya < Bankai Ichigo (5x that) < Vizard-trained Bankai Ichigo < Vizard-trained Hollowified Ichigo (5x that, over 25x Uryu's feat effectively) ~ One Arm Grimmjow < Two Arm Grimmjow ~ Hueco Mundo Bankai Ichigo < Hueco Mundo Hollowified Ichigo (5x that) ~ Res. Grimmjow, or effectively 125x Soul Society Uryu's speed, which is consistent, because he wasn't even at the level of a weak captain
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Gallery[]
Acknowledgements[]
Thanks to Arc7Kuroi for inspiring a lot of the scaling, and what he does on VSBW. Thanks to Qlipoth for some of the translations, and thanks to Hissy for always being a contrarian and helping me refine arguments. Also, thanks to Deceived and Arcker for working on the physiology pages, they're really good.