Dragon Ball is one of the most beloved anime series of all time and it is not for less, since it introduces us to amazing characters, as is the case with Yamcha. Much of what has been said about Yamcha’s strength in Dragon Ball is based on unproven assumptions, when in fact his power level is actually a great mystery, both in the anime and manga, his slow oblivion after the The franchise’s initial arc has opened this field to speculation.
Something that seems quite curious to us is that, in Dragon Ball Super, we see several secondary characters take action during the Tournament of Power, Android 18, Piccolo, Krillin and Tien, etc. However, Yamcha was consigned to oblivion in this part for not being strong enough.
Contrary to the explanation they gave for not including it, they did little or nothing to help Goku, Vegeta and Android 17 take the victory at the end of this plot arc. But, their presence helped fans identify just how strong they are and also make some meaningful comparisons and insight into their current position within the franchise’s current power scale.
In contrast, the anime offered no such hints as to Yamcha’s power level. Because he didn’t fight in Dragon Ball Super, there’s no fair way to judge how powerful he can actually be. In fact, since the Android Saga and shortly before, Yamucha’s true power is an anime mystery that seems nowhere near a satisfying conclusion.
The show’s handling of his character left some big unanswered questions about where he stands on the franchise’s power ladder. The debate on how strong differs greatly even within Dragon Ball Z, with arcs where he can fight on par with the rest of the Z Fighters and arcs where he is easily outmatched.
At the end of Buu’s saga in Dragon Ball Z, Yamcha was confirmed to be as strong as Krillin. That was pretty consistent with how he was portrayed throughout the anime, as he, Tien, and Krillin were thought to be in the same league within the power scale (both for better and for worse). However, Dragon Ball Super hinted that his situation has changed drastically since then.
For a reason not mentioned on screen, Yamcha was omitted from Goku’s Universe 7 team. That, plus his absence from the Golden Frieza saga, gave many the impression that the Z Fighters had left him behind. Now, Yamcha is often referred to as the second weakest of the entire group, with only Chiaotzu at a lower level of power.