Dragon Ball GT is a divisive chapter in the franchise's history. It acts as a continuation of Dragon Ball Z’s story, but is not based on a manga and features minimal involvement from the series’ creator, Akira Toriyama. One of Dragon Ball GT’s stronger suits is its character development for Pan, who becomes a vital member of Goku’s team, especially during the anime’s earlier adventures.

RELATED: Dragon Ball VS Dragon Ball GT: Which Series Is Better?

Pan proves herself to be incredibly powerful, but she never turns Super Saiyan during Dragon Ball GT, largely because of Toriyama’s hesitance over how to approach female Super Saiyans. As a result, Pan doesn’t get to experience this thrill, but there are multiple opportunities where it would've felt very appropriate.

10 Pan Believes Baby Kills Goku

Anime Dragon Ball GT Pan Cries

Baby becomes the first real noteworthy villain in Dragon Ball GT and his introduction packs quite an impact. Pan, Goku, and Trunks return to Earth to see that Baby's infection has already begun. This surprise attack includes Baby’s Revenge Death Ball energy attack, which Goku narrowly avoids.

However, Pan and many others assume the attack kills Goku, and she's devastated. Pan and company hide in fear as a result, but it'd be so much more satisfying if this traumatic event led to Pan's first Super Saiyan transformation, especially since death has been a major catalyst for transformations in the past.

9 When She Sends The Remnants Of Red Ribbon Army Back To Hell

Anime Dragon Ball GT Pan Battle Ready

Death is a very fickle thing in the Dragon Ball world, and Dragon Ball GT features a temporary crisis when the perimeter between the world of the living and hell gets broken. Many former foes try to make escapes from the afterlife, but Pan singlehandedly deals with a handful of resurrected members of the Red Ribbon Army.

These humans are no match for Pan, but a Super Saiyan transformation in this circumstance would be more about making a statement to the Red Ribbon Army. It'd be very powerful for them to learn that Goku's descendent has attained such strength.

8 Her Fight With Goku Against Oceanus Shenron

Anime Dragon Ball GT Oceanus Shenron Attack

Some of the Shadow Dragons in Dragon Ball GT pose more of a challenge than others, but they’re obstacles that are routinely faced by both Goku and Pan as she comfortably fills his sidekick role at this point. Oceanus Shenron is a complex battle where Goku and Pan need to face the Shadow Dragon more than once.

RELATED: Dragon Ball GT: Every Shadow Dragon, Ranked From Worst To Best Designs

The difference made in their second encounter is a breakthrough thanks to a seagull, which is unexpected, but almost seems rude to Pan by comparison. It’d be more satisfying if the conditions around Oceanus Shenron’s defeat involved Pan’s transformation into a Super Saiyan.

7 Her Showdown With Dr. Gero & Super 17

Anime Dragon Ball GT Pan Attacks Dr Gero

Dragon Ball GT’s team-up seen between Dr. Myuu and the formerly deceased Dr. Gero leads to the creation of Super 17. Pan handles Dr. Gero on her own and nearly gets him to disable Super 17, if not for the reprogramming done by Dr. Myuu.

The result is that Super 17's new protocol leads to Gero's destruction as well as Pan and Giru taking heavy damage. This culminates with Goku saving the day against Super 17, but a more surprising development would be Super 17's attack awakening Pan's killer instinct instead of putting her on the sidelines.

6 When She’s Swallowed By God Of Destruction, Luud

Anime Dragon Ball GT Luud Overheats Angry

Some awkward villains are faced as Goku, Pan, and Trunks recover the Black Star Dragon Balls, but Luud is a mechanical foe who at least has an interesting concept behind him. Luud absorbs energy from those he consumes, which happens to include Pan.

The solution to Luud's defeat conveniently involves a two-pronged attack where a target is hit from both the inside and outside of the robot. Pan's helpful here, but the same general premise could've involved Pan needing to trigger a switch from inside Luud that could only be accomplished if she powers up to a Super Saiyan.

5 The Appearance Of The First Shadow Dragon

Anime Dragon Ball GT Goku Pan Haze Shenron Sad

Dragon Ball GT contains seven dangerous Shadow Dragons that all bear a connection to past, selfish Dragon Ball wishes. Haze Shenron is the first of these monsters that Goku and Pan encounter. Haze Shenron makes a strong first impression and they need to fight against him twice before they win.

RELATED: Dragon Ball GT: Every Major Character Death In Order

This works, but Dragon Ball GT could have set a really powerful tone for this new arc if it started with Pan not only defeating the first Shadow Dragon, but also turning Super Saiyan from it. It’d give Goku a lot more confidence over Pan for these final episodes.

4 When She’s Turned Into A Doll

Anime Dragon Ball GT Pan Turned Into Doll

One of the strangest, yet memorable storylines from the beginning of Dragon Ball GT involves one of Dr. Myuu’s lackeys, Dolltaki, transform Pan into his new favorite doll. It’s an obstacle that plays into the series’ strange sense of humor and even though Pan survives, it’d be a less grating plot if it ended with Pan as a Super Saiyan.

It’d be a creative way for Pan to break free of this bizarre prison. Granted, this is still very early in Dragon Ball GT’s run, but Dragon Ball Super already establishes how strong she is as a baby.

3 Her Battle Against Golden Great Ape Baby

Anime Dragon Ball GT Golden Great Ape Baby Blast

Dragon Ball loves a good parasitic possession storyline and a good chunk of Dragon Ball GT involves Baby making Vegeta his new idea host. Baby turns into a Golden Great Ape and it's unsurprisingly Goku who saves the day in his new Super Saiyan 4 form, but much of his success involves him utilizing energy from Pan and others.

Goku's Super Saiyan 4 transformation is a big moment, but think of how much more impact it would have if Pan turned Super Saiyan for the first time with him and it becomes a tandem victory.

2 Her Defeat Against Shadow Dragon, Nuova Shenron

Anime Dragon Ball GT Nuova Shenron Energy Attack

Each of Dragon Ball GT's Shadow Dragons exhibit unique strategies or specialties, which add entertaining complications to these battles. Their diversity is even reminiscent of the wide range of mysterious fighters encountered in the World Martial Arts Tournaments.

Nuova Shenron has fire-based skills and easily defeats Pan before Goku has to even the playing field. It'd be better if Pan didn't let Goku step in and continued to fight against Nuova Shenron until she finally snaps and transforms. It'd mean even more considering that he represents the Four-Star Dragon Ball.

1 Her Final Battle Alongside Her Family Against Omega Shenron

Anime Dragon Ball GT Goku Universal Spirit Bomb

Dragon Ball GT's Shadow Dragons are actually a creative idea in practice, but they're somewhat messy when it comes to their execution. Dragon Ball GT's major final battle against Omega Shenron is full of action, but it features a surprising resolution where Goku leaves with Omega Shenron and the Dragon Balls.

Every character gets to share in Goku's win with their contributions to his Universal Spirit Bomb, but another strong way to conclude the series is to further pass the torch over to Pan. Goku's absence coinciding with Pan's Super Saiyan transformation feels fitting.

NEXT: Dragon Ball GT: Who Is Majuub? & 9 Other Things You Didn't Know About Uub