Nappa

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Nappa (那巴)
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Vegeta's Saiyan squad; Frieza Force
Occupation/Role	Saiyan combatant
Status	Alive as of Chapter 44 44
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Combat Power 3,000	5	Identified as the squad's second-strongest member, behind Vegeta.
Combat Power 4,000	33	His power doubles after drinking Battle God Water supplied by Vegeta.
Combat Power 16,000	34	Reaches an eightfold temporary increase through further Battle God Water consumption.
Combat Power 250	34	After the one-hour boost ends, the water's side effect reduces his power by the same multiplier for one day.

Background / History

Nappa waits with Raditz and several other Saiyans at Planet Vegeta's spacecraft launch center for Vegeta's mission to Planet Beast. He initially dismisses Soya as a low-class warrior with a combat power of only 600, but permits him to join the squad. 1

During the journey, Nappa joins Raditz in ridiculing Soya's claim that Kakarot could become a Super Saiyan. He is skeptical of Soya's distinction between ordinary and Legendary Super Saiyans, becoming aggressive when Soya calls him ignorant; Vegeta stops him before a fight begins. 2 3

Nappa proposes the cruel spaceship game “Eat Sleep Beat Doudou,” in which the selected loser is beaten by the others. He and Raditz attempt to arrange for Soya to be chosen, but Soya raises his combat power to 780 and forces Raditz into the pool of eligible losers instead. 4 6

On Planet Beast, Nappa relies on Vegeta's overwhelming strength against powerful monsters. He is shocked when Soya's combat power rises to 3,400, surpassing his own 3,000. 7 9 10

After Carnegie is fatally wounded by a monster, Nappa kills him rather than provide aid, considering an incapacitated Saiyan worthless. Cui later detects Nappa's power, but dismisses him as too weak to bother fighting. 16

When Vegeta, Soya, and Raditz discuss a plan against Frieza, Nappa is terrified and is left behind on Planet Beast. Soya threatens to beat him upon returning if he cannot recite a difficult tongue twister. 28 29

Vegeta later takes Nappa aboard his ship and gives him Battle God Water. Nappa briefly reaches 16,000 combat power, but the item's side effect reduces him to 250 after an hour. He nevertheless assists Vegeta's attempt to manipulate Frieza through the water's delayed drawback. 33 34 40

Appearance

Nappa is a bald Saiyan combatant. 34

• Uses a Scouter to read combat power and track targets. 19 25
• Travels with Vegeta in a spaceship during their flight from Frieza's forces. 33 44

Personality

Nappa is brutal, domineering, and contemptuous toward weaker Saiyans. He treats “Eat Sleep Beat Doudou” as entertainment, conspires to make Soya its victim, and kills Carnegie after deciding he is no longer useful. 4 5 16

His confidence depends heavily on relative combat power. Soya's rapid growth makes him uncomfortable, while Cui's 17,000 power level leaves him terrified and unable to act. 10 16 Despite this cowardice, he follows Vegeta's orders and cooperates with him when survival requires it, including stalling Dodoria for the Battle God Water's side effects. 28 37

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Combat Ability

Nappa is initially the second-strongest member of Vegeta's squad, with a combat power of 3,000. 5

• Clears jungle terrain on Planet Beast to expose surrounding monsters. 7
• Participates in the squad's monster-clearing operations under Vegeta's command. 7 25
• Is vastly outclassed by opponents such as Cui and Dodoria. 16 37

Ki Manipulation

Nappa can fire energy attacks.

• Kills Carnegie by blasting him apart after throwing him into the air. 16

Flight

Nappa can fly at high speed.

• Travels between battle sites on Planet Beast. 16
• Follows Vegeta during their operations against Dodoria and Frieza's forces. 40 44

Scouter Use

Nappa uses Scouters to assess combat power and maintain awareness of distant threats.

• Detects Soya's sudden increases in combat power. 6 9
• Loses contact with the others after Cui's power spike causes his Scouter to explode. 19
• Is vulnerable when unable to detect approaching enemies without a Scouter. 37

Equipment / Items

• Scouter — Used to measure combat power and locate allies or enemies; one is destroyed when Cui's boosted power overwhelms it. 6 19
• Battle God Water — Temporarily multiplies Nappa's combat power eightfold, from 2,000 to 16,000; after one hour, it reduces his power to 250 for a day. 33 34

Relationships

• Vegeta — Prince and commanding ally. Nappa obeys Vegeta's orders, fears his displeasure, and assists his schemes against Frieza. 3 28 34 40
• Raditz — Fellow Saiyan and partner in bullying weaker squad members; together they conspire to make Soya the “Doudou.” 3 5
• Soya — Initially treats him with contempt as a low-class warrior, but becomes threatened by Soya's power growth and fearful of his threats. 1 10 28
• Carnegie — Squad member whom Nappa kills after Carnegie is mortally wounded, deeming him useless. 16 25
• Cui — A vastly stronger Frieza Force warrior who ignores Nappa after reading his low combat power. 16
• Dodoria — Nappa and Vegeta stall him while waiting for his Battle God Water boost to expire. 37

Story Role / Major Arcs

Planet Beast Mission

Nappa joins Vegeta, Raditz, Soya, Carnegie, Kuri, and Baru on the mission to conquer Planet Beast. He helps establish the squad's violent hierarchy, proposes the “Doudou” game, and witnesses Soya overtake him in combat power. 1 4 9 10

Cui Incident

Following Vegeta's defeat by Cui, Nappa kills Carnegie and is himself spared only because Cui considers him too weak to matter. He retreats to the squad's spaceship after Cui's power surge destroys his Scouter. 16 19

Separation on Planet Beast

Nappa is excluded when Soya, Vegeta, and Raditz initially plan to confront Frieza. He remains behind on Planet Beast, attempting to memorize Soya's tongue twister until Vegeta later allows him onto the ship. 28 29 33

Battle God Water and Frieza Plot

Vegeta gives Nappa Battle God Water, allowing him to experience its temporary power multiplication and severe aftermath firsthand. Nappa then supports Vegeta's plan to exploit the same side effect against Frieza and helps him evade Frieza's pursuing forces. 34 40 44

Notable Quotes

“I have no need for a Saiyan who cannot move!” 16

“What God Water?” 28