Vegeta

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Vegeta (贝吉塔)
Alias(es)	Prince Vegeta
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Z Fighters; Bulma's household
Occupation/Role	Saiyan warrior; mentor to Tarble and Rix
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 2 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Base combat power: 90 billion → 100 billion	16	Trained for 40 days in high gravity after Bulma modified a new Gravity Chamber. 16
Super Saiyan	10	Demonstrated the form to Tarble; it multiplies his base strength by 50. 10
Super Saiyan 2	25, 41	Had already attained the form before attempting Super Saiyan 3; used it as his initial state during his spar with Goku. 25 41
Super Saiyan 3	41	Successfully broke through after concentrating his power; his hair grew to his waist and his eyebrows vanished. 41
Super Saiyan 4	42	Achieved the form on Day 700 of Hyperbolic Time Chamber training. Group testing indicated that a base combat power above 800 billion was necessary for the attempt; Vegeta's base was 991.5 billion on Day 719. 42

Background / History

Vegeta lived on Earth with Bulma and trained obsessively in a gravity device, motivated by his determination to surpass Son Goku. Bulma regularly had to pull him away from training to eat, though their exchanges remained familiar rather than hostile. 2

When he sensed two Saiyan ki signatures approaching Earth, Vegeta immediately recognized the possibility that one was his younger brother Tarble. Although initially surprised by Tarble's rapid growth, he became increasingly invested in his brother's potential and encouraged him to train toward Super Saiyan. 2 6 10

Vegeta taught Tarble and Rix how to sense and suppress ki, then later instructed Tarble in the practical method of gathering ki toward the back to trigger Super Saiyan. He also provided Tarble with access to his Gravity Chamber and explained how to master the Super Saiyan Full Power form by maintaining the transformation during everyday life. 5 12 16 22

During the battle with Abo and Gato, Vegeta intervened when Gohan hesitated to finish them. He killed the pursuers without mercy and sharply criticized Gohan's reluctance to kill hostile enemies. 9

Tarble's exceptional growth repeatedly challenged Vegeta's pride, but it also revived his competitive drive. Rather than rejecting Tarble after being surpassed, Vegeta took pride in Tarble as a fellow royal Saiyan and viewed his strength as proof of the royal bloodline's potential. 14 25 29

After Tarble revealed Super Saiyan 4, Vegeta became determined to reach the form himself. He regrew his tail through the Namekian Dragon Balls, achieved Super Saiyan 3, and trained alongside Goku, Tarble, and Rix in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber until he successfully attained Super Saiyan 4. 36 38 41 42

Appearance

Vegeta has flame-shaped, gravity-defying hair and is commonly seen with his arms crossed in a stern, guarded posture. 4

• His Super Saiyan 3 form has waist-length golden hair, no eyebrows, and a golden aura threaded with jagged lightning. 41
• Bulma made him a specialized battle suit, referred to as a “Wife-edition battle suit.” 41
• His Super Saiyan 3 appearance is described as sinister or demon-like despite his ki retaining no malicious quality. 41

Personality

Vegeta is intensely competitive, particularly toward Son Goku. His long-running desire to surpass Goku is tied not only to personal pride but also to his belief that Saiyan royal blood should stand above ordinary Saiyans. 2 6 10

He is blunt, demanding, and often harsh toward perceived weakness. Vegeta despises Gohan's tendency to spare enemies and initially injured Rix in an extreme attempt to trigger Saiyan recovery-based growth. 9 19

Despite his abrasive manner, Vegeta has grown strongly attached to his family. He sincerely mentors Tarble and Rix, recognizes hard work, and ultimately responds to Tarble surpassing him with excitement and pride rather than resentment. 10 21 29

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Transformations

Vegeta possesses several Super Saiyan forms and pursues each transformation as both a combat tool and a means of accelerating his training.

• Super Saiyan — Multiplies his base power by 50. 10
• Super Saiyan 2 — His established form before his Super Saiyan 3 breakthrough. 25 41
• Super Saiyan 3 — First achieved in Chapter 41; initially difficult for him to control fully. 41
• Super Saiyan 4 — Reached after Hyperbolic Time Chamber training and sufficient base strength. 42

Ki Manipulation

Vegeta can detect distant ki signatures, locate approaching targets, and suppress his own aura. He taught the principles of aura control to Tarble and Rix. 5 10

• Ki sensing — Detected Tarble and Rix's pursuers before their spacecraft entered Earth's atmosphere. 5
• Ki suppression — Can regulate combat power and instructed Tarble and Rix to practice the technique. 5
• Flight and high-speed movement — Listed among his available martial techniques. 9

Energy Techniques

Vegeta's selectable techniques include numerous offensive energy attacks. 9

• Galick Gun — Tarble acquired the technique by binding Vegeta. 9
• Galaxy Breaker
• Flash Cannon
• Destructo Disc
• Dark Impact
• Spread Energy Wave
• Energy Ring
• Finger Beam
• Final Explosion 9

Training and Mentorship

Vegeta is an effective, if severe, instructor. He teaches through direct explanations, sparring expectations, and pressure meant to force Saiyans beyond their limits. 5 16 21

• Taught Tarble ki sensing, ki suppression, and the Super Saiyan transformation method. 5 16
• Explained Super Saiyan Full Power training, crediting Goku with devising the method. 22
• Helped Rix reach Super Saiyan after using Saiyan near-death recovery to raise his base strength. 19 21 22
• Warned Goku and Vegeta's group not to use energy attacks inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. 41

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Gravity Chamber — Used for intense high-gravity training; Vegeta allowed Tarble to use it and later trained in a newly modified chamber himself. 12 16
• Scouter — Used to measure training progress and combat power. 16
• Wife-edition battle suit — A battle suit specially made for him by Bulma. 41

Relationships

• Bulma — His wife. She complains about his constant training but supports the Saiyans' living arrangements and training needs. 2 10 23
• Tarble — His younger brother and primary student. Vegeta becomes proud of Tarble's extraordinary potential and treats his achievements as a victory for Saiyan royalty. 2 10 16 29
• Trunks — His son. Vegeta teaches alongside him, rebukes him sharply at times, and shares an evident father-son bond. 16 24
• Son Goku — His lifelong rival. Their competition drives Vegeta's training, though they cooperate and train together toward Super Saiyan 4. 2 34 41 42
• Rix — A Saiyan whom Vegeta initially pushes through harsh methods, then actively guides after recognizing his effort and growth. 19 21 23
• Son Gohan — A fellow Saiyan whose softened attitude toward enemies frustrates Vegeta, particularly in comparison with Gohan's former strength and resolve. 7 9

Notable Quotes

“Kakarot! You just wait, I will definitely surpass you!” 2

“When dealing with enemies, one should be ruthless!” 9

“We Saiyans have no limits!” 24