Vegeta

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Vegeta (贝吉塔)
Alias(es)	Prince of the Saiyans; Prince Vegeta 6 18
Species/Race	Saiyan 18
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Initially allied with Gohan and Krillin on Namek; later fights alongside Son Goku and the Z Fighters against Frieza and the Androids 9 34 45
Occupation/Role	Saiyan prince; combatant and trainer 18 50
Status	Alive; training Future Trunks following the Android conflict 50
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
24,000 combat power	6	Raises his power from a suppressed 18,000 to kill Cui, but is defeated by Zarbon's transformed 29,000.
300,000 combat power	11	Grand Elder unlocks his potential, increasing his strength tenfold; Vegeta immediately annihilates the Ginyu Force alone.
1,000,000 combat power	13	His power surges after recovering from a near-death defeat.
2,000,000 combat power	14	Dende heals him after another clash with Slug; Vegeta begins to touch the threshold of Super Saiyan transformation.
Pseudo Super Saiyan — 40,000 combat power	15	Stabilizes a golden-aura state without changes to his hair or eyes; its immense stamina drain prevents prolonged use.
Super Saiyan — 150,000,000 combat power	18	Breaks through after repeated defeats and humiliation, reaching a base power of 3,000,000 before transforming.
Rage-amplified Super Saiyan — up to 200,000,000 combat power	18 19	His anger toward Frieza further raises his output, though Frieza still outclasses him.
Super Saiyan — approximately 500,000,000 combat power	33 34	Challenges Frieza after training, but remains slower and weaker than Frieza's 800,000,000 combat power.
Super Saiyan Muscle form — 800,000,000 combat power	33	Matches Frieza's raw combat power by enlarging his muscles, but sacrifices speed and cannot effectively land attacks.
Super Saiyan — 600,000,000 combat power	45	Faces Android 19 with power comparable to the Androids, relying on superior combat instincts.
Rage-amplified Super Saiyan — 800,000,000 combat power	48	His fury at Android 17's advances toward Bulma causes a sudden 200,000,000 increase.
Super Saiyan Muscle form — 1,200,000,000 combat power	48	Uses Shift to offset the form's reduced speed during his battle with Android 17.

Background / History

Vegeta arrives on Earth in the same general sequence as the original conflict, then leaves after his defeat. Learning that King Cold has gone to Namek with an exceptionally strong force, he travels there to punish Dodoria and possibly seize Dragon Balls for himself. 5

On Namek, Vegeta kills Cui but is defeated by Zarbon's transformed state. He later forms a strategic alliance with Gohan and Krillin, accepts Grand Elder's potential-unlocking, and destroys the Ginyu Force before his arrogance leads him into another overwhelming defeat against Slug. 6 9 11 12

Repeated brushes with death rapidly raise Vegeta's strength. After Dende heals him, he first reaches a pseudo-Super Saiyan state against Slug, then becomes the story's first true Super Saiyan when Gohan and Goku are endangered. 14 15 18

Vegeta immediately challenges Frieza over Planet Vegeta's destruction. Despite pushing his Super Saiyan power to 200,000,000 and firing a full-power Galick Gun, he is unable to defeat Frieza. 18 19

When Namek begins to explode, Vegeta chooses not to kill the helpless Goku, repaying the mercy Goku once showed him on Earth. He evacuates Goku in an emergency spacecraft and vows to surpass both Goku and Frieza. 22

Afterward, Vegeta and Goku spend more than half a year together on Planet Yardrat. Their rivalry develops into mutual respect, though their shared ambition to defeat Frieza remains central to their relationship. 24 34

Vegeta later lives at Bulma's home, trains in the gravity room, confronts Frieza again, and prepares for the Android threat. He is revealed to be the father of Baby Trunks and Future Trunks, eventually training his future son in high gravity. 36 42 47 50

Appearance

Vegeta's documented transformation appearance changes drastically upon becoming a Super Saiyan. 18

• Flame-shaped golden hair and golden eyebrows in Super Saiyan form. 18
• Emerald-green pupils and a fully golden aura after his true transformation. 18
• In Super Saiyan Muscle form, his body enlarges with heavily expanded musculature at the expense of speed. 33 48

Personality

Vegeta is defined by extreme pride in his status as the Prince of the Saiyans. Defeat, especially at the hands of Goku or Frieza, provokes him into reckless escalation rather than surrender. 14 19 33

He is highly competitive and resents being considered weaker than Goku. Even when he recognizes an opponent's overwhelming strength, he continues to train and seek a way to surpass them. 14 22 45

Despite his ruthlessness and arrogance, Vegeta develops loyalty toward those around him. He spares Goku during Namek's destruction, fights alongside him against Frieza, and shows concern for Baby Trunks and Future Trunks. 22 34 46 50

Abilities & Skills

Super Saiyan Transformation

Vegeta becomes the first Super Saiyan to appear in the story after his pride and repeated near-death experiences push him past his limits. 18

• Multiplies his base combat power by fifty. 18
• Initially raises him from 3,000,000 to 150,000,000 combat power. 18
• His rage can further increase his output, reaching 200,000,000 during his first battle with Frieza. 18 19
• His anger later causes sudden combat-power spikes against Android 17. 48

Pseudo Super Saiyan

Before attaining the full transformation, Vegeta develops an unstable golden-aura state while fighting Slug. 15

• Reaches a stable 40,000,000 combat power after initially flickering on and off. 15
• Does not change his hair or eye color. 15
• Drains stamina heavily and cannot be maintained for long. 15

Super Saiyan Muscle Form

A strength-focused Super Saiyan variation that greatly increases Vegeta's raw power. 33 48

• Raises his combat power to 800,000,000 against Frieza and 1,200,000,000 against Android 17. 33 48
• Enlarges his muscles substantially. 33 48
• Reduces his speed, making the form ineffective against opponents who can evade or use Shift. 33

Shift

A combat-oriented mutated form of Instant Transmission suited to short-range movement within his line of sight. 31

• Lets Vegeta appear in unexpected positions for surprise attacks. 28 34 48
• Helps compensate for the reduced speed of his Super Saiyan Muscle form. 48
• Is less effective against opponents such as Frieza who can also use Shift. 33

Galick Gun

Vegeta's signature high-output energy wave. 15

• Can be fired after sustained barrages of smaller energy blasts. 15
• Is powerful enough to threaten the destruction of Namek if it misses its target. 15 19
• Was countered by Slug's Mouth Blast and later answered by Frieza's Star Storm. 15 19

Combat Genius

Vegeta displays rapid battle adaptation and unusual growth through combat and recovery. 13 14

• Grand Elder's potential unlock allows him to defeat the Ginyu Force instantly. 11
• Repeated near-death recoveries raise him from 300,000 to 2,000,000 in a short period. 11 13 14
• He identifies the Super Saiyan path before fully understanding the distinction between its forms. 14

Relationships

• Son Goku — Primary rival and eventual battle partner. Vegeta envies Goku's growth but comes to respect him after their time on Yardrat; together they oppose Frieza. 14 22 34
• Frieza — Former superior and central enemy. Vegeta confronts him over Planet Vegeta's destruction and repeatedly trains to surpass him. 18 19 33
• Bulma — His wife and the mother of his son; Vegeta lives at her home and reacts violently when Android 17 targets her. 36 42 48 50
• Baby Trunks — Vegeta's infant son. Vegeta shows concern for him despite initially disliking the idea of fatherhood. 46 50
• Future Trunks — His future son. Vegeta initially treats him harshly but later trains him and insists he carry himself with a Saiyan prince's pride. 45 47 50
• Gohan and Krillin — Temporary Namek allies who rescue Vegeta from Zarbon and Slug; Vegeta later saves Gohan as a Super Saiyan. 9 12 18
• Dende — Heals Vegeta several times on Namek, enabling major jumps in Vegeta's combat power. 14 18

Notable Quotes

“I am the Prince of all Saiyans, the most gifted warrior! I will not lose to you, I will not!” 22

“The pride of a Saiyan Prince does not allow you to bow your head!!” 50

Trivia

• Vegeta uses the Dragon Balls to wish to become 20 cm taller. 11
• His first true Super Saiyan transformation occurs before Goku's in this story. 18 22
• Vegeta is described as a “kept man” because he lives with Bulma and freely uses her wealth. 42