Vegeta

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Vegeta (贝吉塔)
Alias(es)	Prince Vegeta; Saiyan Prince
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Frieza Force (formerly); Nappa and Raditz; later resides on Earth
Occupation/Role	Saiyan warrior; conqueror
Status	Alive
First Appearance	73

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Base power over 8,000	73	Arrives on Planet Zulan with Nappa and Raditz; already the strongest of their trio.
Base power 150,000	183	Reaches this level after conquering the Fidelians and using their gravity training device.
Base power 180,000	192	Breaks through during his fight against Goku and Piccolo after being pressured.
Great Ape — 1,800,000	199	Uses an Artificial Moon to transform, multiplying his power tenfold; Karochi defeats him with two slaps.
Base power 1,000,000	231	Exploits repeated Saiyan near-death recoveries after retreating from Earth.
Super Saiyan	236 237	Achieves the legendary transformation after leaving Earth to train; returns intending to challenge Goku and confront the Androids.
Super Vegeta	252	Emerges from the Hyperbolic Time Chamber having surpassed ordinary Super Saiyan.
Stronger than Goku in base form	251	Claims to have completely surpassed Goku after a year of training inside the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.

Background / History

Vegeta was the strongest member of a three-Saiyan unit alongside Nappa and Raditz. As a teenager, he served under Frieza and treated strength as the sole basis for authority; Nappa deferred to him despite being older, while Raditz obeyed out of fear. 73

When the trio encountered Karochi on Planet Zulan, Vegeta immediately recognized that Karochi's scouter reading of zero was likely the result of ki suppression. After Karochi effortlessly defeated Nappa and seized Raditz without Vegeta seeing how, Vegeta withdrew with his men rather than risk a fight. 74

Vegeta later used the Fidelians' gravity technology after his group conquered their planet. He became obsessed with surpassing Karochi and imagined reclaiming his pride by defeating him. 183 184

He invaded Earth seeking the Dragon Balls, immortality, revenge against Karochi, and ultimately Frieza's position as emperor of the universe. Goku and Piccolo fought him at Karochi's request, while Vegeta's power rose mid-battle. 191 192 193 After transforming into a Great Ape, he was decisively defeated by Karochi and forced to retreat, ordered to free the Fidelians and never trouble Earth again. 198 199

Following his recovery, Vegeta repeatedly exploited Saiyan near-death power-ups until his base power reached one million. Unable to progress further through gravity training or these recoveries, he reluctantly went to Earth to learn how Goku had become stronger. Goku and Piccolo defeated and trained him; after learning that Goku was a Super Saiyan, Vegeta left determined to achieve the form himself. 231

Appearance

Vegeta is a tailed Saiyan with sharply upswept hair and a compact but imposing presence. 73 183

• Wears a scouter during his early missions. 73 192
• Retains the Saiyan tail required for Great Ape transformation. 73 199
• Transforms into a golden-haired Super Saiyan. 237 238
• Later attains the more powerful Super Vegeta state. 252

Personality

Vegeta is intensely proud of his royal status and self-image as Planet Vegeta's greatest genius. He repeatedly reacts with disbelief and rage when low-class Saiyans, Earthlings, Namekians, or Androids surpass him. 74 192 238 243

His central drive is strength. He seeks immortality, aims to overthrow Frieza, pursues Karochi for revenge, and repeatedly trains after humiliation rather than accepting defeat. 191 199 231 246

Despite his arrogance, Vegeta can recognize useful paths to improvement. He accepts harsh training from Goku and Piccolo, agrees with Goku's plan to improve Super Saiyan's multiplier, and enters the Hyperbolic Time Chamber alone to pursue that goal. 231 246 250

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Transformations

Vegeta can use Saiyan transformations to increase his combat power.

• Great Ape — Creates an Artificial Moon and transforms into a Great Ape, increasing his power tenfold. 199
• Super Saiyan — Achieved after leaving Earth to train; its multiplier is described as fifty times base power. 236 237
• Super Vegeta — A further breakthrough beyond ordinary Super Saiyan achieved through Hyperbolic Time Chamber training. 252

Ki Control and Combat

Vegeta is an experienced ki fighter capable of sensing opponents, flying, and releasing powerful energy attacks.

• Detects Karochi's concealed strength despite a scouter reading of zero. 74
• Raises his power under pressure, including a breakthrough against Goku and Piccolo. 192 193
• Uses Photon Blast, which Android 18 absorbs. 243
• Uses Photon Smash to kill the surviving Cell and end the Cell Games. 262
• His energy is vulnerable to absorption by Android 19. 238

Gravity and Near-Death Training

Vegeta uses extreme training methods to force rapid growth.

• Gains access to the Fidelians' gravity training device after conquering their world. 183
• Raises his base power to one million through repeated recovery from near-fatal injuries. 231
• Uses the Hyperbolic Time Chamber alone for a full year of training in one day outside. 250 251

Relationships

• Karochi — A vastly stronger Saiyan whom Vegeta first encounters on Planet Zulan. Vegeta's humiliation and defeat become a lasting source of resentment and motivation. 74 184 199
• Nappa — Subordinate and longtime companion; Nappa is openly sycophantic toward Vegeta because Vegeta is stronger. 73
• Raditz — Subordinate and fellow survivor; Vegeta treats him as weak and expendable, but seeks revenge on Karochi after Raditz is killed. 73 191
• Son Goku — Rival and fellow Saiyan. Vegeta is repeatedly angered by Goku's strength, but later accepts training from him and regards him as a rare opponent. 231 236 246
• Piccolo — Initially another opponent to dismiss, but later a training partner and fellow combatant whose growth repeatedly shocks Vegeta. 231 246
• Bulma — Mother of his son, Trunks. Vegeta is present at their reunion after Goku's resurrection and shows pride in Trunks while maintaining an outwardly cold manner. 127
• Trunks — His son. Vegeta calls him “good-for-nothing” but states that he will train him personally. 127
• Fidelians — A people conquered by Vegeta's group for their technology; Karochi later orders Vegeta to release them. 183 199

Story Role / Major Arcs

Planet Zulan Encounter

Vegeta leads Nappa and Raditz to Planet Zulan to investigate Galactic Patrol activity. He is shocked by Karochi's strength and retreats after Karochi defeats Nappa and captures Raditz. 73 74

Fidayan Conquest

Vegeta's trio conquers the Fidelians, kills their leader Porto, and takes their gravity training technology for themselves. 183

Saiyan Invasion of Earth

Seeking Dragon Balls, immortality, revenge, and eventual rule over Frieza's empire, Vegeta arrives on Earth with Nappa. He fights Goku, transforms into a Great Ape, and is ultimately defeated by Karochi. 191 192 198 199

Pursuit of Super Saiyan

After rapidly increasing his base power, Vegeta returns to Earth seeking a way to grow stronger. Goku and Piccolo train him, and Vegeta leaves once he learns of the Super Saiyan legend. 231

Android Conflict

Vegeta returns as a Super Saiyan but is undermined by Android 19's energy absorption and subsequently overwhelmed by the far stronger Androids. These defeats severely damage his confidence and drive him toward further transformation training. 237 238 243 245

Hyperbolic Time Chamber and Cell Games

Vegeta trains alone in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, emerges as Super Vegeta, and confronts the Androids. After Cell survives the Cell Games in a weakened state, Vegeta destroys him with Photon Smash. 251 252 262

Trivia

• Vegeta was fifteen or sixteen years old when he first appeared on Planet Zulan. 73
• His scouter initially reads Karochi's suppressed power as zero, but Vegeta correctly suspects ki suppression rather than believing the reading. 74
• Karochi's two slaps defeat Vegeta even after his Great Ape transformation raises his combat power to 1.8 million. 199
• Vegeta refuses to share the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, choosing to train alone despite Goku noting that he could have entered with another fighter. 250