Zarbon

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zarbon (萨博)
Alias(es)	Mr. Zarbon
Gender	Masculine
Affiliation	Frieza and his forces
Occupation/Role	Frieza's operative; tasked with retrieving Vegeta
Status	Deceased; destroyed by Vegeta's Flash Cannon 20
First Appearance	Chapter 3

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Suppressed/observed combat power: 30,000	18	Nappa and Raditz detect Zarbon's unexpectedly increased power upon his arrival on Earth.
Transformed state: 50,000	19	Transforms under Vegeta's pressure, becoming a bumpy, toad-like figure and raising his combat power to at least 50,000.

Background / History

Zarbon serves Frieza and is ordered to personally bring the young Vegeta back after the prince secretly leaves Planet Vegeta. He confronts King Vegeta over the escape, accuses him of deception, and threatens to hold him accountable to Frieza. When informed that Cui was critically injured by Vegeta, Zarbon kills the messenger for reporting too late, then departs under the false belief that Vegeta is heading to Natel Planet. 3

Zarbon eventually locates Vegeta on Earth. Before confronting him, he and his subordinates enter a small city; at Zarbon's command, they massacre its inhabitants, leaving more than half the city dead before Vegeta arrives. 18

During their battle, Zarbon is unable to understand why Vegeta—whose Scouter reading appears to be only around 15,000—overwhelms him in speed and strength. Pressured by Vegeta, he abandons his handsome appearance and transforms. The transformation raises his combat power to at least 50,000, but Vegeta's power exceeds 60,000. Zarbon is killed when Vegeta fires the Flash Cannon. 19 20

Appearance

Zarbon is described as a handsome alien with long green hair, light-green skin, and a composed, attractive appearance. 36

• Long green hair
• Light-green skin
• Handsome facial features
• In transformed form, his body swells, his mouth protrudes, his eyes bulge, and his skin becomes uneven and bumpy, giving him a toad-like appearance. 19

Personality

Zarbon is ruthless, prideful, and fiercely loyal to Frieza. His response to a subordinate's delayed report is immediate murder, and he treats the people of Earth as a “foolish race” whose low combat power makes them disposable. 3 18

He values his handsome appearance and initially resists transforming because it ruins that image. However, fear and the pressure of Vegeta's superiority force him to reveal his true form. 19 Once Vegeta displays his actual power, Zarbon panics and begs for time, only to be killed. 20

Abilities & Skills

Transformation

Zarbon can transform into a more monstrous form that substantially raises his combat power.

• Raises his combat power to at least 50,000. 19
• Alters his body into a swollen, bumpy, toad-like form. 19
• He dislikes using the form because it destroys his preferred handsome appearance. 19
• Even transformed, he remains below Vegeta's power and is defeated. 19 20

Ki Manipulation

Zarbon can sharply raise his aura and wield destructive energy.

• His aura surges several times over during his confrontation with King Vegeta. 3
• He attacks Vegeta directly in close combat after transforming. 19
• His power is sufficient to threaten Planet Vegeta's fighters, though Vegeta ultimately overwhelms him. 19 20

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Scouter — used to measure combat power and track targets; Zarbon discards his own Scouter and later uses Raditz's to measure Vegeta. The device shatters when Vegeta's power rises beyond its limit. 19 20
• Spaceship/pod — Zarbon's pod remains available after his death and is later used by the Ginyu Force to transport Vegeta. 32

Relationships

• Frieza — superior; Zarbon acts under Frieza's orders and is assigned to retrieve Vegeta. 3
• Vegeta — target and eventual killer; Zarbon pursues him to Earth, massacres a city before their confrontation, and is destroyed by Vegeta's Flash Cannon. 18 20
• King Vegeta — hostile political counterpart; Zarbon suspects him of helping Vegeta flee and threatens him with Frieza's authority. 3
• Zaron — twin brother; Zaron later reacts with shock and rage upon learning that Zarbon is dead. 36 38
• Unnamed subordinate — subordinate killed by Zarbon for failing to promptly report Cui's injuries. 3

Story Role / Major Arcs

Pursuit of Vegeta

Zarbon investigates Vegeta's departure from Planet Vegeta, pressures King Vegeta for answers, and pursues the prince based on the false report that he has gone to Natel Planet. 3

Earth Massacre and Battle with Vegeta

Zarbon arrives on Earth with a group of subordinates and orders the extermination of a small city's population. He then meets Vegeta, transforms after being outclassed, and is annihilated by the Flash Cannon. 18 19 20

Posthumous Impact

Zarbon's death becomes a source of conflict with his twin brother Zaron, whose resemblance initially makes Vegeta believe Zarbon may have somehow returned from death. 36 38

Notable Quotes

“Kill them all. Leave no one alive!” 18

“Little Prince, we finally meet.” 18