Vegeta

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Vegeta (贝吉塔)
Alias(es)	Saiyan Prince; Prince Vegeta 15 17
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Formerly Frieza's forces; later fights alongside Earth's defenders against major threats 27 164 205
Occupation/Role	Saiyan prince; warrior and rival combatant
Status	Alive 205
First Appearance	Chapter 15

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Great Ape	19	Transforms under a full moon; Saiyans gain tenfold strength in this form. His tail is later severed, forcibly ending the transformation. 19 20
Post-recovery power increase	35	After recovering from his near-fatal defeat on Earth, his strength rises sharply; he easily kills Cui, whose Scouter reading is 22,000. 35
Further Namek growth	37	His increased strength allows him to overwhelm Dodoria after concealing his aura to avoid stronger enemies. 37
Super Saiyan	102	Breaks through while forcing himself to stand under 100 times gravity in a Gravity Training Room. 102 103
Post-injury strength increase	133	Following treatment and a period of recovery, he senses a tremendous increase in his strength. 133
Super Saiyan God	198	Participates in the Saiyan ritual for Jiang Ling's advancement and is later confirmed to have attained Super Saiyan God alongside Jiang Ling and Goku. 198 205

Background / History

Vegeta arrives on Earth with Nappa to seize the Dragon Balls and wish for immortality. He considers Earthlings beneath him, destroys North City without remorse, and intends to kill Kakarot if he refuses to return to Saiyan allegiance. 15

During the invasion, Vegeta treats Nappa as expendable and dismisses the Earth warriors as “insects.” After Nappa is killed, Vegeta personally confronts the defenders, but is initially overwhelmed by Jiang Ling, Piccolo, and Gohan's coordinated attack before fighting Goku. 17 19

Goku's triple Kaioken drives Vegeta into a desperate position, leading him to become a Great Ape. Even then, his tail is cut off and he is defeated by Jiang Ling after attempting a final Galick Gun attack. Goku asks that his life be spared, allowing Vegeta to escape in his single-person spacecraft. 19 20

While fleeing Earth, Vegeta reveals the existence of Namek and its Dragon Balls. Frieza intercepts his transmission and begins planning an expedition to Namek, putting Vegeta directly at odds with his former superior. 20 21 27

After being treated at Frieza's headquarters, Vegeta abandons reliance on Scouters and begins learning to sense and conceal ki. He travels to Namek to obtain immortality before Frieza, kills Cui and Dodoria, and learns from Dodoria that Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta. 27 35 37 38

Appearance

Vegeta is a notably short Saiyan with an extremely high hairline and sharply upright, spiked hair. He initially wears Saiyan battle armor and a Scouter over his right eye. 15

• Short enough that Jiang Ling compares his height to Krillin's and Bulma's. 18
• Tall, pointed black hair and a pronounced widow's peak. 15
• Muscular physique, revealed when he destroys his bandages with ki. 133
• Golden hair, golden eyebrows, pale green eyes, and a golden aura as a Super Saiyan. 102 105
• Red hair and red eyes as a Super Saiyan God. 198 205

Personality

Vegeta is intensely prideful, ruthless, and competitive. As the Saiyan prince, he initially views weaker opponents as insects and reacts violently whenever his status or strength is challenged. 16 17 18

His defeats do not weaken his ambition; instead, they consistently intensify his determination to surpass Jiang Ling, Goku, Piccolo, and anyone else ahead of him. He is particularly enraged when Gohan and Goku become Super Saiyans before him. 42 91 146

Over time, Vegeta becomes more practical. He accepts Gravity Training Room assistance despite his pride, recognizes when he is outmatched, and increasingly fights on Earth's side during larger crises. 97 105 164 205

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Physiology

Vegeta possesses Saiyan battle aptitude and experiences major increases in strength after recovering from severe injuries.

• Recovered from near death after the Earth invasion and gained enough power to kill Cui with ease. 35
• Regained strength after later injuries and recovery periods. 133
• Can transform into a Great Ape while his tail is intact and a full moon is present. 19
• His Great Ape form ends if his tail is removed. 20

Ki Control

After observing Earth's fighters, Vegeta begins learning to sense and suppress ki instead of relying entirely on a Scouter.

• Learns the basics of sensing energy and concealing his own aura after the Earth battle. 27
• Hides his aura on Namek to avoid Frieza and the Ginyu Force while searching for Dragon Balls. 35 37
• Can fly and rapidly engage opponents through high-speed aerial combat. 15 35

Energy Attacks

Vegeta uses concentrated ki attacks in both direct combat and area bombardment.

• Galick Gun — Attempts to use it as a final, self-destructive attack against Jiang Ling. 20
• Energy Blast Barrage — Fires repeated blasts to destroy Cui and eliminate Dodoria's accompanying soldiers. 35 37
• Mouth Blast — Uses a powerful energy attack from his mouth as a Great Ape. 19

Super Saiyan

Vegeta unlocks Super Saiyan after training under extreme gravity.

• Achieved by overcoming 100 times gravity through sheer determination and resentment at being surpassed. 102
• Challenges Jiang Ling immediately after attaining the form, but is swiftly defeated by a Kamehameha. 104
• Is later defeated by Piccolo, whose fused power and tenfold Kaioken exceed Vegeta's Super Saiyan strength. 105

Super Saiyan God

Vegeta later obtains divine power through the Saiyan ritual.

• Can sense divine energy after becoming a Super Saiyan God. 205
• Recognizes Beerus as the God of Destruction and understands the overwhelming gap between Beerus and the Saiyans. 206

Equipment / Items

• Saiyan battle armor — Worn during his invasion of Earth and later battles. 27 133
• Scouter — Initially used to measure battle power; destroyed on Earth after Vegeta realizes it is unreliable against ki suppression. 15 17
• Single-person spacecraft — Used to escape Earth and travel between planets. 20 27 35
• Gravity Training Room — Received from Jiang Ling and used to train up to 100 times gravity. 97 102

Relationships

• Nappa — Subordinate during the invasion of Earth; Vegeta considers him worthless after his death. 15 17
• Son Goku / Kakarot — Saiyan rival. Vegeta resents Goku's repeated breakthroughs but also fights alongside him against greater threats. 91 178 182 205
• Jiang Ling — Primary rival and repeated source of humiliation; Jiang Ling defeats him on Earth, Namek, and after Vegeta becomes a Super Saiyan. 20 41 52 104
• Piccolo — Hostile rival. Piccolo defeats Vegeta after fusing with Kami, but later shows mercy by healing him enough to survive. 105 109
• Frieza — Former superior and enemy. Vegeta seeks the Namekian Dragon Balls to gain immortality, overthrow Frieza, and avenge Planet Vegeta. 27 35 38 41
• Xiao Hua — Vegeta's wife. 178 198 205
• Animal-hide girl — A forest-dwelling woman who finds the unconscious Vegeta, treats his injuries, and shelters him during his recovery. 109 128
• Unnamed daughter — Vegeta and Xiao Hua have a daughter. 198 205

Story Role / Major Arcs

Saiyan Invasion

Vegeta serves as the central invader alongside Nappa, seeking Earth's Dragon Balls for immortality. His campaign causes widespread destruction and kills several Earth warriors before his defeat and retreat. 15 17 20

Namek Conflict

Vegeta races Frieza and Jiang Ling's group to gather the Namekian Dragon Balls. He eliminates Cui and Dodoria, confronts Zarbon, and reluctantly considers cooperating with Jiang Ling against Frieza after witnessing Jiang Ling's overwhelming growth. 35 37 41

Training and Super Saiyan Breakthrough

After returning to Earth, Vegeta repeatedly measures himself against Jiang Ling and the other Saiyans. He eventually accepts a Gravity Training Room, reaches Super Saiyan under 100 times gravity, and immediately challenges Jiang Ling. 51 97 102 104

Post-Transformation Rivalry

Vegeta loses to the fused Piccolo, recovers under the care of a forest woman, and continues training rather than abandoning his ambition. By the time of later threats, Jiang Ling considers him dependable enough to deploy in battle. 105 109 128 164

Demon Realm and Beerus Crisis

Vegeta joins the defense against Babidi's forces and later fights in the Demon Realm alongside Goku. During Beerus's attack on Earth, he recognizes Beerus's identity, urges Goku to protect Earth, and eventually fuses with Goku through the Supreme Kai Earrings to form Vegito. 176 182 205 206 207

Notable Quotes

“Next time, you won't be so lucky.” 20

“I will return!” 20

“I'll surpass all of you, no matter what!!!” 91

“Today, I'm challenging a hundred times gravity!” 102