Vegeta

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Vegeta (贝吉塔)
Alias(es)	Prince of the Saiyans; Saiyan Prince
Species/Race	Saiyan
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Formerly the Frieza Force; later allied with Earth's defenders
Occupation/Role	Saiyan prince; warrior
Status	Alive
First Appearance	Chapter 43

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
790,000 battle power	43	Arrives on Earth with Nappa; his presence overwhelms the battlefield.
Great Ape	44	Creates an Artificial Moon and transforms, greatly enlarging his body and power.
Post–near-death growth	50	After surviving his defeat on Earth and killing Cui on Namek, his power rises enough for him to effortlessly kill Dodoria.
Super Saiyan	55	Awakens the form after repeated near-death recoveries, Senzu Bean treatment, and healing in Frieza Force medical equipment.
Super Saiyan 2	72	Achieves the form after seven years of relentless training; its aura produces dense blue lightning.

Background / History

Vegeta arrives on Earth alongside Nappa as an invading Saiyan force. Regarding Earth's defenders as “trash,” he orders Nappa to eliminate them while he confronts Goku, Piccolo, Gohan, and Chen He. His battle power is stated to be 790,000, making him the strongest combatant present at the start of the conflict. 43

During the battle, Vegeta uses Artificial Moon to become a Great Ape. Goku's attacks and Chen He's Time Stop Flash force him into an increasingly desperate position, and he is ultimately left with every bone broken. Though he attempts to crawl back to his spaceship, Chen He does not kill him; Vegeta escapes Earth determined to survive and take revenge. 44

On Namek, Vegeta acts independently of Frieza and seeks the Dragon Balls for immortality. He kills Dodoria, declares that he was never Frieza's slave, and intends to rule the universe once he becomes immortal. His pursuit brings him into repeated conflict with Chen He, whose strength humiliates him. 50 52

After Chen He defeats him again, Vegeta fights with his remaining strength to defend his pride as the Saiyan prince. Chen He ultimately spares him, gives him a Senzu Bean, and tells him to survive long enough to witness Frieza's defeat. 53

Vegeta's repeated near-death recoveries, Senzu Bean treatment, and time in Frieza's medical chamber awaken his Super Saiyan transformation. He immediately attempts to seize Namek's final Dragon Ball wish, but Porunga disappears before he can obtain immortality. He later fights alongside Piccolo against Frieza, only for Frieza's transformations to overwhelm them. 55 56

After returning to Earth, Vegeta trains obsessively in Bulma's gravity room to surpass Goku and Chen He. When Trunks warns of the Android threat, Vegeta vows to become a Super Saiyan and defeat both the androids and his rivals. 59 61

He achieves Super Saiyan status before the Android conflict and initially dominates Android 18, but his stamina fails and she breaks his arm. Later, Vegeta defeats Semi-Perfect Cell, then deliberately allows Cell to absorb Android 18 so that he can challenge a stronger opponent. Perfect Cell defeats him effortlessly, making Vegeta confront the consequences of his arrogance. 63 64

Seven years after Cell's defeat, Vegeta continues training under gravity as high as 500 times normal. At the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, he finally fights Goku again, transforms into Super Saiyan 2, and pushes Goku into the same form. Goku wins their rematch, but Vegeta acknowledges his rival's growth and renews his vow to surpass him. 69 72 74

Appearance

Vegeta is a short, heavily muscled Saiyan with sharply defined features and a severe, aristocratic bearing.

• Black hair in his base form; blond hair and green eyes as a Super Saiyan. 63
• Blue lightning surrounds him in Super Saiyan 2. 72
• Commonly wears Saiyan battle armor during combat. 43 63
• Often fights bare-chested while training in Bulma's gravity room. 59 69
• Uses a scouter upon arriving on Earth. 43

Personality

Vegeta is fiercely proud of his identity as the Saiyan prince. He reacts to defeat with rage, humiliation, and a renewed drive to become stronger; being surpassed by Goku, Chen He, Android 18, Cell, and Gohan becomes a lasting source of obsession. 53 64 69

His ambition is initially ruthless and self-serving. On Namek, he seeks immortality and openly plans to overthrow Frieza and rule the universe. 50 However, his pride also drives him to keep fighting even when severely injured, and Chen He recognizes this persistence as the dignity of a Saiyan prince. 53

By the period of the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament, his earlier impatience has developed into an “obsessive absolute calm” shaped by years of training. His rivalry with Goku remains intense, but it is also rooted in mutual recognition as fighters. 69 72

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Physiology

Vegeta's Saiyan body gains strength from survival and recovery after severe injury.

• His power increases dramatically after his near-fatal defeat on Earth and subsequent battles on Namek. 50
• Repeated brushes with death, Senzu Bean recovery, and medical treatment contribute to his Super Saiyan awakening. 55
• His battle instinct and pride allow him to continue fighting despite severe injuries. 53 64

Artificial Moon and Great Ape

Vegeta can generate an artificial moon to trigger his Great Ape transformation.

• Creates the Artificial Moon by launching a condensed sphere of energy into the upper atmosphere. 44
• Transforms into a hundred-meter Great Ape after exposure to its light. 44
• The transformation is used during his Earth invasion when conventional combat turns against him. 44

Super Saiyan

Vegeta awakens Super Saiyan after recovering from repeated life-threatening injuries.

• His transformation is driven by his desire to surpass Frieza and reclaim Saiyan pride. 55
• As a Super Saiyan, he kills Dodoria with a single strike on Namek. 50
• He overwhelms Semi-Perfect Cell and destroys much of Cell's tail with Flash Cannon. 63
• Android 18 eventually defeats him after outlasting his weakening output. 63

Super Saiyan 2

Vegeta reaches Super Saiyan 2 after seven years of extreme gravity training.

• The form produces a denser golden aura and powerful blue lightning. 72
• His transformation forces Goku to answer with Super Saiyan 2 during their tournament rematch. 72
• His attacks carry seven years of frustration, rivalry, and pride. 73

Ki Techniques

Vegeta employs highly destructive energy attacks in addition to close-quarters combat.

• Flash Cannon — Blasts Semi-Perfect Cell's tail half off. 63
• Final Flash — Fires two enormous blue energy pillars at Perfect Cell; Cell dismisses the attack as a final struggle. 64
• Energy waves — Uses rapid volleys alongside Piccolo against Frieza. 56

Relationships

• Son Goku — Lifelong rival. Vegeta measures his strength against Goku, challenges him repeatedly, and loses their Super Saiyan 2 rematch at the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament. 59 72 74
• Chen He — Rival and recurring opponent. Chen He defeats and spares Vegeta on Namek, acknowledging his dignity as Saiyan prince; Vegeta later trains to surpass him. 53 59 69
• Nappa — Fellow Saiyan invader. Vegeta orders him to eliminate Earth's defenders upon their arrival. 43
• Frieza — Former master and hated enemy. Vegeta rejects being called Frieza's slave, seeks immortality to overthrow him, and eventually fights him directly. 50 55 56
• Bulma — Provides the gravity room Vegeta uses for years of training on Earth. 59 62
• Trunks — His son from the future timeline. Trunks warns the defenders about the androids and later tries to support Vegeta after Cell defeats him. 61 67
• Android 18 — Opponent who breaks Vegeta's arm and exposes the limitations of his Super Saiyan stamina. 63
• Cell — Enemy whose evolution Vegeta enables by allowing Android 18's absorption; Perfect Cell subsequently humiliates him. 63 64

Story Role / Major Arcs

Saiyan Invasion

• Arrives on Earth with Nappa and leads the Saiyan assault. 43
• Uses Artificial Moon to transform into a Great Ape. 44
• Is defeated by Goku and Chen He, then retreats to survive and seek revenge. 44

Namek Conflict

• Pursues Namek's Dragon Balls to gain immortality. 49 50
• Kills Dodoria and turns openly against Frieza. 50
• Is defeated by Chen He but spared and given a Senzu Bean. 53
• Awakens Super Saiyan and unsuccessfully attempts to seize Porunga's final wish. 55
• Joins Piccolo in attacking Frieza. 56

Android and Cell Conflict

• Trains for three years after Trunks reveals the future Android disaster. 61 62
• Becomes a Super Saiyan and fights Android 18, who breaks his arm. 63
• Defeats Semi-Perfect Cell, then permits Android 18's absorption in pursuit of a stronger battle. 63
• Is decisively defeated by Perfect Cell. 64 65

25th World Martial Arts Tournament

• Returns after seven years of training under extreme gravity. 69
• Transforms into Super Saiyan 2 during his long-awaited rematch with Goku. 72
• Loses to Goku but remains determined to surpass him. 74

Notable Quotes

“The current me no longer needs to obey Frieza's orders. Once I get the Dragon Balls here and gain immortality... the entire universe will belong to the Saiyans!” 50

“I acknowledge your dignity as the Saiyan prince.” — Chen He to Vegeta 53

“This prince doesn't care at all about the future that brat talked about! Now, I'll let you bastards witness the strongest Super Saiyan in the universe!!” 63

“Kakarot... Chen He... and Son Gohan...” 69

Trivia

• Vegeta's pursuit of immortality fails because the Grand Elder dies before Porunga's third wish can be made. 55
• His decision to let Cell absorb Android 18 directly creates Perfect Cell. 63
• During the seven-year peaceful period, he trains in gravity reaching 500 times normal Earth gravity. 69