Vegeta

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Vegeta (贝吉塔)
Alias(es)	Saiyan Prince; Prince Vegeta; Super Vegeta; Ultimate Vegeta No. 1; Ultimate Vegeta No. 2
Species/Race	Saiyan 21
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Formerly the Frieza Force; later an ally of Earth's defenders 30 35
Occupation/Role	Saiyan prince; warrior
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 14

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Great Ape	27	Transforms under the full moon; despite injuries, his battle power exceeds 100,000 in this state. 27
Super Saiyan	65	Achieves the legendary transformation after a year of intensive training. 65
Super Vegeta	80	Surpasses his initial Super Saiyan state through Gravity Chamber training; his muscles and power increase dramatically. 80
Super Saiyan 2	112	Reveals the form while intervening against Cell to protect Trunks. 112
Super Saiyan 4	117	Learns to combine Super Saiyan power with rationally controlled Great Ape Power under Son Gohan's guidance. 117
Ultimate Vegeta No. 1 / Super Saiyan 3	192	Unveils a distinctive Super Saiyan 3 form while defeating the Second Ball God. 192
Ultimate Vegeta No. 2	225	Uses a further Ultimate Vegeta form against Karoly before escalating to Super Saiyan 4. 225

Background / History

Vegeta arrives on Earth with Nappa to seek the Dragon Balls. Initially dismissive of Earth's fighters, he is forced to recognize Piccolo's strength and becomes increasingly alarmed by Son Gohan's unprecedented growth. 16 23

His battle with Gohan ends in repeated humiliation. Gohan blocks his attacks effortlessly, overwhelms his Galick Gun with a Demon Flash, and defeats him even after he transforms into a Great Ape. 23 25 27 28 Unable to escape, Vegeta reveals that Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta and explains Frieza's fear of Super Saiyans. 30

After recovering, Vegeta exploits Saiyan near-death recovery to grow stronger and travels with Goku and Nappa toward the Frieza Force's territory. On Namek, he defeats Dodoria in one punch and seeks to surpass both Gohan and Frieza. 35 50 His attempt to challenge Frieza leaves him facing the overwhelming difference between Frieza's forms, but Goku's Super Saiyan transformation gives him hope that he can attain the form himself. 53 55 57

Following a year of training, Vegeta becomes a Super Saiyan and instantly defeats King Cold upon his arrival on Earth. 65 67 He continues to seek stronger opponents and repeatedly develops new transformations, though his confidence frequently causes him to underestimate foes such as Bojack and Broly. 80 81 82 75

Later, Vegeta becomes more willing to protect others. He trains Future Trunks, acknowledges him as his son, intervenes against Cell on Trunks's behalf, and defeats Cell decisively as a Super Saiyan 2. 109 112 113 He remains driven by his rivalry with Goku and repeatedly vows to surpass him. 63 113 142

Appearance

Vegeta is a compact, muscular Saiyan with sharply upright hair and a stern, prideful bearing. His appearance changes substantially with each transformation. 67 80 192

• Typically wears Saiyan battle armor over a blue bodysuit. 80
• Wore Frieza Force armor during the Namek expedition. 50
• His Super Saiyan form retains his usual hairstyle but turns his hair gold. 67
• Super Vegeta greatly enlarges his musculature. 80
• Super Saiyan 4 gives him crimson fur and long black hair. 117
• His Super Saiyan 3 form has dramatically extended golden hair and pronounced brow ridges. 192

Personality

Vegeta is intensely proud of being the Saiyan Prince and regards himself as the pinnacle of the Saiyan race. Defeat, especially at the hands of Goku or Gohan, provokes fierce resentment and drives him toward harsher training. 21 57 73

His pride often becomes overconfidence. He dismisses enemies before assessing them properly, a flaw that leaves him overwhelmed by Bojack and psychologically broken before Broly's Legendary Super Saiyan power. 81 82 75

Despite his arrogance, Vegeta is perceptive and battle-minded. He recognizes opponents' strength quickly, understands the significance of Saiyan recovery after near-death battles, and can be dependable when he fights without letting his ego control him. 16 35 181 Over time, he shows concern for Trunks and increasingly acts to defend Earth alongside the other warriors. 109 112 175

Abilities & Skills

Saiyan Physiology

Vegeta possesses the combat potential and transformations of a pure-blooded Saiyan.

• Gains substantial increases in power after surviving severe injury and recovery. 35 50
• Can transform into a Great Ape using the full moon, multiplying his destructive power by roughly ten. 27 28
• Has mastered retaining his rationality while using Great Ape Power, enabling his eventual Super Saiyan 4 transformation. 117
• His Saiyan instincts react strongly to legendary power, but Broly's aura can overwhelm him with instinctive fear. 75

Ki Manipulation

Vegeta can raise, suppress, and project ki at extreme levels.

• His aura can engulf Earth and generate unprecedented hurricanes when enraged. 23
• He can sense the ki of approaching enemies and respond rapidly. 80 175
• His high-speed movement can cross the visible horizon before the resulting gale reaches observers. 67

Galick Gun

Vegeta's signature concentrated ki beam.

• Used as an ultimate attack against Son Gohan after his pride is shattered. 24 25
• Can accumulate ki beyond Vegeta's normal battle-power peak. 25
• Was overpowered by Gohan's Demon Flash and sent Vegeta beyond Earth's atmosphere. 25

Transformations

Vegeta relentlessly develops his Saiyan forms to close the gap with Goku and Gohan.

• Super Saiyan — achieved after prolonged training; used to defeat King Cold instantly. 65 67
• Super Vegeta — a bulked-up form beyond ordinary Super Saiyan, developed in the Gravity Chamber. 80
• Super Saiyan 2 — lightning-wreathed transformation used to overwhelm Cell and Majin Buu. 112 113 181
• Super Saiyan 4 — a controlled fusion of Super Saiyan and Great Ape Power. 117
• Ultimate Vegeta forms — later evolutions including Ultimate Vegeta No. 1, identified as his Super Saiyan 3, and Ultimate Vegeta No. 2. 192 225

Combat Skill

Vegeta is an experienced close-range fighter whose attacks combine speed, precision, and overwhelming force.

• Overpowers Piccolo physically during their first exchange on Earth. 21
• Defeats Dodoria with a single punch after recovering from the Earth battle. 50
• Defeats Cell in a single decisive attack after transforming into Super Saiyan 2. 113
• Can coordinate with Raditz and other defenders when facing larger enemy groups. 80 81

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Saiyan battle armor — absorbed much of Piccolo's direct blow during the Earth invasion. 23
• Scouter — used during the initial confrontation with Earth's defenders. 16
• Capsule Corporation-modified spacecraft — travels aboard it with Goku, Raditz, and Nappa to Namek. 50
• Gravity Chamber — used at Capsule Corporation to train beyond Super Saiyan. 80

Relationships

• Son Goku — primary rival. Vegeta constantly seeks to surpass him, but recognizes Goku as a true Saiyan and later fights alongside him. 30 73 142
• Son Gohan — initially an enemy and source of humiliation; Vegeta recognizes Gohan's extraordinary Super Saiyan potential and later accepts his guidance in attaining Super Saiyan 4. 23 30 117
• Nappa — subordinate and fellow Saiyan. Vegeta treats him harshly, considers him expendable, but later trains and fights alongside him. 16 35 105
• Raditz — fellow Saiyan whom Vegeta openly disdains, though they later operate on the same side against Frieza's forces and threats to Earth. 16 35 50
• Bulma — resides at Capsule Corporation and has a close enough relationship with her that Yamcha resents Vegeta for it. Bulma provides his training equipment and improved battle clothing. 80 103
• Trunks — his son. Vegeta trains him, accepts being called “Dad,” and intervenes to protect him from Cell. 109 112
• Frieza — former master and hated enemy. Vegeta blames Frieza for Planet Vegeta's destruction and wants Frieza defeated by Saiyan hands. 30 55
• Piccolo — adversary during the Saiyan invasion who later becomes an ally. Vegeta recognizes Piccolo's strength but remains contemptuous of him. 16 23 30

Story Role / Major Arcs

Saiyan Invasion

• Arrives with Nappa to acquire Earth's Dragon Balls. 14 16
• Battles Piccolo before being challenged by Gohan. 21 23
• Is defeated by Gohan's Demon Flash and later by Gohan's Humanoid Great Ape Power despite transforming into a Great Ape himself. 25 27 28
• Reveals Frieza's destruction of Planet Vegeta and the danger posed by the Frieza Force. 30

Namek and Frieza Conflict

• Travels with Goku, Raditz, and Nappa to confront Frieza's forces. 35 50
• Defeats Dodoria and attempts to seize the Dragon Balls. 50
• Faces Frieza, witnesses Goku's Super Saiyan transformation, and asks Goku to defeat Frieza for the Saiyans. 53 55

Super Saiyan and King Cold Arc

• Achieves Super Saiyan after a year of training. 65
• Defeats King Cold immediately upon his invasion of Earth. 67

Bojack and Broly Conflicts

• Debuts Super Vegeta against Bojack's forces but is overwhelmed after underestimating them. 80 81 82
• Challenges Broly as a Super Saiyan, but Broly's Legendary Super Saiyan power leaves him terrified and unable to continue fighting. 74 75

Future Cell Arc

• Trains Future Trunks and comes to acknowledge him as his son. 109
• Uses Super Saiyan 2 to protect Trunks and crush Cell. 112 113
• Continues his obsession with surpassing Goku after witnessing Goku's Super Saiyan 3. 113 142

Super Saiyan 4 and Time-Space Era

• Attains Super Saiyan 4 through controlled Great Ape Power. 117
• Fights alongside Gohan against Baby and Goku Black. 120
• Continues defending Earth against threats including Majin Buu and Babidi's forces. 175 181
• Reveals Ultimate Vegeta No. 1 and later confronts Karoly with Ultimate Vegeta No. 2 and Super Saiyan 4. 192 225

Trivia

• Vegeta's upright hairstyle changes comparatively little when he first becomes a Super Saiyan, which allows King Cold to recognize him immediately. 67
• He deliberately changes out of an embarrassing outfit before confronting Bojack's forces because he remembers being photographed in it previously. 80
• Raditz admires Vegeta's thumbs-up pose and attempts to imitate his style. 81