King Vegeta was known as the proud ruler of the Saiyan race, commanding power and respect among his people long before the Saiyans crossed paths with Frieza or joined the Z-Fighters’ saga. Dragon Ball is stacked with characters of all strengths, but as the series evolved, King Vegeta’s role as a powerful fighter is often overshadowed by the over-the-top might introduced in later arcs. Still, there are more than a few notable characters he could take down in a fair fight even by today’s standards. This article breaks down twelve Dragon Ball characters that King Vegeta could likely defeat, based on canon feats, power scaling, and what we know about classic Saiyan strength.
We start at the most debatable opponent, working our way up to the character that would push King Vegeta to his absolute limit. From martial artists to beings with unique powers, here’s how these confrontations could play out in the world of Akira Toriyama’s legendary series.
12. Launch
Launch is a classic Dragon Ball character who brought comic relief and a bit of unpredictability to the early story arcs. She’s memorable for her unique condition: every time she sneezes, she changes personalities, going from a sweet-natured blue-haired girl to an aggressive, gun-toting blonde. While Launch is a great shot and not afraid to brawl, that’s a far cry from matching any full-blooded Saiyan in terms of sheer power.
Her weapon skills and street smarts made her a tough opponent for criminals and regular fighters, but Launch has never been shown to use ki attacks or to survive any encounters with superhuman enemies. Facing someone of King Vegeta’s level, strong enough to lead a warrior race, Launch would not be able to withstand even a fraction of his power. Even her wildest, most aggressive side couldn’t compensate for the gap.
In a direct confrontation, King Vegeta has the physical power, endurance, and battle experience to overpower Launch easily. His attacks would end a fight in seconds, even before Launch got her hands on her usual arsenal of firearms.
While Launch is brave and determined, she’s firmly in the camp of regular humans in the Dragon Ball universe, not superpowered martial artists. The difference in ability here is simply too vast.
11. Mr. Satan
Mr. Satan is Earth’s self-proclaimed “World Martial Arts Champion,” loved for his bold persona and comic flair. However, beneath his flashy entrances and crowd-pleasing stunts lies a simple fact: Mr. Satan is not strong enough to fight against the supernatural powerhouses of Dragon Ball.
His public image is carefully constructed, and he managed to broker public victories against Cell and Majin Buu through luck, timing, and a lot of help from stronger friends. His alleged power level is only in the range of 50 to 80, which is nowhere near even the most basic Saiyan standards. Mr. Satan’s role is more that of a performer than a real fighter.
If King Vegeta ever confronted Mr. Satan, it would not be a contest. King Vegeta’s battle-hardened strength, combat experience, and ki proficiency mean he could defeat Mr. Satan without breaking a sweat. No amount of showmanship could give Mr. Satan a fighting chance.
10. Videl
Videl showed real martial arts promise during her time in Dragon Ball Z, outpacing her father Mr. Satan by a wide margin. She even began learning how to manipulate ki and fly thanks to Gohan’s guidance, and her power level rose to around 200 – 238 by the end of her training.
Compared to normal humans, Videl is impressive. She’s dedicated, agile, and willingly steps into tough fights. But even with her improvements, Videl is simply not in the same league as the Saiyans. She suffered at the hands of Spopovich during the World Martial Arts Tournament, which showed the clear gap between enhanced humans and the likes of Saiyan warriors.
King Vegeta’s raw power, not to mention combat intuition, far outstrips anything Videl could defend against. The match would end quickly, regardless of her determination. Videl’s later focus on family life also means her physical abilities and fighting skills would plateau, not continue to grow.
It’s admirable how far Videl comes in her own right, but in a real fight with King Vegeta, her best efforts would not be enough.
9. Jaco
Jaco, the Galactic Patrolman, is always ready to assert his authority but is honest about his own shortcomings in strength. As the Z-Fighters’ link to the Galactic Patrol, he’s useful as a connector and comic relief, but he openly admits he’s not as strong as even the average adult Saiyan.
Jaco’s estimated power level sits around 800 – 1000. That puts him beyond regular people but still far behind Saiyan elites like King Vegeta. While Jaco’s Galactic Patrol training means he’s in shape, and he’s not afraid to talk tough, he often dodges true danger, sometimes fleeing from threats rather than facing them.
In a head-to-head fight, Jaco’s skills and quick wit would not be enough. King Vegeta’s overwhelming strength would decide the match very quickly, and Jaco would be forced to admit defeat or escape while he still could.
8. Chi-Chi
Chi-Chi was a skilled martial artist in her youth and held her own in the original Dragon Ball series. She was even able to compete in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament and married Goku, which is no small feat. But as the series progressed, Chi-Chi focused more on raising her family and less on keeping up with serious fighters.
Despite her background, Chi-Chi’s power level remained at standard human levels. She never learned energy attacks and her physical feats, while impressive for an Earthling, don’t match what we see from any Saiyan, let alone someone regarded as an elite like King Vegeta.
King Vegeta, accustomed to the battlefield and taking down much fiercer opponents, would have no problem overpowering Chi-Chi. She’s fierce in her own way, but the gap in raw strength, speed, and durability is just too big.
7. Kami
Kami played a pivotal role in Dragon Ball history as Earth’s Guardian. His wisdom and mystical skills helped Goku and others reach new heights, but in terms of raw power, Kami was not among the universe’s heavy hitters.
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His skills included ki control and magical abilities, but his highest known power level peaked at around 400, as shown in supplementary materials from “Tree of Might.” This highlights the difference between magical ability and brute strength.
A fight between Kami and King Vegeta would come down to strength. King Vegeta’s power, both physical and energy-based, would be impossible for Kami to resist in a direct confrontation. Even with his experience and magical skills, Kami would struggle against the sheer force King Vegeta could unleash.
The gap demonstrates how Dragon Ball moved from mystical figures to warriors whose strength alone could change the fate of planets.
6. Yajirobe
Yajirobe might be the butt of many jokes in Dragon Ball, but early on, he was much stronger than most humans. He even managed to defeat Cymbal, King Piccolo’s demon, and he matched Goku’s power for a brief time. However, Yajirobe never learned to wield ki offensively, which kept him from joining the ranks of serious fighters later.
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Yajirobe’s power level reached around 2100 during “Tree of Might,” but he hasn’t shown significant growth since then. By the time of the Saiyan Saga, this puts him well below any full-fledged adult Saiyan. Skill with a sword or Senzu Beans isn’t enough to overcome a warrior like King Vegeta.
Given King Vegeta’s experience and command of energy attacks, he could overpower Yajirobe from a distance without taking a hit. The lack of ki-based offense or speed makes the fight one-sided before it even begins.
5. Guldo
Guldo is famous for being the weakest member of the Ginyu Force, but he does have a unique ability that makes him dangerous: he can freeze time by holding his breath. His estimated power level, however, is still only about 5000 – 10,000.
King Vegeta’s power likely sits close to 18,000, putting him out of Guldo’s league for straight-up fighting. While Guldo’s time-freezing ability could give him a brief opening, it requires him to hold his breath and his stamina is not infinite. If he failed to defeat King Vegeta quickly, he would leave himself open to a counterattack.
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King Vegeta’s battle sense and armor would likely give him the edge. He’s been shown as a leader who isn’t easy to catch off guard and would probably be ready to counter a trickster like Guldo, especially if he knew what to expect.
The fight could be surprising, but in raw power and resilience, King Vegeta holds all the cards here.
4. Spopovich
Spopovich saw a major boost after he was possessed by Babidi’s magic, turning him into a much more formidable human fighter. Before that, he was relatively weak, and even with the Majin boost, he didn’t demonstrate any energy techniques or prowess befitting a true Z-fighter.
In his only notable match, Spopovich’s new strength overwhelmed Videl, but it was still clear that his abilities didn’t come close to Saiyan standards. He could take hits and deal more damage but lacked the advanced techniques or instinct needed for high-level battles.
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King Vegeta’s fighting style and destructive ki attacks would make it a short fight. While Spopovich is tough for a human, the difference in power level, speed, and battle experience – against galactic threats – means he wouldn’t stand a chance against King Vegeta.
3. Raditz
Raditz was Goku’s long-lost brother and marked a turning point for Dragon Ball Z, introducing a whole new scale of power and danger. With a power level of roughly 1,200, Raditz was able to take on Goku and Piccolo together, but struggled when both decided to risk everything to defeat him.
King Vegeta, as an elite Saiyan, would likely have been stronger than Raditz back in their respective days on Planet Vegeta. Raditz’s fear of higher-ranked Saiyans and lack of ambition to challenge the royal family says a lot about their power difference.
While Raditz had access to ki attacks and could fly, King Vegeta’s training and position ensured he was superior in both power and technique. Raditz’s defeat by teamwork also proves he could fall to a Saiyan of greater strength acting alone.
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2. Nappa
Nappa was one of the main threats during the Saiyan Saga and was feared for his brute strength and array of destructive attacks. As a Middle-Class Saiyan, Nappa was considered second only to Prince Vegeta in their group, but he was still subordinate to the royal family.
The Saiyan hierarchy puts King Vegeta above most middle and lower-class Saiyans. Nappa respected that order, never challenging King Vegeta’s authority. In a fair fight, Nappa’s raw power and experience could put up a good show, but King Vegeta’s legendary status as the Saiyan leader makes it clear who would stand victorious.
King Vegeta also demonstrated a willingness to stop potential threats to the hierarchy, as with his reaction to young Broly, showing he was not afraid to enforce his rule by force.
1. Babidi
Babidi is the evil wizard behind Majin Buu’s resurrection, but physically he’s one of the weakest characters in the series. His main weapons are his dark magic and ability to manipulate others, not any fighting skill or durability.
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Babidi’s magic could be dangerous, especially if King Vegeta was caught off-guard. He has defeated physically stronger characters by using mind control or magical traps, but Babidi himself was stopped quickly by Piccolo, a sign of his vulnerability against pure strength.
King Vegeta would need to watch out for sorcery at the start of the fight. If he stays focused, just one attack from a seasoned Saiyan warrior would be enough to finish Babidi then and there. This one would be more of a test of wits than muscle, but King Vegeta is more than capable of coming out on top.
