Ep. 178: Cell employs various techniques to gain an advantage against a matched Goku in their intense battle.
Aired on March 17, 1993

The confrontation between fully powered Goku and Cell commences, revealing that both fighters are evenly matched in strength. Recognizing this stalemate, Cell resorts to deceptive tactics to secure a victory. He first attempts to replicate Tien's multi-form technique, followed by trials of Piccolo's Special Beam Cannon and Frieza's final attack. When these strategies fail to break the deadlock, a frustrated Cell unleashes an immensely powerful Kamehameha wave. Goku successfully redirects this devastating energy blast away from the planet to prevent destruction. He then utilizes his teleportation abilities to return to the designated ring, continuing the fight despite the dangerous maneuver.
Episodes
- Ep. 174 · Goku Challenges General Tao to Unlock Puzzle Rings for Dragon Balls
- Ep. 175 · The Cell Games commence with Earth's warriors gathering to confront the villainous Cell.
- Ep. 176 · Mr. Satan's Students Fail Against Cell Before Goku Enters the Battle
- Ep. 177 · Goku and Cell initiate their intense battle, shaking the Earth before returning to the ring for the true fight.
- Ep. 178 · Cell employs various techniques to gain an advantage against a matched Goku in their intense battle.
- Ep. 179 · Goku and Cell fight with no rules as Goku tricks Cell with a surprise Kamehameha attack.
- Ep. 180 · Cell's body regenerates after Goku admits defeat despite Z Fighters believing they won.
- Ep. 181 · Goku declares Gohan as his final challenger against Cell despite protests from the Z Fighters.
- Ep. 182 · Gohan warns Cell about unleashing hidden power after recovering from a critical blow.