Ep. 53: Zarbon reveals his true power and defeats Vegeta in a lake
Aired on June 27, 1990
Recognizing that he cannot defeat Vegeta in his current state, Zarbon is forced to unleash his hidden strength. He undergoes a transformation into a monstrous reptilian creature, which grants him significantly greater power. In this new form, Zarbon overpowers Vegeta, striking him with a devastating blow that sends him crashing to the bottom of a lake. Following this attack, Vegeta is presumed to be dead.
Episodes
- Ep. 49 · Vegeta Confronts Dodoria and Learns the Truth About Planet Vegeta's Destruction
- Ep. 50 · Goku battles gravity and an asteroid while Vegeta hunts for Dragon Balls
- Ep. 51 · Vegeta destroys a village to secure the Dragon Ball while allies seek Guru.
- Ep. 52 · Goku trains with King Kai while Zarbon confronts Vegeta on Namek
- Ep. 53 · Zarbon reveals his true power and defeats Vegeta in a lake
- Ep. 54 · Krillin meets Guru and receives the final Dragon Ball while Zarbon retrieves Vegeta for Frieza
- Ep. 55 · Piccolo assists with King Kai's second test while Frieza's forces revive Vegeta on Namek.
- Ep. 56 · Zarbon tasked with locating Vegeta and the Dragon Balls within one hour under threat of death.
- Ep. 57 · Gohan investigates a signal while Vegeta defeats Zarbon for a Dragon Ball and Goku trains in high gravity.