Nappa

A Saiyan warrior who came to Earth with Vegeta for the Dragon Balls and was killed by the prince after his defeat by Goku.

Nappa is one of the few remaining Saiyans known to have survived the destruction of Planet Vegeta. An elite Saiyan warrior, he travels to Earth with the Saiyan prince Vegeta in search of the Dragon Balls, using Saibamen as grunts to root out weaker opponents or to assess an opponent's power and skill level.

Quick Facts

Species: Saiyan

Lore & Background

On Earth, Nappa survives Chiaotzu's self-destructing attack, causes Tien Shinhan to die of exhaustion, and kills Piccolo. He is then defeated by Goku, who had returned to Earth after intensive training from King Kai. Seeing that Nappa has been defeated, Vegeta kills him for his incompetence.

Reader's Guide

Nappa serves as a key figure in the early Saiyan saga, acting as Vegeta's partner during their search for Earth's Dragon Balls. His presence establishes the threat level of the Saiyans before Goku's arrival escalates the conflict further.