First of all I'm gonna write the normal power-levels which are listed on the Dragonball Z shows:

Dragonball Z Episodes

Saiyan Saga
Raditz vs Farmer
Raditz: 1,200
Farmer with Shotgun: 5
Raditz vs Goku and Piccolo
Raditz: 1,200
Piccolo (with weighted clothing) : 322
Piccolo (without weighted clothing) : 408
Piccolo's Makankosappo (1st Try) : 1,330
Piccolo's Makankosappo (2nd Try) : 1,440
Goku (with weighted clothing) : 334
Goku (without weighted clothing) : 416
Goku (with Kamehameha) : 924
Gohan: 1 to 1,307 (power changes)

After the Battle
Kame-sennin: 139
Kame-sennin's Turtle: 0.001
Krillin: 206
Tien: 250
Yamcha: 177
Piccolo: 329

Z Fighters vs Saibamen and Nappa
Saibamen: 1,200
Yamcha: 1,480
Chiaotzu: 610
Tien: 1,830
Krillin (pre-battle): 1,083
Krillin (max): 1,770
Piccolo (pre-battle): 1,220
Piccolo (max): 3,500
Gohan (pre-battle): 981
Gohan's Masenko: 2,800

Goku vs Vegeta and Nappa
Goku: 5,000
Goku Powered Up: 8,000
Goku Kaioken x1: 12,000
Goku Kaioken x2: 16,000
Goku Kaioken x3: 24,000
Goku Kaioken x4: 32,000
Nappa: 4,000
Vegeta: 18,000
Ozouru Vegeta: 180,000
Ozouru Gohan: between 9,810 and 28,000

Freiza Saga
Gohan and Krillin vs Frieza's Thugs
Gohan: 1,500
Krillin: 1,500
Frieza's Men: < 500

Vegeta vs Kui
Vegeta: 24,000
Kui: 19,000

Dudoria & Zarbon vs Namek Fighters
Zarbon: 23,000
Dudoria: 21,000
Namek Fighters: 1,000 - 3,000
Vegeta vs Dudoria
Vegeta: 24,000
Dudoria: 21,000

Vegeta vs Zarbon (1st time)
Vegeta: 24,000
Zarbon: 23,000
Zarbon Monster: 33,000

Vegeta vs Zarbon (2nd time)
Vegeta: 35,000
Zarbon: 23,000
Zarbon Monster: 33,000

Vegeta, Gohan, & Krillin vs Ginyu Force
Krillin: "over 10,000"
Gohan: "over 10,000"
Gohan's Masenko: "above 20,000"
Vegeta: 20,000
Vegeta: "almost 30,000"
Guldo: 10,000
Recoome: 40,000

Goku vs Ginyu Force
Goku (Scouter): 5,000
Goku vs Jeice and Burter: bursts of 60,000
Goku vs Ginyu: max power of 180,000
Jeice: 50,000
Burter: 45,000
Recoome: 40,000
Ginyu: 120,000

Goku in Ginyu's Body
Ginyu in Goku's Body: 23,000
Jeice: 50,000
Vegeta: 60,000
Krillin: 16,500
Gohan: 17,000

Nail vs Frieza
Nail: 42,000
Frieza (form 1): 530,000

Vegeta vs Frieza (1st Time)
Vegeta: 120,000
Frieza (form 1): 530,000
Frieza (form 2): 1,000,000

Piccolo vs Frieza
Piccolo (merged with Nail): 800,000
Frieza (form 2): 1,000,000
Frieza (form 3): 2,500,000

Vegeta vs Frieza (2nd Time)
Vegeta: 300,000
Frieza (form 4 - 33.33%): 4,000,000

Goku vs Frieza
Frieza (form 4 - 33.33%): 4,000,000
Frieza (form 4 - 50%): 6,000,000
Frieza (form 4 - 70%): 8,400,000
Frieza (form 4 - 100%): 12,000,000
Goku's Base Level: 300,000
Goku Kaioken x10: 3,000,000
Goku Kaioken x20: 6,000,000
Super Saiyan Goku: 15,000,000

Trunks vs King Cold and Frieza Bot
King Cold: 13,000,000
Frieza Bot: 12,500,000
Trunks (Supressed): 5
Super Saiyan Trunks: 17,000,000
Super Saiyan Goku: 20,000,000

Android Saga
Super Saiyan Goku (not sick): 25,000,000
Super Saiyan Goku (sick): < 10,000,000
Super Saiyan Trunks: 20,000,000
Super Saiyan Vegeta: 27,000,000
Piccolo: 8,000,000
Gohan: 5,000,000
Android 16: 40,000,000
Android 17: 35,000,000
Android 18: 35,000,000
Android 19: 10,000,000
Android 20: 5,000,000
Piccolo (after merging with Kami): 40,000,000
Cell (after absorbing humans): 45,000,000
Cell (after absorbing Android 17): 65,000,000
Super Saiyan Vegeta: 80,000,000
Ultra Super Saiyan Trunks: 130,000,000
Perfect Cell : 125,000,000

Cell Saga
Piccolo: 55,000,000
Super Saiyan Vegeta: 100,000,000
Super Saiyan Trunks: 105,000,000
Super Saiyan Gohan: 130,000,000
Super Saiyan Goku: 120,000,000
Super Saiyan 2 Gohan: 325,000,000
Perfect Cell : 125,000,000
Super Perfect Cell: 300,000,000

Buu Saga
Piccolo: 180,000,000
Super Saiyan Gohan: 275,000,000
Super Saiyan Vegeta: 340,000,000
Super Saiyan Goku: 360,000,000
Chibi Trunks: 35,000,000
Goten: 30,000,000
Super Saiyan Chibi Trunks: 95,000,000
Super Saiyan Goten: 90,000,000
Android 18: 60,000,000
Kaioshin: 250,000,000
Kibit: 225,000,000
Yamoo: 10,000,000
Supopovitch: 10,000,000
Dabura: 275,000,000
Fat Buu: 380,000,000
Majin Vegeta: 360,000,000
Super Saiyan 3 Goku: 450,000,000
Majin Buu: 390,000,000
Gotenks: 250,000,000
Super Saiyan Gotenks: 300,000,000
Super Saiyan 3 Gotenks: 410,000,000
Majin Buu (w/ SSJ3 Gotenks & Piccolo): 500,000,000
Gohan's Zet sword: 360,000,000
Mystic Gohan: 450,000,000
Majin Buu (w/ Trunks, Goten & Piccolo): 400,000,000
Majin Buu (w/ Piccolo, Trunks, Goten & Gohan): 550,000,000
Vegetto: 600,000,000
Kid Buu: 500,000,000
Goku's Chaou Genkidama: 550,000,000

Theoretical power levels

Since there are no official power levels after the Freeza saga, (due to the fact that Scouters were no longer used) we had to figure out how to mesure power levels among each warrior. The solution is my theoretical guide to power levels during the Android/Cell and Buu sagas. All power levels are measured in terms of power, skill and effectiveness, Instead of guessing power level numbers based on official listings.

A note about this section and my disclaimer: Everything measured and charted here has taken into account anything that happened in the manga and TV series: what happened in battles (and the results if any), techniques used, training, and anything said based on observations. There is no way to accurately measure each and every person's power level because of the limited amount of information that is available from the series. So I say again everything listed here are theories based on facts. I know that some of these measurements will be disputed based on whatever opinion readers may have. This is to be expected: these charts and listings are not absolute and are all subject to debate. What I did was simply use my knowledge of the series and add to the theories here. With that said please don't come calling my email saying that a power level is wrong. If you think you can do that then proceed below and enjoy!

Please read all instructions and examples before you read the charts.

Theoretical power levels

Since there are no official power levels after the Freeza saga, (due to the fact that Scouters were no longer used) we had to figure out how to mesure power levels among each warrior. The solution is my theoretical guide to power levels during the Android/Cell and Buu sagas. All power levels are measured in terms of power, skill and effectiveness, Instead of guessing power level numbers based on official listings.

How do the charts work?

Each chart has three separate bars on them: power, skill and effectiveness/momentum. Lets go over the individual bars:

Power (blue): The power bar is equivalent to the power level numbers measured on Scouters. It is based on pure KI power (energy and strength). The power bar is the base of all other bars (skill and effectiveness) as each of the other bars follow them: the higher the power bar, the higher the skill and effectiveness bars can stretch. The blue bars can also be used to compare power among each warrior.

Skill (yellow): The skill bar is based on intelligence, experience, training and potential. If the skill bar is low it means the warrior's skill set is limited and has yet to use the full potential of his or her power. If it is high, it means the warrior's skill set is near its potential and the warrior maximized his or her power at this level. The skill bar usually follows the power bar unless the warrior is new at this level. If the skill level is below the power bar it means that the warrior has room to improve on that level. If the skill level is above the power bar, that warrior maximized the potenial on that level and would have to go to the next level to increase their effectiveness.

Effectiveness/Momentum (red): The effectiveness/momentum bar is based on how effective the warrior was, the momentum and results of a battle. If a warrior fights very well and/or wins a battle, the effectiveness bar is usually high. A warrior would have to lose pretty bad to have a low effective bar, since the Z warriors are all powerful beyond imagination! Effectiveness/momentum is measured on the results of battles. If it is too low, it means he got his/her butt whipped. If it is too high it means he/she whipped some major butt.

As a general rule, both the skill and effectiveness bars follow the power bar. You cannot compare skill and effective bars between different warriors. You may find that understanding the charts may be easy at times, or quite difficult. And the reason for that is so the user (thats you) could make his or her own observations based on what is read here.

Theoretical power levels

Since there are no official power levels after the Freeza saga, (due to the fact that Scouters were no longer used) we had to figure out how to mesure power levels among each warrior. The solution is my theoretical guide to power levels during the Android/Cell and Buu sagas. All power levels are measured in terms of power, skill and effectiveness, Instead of guessing power level numbers based on official listings.

Example 1
In example 1: A is the power bar, B is the skill bar and C is the effectiveness bar. In a chart observation you can say that this warrior is pretty strong (A), but he/she has got a long way to go to develop his/her power (B). I would say that this person kicked some butt, but probably came up short of winning any battles (C). Remember that both skill and effectiveness bars follow the power bar. Those levels are based on the level of power this warrior has.

In example 2: A is the power bar, B is the skill bar and C is the effectiveness bar. In a chart observation you can say that this warrior is pretty strong (A), and he/she has reached his/her full potential based on the power level shown. There is no way this warrior can get better unless he/she has a significant increase in power (B). However I would say that this person got his/her butt kicked many times and never won any battles (C). Again remember that both skill and effectiveness bars follow the power bar. Those levels are based on the level of power this warrior has.

When comparing power levels among warriors, use the blue bar for comparison. A small edge in that bar can mean a 2 thousand power level difference. Unlike the skill and effectiveness bars, the blue bar is proportioned to every level listed in the Android, Cell and Majin Buu saga. However, be careful not take the face value of the greater power bar as an absolute winner in a comparison.

Comparison


Warrior 1

Warrior 2

If you look at the comparison to the above, you will see a difference in in the power level bar (the blue bar). Warrior 1 has a longer power level bar than Warrior 2. You must keep in mind when comparing these bars, skill and effectivness can have a major impact on a battle. Do you think that warrior 1 is better than warrior 2?

OK now here comes the good part. Below are links to the power level charts. There are three ways to view the charts: saga listings, battle listings and the compare engine. To save trouble PLEASE make sure you read the instructions on how to read the charts!

WARNING!: The links below contains charts that are loaded with tons of graphics. If you are on a slow connection, I advise to be ready for some moderate wait times as the page loads could take a few moments, depending on your connection.

Saga listings: These listings are based on the chronological appearances of all the warriors.

Android/Cell saga

Before the 3 year training

Character: Yamucha
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: Android 19

Details: Yamucha was possibly the weakest member of all the Z team.

Character: Tein-shinhan
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: N/A

Details: Second weakest.

Character: Gohan
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: N/A

Details: Gohan has the advantage that Human/Saiya-jin hybrids are born with: increased battle prowess. Gohan did made allot of gains in the battle on Nameck, but he is still young and lacks experience.

Character: Krillin
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: N/A

Details: Krillin had some advantage over the others with his skill and experience.

Character: Vegita
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: N/A

Details: Certainly at this level, Vegita hits a wall. Not much has changed since the battle on Nameck.

Character: Piccolo
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: Android 19

Details: His fusion with Nail still keys him as the most powerful besides Goku and Future Trunks.

Character: Future Trunks
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: Robot Freeza, King cold

Details: Trunks also shares the same benefits as Gohan as he is a Human/Saiya-jin hybrid. He is much more older and experienced at this level however. Trunks was very effective taking out Freeza's minions with ease.

Character: Goku
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: N/A

Details: Goku's skill and power was exceptional at this level coming off his battle with Freeza. His effectiveness is a question mark.

Character: Super Saiya-jin Trunks
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: Robot, Freeza, King Cold, Android 17 and 18

Details: By default Trunks was the second most powerful behind Goku. This was due to his ability to transform into a Super Saiya-jin.

Character: Super Saiya-jin Goku
Time: Android saga
Character(s) fought: Android 19, 20

Details: Coming off the battle of Nameck, Goku reached new levels of power and skill becoming a Super Saiya-jin. His experience and age gives him the edge over Trunks.

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