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Present Cell (現げん在ざいのセル Genzai no Seru) is the version of Cell that belongs to the main timeline. He makes one brief appearance in the Imperfect Cell Saga.

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How does Present Cell fit into the main timeline of Dragon Ball Z? toggle section
Present Cell, in Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors, is awakened in Perfect form in Dr. Gero's lab. In an alternate timeline, Frieza has taken over Earth. Cell battles Frieza, destroying his soldiers and castle, but is defeated by Frieza's Death Ball. This scenario is not part of the main Dragon Ball Z timeline.
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How does Present Cell differ from other versions of Cell? toggle section
Present Cell is unique because he is born in his Perfect Form, unlike other versions that require absorbing Androids 17 and 18. This is due to Dr. Gero's modifications. He appears in the Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors game, where he fights Frieza. In this timeline, Present Cell does not undergo the same transformations as the Cell Krillin encounters. Frieza ultimately destroys him.
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Why do Future Trunks and Krillin target Present Cell in the lab? toggle section
Future Trunks and Krillin target Present Cell in Dr. Gero's lab to stop another Cell from emerging in their timeline. They find a hidden lab where Cell is still developing. They destroy the infant Cell and the supercomputer with Ki Blasts, and Krillin demolishes the lab. They also retrieve Android 17's blueprints to identify potential weaknesses.
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What role does Krillin play in the destruction of Present Cell? toggle section
Krillin destroys Present Cell with Future Trunks while searching Dr. Gero's lab.
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What is the significance of Dr. Gero's Supercomputer in Present Cell's creation? toggle section
Dr. Gero's Supercomputer was vital in Present Cell's creation, finishing the project posthumously. It combined the genetics of fighters like Goku and Vegeta, creating a 'perfect warrior.' The supercomputer survived the lab's destruction by Future Androids 17 and 18, leading to the main timeline events, including the Cell Games.
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Biography

Dragon Ball Z

Cell Saga

Main article: Imperfect Cell Saga
Present Cell destroyed by Krillin and Future Trunks' joined Energy Wave

Present Cell destroyed by Krillin and Future Trunks' joined Energy Wave

While Krillin and Future Trunks are in Dr. Gero's laboratory basement to destroy it, they find Present Cell in his larval form growing under the care of Dr. Gero's Supercomputer. Future Trunks and Krillin together launch an Combined Energy Wave that destroys him, they then take the blueprints for shutting down Android 17 and Android 18 that they also found in the basement and destroy the whole lab after.[1]

Forms

Larval Form

The form that Present Cell takes on for his entire manga and anime appearance.

Perfect Form

Perfect Present Cell in Supersonic Warriors

Perfect Present Cell in Supersonic Warriors

Only used in Frieza's scenario in Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors. Cell achieves this form upon birth since Gero adjusted him to not need to absorb the Androids.

Manga Appearances

Chapter Appearances
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Imperfect Cell Saga
358. The Time Machine Absent
359. Kami-sama's Vision Absent
360. Kami-sama and the Demon King Become One Absent
361. Cell Absent
362. Ginger Town Showdown Absent
363. A Farewell to Arms Absent
364. Cell Laughs Last Absent
365. Son Goku Awakens Debut
366. The Super Saiyans' Training Absent
367. Piccolo vs. Android 17 Absent
368. Waiting in the Wings Absent
369. Cell vs. the Androids Absent
370. New Piccolo...Last Piccolo? Absent
371. Cell vs. Android 16 Absent
372. #16 Summons His Power Absent
373. The New Cell Absent

Appearances in Other Media

Video Game Appearances

Present Cell appears in Frieza's scenario in Supersonic Warriors. Twenty years after Frieza had gained ultimate power and taken over the Earth, Present Cell awakens in Gero's laboratory already in his Perfect form due to a change made by Gero just before his death. Cell sets out to fight Frieza and destroys his elite soldiers and his castle. Present Cell is soon confronted by Frieza himself and the two fight, with Frieza destroying Earth and Present Cell with a powerful Death Ball.

Trivia

References

  1. ↑ Dragon Ball Z episode 145, "Laboratory Basement"

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