Character Synopsis[]
Android 20 (人造人間２０号 'Jinzōningen Niju-Gō', lit. "Artificial Human No. 20"), more commonly known as Dr. Gero (ドクター・ゲロ 'Dokutā Gero', lit. "Doctor Gero") is a supporting antagonist in the Dragon Ball franchise. He is a genius scientist who is the mastermind behind the Red Ribbon Androids, chief amongst them the bio-organic Cell.
Character Statistics[]
Tiering: Low 4-C
Verse: Dragon Ball
Name: Doctor Gero, Android 20, No.20
Gender: Male
Age: 80s
Classification: Android, Cyborg, Former human
Special Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts (Dr.Gero is the most gifted martial artist out there, being able to spar with Goku and Vegeta at once), Ki Manipulation/Energy Manipulation (Dr.Gero can mould and project the inner ki that pervades his body and utilize it for attacks such as ki blasts, beams and other offensive attacks.), Absorption (Can absorb ki from other beings, including opponents), Flight (Dr.Gero has showcased flight and it's a common ability in DB), Acrobatics (All fighters have enhanced acrobatics and can use it in fights), Barrier Creation (Ki users can create ki barriers that shield them from attacks), Longevity, Information Analysis (Can analyze their opponents and learn more about them), Surface Scaling (As shown here), Resistance to Extrasensory Perception (Due to being an android, he does not have ki.)
Destructive Ability: Red Dwarf Level (Superior in power to Android 19 and should be comparable to Frieza)
Speed: FTL (Can keep up with Super Saiyan Goku, albeit a weakened one. Should be relatively comparable to Frieza)
Lifting Ability: Unknown
Striking Ability: Red Dwarf Class (Can fight on par with Super Saiyan Goku)
Durability: Red Dwarf Level (Survived blows from the likes of Super Saiyan Goku and should be within the same league as Frieza)
Stamina: Limitless (As an android, he lacks true stamina)
Range: Standard melee range. Stellar with Ki blasts and attacks.
Intelligence: Extraordinary Genius (Like Bulma and Dr. Brief, Dr. Gero's greatest strength is his intelligence and scientific expertise as he is able to design and construct Androids, Bio-Androids, and Cyborgs capable of exceeding the power of the likes of Frieza (before his training), making them some of the strongest fighters in Universe 7 and some of strongest fighters to originate from Earth.)
Weaknesses:
- Due to being an artificial human, his energy is set at a fixed level.
- His brain can be easily destroyed due to only glass surrounding it.
- If his hands were to be removed, he would be unable to absorb energy.
Other Attributes[]
List of Equipment: His palms, which allow him to absorb energy/Ki based attacks.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Energy Attack: The most basic form of energy wave used by androids.
- Life Drain 20: Android 20 has special pads on his palms that allows him to absorb life-energy from his victims by grabbing them.
- Ruthless Blow: After or while absorbing Yamcha's energy, Gero pierces him in the chest with his hand.
- Eye Laser: A synthetic form of eye laser strong enough to pierce through someone.
- Bionic Punisher: A powerful beam shot from both eyes which is strong enough to devastate an entire city.
- Photon Wave: The Full Power Energy Wave he used to flee from the Z Fighters in order to activate Android 18 and Android 17. From his energy-absorbing pads, 20 releases a massive wave of explosive energy that can level an entire valley.
- Photon Blast: The Full Power Energy Ball version of the Photon Wave, Android 20 shoots a pink energy sphere out of his hands.
- Pesky Fly: The Rush Attack that Android 20 used against Krillin.
- Rolling Crush: Android 20 kicks the opponent up and grabs them in mid-air to perform a spinning piledriver.
- Power Break: Android 20 kicks the opponent up in the air, then he punches and kicks them down again, and finally 20 kicks his opponent in the back when he is down.
Others[]
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Notable Losses:
Inconclusive Matches: