What episode is "Pay to Win" in Dragon Ball Z?
"Pay to Win" is episode 226 of Dragon Ball Z.
Spoiler-Safe Summary
safe read18 offers Hercule a questionable deal during a fight, while Dabura emerges for a significant battle away from the main setting. Gohan engages in a tough confrontation, escalating his efforts to face a formidable opponent.
Full Plot Summary
spoilers18 gets Hercule in a headlock, and she uses the opportunity to cut him a deal: she'll throw the match if he pays her double what he wins for the title. He reluctantly agrees, and the fight soon ends with Hercule as the victor. Over in Babidi's spaceship, Dabura finally emerges ready to fight. Babidi sends them to a planet similar to earth so their fight won't damage the ship. As their battle begins, Gohan finds that Dabura is a tough opponent, so he revs up his power to Super Saiyan level.
Episode FAQ
4 quick answersIs "Pay to Win" canon or filler?
"Pay to Win" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
What story arc is "Pay to Win" part of?
"Pay to Win" is part of the Other World, Great Saiyaman and World Tournament Sagas.
Can I read this without spoilers?
Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.
Series Cast
18Browse the main cast connected to this episode guide.
Krillin main 
Piccolo main 
Son Gohan main 
Son Goku main 
Vegeta main 
Android 17 supporting 
Android 18 supporting 
Bardock supporting 
Bulma supporting 
Chiaotzu supporting Master Roshi supporting Pan supporting 
Son Goten supporting Tien Shinhan supporting 
Trunks supporting 
Yamcha supporting Babidi antagonist Burter antagonist Related Movies
6Franchise movie releases are kept separate from the TV episode spine.
Dragon Ball Z: Bardock – The Father of Goku 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest 1990 
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks 1991 
Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! 1992 
Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound 1993