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How to Unlock All of Piccolo’s Episode Battles’ Branched Timelines in Dragon Ball Sparking ZERO

From Demon King to Guardian of the Earth.

In typical Dragon Ball fashion, enemies of Goku eventually turn into an allies, and Piccolo was the first of the lot. Piccolo always played an important role in maintaining the Earth’s defenses; however, had he improved in a similar fashion as Goku did, the Namekian was bound to serve a bigger role in the battles that followed once he had turned to the good side. Alas, he played a supportive role, but what if… he reached the next level that much faster? Let’s break down the alternate timelines of Piccolo’s Episode Battles in Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – no spoilers!

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Here’s the complete list of alternate arcs and episodes in chronological order:

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO – How to Unlock All of Piccolo’s Episode Battles’ Alternate Timelines

Chapter 1 – Saiyan Arc

Episode: The Saiyans Attack

  • Battle Conditions:
    • Defeat Nappa (canon).
    • Defeat Nappa within a given time: Unlocks the “Vegeta vs. Piccolo” episode.
Rugged terrain with various pathways illuminated, with a highlighted scene featuring Krillin fighting in front of a rocky landscape.
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Chapter 2 – Planet Namek Arc

Episode: Piccolo Returns to His Birthplace

  • Battle Conditions:
    • Struggle against Frieza (canon).
    • Defeat Frieza within a given time: Unlocks the “A Mentor’s Guidance” arc.
View of rocky landscape and alien sea, with the highlighted scene showing Piccolo teleporting to Planet Namek.
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Related: How to Unlock All of Goku’s Episode Battles’ Alternate Timelines

Chapter 3 – Android/Cell Arc

Episode: Faint Unease

  • Battle Conditions:
    • Continue to observe the battle (canon).
    • Help out Goku: Unlocks another branch of the “A Mentor’s Guidance” arc.
Overview of a city area with skyscrapers, leading towards a highlighted scene showing Goku, Piccolo, and other characters in a field.
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Tip: In the episode “Training with Gohan” which is part of the “A Mentor’s Guidance” arc, you will have the opportunity to train Gohan, choosing to either ‘Train his mind’ or ‘Train his body’. Choose wisely, for your decision may affect the outcome.

Young Gohan standing on a tiled surface in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber with blue in the background.
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Chapter 3 – Android/Cell Arc

Episode: Android 17

  • Battle Conditions:
    • Defeat all enemies: Unlocks the “Pride of a Champion” episode.
Island setting with turquoise water, featuring a highlighted scene with Android 17 preparing to fight.
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Piccolo’s saga features a total of one alternate arc and two alternate episodes. With Piccolo maintaining a supporting role throughout the series, he gets a little more of the limelight this time around, and it’s well-deserved. So, are you going to keep crying about it, or are you going to suck it up and start training? In pure Piccolo fashion of course.


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