Dragon Ball Z (dub) Episode 220 -

: The Z-Fighters witness the first appearance of the wizard Babidi and his partner, Dabura, the King of the Demon Realm.

: After Spopovich and Yamu deliver the stolen pure energy intended to resurrect Majin Buu, Babidi decides they are no longer useful. In a display of his cruel nature, he uses his magic to make Spopovich explode and orders his minion Pui Pui to kill Yamu. Key Episode Details Information Saga Majin Buu Saga (Babidi Arc) English Title "The Wizard's Curse" Original Air Date (Japan) May 11, 1994 Major Deaths Spopovich and Yamu Dub Specifics & Context Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 220

: As the Z-Fighters pursue Spopovich and Yamu, Videl finds she cannot keep up with their superhuman speeds. Before turning back, she confronts Gohan with the truth: she has realized he was the "Gold Fighter" and the true hero who defeated Cell seven years ago. In the dub, she encourages him to "be a hero again" and promises to wait for him. : The Z-Fighters witness the first appearance of

, titled " The Wizard's Curse " (Funimation Dub) or "The Evil Magician Babidi" (Kanzenshuu/Original), serves as a pivotal bridge between the 25th World Martial Arts Tournament and the full-scale threat of the Majin Buu Saga. Episode Plot Summary Key Episode Details Information Saga Majin Buu Saga

: Goku, Vegeta, Gohan, and the Supreme Kai follow the energy thieves to a remote desert location where they discover a buried spaceship.

The Crunchyroll listing for Episode 220 provides the English dub version, which originally aired as part of Season 8 in the West. This episode is often discussed for the significant shift in tone, moving from the lighthearted tournament atmosphere to the high-stakes, darker nature of Babidi’s magic and the threat of the Demon Realm. Babidi & Dabura! Dragon Ball Z Reaction Ep.220