Android 17 thinks that he is the most powerful android, but we find out that both Cell and Android 16 are stronger than him, and 16 is supposed to malfunction. He and Piccolo join to try and defeat Cell, but it is no use. He is absorbed after Piccolo is assumingly killed, and discarded in the sea. After he is wished back he is found during the Buu Saga. Giving energy to Goku for an attack.