In order for Cell to surpass his strength at the time of his death, he would need to go through the same training Frieza did if he were to try and go Golden. ... In order for him to reach Golden Form, Cell would need to have achieved Perfect Form first, meaning he'd still need to absorb everyone he did in DBZ.

Can Cell go Super Saiyan?

Yes Cell can go Super Saiyan

He is an android created by Dr. Gero however unlike the other androids he is a biological android, he was created this way so that he would inherit all of the techniques, abilities and traits of the Z Fighters cells that comprise his cellular being.

Can cells achieve ultra instinct?

So unless Cell does both of those, he can't get Ultra Instinct with or without Goku's cells. ... Theoretically, he CAN use Golden Form, since he has Frieza's cells. And ANYONE can use Ultra Instinct. But Cell never reached that level before he died.