Zordon
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Zordon is a powerful wizard and mentor
to the Power Rangers
franchise, appearing in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
television series and many of its subsequent incarnations.
Although the Power Rangers had, in the continuity, predated Zordon, Zordon is generally credited with creating the first group of modern Power Rangers, as well as coining many of the phrases that are still used today. Among the most notable of these terms is the "Zord
", a term for the various building-sized mechanical or biomechanical robot machines used in the series, and the "Megazord", a term for any arbitrary merger of Zords into a bigger, usually humanoid Zord.
The Power Rangers saga begins with the story of a battle of gigantic proportions between him and his nemesis, Rita Repulsa
, over 10,000 years ago. Zordon and his assistant robot, Alpha 5
, eventually found the box containing the original five Power Coins, as well as a map to the Temple of Power, home of the coins' creator, Ninjor. Zordon also prepared for the eventual arrival of evil by placing key weapons across the solar system (such as the Mega Voyager which he left on a moon of Jupiter
). His experience over the ages gave him knowledge of various peoples and objects all across the known universe, many of which became key to aiding his Rangers.
After the battles ceased, Zordon decided to use Earth
as his new base of operations, setting up in the deserts of California
. This was a great choice as Rita's dumpster eventually crash-landed on the Moon
of Earth, proceeding to launch her attacks in the vicinity of Zordon and Alpha's Command Center
.
At some point in the year 1880, Kimberly Hart
accidentally traveled back in time from the mid-1990s. She soon wasn't alone, as Goldar and a Cactus Monster were threatening the past. Kimberly teleported to the Command Center to seek Zordon's help. He presented her with the other four power coins to defeat the monsters.
Zordon's true form was seen in the episode Power Ranger Punks. As Kimberly Hart
and Billy Cranston
were both under the influence of an evil spell, Zordon recalled how he had to fight off the Putty Patrol for the singing squash. The viewing globe showed a flashback of Zordon attempting to get the squash and using it to fight off the putty patrol. The squash was the only hope of curing the two, and Alpha eventually retrieved it after also fighting the putty patrol. Zordon was dressed in all white with sky blue hair. This flashback was actually footage of Barza, his counterpart in Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger.
, sought out "five teenagers with attitude." He recruited Jason Lee Scott
, Zack Taylor
, Kimberly Hart
, Trini Kwan
and Billy Cranston
to be the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. Zordon acted as a mentor and advisor for the team, revealing Zords, equipment and useful information whenever the time was right. The "Green With Evil" five-parter demonstrates just how important Zordon was to the team. Rita used her Power Coin and brainwashed Tommy Oliver
into being the evil Green Ranger, with his first task being sabotaging Zordon's connection to our dimension. The Rangers and Alpha were unable to contact him for some time, which made matters more difficult for them. It was only when Alpha re-established contact with Zordon that the tide began to turn in the Rangers' favor and Tommy was freed from Rita's influence.
As shown in this era and continued throughout his tenure, despite being trapped in another dimension, Zordon frequently demonstrated great power and awareness. (For example, he immediately knew that Tommy was the Green Ranger, while it took the Rangers some time to figure out.) He was able to keep Tommy's Green Ranger powers from fading sooner by regularly infusing his coin. After the loss of the Green Ranger Powers he selects Tommy to be the new White Ranger. He also knew a great deal about things as they were occurring. Zordon also demonstrated sincere concern for each Ranger, offering advice and encouragement for their personal lives as well as for battle.
During this era, Zordon mentored the Rangers through the transition from the Dinozords to the Thunderzords; the threat of Lord Zedd
; the arrivals of new Rangers Rocky DeSantos
, Adam Park
, Aisha Campbell
and Katherine Hillard
; and the acquisition of the Ninja powers and related zords. However, he and the Rangers were unable to prevent Master Vile from reversing time with the Orb of Doom.
After Billy returned to his normal age and the Rangers' Ninja Power Coins were destroyed, there was the question of how to restore everyone to normal. Zordon realized that the only way was to use the Zeo Crystal, which the Rangers had earlier separated into five pieces and scattered throughout time. Zordon enabled the child Rangers to embark to different time periods to retrieve the sub-Crystals. After Earth was restored by the Zeo Crystal and the Alien Rangers left the Earth, Goldar and Rito Revolto
stole the reformed crystal. Almost immediately afterwards, a bomb that they had planted exploded. As the Command Center was being destroyed, Zordon ordered the Rangers to teleport to safety, but he and Alpha appeared to be destroyed.
– scoured the remains of the Command Center, they discovered the Zeo Crystal (apparently dropped by Goldar and Rito) and then the new Power Chamber. Zordon and Alpha were still alive, but celebrations had to wait. Zordon explained that the Machine Empire
now threatened Earth, so he introduced the Rangers to their new Zeo powers. Over time with Alpha and Billy's help, Zordon unveiled new Zords and weapons for the Rangers to use to defend Earth.
, who had learned the truth about the Rangers' identities.
Zordon and Alpha returned to watch Adam, Tommy, Tanya and Katherine pass their powers to a new generation: Carlos Vallerte, T. J. Johnson, Ashley Hammond
and Cassie Chan
. Zordon and Alpha were later involved in the construction of robot duplicates of the Turbo Rangers.
Months later, Zordon alerted the Turbo Rangers to Eltar being under attack. He urged them to stay to defend the Earth, though, and apparently attempted to warn them of Goldgoyle's threat. Later, after the Power Chamber was destroyed by her, a messenger from the Cimmerian planet informed Divatox that the grand monarch of evil, Dark Specter, had captured Zordon. Divatox's forces then left with the messenger per Dark Specter's orders. The Turbo Rangers, who suspended usage of the Turbo powers (save Justin) and Alpha 6 intended to go into space and follow them to rescue Zordon.
, the Red Space Ranger, had infiltrated the gathering, but he was unable to free Zordon. Andros later encountered the former Turbo Rangers and Alpha 6. After some difficulties, he unveiled the Astro Morphers. The new Space Ranger team set about to find Zordon before Dark Specter could succeed. They came close several times in locating Zordon (who was constantly moved by Divatox's forces), but the forces of Astronema foiled them at every turn. In one case, the Rangers' search for Zordon nearly saw them fall into a trap by Dark Specter.
In the final episode, "Countdown to Destruction
", Zordon is brought to Astronema's Dark Fortress to witness the unfolding of Dark Specter's plan to conquer the universe. Even as his powers are being drained away, Zordon attempts to reach Astronema's true self (Karone, Andros' sister), but is unsuccessful. After Dark Specter is destroyed by Darkonda, Zordon is no longer in danger of being destroyed. He again attempts to reach Karone, but is unsuccessful. Later, Andros sneaks aboard the Dark Fortress and finds Zordon. Zordon explains the situation and that there is only one way to save the universe: shatter his energy tube, allowing his good energy to destroy the forces of evil. Andros was hesitant because that meant destroying Zordon, too, but he ultimately followed through. The released energies purified Lord Zedd, Rita and Divatox, while turning the remainder of the villains to sand.
Mentor
In Greek mythology, Mentor was the son of Alcimus or Anchialus. In his old age Mentor was a friend of Odysseus who placed Mentor and Odysseus' foster-brother Eumaeus in charge of his son Telemachus, and of Odysseus' palace, when Odysseus left for the Trojan War.When Athena visited Telemachus she...
to the Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
franchise, appearing in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American live-action children's television series based on the 16th installment of the Japanese Super Sentai franchise, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Both the show and its related merchandise saw unbridled overnight success, catapulting into pop culture in mere months...
television series and many of its subsequent incarnations.
Although the Power Rangers had, in the continuity, predated Zordon, Zordon is generally credited with creating the first group of modern Power Rangers, as well as coining many of the phrases that are still used today. Among the most notable of these terms is the "Zord
Zord
In the universe of the television series Power Rangers, Zords are colossal mechanical or bio-mechanical robotic vehicles. When monsters grow to incredible sizes, usually the only way the Power Rangers can fight them is by summoning and piloting these robots...
", a term for the various building-sized mechanical or biomechanical robot machines used in the series, and the "Megazord", a term for any arbitrary merger of Zords into a bigger, usually humanoid Zord.
The Power Rangers saga begins with the story of a battle of gigantic proportions between him and his nemesis, Rita Repulsa
Rita Repulsa
Rita Repulsa is a fictional character from the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. She is based on the Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger villain Witch Bandora...
, over 10,000 years ago. Zordon and his assistant robot, Alpha 5
Alpha 5
Alpha 5 is a fictional robot on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television series. On Alpha's chest is a yellow stylized lightning bolt similar to the Power Rangers' lightning bolt symbol, but inverted. His head is in the shape of a golden flying saucer with a visor that flashes when he is speaking...
, eventually found the box containing the original five Power Coins, as well as a map to the Temple of Power, home of the coins' creator, Ninjor. Zordon also prepared for the eventual arrival of evil by placing key weapons across the solar system (such as the Mega Voyager which he left on a moon of Jupiter
Jupiter
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest planet within the Solar System. It is a gas giant with mass one-thousandth that of the Sun but is two and a half times the mass of all the other planets in our Solar System combined. Jupiter is classified as a gas giant along with Saturn,...
). His experience over the ages gave him knowledge of various peoples and objects all across the known universe, many of which became key to aiding his Rangers.
Before Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
In the course of the intergalactic struggle between Zordon's good and Rita Repulsa's evil, the witch managed to trap Zordon in an interdimensional time warp before she and her minions were sealed away in a Space Dumpster by five warriors assembled by the good sorcerer. With Zordon gone, the day-to-day upkeep fell to the duties of his loyal robot, Alpha 5.After the battles ceased, Zordon decided to use Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
as his new base of operations, setting up in the deserts of California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. This was a great choice as Rita's dumpster eventually crash-landed on the Moon
Moon
The Moon is Earth's only known natural satellite,There are a number of near-Earth asteroids including 3753 Cruithne that are co-orbital with Earth: their orbits bring them close to Earth for periods of time but then alter in the long term . These are quasi-satellites and not true moons. For more...
of Earth, proceeding to launch her attacks in the vicinity of Zordon and Alpha's Command Center
Power Chamber
The Command Center, later called the Power Chamber, is the fictional headquarters for the Power Rangers in the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and its sequels up to Power Rangers Turbo....
.
At some point in the year 1880, Kimberly Hart
Kimberly Hart
Kimberly Ann Hart is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. She was played by actress Amy Jo Johnson during the first three seasons of the show, plus on the two feature films of the franchise. Kimberly is best remembered as the first Pink Ranger from the first entry of the franchise...
accidentally traveled back in time from the mid-1990s. She soon wasn't alone, as Goldar and a Cactus Monster were threatening the past. Kimberly teleported to the Command Center to seek Zordon's help. He presented her with the other four power coins to defeat the monsters.
Zordon's true form was seen in the episode Power Ranger Punks. As Kimberly Hart
Kimberly Hart
Kimberly Ann Hart is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. She was played by actress Amy Jo Johnson during the first three seasons of the show, plus on the two feature films of the franchise. Kimberly is best remembered as the first Pink Ranger from the first entry of the franchise...
and Billy Cranston
Billy Cranston
Billy Cranston is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. He is the Blue Ranger in the series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, portrayed by actor David Yost. Billy is the only original Power Ranger to remain for the entire MMPR series, and is the third longest-serving Ranger overall...
were both under the influence of an evil spell, Zordon recalled how he had to fight off the Putty Patrol for the singing squash. The viewing globe showed a flashback of Zordon attempting to get the squash and using it to fight off the putty patrol. The squash was the only hope of curing the two, and Alpha eventually retrieved it after also fighting the putty patrol. Zordon was dressed in all white with sky blue hair. This flashback was actually footage of Barza, his counterpart in Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
When Rita was released in 1993, Zordon, with the help of his trusted assistant, Alpha 5Alpha 5
Alpha 5 is a fictional robot on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers television series. On Alpha's chest is a yellow stylized lightning bolt similar to the Power Rangers' lightning bolt symbol, but inverted. His head is in the shape of a golden flying saucer with a visor that flashes when he is speaking...
, sought out "five teenagers with attitude." He recruited Jason Lee Scott
Jason Lee Scott
Jason Lee Scott is a fictional character in the Power Rangers franchise, played by actor Austin St. John. Jason is best remembered as the original Red Ranger from the first entry of the franchise, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, as well as the leader of the original team of Power Rangers...
, Zack Taylor
Zack Taylor
Zachary "Zack" Taylor is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe, appearing in the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. He is the original Black Ranger of the first generation of Power Rangers...
, Kimberly Hart
Kimberly Hart
Kimberly Ann Hart is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. She was played by actress Amy Jo Johnson during the first three seasons of the show, plus on the two feature films of the franchise. Kimberly is best remembered as the first Pink Ranger from the first entry of the franchise...
, Trini Kwan
Trini Kwan
Trini Kwan is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe, portrayed by Vietnamese actress Thuy Trang. She is best remembered as the original Yellow Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the first entry of the franchise....
and Billy Cranston
Billy Cranston
Billy Cranston is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. He is the Blue Ranger in the series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, portrayed by actor David Yost. Billy is the only original Power Ranger to remain for the entire MMPR series, and is the third longest-serving Ranger overall...
to be the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. Zordon acted as a mentor and advisor for the team, revealing Zords, equipment and useful information whenever the time was right. The "Green With Evil" five-parter demonstrates just how important Zordon was to the team. Rita used her Power Coin and brainwashed Tommy Oliver
Tommy Oliver
Dr. Thomas "Tommy" Oliver is a fictional character from the universe of the American children's television franchise Power Rangers. He is a main character in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series, as well as four of its successive incarnations Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo,...
into being the evil Green Ranger, with his first task being sabotaging Zordon's connection to our dimension. The Rangers and Alpha were unable to contact him for some time, which made matters more difficult for them. It was only when Alpha re-established contact with Zordon that the tide began to turn in the Rangers' favor and Tommy was freed from Rita's influence.
As shown in this era and continued throughout his tenure, despite being trapped in another dimension, Zordon frequently demonstrated great power and awareness. (For example, he immediately knew that Tommy was the Green Ranger, while it took the Rangers some time to figure out.) He was able to keep Tommy's Green Ranger powers from fading sooner by regularly infusing his coin. After the loss of the Green Ranger Powers he selects Tommy to be the new White Ranger. He also knew a great deal about things as they were occurring. Zordon also demonstrated sincere concern for each Ranger, offering advice and encouragement for their personal lives as well as for battle.
During this era, Zordon mentored the Rangers through the transition from the Dinozords to the Thunderzords; the threat of Lord Zedd
Lord Zedd
Lord Zedd is a fictional villain from the TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers who was introduced at the beginning of the show's second season. Unlike Rita Repulsa, the show's original villain, Zedd was a character made specifically for Power Rangers without any prior counterpart in the Japanese...
; the arrivals of new Rangers Rocky DeSantos
Rocky DeSantos
Rocky DeSantos is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. In the second season of the television show Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, he joined the team as the second Red Ranger...
, Adam Park
Adam Park
Adam Park is a fictional major character from the universe of the American television series franchise Power Rangers, played by Johnny Yong Bosch. He is a main character in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series, as well as three of its successive incarnations Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers,...
, Aisha Campbell
Aisha Campbell
Aisha Campbell is a fictional character from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV Show. She was portrayed by Karan Ashley.Spirited and full of energy, Aisha was always up to the challenge of being a Power Ranger...
and Katherine Hillard
Katherine Hillard
Katherine 'Kat' Hillard is a fictional character in the Power Rangers franchise. She was played by Australian-American actress Catherine Sutherland in adult form, and by Julia Jordan in child form...
; and the acquisition of the Ninja powers and related zords. However, he and the Rangers were unable to prevent Master Vile from reversing time with the Orb of Doom.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
Though the movie takes place outside of regular continuity, Zordon was present in this movie. He belonged to the Order of Meledan and Dulcea of the planet Phaedos knew of him. Zordon is responsible for imprisoning Ivan Ooze. Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa freed Ivan, who destroyed the Command Center and his capsule tube. With Zordon dying (a result of being out of his capsule in this continuity), the now powerless Rangers had to obtain the power of the Ninjetti to restore him. Though they appeared to be too late, they did in fact succeed.Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers
With time reversed, the Power Rangers were reverted to children and no longer had their powers. Zordon was opposed to giving them powers at such a young age, so he contacted the Alien Rangers of Aquitar for his assistance. The five Aquitian Rangers answered the call despite Earth being a hostile environment to them and were mentored by Zordon similarly like the human Rangers.After Billy returned to his normal age and the Rangers' Ninja Power Coins were destroyed, there was the question of how to restore everyone to normal. Zordon realized that the only way was to use the Zeo Crystal, which the Rangers had earlier separated into five pieces and scattered throughout time. Zordon enabled the child Rangers to embark to different time periods to retrieve the sub-Crystals. After Earth was restored by the Zeo Crystal and the Alien Rangers left the Earth, Goldar and Rito Revolto
Rito Revolto
Rito Revolto is a fictional character from the American television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, as well as the sequel program Power Rangers Zeo. The idiotic skeleton-like brother of Rita Repulsa, brother-in-law of Lord Zedd, and son of Master Vile, Rito is based on the Ninja Sentai...
stole the reformed crystal. Almost immediately afterwards, a bomb that they had planted exploded. As the Command Center was being destroyed, Zordon ordered the Rangers to teleport to safety, but he and Alpha appeared to be destroyed.
Power Rangers: Zeo
As the Rangers – including newcomer Tanya SloanTanya Sloan
Tanya Sloan, originally named Kenya Sloan, is a fictional character and hero in the Power Rangers universe, appearing in the television series Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo. She is played by Nakia Burrise and is introduced as living with an African tribe...
– scoured the remains of the Command Center, they discovered the Zeo Crystal (apparently dropped by Goldar and Rito) and then the new Power Chamber. Zordon and Alpha were still alive, but celebrations had to wait. Zordon explained that the Machine Empire
Machine Empire
The Machine Empire is a group of robotic villains in the Power Rangers universe, who first appeared in the television show Power Rangers Zeo and were later mentioned in Power Rangers in Space and Power Rangers Wild Force.-History:...
now threatened Earth, so he introduced the Rangers to their new Zeo powers. Over time with Alpha and Billy's help, Zordon unveiled new Zords and weapons for the Rangers to use to defend Earth.
Turbo: Power Rangers Movie
When the space pirate Divatox landed on Earth chasing the wizard Lerigot, Zordon realized that the Zeo powers were not enough, so he and the Rangers created the Turbo powers. He also helped the Rangers create their own Turbozords. He replaced Rocky (who had been injured in an accident) with the young Justin StewartJustin Stewart
Justin Stewart is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. He first appeared in Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie, and served as the Blue Ranger throughout the subsequent television series, Power Rangers Turbo...
, who had learned the truth about the Rangers' identities.
Power Rangers: Turbo
In the three-part premiere, "Shift into Turbo," Zordon announces that he and Alpha are leaving. Lerigot was freeing Zordon from his imprisonment, and he and Alpha were to take a wormhole back to his homeworld of Eltar. The Rangers were sad to see both of them go, but were happy for them. In his stead, Zordon left the Rangers in the care of Dimitria.Zordon and Alpha returned to watch Adam, Tommy, Tanya and Katherine pass their powers to a new generation: Carlos Vallerte, T. J. Johnson, Ashley Hammond
Ashley Hammond
Ashley Hammond, portrayed by Tracy Lynn Cruz, is a fictional character in the Power Rangers TV series.-Power Rangers Turbo:Ashley was chosen by Tanya Sloan to become the new Yellow Turbo Ranger during Power Rangers Turbo, taking over control of the Dune Star Turbo Zord and later gaining access to...
and Cassie Chan
Cassie Chan
Cassie Chan is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe, she was played by Korean American actress Patricia Ja Lee. She served as the Pink Ranger during the television series Power Rangers Turbo and Power Rangers in Space....
. Zordon and Alpha were later involved in the construction of robot duplicates of the Turbo Rangers.
Months later, Zordon alerted the Turbo Rangers to Eltar being under attack. He urged them to stay to defend the Earth, though, and apparently attempted to warn them of Goldgoyle's threat. Later, after the Power Chamber was destroyed by her, a messenger from the Cimmerian planet informed Divatox that the grand monarch of evil, Dark Specter, had captured Zordon. Divatox's forces then left with the messenger per Dark Specter's orders. The Turbo Rangers, who suspended usage of the Turbo powers (save Justin) and Alpha 6 intended to go into space and follow them to rescue Zordon.
Power Rangers in Space
In a gathering of every major Ranger villain yet seen, Dark Specter revealed that he was draining the power of the captured Zordon. Once finished, Dark Specter said "the power" would be gone forever. AndrosAndros (Power Rangers)
Andros is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe, appearing in the television series Power Rangers in Space. He was portrayed by Christopher Khayman Lee.-Power Rangers in Space:...
, the Red Space Ranger, had infiltrated the gathering, but he was unable to free Zordon. Andros later encountered the former Turbo Rangers and Alpha 6. After some difficulties, he unveiled the Astro Morphers. The new Space Ranger team set about to find Zordon before Dark Specter could succeed. They came close several times in locating Zordon (who was constantly moved by Divatox's forces), but the forces of Astronema foiled them at every turn. In one case, the Rangers' search for Zordon nearly saw them fall into a trap by Dark Specter.
In the final episode, "Countdown to Destruction
Countdown to Destruction
"Countdown to Destruction" is the two-part finale of the television series Power Rangers in Space. It marks the final appearance of almost all the villains from the previous seasons, and is also the final episode to feature Zordon...
", Zordon is brought to Astronema's Dark Fortress to witness the unfolding of Dark Specter's plan to conquer the universe. Even as his powers are being drained away, Zordon attempts to reach Astronema's true self (Karone, Andros' sister), but is unsuccessful. After Dark Specter is destroyed by Darkonda, Zordon is no longer in danger of being destroyed. He again attempts to reach Karone, but is unsuccessful. Later, Andros sneaks aboard the Dark Fortress and finds Zordon. Zordon explains the situation and that there is only one way to save the universe: shatter his energy tube, allowing his good energy to destroy the forces of evil. Andros was hesitant because that meant destroying Zordon, too, but he ultimately followed through. The released energies purified Lord Zedd, Rita and Divatox, while turning the remainder of the villains to sand.