Dino Megazord

The **Dino Megazord** (previously only referred to as **Megazord**, and in other materials as **Mighty Morphin' Megazord**) is the combination of the five **Dinozords**: Tyrannosaurus, Mastodon, Triceratops, Sabertooth Tiger, and Pterodactyl. This is the first Megazord to be featured in Power Rangers, but within the chronology of the series may have been preceded by other Zord combinations in the distant past.

## Overview

### Megazord Tank Mode

In Megazord Tank Mode, the Tyrannosaurus Dinozord becomes the central component, with the Triceratops and Sabertooth Tiger Dinozords becoming the treads. The Mastodon Dinozord forms the cannons while the Pterodactyl Dinozord mounts onto the back. In Battle Mode, the Megazord stands up from its Tank Mode formation, with the treads becoming the legs and the cannons becoming the arms. The Pterodactyl Dinozord relocates to the chest, while the Tyrannosaurus's head lowers to reveal its head. The cannons mounted on the Mastodon Dinozord relocate to its back, followed the Tyrannosaurus's tail folding into place.

### Megazord Battle Mode

After forming the tank mode, the Rangers could initiate transformation into the Dino Megazord's **Battle Mode**. This usually began with a computerized voice stating "Megazord sequence has been initiated," concluding with "Megazord activated!" after the reconnection of Pterodactyl Zord, and the head crests sliding into position. In this mode, the Dino Megazord features fewer ranged energy weapons, compensating with far greater close combat potential. It is able to fire energy beams from its eyes as well as the cannons on its back in defense.

The Red Ranger's chair is the command console for the entire Megazord, but some of the other Rangers seem to have roles too. In "Fowl Play", Zack uses the Megazord's Cranial Laser against the Peckster, and in several episodes Jason asks Zack to divert more power to him, suggesting the Black Ranger may control auxiliary weapons. In "An Oyster Stew", Jason directs Kimberly to send a communication signal to Tommy, which may mean the Pink Ranger controls communication equipment. In the episode “No Clowning Around”, The Blue Ranger apparently ran scans that suggested they could destroy the Pineoctopus with a “multi phase energy blast” which suggests that he runs the scanners. The special function of the Yellow Ranger, if any, is unknown.

#### Power Sword

When a monster needed to be destroyed, any Power Ranger (usually the Red Ranger) would summon the **Power Sword** (sometimes referred to as the **Mega Power Sword** and **Mega Sword** alternatively). Descending from the sky, the sword would embed itself into the ground nearby, or on some occasions be caught directly by the Dino Megazord. The Power Sword not only gave the Dino Megazord an advantage in battle, but could be used as a substitute power supply when the main sources were unavailable. The Dino Megazord's Power Sword allowed it to perform its most powerful finisher move: the Megazord infusing the Power Sword with red crackling energy before executing a powerful slash, throwing an energy wave into the target. This energy usually resulted in the explosive destruction of whatever monster it struck. The Dino Megazord with its Power Sword destroyed a total of 20 giant Monsters by the first season's end, excluding the pilot episode.

This move had three variations - first a vertical diagonal slash from top left corner to bottom right (the most commonly used one), second an upward vertical slash from the bottom left corner to top right corner, and third a horizontal slash from left to right.

The top left to bottom right was used in the episodes “A Pressing Engagement”, “Big Sisters,” “I, Eye Guy,” “Birds of a Feather”, “Clean-Up Club”, “Rita's Seed of Evil”, “A Pig Surprise”, “Something Fishy”, “Lions & Blizzards” and “Grumble Bee.” The upwards vertical hit was used in the episodes “Different Drum”, “Happy Birthday, Zack”, “Dark Warrior”, “The Rockstar”, “Plague of the Mantis,” “Second Chance” and “An Oyster Stew” The horizontal slash was used in the episodes “Crystal of Nightmares,” “To Flea or Not to Flee,” “Reign of the Jellyfish,” “Fowl Play” and “On Fins and Needles.” The reason it was only used for stock footage fights or for Zyu2 was due to it only even being in Zyu 9 which was combined with Zyu 10 for the Chunky Chicken monster (the Zord fight from Zyu 10 being the one used for that episode).

Power Sword powering up

vertical diagonal slash - top left corner to bottom right

upward vertical slash - bottom left to right

horizontal slash - left to right

#### Cranial Laser

A rarely used weapon mounted on top of the Dino Megazord's head, the Cranial Laser is an extremely powerful ranged weapon used to finish off monsters. After collecting energy within its forehead crest, the Dino Megazord focuses a lethal stream of energy into the ground, which travels towards the monster, destroying them upon contact. While powerful, this weapon forces the Dino Megazord into a stationary position in order to focus the attack. The only time this is used is to destroy Pineoctopus.

#### Mammoth Shield

The head of the Mastodon Dinozord could also be utilized as a shield to complement the Power Sword, only used three times. It was first used in Green With Evil Part 2, the Mammoth Shield reflected the Green Ranger's energy blast back at him and used for the only other time in Fowl Play, Jason summoned the Shield in order to protect the Megazord from the Peckster's beak. The Shield is later used in the battle against the Chimera Zord.

**Appearances:** MMPR S1 Episodes 1, 4, 5, 7-11, 15-21, 23, 25, 27-37, 39-53, 55-60; BM S2 Episode 13; O&A

The cockpit

The cockpit, empty.

The Power Rangers (with Green Ranger) in Dino Megazord's cockpit

With the Armored Red Ranger

From Bulk and Skull's shared dream sequence

Cockpit in first person viewing

Cockpit as shown in *Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always*

Mammoth Shield

The Megazord holding the Mammoth Shield

Power Sword

Holding weapons

## History

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers received the power of the Dinozords as part of their original powerset.  **TV STORY-**Day of the Dumpster

Throughout their battles with Rita Repulsa, the Dinozords would be summoned to the Rangers' side whenever she made her monsters grow, often using their combined Megazord form to destroy them. New formations for the Dinozords were enabled as the Dragonzord and Titanus joined the Rangers' side, such as the Mega Dragonzord and the Ultrazord

When Lord Zedd arrived to take over for Rita in conquering Earth, his monster Pirantishead stole control of the Dinozords and heavily damaged them in the process. After this incident, Zordon would upgrade the Dinozords into more powerful Thunderzords.

## Dinozords

The Dinozords are the first Zords of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Two of them were based on dinosaurs from the Cretaceous time period, and the other three were technically not dinosaurs. Although the first in the series, chronology may put other Zord formations before it. When all five Dinozords were combined, they formed the Megazord, the only such combination not to have a prefix before its name (such as Thunder Megazord or Ninja Megazord).

The Dinozords, in a weakened and partially destroyed state, later served as the foundation for the creation of the stronger Thunderzords, used throughout Season Two. When the Thunder Megazord was destroyed by Rito Revolto early in Season Three, the original Dinozords were were also lost as well. Until 2020 both the Dragonzord and Titanus were the only two surviving Zords known to still be operational. By unknown means the original five Dinozords had been fully rebuilt, and used again by the Rangers.

## Tyrannosaurus Dinzord

### Speed

120 km/h

Jason Lee Scott, the Red Ranger, piloted the **Tyrannosaurus Dinozord**. Forming the head and torso, the Tyrannosaurus was the mightiest of all Dinozords, sometimes acting alone in combat, where it could use its tail and jaws as weapons. It had the ability to fire energy blasts from its eyes. It could also roar so strongly that it created seismic blasts, channelling the Earth as a weapon and vaporizing monsters. It could also stand on its tail and kick opponents like a kangaroo. The Tyrannosaurus remained underground while not in use, and could be remote-controlled by Jason should he need to pilot the Dragonzord in its Battle Mode.

When it was decommissioned, it was reformatted into the Tyrannosaurus Red Dragon Thunderzord, so it aided the Red Ranger in a new form.

## Mastodon Dinozord

Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger, piloted the **Mastodon Dinozord**. Its body formed the back and arms of the Megazord and Dragonzord Battle Mode. The head could be utilized as a shield. Alone, it could fire frigid blasts of cold air and mist at enemies, temporarily freezing them. Its hiding place was in the deep Arctic.

When it was decommissioned, it was reformatted into the Mastodon Lion Thunderzord, so it aided the Black Ranger in a new form.

## Triceratops Dinozord

Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger, piloted the **Triceratops Dinozord**. Forming the left leg, it could shoot laser shots from a twin cannon (its tail) as well as fire chain-link power cables out of its horns to subdue opponents. The Triceratops remained in the desert while not in use.

Kimberly Ann Hart pilots the Triceratops Dinozord once in the battle with the Genie.

When it was decommissioned, it was reformatted into the Triceratops Unicorn Thunderzord, so it aided Billy in a new form.

### Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord

Trini Kwan, the Yellow Ranger, piloted the **Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord**. Forming the right leg, it could shoot a large yellow laser out of a tail cannon, similar to the Triceratops. However, it could also attack using its teeth. This Zord was by far the fastest, running as transportation. Its hiding place was in the deep jungle.

When it was decommissioned, it was reformatted into the Sabertooth Tiger Griffin Thunderzord, so it aided the Yellow Ranger in a new form.

### Pterodactyl Dinozord

Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger, piloted the **Pterodactyl Dinozord**. It formed the chestplate of the Megazord, She could fire twin lasers when used individually, which looked like lightning. This was the only Dinozord with flight capability. It remained submerged in a volcano for hiding purposes, and caused the volcano to erupt whenever it left.

Billy Cranston pilots the Pterodactyl Dinozord once in the battle with the Genie.

When it was decommissioned, it was reformatted into the Pterodactyl Firebird Thunderzord, so it aided Kimberly in a new form.

## Alternate Formations

### Dino Megazord Tank Mode

An even greater weapon against evil, the Dino Megazord is a powerful amalgam of the 5 Dinozords. It had two stages: Tank Mode and Battle Mode. **Dino Megazord Tank Mode** travelled on treads and wheels from the Triceratops and Sabertooth Tiger Dinozords respectively. Armed with a pair of main cannons derived from the Mastodon, the Tyrannosaurus formed the central body around which all the other components connected, with Pterodactyl riding on top. In addition to the large cannons, the tank could also fire directed energy beams from the eyes of all the Dinozords using the Rangers' Power Crystals. Despite being impressively shielded and well-armed, the utility of this formation was limited, especially in combat with agile, moving targets. The tank formation of the Dinozords was usually only a brief transitional step in the sequence of forming the Dino Megazord, rarely used for prolonged battle.

Very rarely, the Dinozords will bypass the Tank Mode altogether, combining immediately into the Battle Mode.