Enhancement Modes in Power Rangers

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Throughout the series of Power Rangers, the Rangers have received special enhancements to their powers, allowing them to be able to defeat new foes that have also gotten stronger. There are currently eight enhancement modes in Power Rangers. They consist of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' Dragon Shield & Metallic Armor, Power Rangers: Lost Galaxy's Lights of Orion Power-Up Mode, Power Rangers: Ninja Storm's Samurai Ranger in Super Samurai Mode, Power Rangers: Dino Thunder's Super Dino Mode & Triassic Ranger, Power Rangers: S.P.D.'s S.W.A.T. Mode, and Power Rangers: Mystic Force's Legend Mode & Ancient Mystic Mode.

While not actual Battlizers, Super Sentai did come up with several ranger upgrades prior to Power Rangers; there was DynaBlack's Battle Tector Armor and Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman's Five Tector Armor. There was also the Mega Tector Armors which appeared in the Gekisou Sentai CarRanger/Denji Sentai Megaranger team-up; however, they didn't appear in Power Rangers. Upgrades that were used in their respective Power Rangers series include Dragon Armor (the Dragon Shield), Ginga Lights (the Lights of Orion), Abare Mode (Super Dino Mode), AbareMax (Triassic Ranger), SWAT Mode, and Legend Mode. In Gougou Sentai Boukenger, Akashi/BoukenRed wears the Accel Tector, introduced in episode 7, along with a new weapon, though in later episodes, the rest of the Boukenger team uses the Tector at one point or another.

[edit] Dragon Shield Armor

Jason using the Dragon Shield Armor.

The Dragon Shield Armor is used by Tommy Oliver, Jason Lee Scott, and Zack Taylor.

• Stats:
  • A gold shield is added to Ranger suit as well as two golden arm bands.
  • Protection against injury and magical spells
• Activation:
  • "I summon the power of the Dragon Shield!"
• Tommy was the first to use this as it came with his Green Ranger Powers. After Tommy lost his powers as the Green Ranger, he gave his coin to Jason, which gave him more power than before using the Dragon Shield and enabled the Rangers to control the Dragonzord. Tommy then got his powers back and was shown to be able to transfer the shield to other Rangers (he had done so once in his original stint as Green Ranger in "Gung Ho").

[edit] Metallic Armor

The Power Rangers donning the Metallic Armor.

The Metallic Armor is used by Tommy Oliver, Kat Hillard, Adam Park, Rocky DeSantos, Aisha Campbell, and Billy Cranston.

• Stats:
  • Enhanced speed
  • Enhanced strength
  • Resistance to injury and magical spells
• Activation:
  • "Metallic Armor, Power Up!"
• The Metallic Armor is special armor created for battling the new-and-improved Tenga Warriors. The power comes directly from the Morphing Grid and the armor cannot be used outside the Earth's atmosphere. It enhances the Rangers' speed, strength & resistance to injury or magic spells. It was given to the Rangers by Zordon after Master Vile had powered up the Tengas.

[edit] Lights of Orion Power-Up Mode

The Lost Galaxy Rangers donning their Orion Armor.

The Lights of Orion are used by the Galaxy Power Rangers.

• Stats:
  • Upgraded Quasar Sabers
  • Upgraded Quasar Launchers
  • Orion Claw on left hand
  • Green gem arm band on left arm
  • Gold trim around boots and gloves
  • Upgraded belt buckle
• Activation:
  • "Lights of Orion, Activate!"
• These Powers were given to the rangers after showing that they would destroy the lights rather then to allow them to fall into evil hands. They first used these new amazing powers against Destruxo. By calling "Lights of Orion, power up mode", the five Rangers merge into a flaming ball of light which pierces the foe, most often destroying them. The Lights of Orion would give the team special golden armor that encased not only the Rangers, but upgraded their Quasar Sabers as well as the Galaxy Megazord on occasion. However, the Lights of Orion couldn't be summoned unless all five Rangers were present, with the sole exception of the Red ranger who gained the ability to summon his upgrade on his own when using his Battlizer.

[edit] Super Samurai Mode

Cam in Super Samurai Mode.

The Super Samurai Mode is used by Cam Watanabe, the Green Samurai Ranger.

• Stats:
  • Rotated visor
  • Shedded shield
  • Increased strength
• Activation:
  • "Super Samurai Mode!"
• The Super Samurai Mode was used by Cam. This mode automatically came with his morpher; he didn't have to unlock it. In this mode, he appears to use a sword better than usual. This mode also increases his speed and strength, more than that of the average ninja (probably related to the removal of an overweighted chestplate, weighted clothing enhancing strength and reflexes being a cliché in Japanese series).

[edit] Super Dino Mode

All five Dino Rangers in Super Dino Mode.

The Super Dino Mode is used by Conner McKnight, Kira Ford, Ethan James, Tommy Oliver, and Trent Fernandez.

• Stats:
  • Spiked armor projecting from patterns on Ranger suit
  • Wings (Yellow Ranger only)
  • Spikes in hands (White Ranger only)
  • Increased strength
• Activation:
  • "Super Dino Mode!"
• Super Dino Mode is an ability all five Dino Rangers eventually utilize. By drawing energy from their Dino Gems, they go through an almost feral transformation. Their helmets roar, the patterns on their suits transform into spiked armor, and their strength increases greatly. Kira is also granted a pair of wings in this state. The White Ranger Clone could also access this ability.

[edit] Triassic Ranger

Conner as the Triassic Ranger

The Triassic Ranger is a power-up mode used by Conner McKnight, the Red Dino Ranger, formed by the Blue and Yellow Rangers (Kira and Ethan) giving their power to him temporarily. He was eventually able to use this without borrowing other Ranger's powers.

• Stats:
  • Suit color changes from red and white to red with gold, yellow, and blue accents
  • Gold embroider added to the helmet
  • Gold shoulder pads
  • Sufficient physical strength to throw giant-sized monsters
• Activation:
  • "Triassic Power, engage!"
• As Triassic Ranger, Conner can use the Shield of Triumph to transport him and his enemies to his "Triassic Dimension" where he has the advantage against his opponents. Conner can also battle enemies in outer space using the shield.

[edit] S.W.A.T. Mode

B-Squad Rangers donning their SWAT Mode.

The SWAT Mode is used by the B-Squad Rangers.

• Stats:
  • Thermal scanner, night vision, and communication device added to helmet
  • Torso armor containing the Delta Morpher
  • Elbow and knee pads
  • Delta Enforcer (shotgun-like) weapons.
• Activation:
  • "S.P.D. S.W.A.T. Mode!"
• Special Weapons And Tactics - This technology, created by Kat and stolen by Piggy, was rebuilt and given to the B-Squad Rangers once they learned to work together. Once the Rangers completed their training with Sergeant Silverback, the Morphers were integrated with the S.W.A.T. technology. The S.W.A.T. mode gives each Ranger a heavy flak-jacket like black upper armor, headset microphones, and most importantly, their Delta Enforcer weapons. Going into S.W.A.T. Mode is the only way to access the SWAT Flyers to activate the S.W.A.T. Megazord. S.W.A.T. has many other valuable functions, including a thermal scanner and nightvision built into their helmets.
• S.W.A.T. mode armaments are roughly equivalent to standard A-Squad Rangers equipment.

[edit] Mystic Muscles

The Mystic Muscles are used by Xander Bly.

• Stats:
  • Hulk-like muscles
  • Enhanced strength
• Activation:
  • "Mystic Muscles!" (Galwit Neramax)

[edit] Legend Mode

The Mystic Rangers in Legend Mode making them the Legend Warriors.

The Legend Mode is used by the core Mystic Force Power Rangers.

• Stats:
  • Helmet extensions
  • Mystic Lion Staffs
  • White additions on gloves, boots, and chest with gold trim
  • Jeweled Armor
• Activation:
  • "Legendary Source, Mystic Force!" (Galwit Mysto Neramax)
• Legend Mode is a power-up for the five core Rangers given to them by the Tribunal of Magic after they learned that the easy way is not always the best way that enables them to transform the Rangers into the Legend Warriors with a call of "Legendary Source, Mystic Force!". Included are extra armor and the Mystic Lion Staffs. The Rangers lose their capes in this form and also gain small helmet attachments modelled after their visors (Nick and Chip have wings protruding from the sides of their helmets, Madison has a fin on the top of her helmet, Vida has wing-like ridges, and Xander has horns that sweep backwards)
• While in Legend Mode, they have access to the "Legendary Mystic Titan" spells, transforming Nick into the Mystic Firebird and Vida, Xander, Madison, and Chip into the Mystic Lion.
• This is the first, and so far only team power up which the rangers can access directly from their civilian forms, rather than having to morph into their standard ranger forms first.

[edit] Ancient Mystic Mode

Leanbow (left) and Daggeron (right) in their Ancient Mystic Modes.

The Ancient Mystic Mode is used by Clare, Niella, Calindor, Daggeron, and Leanbow.

• Stats:
  • Enhanced speed
  • Enhanced strength
  • Resistance to injury and magical spells
  • Ancient Titan-like appearance
• Activation:
  • "Ancient Mystic Mode!"
• Clare has an Ancient Mystic Mode as the Gatekeeper, dubbed the Shining Moon Warrior. This form appears as a woman in an Arabian-style dress that resembles a bell. Niella also had this form when she was alive.

• Calindor had an Ancient Mystic Mode where he assumed the form of a creature with many lightning bolt-like extensions and two lightning bolt-like wings. When he became a master of dark magic, his face mask is removed to reveal a fanged mouth.

• During Daggeron's morphing sequence, the viewer is given a brief glimpse of his Ancient Mystic Mode that represents the sun (as his powers as the Solaris Knight are derived from the sun). This form appears as a golden being with various wing-like appendages. He was shown in this form during a flashback to the Great Battle. He is also capable of using it in the present.

• Leanbow has an Ancient Mystic Mode, a red and purple-colored fiery demon-like form; similar to Koragg, he uses a sword and shield as his weapons.

[edit] See also

• Battlizer - Special Power Up designed for Red Rangers only.