 This article is about a/an Zord in Power Rangers Dino Charge and Power Rangers Dino Super Charge.
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- For the similarly named Zord in Power Rangers Dino Thunder see Pterazord
- For the Zord of the same name in Power Rangers Megaforce see Ptera Zord (Megaforce)
The Ptera Zord is the sentient personal Zord of the Dino Charge Gold Ranger. It possesses the spirit of the Pterodactyl that was given the Gold Energem 65 million years ago, just before Sledge's ship electro-net was disabled when his ship was bombed and the meteors therein caused the dinosaur extinction.
It is one of the only two Zords (and Megazord) that were not destroyed by the black hole in "End of Extinction".
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Overview[]
Pterodactyl Spirit
Even in its uncombined state, the Ptera Zord is a capable fighter and is able to launch bolts of lightning from its mouth which were strong enough to destroy Bones when combined with the Dino Charge Megazord's Stego Saber Final Slash.
Appearances: Dino Charge Episodes 9-14, 16, 19-22; Dino Super Charge Episodes 3, 7, 9, 11, 13-14, 16, 19-20, 22; Beast Morphers S2 Episode 13
History[]
The Ptera Zord fell under the control of Fury after he located it using the E-Tracer and utilized the E-Tracer's Dino Charger to power it. Due to not possessing the Gold Energem, Fury empowered it using the lifeforce of Sir Ivan of Zandar, the Energem's rightful owner whom he had imprisoned within himself 800 years previously.
However, Ivan's resistance meant that Fury could only power up the Zord for short periods of time, which was insufficient to destroy the Rangers. After escaping from Fury and morphing using the Gold Energem, Ivan restored the Ptera Zord to its natural form and employed it in battle from that point forward.
Ptera Charge Megazord[]
The Ptera Charge Megazord is the Ptera Zord's Megazord form and Ivan's personal Megazord. Allowing the Ptera Zord to fight in a humanoid shape, it can also be armed with other Zords in a similar manner to the Dino Charge Megazord.
The Ptera Charge Megazord is very sleek compared to the Dino Charge Megazord, making it a good deal faster and able to deal out a lot of damage in a hurry with its arm blades. However, the Megazord's lithe frame means it cannot take a lot of damage.
The Megazord's special attack is the Ptera Saber Slash where it charges up its arm blades with golden energy and energy slashes the opponent. In the episode "Break Out", this could destroy two giant Spikeballs after they were weakened by its other special attack.
Its primary finishing attack is the Ptera Lightning Blitz, where the Megazord fires a stream of lightning bolts from the Ptera Zord's mouth capable of obliterating giant Spikeballs with one hit each in the episode "Home Run Koda" and weakening monsters to leave them open to other finishing attacks.
Whilst controlled by Fury, the Mode's special attack was the Ptera Lightning Bolt, a massive stream of purple lightning from the Evil Zord's mouth which may have destroyed the Megazord and killed the Rangers had they not blocked it with the Stego Shield. It does however use up a lot of power if used for too long since the draining. Its power forced Fury to flee from that battle.
Appearances: Dino Charge Episodes 10-12, 16, 21-22; Dino Super Charge Episodes 3, 7, 9, 11, 13
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Additional Formations[]
Dino Charge Megazord Tri-Stego-Ptera Formation[]
- "Dino Charge Megazord Tri-Stego-Ptera Formation, ready!"
- ―Fusion announcement[src]
The Dino Charge Megazord Tri-Stego-Ptera Formation is the combination of the Dino Charge Megazord (Tri-Stego) Formation and the Ptera Zord. It was first formed in the episode "Sync or Swim " when the default Megazord formation failed to defeat Smokescreen.
The majority of the Ptera Charge Megazord is formed back into the Ptera Zord and placed on the Dino Charge Megazord's back, except the head, where it replaces the Megazord's standard helmet.
With the wings of the Ptera Zord, the Dino Charge Megazord is now able to take its battles to the skies. The Rangers could also employ it for other tasks, such as when Ivan and Koda used it to search for the Plesio Zord from the air.
The finishing attack was the Stego Saber Lightning Charge Final Strike where the Megazord would fly up high into the air and fly back down, charging up the Stego Saber with golden lightning in the process, before energy slashing the monster with enough force to end them for good. In the episode "Forged Under Fire", it was powerful enough to take out a weakened Fury with one hit (although he managed to survive).
It stopped appearing after the Rangers gained the stronger Plesio Charge Megazord Pachy-Rex Formation and was no longer used once they got the Dino Charge Ultrazord.
Appearances: Dino Charge Episodes 13-14, 18, 20; Dino Super Charge Episode 6; Beast Morphers S2 Episode 13
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Ptera Charge Megazord Para-Raptor Formation[]
The Ptera Charge Megazord Para-Raptor Formation is the combination of the Para Zord, Raptor Zord, and the Ptera Zord.
Its finishing attack is the Para Zord Fireball Finish, where it uses energy from the three Zords where a massive orange fireball is shot from the Para Zord's cannon. Unlike the previous formation of a similar name, this wouldn't obliterate the enemy on impact but stab into their middle and make them fall over and explode.
Appearances: Dino Charge Episode 16; Dino Super Charge Episodes 7, 13, 19
Ptera Charge Megazord Pachy Formation[]
The Ptera Charge Megazord Pachy Formation is the combination of the Ptera Zord and Pachy Zord.
It uses the Ptera Lightning Blitz, where it shoots the opponent with a blast of lightning from the Ptera Zord's mouth before hitting the opponent in the face with the Pachy Zord Wrecking Ball.
Appearances: This combination is exclusive to Dino Charge Episode 21.
Ptera Charge Megazord Ankylo Formation[]
The Ptera Charge Megazord Ankylo Formation is the combination of the Ptera Zord and Ankylo Zord.
In this form, the Megazord gains the Ankylo Zord as a hammer arm, which allows it to execute the Ankylo Zord Hammer Punch where it spins fast and hits the opponent with the hammer.
Appearances: Dino Charge Episode 22; Dino Super Charge Episode 22
Ptera Charge Megazord Para Formation[]
The Ptera Charge Megazord Para Formation is the combination of the Ptera Zord and Para Zord.
In this form, the Ptera Charge Megazord gains the Para Zord as an arm blaster.
Its finisher is the Para Lightning Blitz where it unleashes an energy ball of lightning from the Ptera Zord's head which it would then catch on the end of the Para Zord's cannon. It would then fire forth the lightning ball, annihilating the enemy on impact.
Appearances: This combination is exclusive to Dino Super Charge Episode 9.
Ptera Charge Megazord Tricera Formation[]
The Ptera Charge Megazord Tricera Formation is the combination of the Ptera Zord and Tricera Zord.
In this form, the Megazord gains the Tricera Zord as a drill arm.
Its finisher is the Power Drill Final Strike where it winds up the Tricera Zord's tail, swoops down, and tears through the enemy with incredible speed and force. Although only used against Beauticruel in the episode "Love at First Fight", it destroyed her and her army of Spikeballs and Vivizords in a single attack.
Appearances: This combination is exclusive to Dino Super Charge Episode 11.
Dino Charge Megazord Beast-X King Formation[]
- "Dino Charge Megazord Beast-X King Formation!"
- ―Combination Announcement[src]
When the Beast-X King Zord combines with the Dino Charge Megazord Tri-Stego Ptera Formation, the Megazord enters its Beast-X King Formation. In this form, the Megazord gains the head of the Beast-X King Zord as a shield.
Its finisher is unnamed and requires the participation of the Dino Megazord and Thundersaurus Megazord alongside it to perform. When all three Megazords combine their powers, the Beast-X King Formation fires a devastating orange beam of fire that hits the enemy with enough force to send it into space and explode. Although only used once, it was strong enough to destroy the Chimera Zord which had previously been immune to the Dino Drill and Stego Saber Lightning Charge Final Strike.
Appearances: This combination is exclusive to Beast Morphers S2 Episode 13.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
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Design[]
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Etymology[]
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Dino Charger[]
Ptera Charger
Notes[]
- Despite the Ptera Charger being labeled with "Pteranodon" in the toy line, the Zord is dubbed a Pterodactyl in the show proper.
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- The word Pterodactyl is clearly seen when the Ptera Zord receives its charger from Fury. TV STORY-When Logic Fails TV STORY-The Royal Rangers
- The instructions for the Ptera Charge Megazord toy refer to it as a Pterodactyl, despite its charger being labeled as Pteranodon.
- The word Pterodactyl is clearly seen when the Ptera Zord receives its charger from Fury.
- The Ptera Charge Megazord Ankylo Formation is the only combination of the series to ironically make a proper appearance in both of its season's Christmas specials.
Appearances[]
- Power Rangers Dino Charge
- Episode 8: Double Ranger, Double Danger (mentioned only)
- Episode 9: When Logic Fails
- Episode 10: The Royal Rangers
- Episode 11: Break Out
- Episode 12: Knight After Knights
- Episode 13: Sync or Swim
- Episode 14: True Black
- Halloween Special: The Ghostest With the Mostest
- Episode 16: No Matter How You Slice It
- Episode 18: Deep Down Under (as part of the Dino Charge Megazord Tri-Stego-Ptera Formation)
- Episode 19: Wishing for a Hero
- Christmas Special: Race to Rescue Christmas
- Episode 20/Finale: One More Energem
- Power Rangers Dino Super Charge
- Episode 3: Nightmare in Amber Beach
- Episode 6: Forged Under Fire (as part of the Dino Charge Megazord Tri-Stego-Ptera Formation)
- Episode 7: Home Run Koda
- Episode 9: Besties 4Eva
- Episode 11: Love at First Fight
- Episode 13: Recipe for Disaster
- Episode 14: Silver Secret
- Episode 15: Wings of Danger (flashback only)
- Episode 16: Freaky Fightday
- Episode 19: Edge of Extinction
- Episode 20/Finale: End of Extinction
- Christmas Special: Here Comes Heximas
- Power Rangers Beast Morphers
- Season 2
- Episode 13: Grid Connection
- Season 2
See Also[]
- Zyudenryu Pteragordon - Super Sentai counterpart in Kyoryuger. See comparison page.
- Pteravolt, successor mech from the Korean-produced Dino Force Brave
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