This article is about a set of Zords in Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai. |
- "Samurai Battlewing. We are united!"
- ―Jayden, Mike & Kevin announcing the combination[src]
The Samurai Battlewing is formed when the main male Samurai Rangers, with their Samuraizers write the kanji for 'unite' to make the BeetleZord, SwordfishZord, and TigerZord combine. This mode resembles an ancient legendary Japanese bird.
Overview[]
The Samurai Battlewing is formed from a combination of BeetleZord, SwordfishZord and TigerZord. The TigerZord forms the main body and head crest, the SwordfishZord forms the port wing (excluding wingtip) and tail, and the BeetleZord forms the starboard wing, both wingtips, and head.
The Samurai Battlewing's attacks are the Vortex Spin and the finisher Charging Slash where it fires three rings from the bodies of its components and fires forth into the Nighlok monster with enough force to obliterate them. It was used to finish off Desperaino.
Appearances: S Episodes 10-12, 16; SS Episodes 5, 22
History[]
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Samurai Artillery Zords[]
BeetleZord[]
- For the similarly named Zord in Power Rangers Ninja Storm, see Navy Beetlezord.
- For the similarly named Zord in Power Rangers Megaforce, see Beetle Zord (Megaforce).
The BeetleZord is the Green Samurai Ranger's second Zord and resembles an orange Hercules Beetle. It is armed with cannons that launch powerful laser blasts for long-range combat, while its rotating pincers are used to knock over giant Nighloks. It is summoned by the Beetle Disc, which at first Jayden piloted, and then assigned to Mia. Mike proved he deserved the Disc, and Mia let him summon and control the Zord instead. Once summoned, the Disc becomes part of the Zord-sized body. The main body forms a large helmet whilst its legs form arm armor for the Samurai Megazord, creating the Beetle Blaster Megazord.
Appearances: S Episodes 5, 6, 8, 10-12, 16, 17; SS Episodes 1, 2, 4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 8, 9, 14, 20, 22
SwordfishZord[]
The SwordfishZord is the Blue Samurai Ranger's second Zord, and resembles a cyan Swordfish. It can fire torpedoes from its back, as well as be used as a sword. It is summoned by the Swordfish Disc. In ancient times, it escaped (or got lost) and roamed the ocean for centuries until the Blue Ranger used his Symbol Power, a fishing rod, and a blank Power Disc to seal it back into the possession of the Samurai Rangers. It becomes a helmet and back armor for the Samurai Megazord, forming the Swordfish Fencer Megazord. After the battle with Xandred years before, it escaped into the oceans around Panorama City but was recaptured by Kevin.
Appearances: S Episodes 7, 8, 10-12, 16, 17; SS Episodes 1, 2, 4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 8, 9, 14, 20, 22
TigerZord[]
- For the similarly name Zord in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, see White Tigerzord.
- For the similarly named Zord in Power Rangers Ninja Steel, see Tiger Zord.
The TigerZord is the Red Ranger's second Zord, and resembles a White Tiger. It has has the ability to burrow underground and create chasms. It is summoned from the Tiger Disc. In attack mode, its drill arms can spring forward, while the disc rolls it towards the enemy. During the battle when Master Xandred was sealed in the Netherworld, the TigerZord, locked in battle, fell in the chasm as well and was taken control by Madimot but later regained by Jayden in the episode "I've Got a Spell on Blue". Its head and tail become a crested helmet whilst the rest of the body forms back armor for the Samurai Megazord, forming the Tiger Drill Megazord. The TigerZord Samurai Disc has yellow ridges instead of being the same color as the rest of the disc.
Appearances: S Episodes 9, 10-12, 16, 17; SS Episodes 1, 2, 4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 8, 9, 14, 20, 22
Additional Formations[]
Each of the three components of the Samurai Battlewing can be used as Samurai Artillery, combining with the Samurai Megazord. Its finishing move is initiated when the Rangers summon their Mega Blades and then slash diagonally (for the Beetle Blaster Megazord), straight down (for the Swordfish Fencer Megazord), or stab straight ahead (for the Tiger Drill Megazord).
Beetle Blaster Megazord[]
- "Beetle Blaster Megazord. Armed for Battle!"
- ―Red Samurai Ranger[src]
The Beetle Blaster Megazord is formed when the BeetleZord combines with the Samurai Megazord. The BeetleZord's legs attach to the Megazord's arms, whilst the rest of its body covers the head.
This Megazord is equipped with many long-range cannons in its helmet that are strong enough to disarm Dreadhead and destroy at least three giant Moogers with a single blast.
Its finishing attack is the Beetle Cannon Strike; it closes the beetle horns which start rotating to charge up with orange energy (creating the kanji for "fire" in the process) before firing a giant fireball to slam into the enemy and slay them. It was used to finish off Dreadhead and Negatron.
Appearances: S Episodes 5, 6, 8; SS Episodes 2, 14
Swordfish Fencer Megazord[]
The Swordfish Fencer Megazord is formed when the SwordfishZord combines with the Samurai Megazord. It attaches to the back and head of the Samurai Megazord as well as creating a twin sword that destroys Nighloks and is able to load that sword on to its head for more power.
Its finishing move is the Swordfish Slash where the Rangers activate their Mega Blades before the Megazord tosses its sword up into its helmet, the nose bending down to make room. It then swings it around to charge it with blue energy before cleaving straight down, slicing through the monster with lethal force. It was used to finish off Yamiror.
Appearances: S Episodes 7, 8; SS Episodes 2, 14
Tiger Drill Megazord[]
The Tiger Drill Megazord is formed when the TigerZord combines with the Samurai Megazord. Its weapons are the Tiger Drills which spin towards the Nighlok with all four drills spinning.
Its finishing move is the Tiger Drill Charge where it bends forth, aiming and activating the drills on its back at the enemy, and then advancing as the drills whirl to rip straight through the monster. It was used to finish off Madimot and Pestilox's bugs.
Appearances: S Episode 9; SS Episodes 2, 14
Battlewing Megazord[]
The Battlewing Megazord was conceptualized by Kevin the Blue Ranger. It is formed when the Rangers write the kanji for "unite" to make the Samurai Megazord and Battlewing combine. The majority of the Battlewing attaches to the Megazord's back, with two Tiger Drills attaching to the chest, and the TigerZord's head forming a helmet, with the TigerZord's tail forming an open crest, as opposed to Tiger Drill Megazord's closed crest.
It is flight-capable and armed with the Samurai Megazord's katana, which it uses for its Flying Slash finisher where it flies into the air and winds its gears, charging its blade with yellow energy and making it appear longer before plummeting at a 90-degree angle before cutting straight through the monster.
If the Megazord takes too much damage in battle, the Samurai Battlewing is disengaged from the Samurai Megazord. This only happened twice, once in the battle against General Gut and again in the battle against a Papyrox. It was used to finish off Robtish, Vulpes, Gred, and Gigertox's in his second life.
Appearances: S Episodes 12-13, 17-18; SS Episodes 4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 14, 17, 20, 22
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
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Design[]
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Etymology[]
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Notes[]
- In the toyline, the SharkZord can combine with the BeetleZord and SwordfishZord to create the Samurai Sharkwing. However, this combination did not appear in the show.
Appearances[]
- Power Rangers Samurai
- Episode 5: Day Off (BeetleZord only)
- Episode 6: Sticks and Stones (BeetleZord only)
- Episode 7: A Fish Out of Water (SwordfishZord only)
- Episode 8: There Go the Brides (BeetleZord and SwordfishZord only)
- Episode 9: I've Got a Spell on Blue (TigerZord only)
- Episode 10: Forest for the Trees (first appearance of Samurai Battlewing)
- Episode 11: Test of the Leader
- Episode 12: Jayden's Challenge (part of the Battlewing Megazord)
- Episode 16: Team Spirit
- Episode 17: The Tengen Gate (part of the Battlewing Megazord)
- Episode 18: Boxed In (part of the Battlewing Megazord)
- Halloween Special: Party Monsters (flashback; archive footage only)
- Christmas Special: Christmas Together, Friends Forever (flashback; archive footage and SwordfishZord only)
- Power Rangers Super Samurai
- Episode 1: Super Samurai (part of the Samurai Battle Cannon)
- Episode 2: Shell Game (part of the Samurai Battle Cannon)
- Episode 4: Something Fishy (part of the Battlewing Megazord)
- Team-up Special: Clash of the Red Rangers - The Movie (part of the Battlewing Megazord)
- Episode 5: The Rescue
- Episode 8: Kevin's Choice (part of the Samurai Gigazord)
- Episode 9: Runaway Spike (part of the Samurai Battle Cannon)
- Episode 10: The Strange Case of the Munchies (part of the Samurai Gigazord)
- Episode 12: Trust Me (part of the Samurai Gigazord)
- Episode 13: The Master Returns (part of the Samurai Battle Cannon)
- Episode 14: A Crack in the World (part of the Battlewing Megazord and Samurai Battle Cannon)
- Episode 15: Stroke of Fate (part of the Samurai Gigazord and Samurai Shark Gigazord)
- Christmas Special: Stuck on Christmas
- Episode 17: The Great Duel (part of the Battlewing Megazord and Samurai Gigazord)
- Episode 20/Finale: Samurai Forever (part of the Battlewing Megazord and Samurai Gigazord)
See Also[]
- Samurai Gattai DaiTenku - Super Sentai counterpart in Shinkenger. See comparison page.
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