Zurgane

This article is about a villain in Power Rangers Ninja Storm.

"I'm sick of Power Rangers! Rangers, Rangers, Rangers! That's all I ever hear!"

―Zurgane to the Power Rangers^[src]

Zurgane
Gender:	Male
Villain Type:	General/Second-In-Command
Season:	Ninja Storm
Homeworld:	unknown
First Appearance:	Prelude to a Storm
Last Appearance:	Thunder Storm
Number of EpisodeAppearances:	35 Full list of appearances
Actor:	Peter Rowley

Zurgane is the main general in Lothor's army. He is a karakuri robot, which is controlled by an alien bug inside the shell. This is never shown in Ninja Storm, though it's shown in the Zurgane action figure in the US toyline.

Biography

While Zurgane looks like a Karakuri robot, he is actually a small alien ant-like creature that controls the much larger samurai-like robotic suit, as revealed in the toyline, but this was never shown on the series.

He was first shown in the first episode of Power Rangers Ninja Storm ''Prelude to a Storm", where he along with Lothors forces came to the Wind Ninja Academy and captured all of the Ninja Students.

Even though the Thunder Rangers were on Lothor's side at the time in the three-part episode "Thunder Strangers", he despised them, for they got the glory and attention that he wanted from Lothor. He is always mocked by his fellow crewmates because he doesn't have a mouth or eyes. Zurgane is known to be Lothor's technical adviser as he fixes objects on the ship and builds his own evil Zords and even uses robotic monsters. Zurgane's powers are teleportation, energy projection, and the ability to extend swords from his shoulders.

Zurgane was destroyed by Vexacus, another of Lothor's generals, in episode 34, "General Deception, Part II". After the destruction of Zurgane's latest Zord by the Power Rangers, Zurgane was left in bad shape. Vexacus took advantage of that in order to perform a sneak attack, destroying him.

In the two-part series finale episode "Storm Before the Calm", when the Abyss was open, Zurgane returned for the final battle, only for him to be defeated again by Shane in his Battlizer.

He had later returned again from the reopened Abyss in the final part of the two-part special team up episode of Power Rangers Dino Thunder "Thunder Storm", to serve Lothor once again, as he was partnered with Elsa of Mesogog's army. He was destroyed by the Thunder Rangers and Tommy Oliver.

Personality

Zurgane is a ruthless and headstrong General, he enjoys destroying everything in the service of Lothor and is highly loyal to him, he likes nothing but evil, but like most villains present in the show, he does show a sense of humor occasionally.

Powers and Abilities

Being the second-in-command General, Zurgane is a very powerful warrior in Lothor's army. In the first part of the three-part episode "Thunder Strangers", he is strong enough to best all three Wind Rangers in Battle.

• Strength: In the first part of the three-part episode "Thunder Strangers", he is strong enough to best all three Wind Rangers in battle.
• Armor: Zurgane has super strong armor that can take many hits and not even get a scratch.
• Teleportation: Zurgane can teleport to any location at will.
• Energy Sphere: It is reviled in Blake's flashback shown in the third part of the four-part episode "Return of Thunder", that Zurgan can also fire energy spheres from his hands that can capture his enemies, it is similar to Choobo's ability.
• Magic Upgrade: Zurgane has the ability to upgrade a monster's power, as shown in the episode "Boxing Bopp-a-Roo", when he gave Bopp-A-Roo larger black colored boxing fist.

Arsenal

• Swords: From his shoulders are swords that Zurgane can pull out for an aid combat.
  • Energy Lasers: Zurgane can fire blue energy lasers in rapid succession.

• Zurganezords: Zurgane can create and pilot Evil Zords called Zurganezords.

Alternate Zurgane

In an alternate dimension, it's Zurgane works at Storm Chargers where he and Choobo have opposite personalities. Zurgane is among those who assist Mayor Lothor in his fight against the Evil Ninja Rangers. TV STORY-The Wild Wipeout

Zords

• Zurganezord
• Zurganezord II
• Zurganezord III
• Hyper Zurganezord

Appearances

• File:Icon-prns.png Power Rangers Ninja Storm
  • Episode 1: Prelude to a Storm
  • Episode 2: There's No “I” In Team
  • Episode 3: Beauty and the Beach
  • Episode 4: Looming Thunder
  • Episode 5: Thunder Strangers, Part I
  • Episode 6: Thunder Strangers, Part II
  • Episode 7: Thunder Strangers, Part III
  • Episode 8: Nowhere to Grow
  • Episode 9: Snip It, Snip It Good
  • Episode 10: Return of Thunder, Part I
  • Episode 11: Return of Thunder, Part II
  • Episode 12: Return of Thunder, Part III
  • Episode 13: Return of Thunder, Part IV
  • Episode 14: Boxing Bopp-a-Roo
  • Episode 15: Pork Chopped
  • Episode 16: The Samurai's Journey, Part I
  • Episode 17: The Samurai's Journey, Part II
  • Episode 18: The Samurai's Journey, Part III
  • Episode 19: Scent of a Ranger
  • Episode 20: I Love Lothor
  • Episode 21: Good Will Hunter
  • Episode 22: All About Beevil
  • Episode 23: Sensei Switcheroo
  • Episode 24: Tongue and Cheek
  • Episode 25: Brothers In Arms
  • Episode 26: Shane's Karma, Part I
  • Episode 27: Shane's Karma, Part II
  • Episode 28: Shimazu Returns, Part I
  • Episode 29: Shimazu Returns, Part II
  • Episode 30: The Wild Wipeout
  • Episode 31: Double-Edged Blake
  • Episode 32: Eye of the Storm
  • Episode 33: General Deception, Part I
  • Episode 34: General Deception, Part II
  • Episode 38/Finale: Storm Before the Calm, Part II
• File:Icon-dt.png Power Rangers Dino Thunder
  • Episode 32: Thunder Storm Part 2

Behind the scenes

Portray

• Zurgane is portrayed by Peter Rowley.

See Also

• Fifth Spear, Sargain - Super Sentai counterpart in Hurricaneger. See comparison page.