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Power Rangers Mystic Force
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Starring	Firass Dirani Angie Diaz Richard Brancatisano Melanie Vallejo Nic Sampson John Tui Peta Rutter Antonia Prebble Barnie Duncan Kelson Henderson Oliver Driver Stuart Devenie Donogh Rees Geoff Dolan Andrew Robertt Holly Shanahan Chris Graham
Country of origin	United States New Zealand
No. of episodes	32
Production
Running time	30 minutes
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	February 20, 2006 – November 13, 2006

Power Rangers: Mystic Force (often abbreviated as PRMF and simply called Mystic Force) is an American television series, the most recent program produced as part of the Power Rangers franchise. As with all Power Rangers series, the show is adapted from a series in the long-running Japanese tokusatsu franchise, Super Sentai. Mystic Force is adapted from the 29th series in this franchise: Mahou Sentai Magiranger.

The series officially premiered on February 20, 2006 on Toon Disney, February 25, 2006 on ABC Family, March 11, 2006 on ABC as part of the ABC Kids programming block, on June 4, 2006 on Family Channel in Canada and on October 21, 2006 on Jetix in the United Kingdom

Synopsis

Template:Spoiler Twenty years ago, in a dimension filled with magic parallel to our own, the forces of darkness came into power and a war called the Great Battle began. An army of the undead led by a powerful warrior swarmed into the land with their sights set on the taking over the magical realm, the human realm, and beyond, but they would have to combat a legion of brave and powerful wizards. The Mystics battled valiantly against insurmountable odds, until they drove the evil back from the edge of the human world. The strongest wizard of all, Leanbow, cast a spell and sent the evil warriors into the Underworld, having the Gatekeeper seal the gates for all eternity. The forces of truth successfully thwarted the forces of darkness' attempt to take the surface world, but they lost Leanbow, as he made sure the evil forces did not escape by sealing himself on their side of the Gate. The human world would never know of the Great Battle, nor of the sacrifices made to spare their lives from destruction. Even to this day they live in peace and tranquility, totally unaware of what is about to awaken.

The city of Briarwood was struck by an earthquake, and this earthquake was enough to break the seal just enough for evil to begin its attempt to invade the human world, again. The sorceress Udonna, realizing that the forces of evil had returned, sought out the warriors of legend, five teens living in Briarwood, to become the Power Rangers alongside her. While one of the teens was reluctant at first, he realized his destiny and joined the others in the fight against the Master of the Underworld and his numerous minions. When Udonna loses her Ranger powers to the mysterious Koragg, it is up to Nick, Chip, Madison, Vida, and Xander to save the Earth on their own. They are assisted by Udonna's bumbling apprentice Clare, and eventually Jenji the Genie and his master Daggeron, the Solaris Knight.

Using their powerful magic and incredible martial arts skills, the Mystic Force Power Rangers must rely on teamwork to save the day.

Characters

Rangers

Nick Russell

The Red Mystic Ranger; he was the last member on the team to gain his magical powers, yet he has the greatest potential for power, as it is discovered that he is Bowen, son of Leanbow and Udonna, and the Light. As the Red Mystic Ranger, he has power over fire and has control of the Mystic Phoenix and the Mystic Firebird. His symbol was the Phoenix. He was portrayed by Firass Dirani.

Charlie "Chip" Thorn

The Yellow Mystic Ranger; he was initially the only member of the team who believed in magic, vampires, and monsters, and has the most knowledge about the magical worlds. As the Yellow Mystic Ranger, Chip has an affinity for lightning and has control of Mystic Garuda, Mystic Dragon, and the Mystic Lion. His Symbol was the Thunderbird. He was portrayed by Nic Sampson.

Madison Rocca

The Blue Mystic Ranger; she is the most studious and kindest of the team, able to befriend most anybody. As the Blue Mystic Ranger, she gets power from the element of water and has control of the Mystic Mermaid, the Mystic Dragon, and the Mystic Lion. Her symbol was the Mermaid. She was portrayed by Melanie Vallejo.

Vida Rocca

The Pink Mystic Ranger; the more tomboyish of the Rocca sisters, her interest is to become a DJ. As the Pink Mystic Ranger, her elemental affinity is wind and has control of the Mystic Sprite, Mystic Dragon, and the Mystic Lion. Her symbol was the Butterfly. She was portrayed by Angie Diaz.

Xander Bly

The Green Mystic Ranger; he moved to the United States from Australia as a child, and was bullied because of his accent, and is sympathetic for those who find themselves alone. As the Green Mystic Ranger, he gets his power from the earth and has control of the Mystic Minotaur, Mystic Dragon, and the Mystic Lion. His symbol was the Minotaur. He was portrayed by Richard Brancatisano.

Udonna

The White Mystic Ranger; she was a powerful sorceress before losing her Ranger powers in a duel with Koragg, but then tutored the other Rangers in magic, and later regained her powers. As the White Mystic Ranger, she holds power over snow. Her symbol was the Snowflake. She was portrayed by Peta Rutter.

Daggeron

The Solaris Knight; trapped in the body of a frog for many years, he was freed by Madison's kiss, and later assisted the Rangers in battle and their magic studies. As the Solaris Knight, his power comes from the Sun and has control of the Solar Streak. His Symbol was the Knight. He was portrayed by John Tui.

Leanbow

The Wolf Warrior; he was brainwashed by the powers of the Master into becoming Koragg the Knight Wolf. After saving Udonna from the powers of the Master, he regained his memories and later joined the Rangers in their battle. His symbol was the Knight and Wolf. He was portrayed by Chris Graham.

Allies

• Clare: Udonna and Leanbow's niece, Nick's cousin, Niella's daughter, and the Gatekeeper to the Underworld. Becomes a full sorceress in the finale thanks to the Mystic Mother. (Portrayed by Antonia Prebble)

• Niella: Former Gatekeeper to the Underworld, Niella was Udonna's sister, Clare's mother, Leanbow's sister-in-law, and Nick's aunt who died sealing the gate to the Underworld. (Portrayed by Antonia Prebble)

• Jenji: A mystical catlike genie and assistant to Daggeron. (Voiced by Oliver Driver)

• Fire Heart: This dragon, said to have great power, merges with Nick to turn him into the Red Dragon Fire Ranger.

• Toby Slambrook: The teens' boss at the Rock-Porium. (Portrayed by Barnie Duncan)

• Phineas: A troblin (half-troll, half-goblin) who roams the woods. Later becomes Leelee's boyfriend, and begins working at the Rock Porium. Very cheerful and familiar. Fond of hugs. (Portrayed by Kelson Henderson)

• Ancient Titans: Supernatural beings from whom the Rangers draw their power.

• Mystics: Leanbow's allies from the Great Battle.

• Tribunal of Magic: The governing organization of all magic who reversed Imperious's wish and granted the Rangers Legend Mode in Dark Wish.

• Leelee Pimvare: A snobby Briarwood teen and Necrolai's daughter who eventually abandoned the side of evil for a normal life by getting a job at Rock Porium. Later became ally of the Rangers. Tends to think of Phineas as attractive because of his optimistic manner and prodigious strength. (Portrayed by Holly Shanahan).

• Nikki Pimvare: The human form of Necrolai, taken on after her vampire powers were drained from reviving Daggeron, Leanbow, Itassis, and Jenji.

• Snow Prince: An Ancient Mystic that exists in an alternate dimension decorated with constant snow. He is said to have been a teacher to the Mystics and is the one who told Daggeron that he had strayed from the path of knowledge, forcing him to learn from Nick. (Voiced by Paolo Rotondo)

• Mystic Mother: The Empress of all good magic, she rules over the unseen magic world. In the dark days, she was known as Rita. (Portrayed by Machiko Soga, voiced by Susan Brady)

Villains

• The Master: The Supreme Master of the Underworld who appears as a human skull supported by tentacles. His true form is shown after taking over Matoombo's body. Finally destroyed by the all eight of the Power Rangers. (Voiced by John Leigh)

• Morticon: An undead general who led the Master's army. Destroyed by the Titan Megazord. (Voiced by Andrew Robertt)

• Necrolai: Dark mistress of the Underworld, Queen of the Vampires and mother of Leelee. Necrolai is ambitious, desiring above all else to stimulate chaos and run wild in it forever. In the finale, she turned to the side of good and used her powers to revive Itassus, Leanbow, and Daggeron. This left her powerless and transformed her into a human. (Voiced by Donogh Rees)

• Koragg the Knight Wolf: Originally Udonna's husband and Nick's father, Leanbow was turned into the evil Koragg by the Master's dark magic. He fought the Rangers, frequently besting them, until Heir Apparent, when he realized the truth and turned back into Leanbow. As Koragg, Leanbow was often the noble savage, in that he despised deceit and refrained several times from killing the Rangers, whom he considered unworthy of conquest. (voiced by Geoff Dolan).

• Calindor/Imperious: A mummy-like sorcerer, once an ally and friend of the Mystics, who took Morticon's place as leader of the Underworld. Plotted to overthrow the Master, but was soon destroyed by Daggeron. (Calindor portrayed by Will Hall, Imperious voiced by Stuart Devenie).

• The Ten Terrors: The most powerful servants of the Master.
  • Magma: A fiery ifrit creature, the first of the Ten Terrors to attack. Destroyed by Sculpin after he failed to destroy the Rangers. (Voiced by Greg Smith).
  • Oculous: A red eyed robotic cyclops with a sniper rifle, the second of the Ten Terrors to attack. Destroyed by Nick as the Red Dragon Fire Ranger. (Voiced by Andrew Laing).
  • Serpentina: A turquoise snakelike gorgon monster with a mirror-shield for a weapon who, like Megahorn, has no respect for the Rules of Darkness. The third of the Ten Terrors to be chosen, attack, and fall; destroyed by the Manticore Megazord. (Voiced by Sally Stockwell).
  • Megahorn: A sword-wielding dragon-type creature with bone-like armor who has no respect for the Rules of Darkness. He was the fourth terror to be chosen and fall; destroyed by the Manticore and Solar Streak Megazords. (Voiced by Dallas Barnett).
  • Hekatoid: A gluttonous, green hammer-wielding toad monster. He captured Udonna, but was the fifth terror to be chosen and fall; destroyed by Code 2 with the Mystic Lion Staffs and the Snow Staff. (Voiced by Charlie McDermott).
  • Gekkor: A spear wielding wyvern creature. Destroyed by Leanbow while trying to capture the escaped Matoombo. The seventh Terror to be destroyed and the first Terror to be destroyed by the Leanbow as the Wolf Warrior before being chosen to do so by the Stone of Judgement. (Voiced by Mark Ferguson).
  • Matoombo: The sixth Terror chosen to attack. A powerful gray titan gladiator with no visible eyes. Was revealed to truly be good, and attempted to escape to the Sleeping Lake with Vida, but was cut off by Sculpin, who destroyed him, allowing the Master to take over Matoombo's body and rise to his true form. Was revived by unknown means in Mystic Fate. (Voiced by Cameron Rhodes).
  • Itassis: A sphinx goddess with an arm-mounted bazooka and one of the Ten Terrors. Seventh Terror chosen to attack the rangers. Became good after realizing the power of courage. (Voiced by Josephine Davison).
  • Black Lance: A black knight monster with a shield and lance. Final Terror chosen to attack the rangers. Destroyed by the Rangers' Mystic Spell Seal. (Voiced by Derek Judge).
  • Sculpin: The red fish-like leader of the Ten Terrors with a trident for a weapon. Destroyed by Itassis. (Voiced by Peter Daube).

• Enemy Foot Soldiers:
  • Hidiacs
  • Styxoids (Voiced by Nick Kemplen and Jim McLarty)

• List of Power Rangers: Mystic Force monsters

Arsenal

• Xenotome: The Xenotome is an ancient, mystical book and the Rangers' main source of magical information. Whenever the Rangers unlock a Spell Code, the Xenotome will explain the spell's function. The Xenotome is a fountain of untapped magical knowledge, hence it is called "The Book of The Unknown".

• Snow Staff: Udonna's own variant MagiStaff and her personal weapon while morphed. It's somewhat like the Red Ranger's Sword in length, but its "blade" is not used as such. It is capable of releasing blasts of wind cold enough to freeze an opponent in place and firing energy blasts. When Koragg defeated Udonna in battle, he stole the Snow Staff and took it to the Pit where he kept it as his trophy. Koragg once used the Staff to somehow contact Nick by way of magical telepathy, creating a two-way telepathic connection which they can both use without the Snow Staff. When Udonna was captured and held captive in the Underworld, she was able to channel herself in Ranger form through the Snow Staff and assist the other Rangers in defeating Morticon. It was stolen from Necrolai by Leelee, who returned it to Clare in order to save Udonna after being captured, allowing Udonna to once again become the White Mystic Ranger.

• Mystic Morphers: These cell phones, which morph the Rangers with the call of "Magical Source, Mystic Force!", can perform spells via various digit-based codes that are entered into the keypad. They were originally magic wands, but Udonna changed them to suit the Rangers' liking. (See Spells Section).

• Magi Staffs: A compact staff carried by each of the five Rangers, with multiple functions.
  • Axe Mode: An axe that the Green Ranger uses. It is capable of launching a ground blast when it strikes the ground.
  • Crossbow Mode: A crossbow with which the Yellow Ranger can fire bolts of electricity. It was once used to fire the Dawn Crystal, a yellow arrow-shaped crystal that (temporarliy) destroyed Necrolai.
  • Sword/Striker Mode: A sword brandished by the Red Ranger. Nick uses it to do a "Power of the Phoenix" attack where he becomes engulfed in fire for a powerful attack. Nick has recently been referring to his sword as a Striker, which is a possible error on behalf of the writers.
  • Wand Mode: The Magi Staff in its original form. In this mode, the Blue Ranger summon geysers under opponents or release water blasts, the Pink Ranger can turn herself into a tornado or fire energy blasts, the Red Ranger can conjure fire, the Green Ranger can use it to summon powerful vines to restrain his enemies, and the Yellow Ranger can fire lightning bolts. The Magi Staff is also capable of doing a Speed Spell Attack where all the Rangers gain more speed than any of their vehicles.

• Mystic Racers: Five large futuristic flight vehicles used for transportation that are actually old wooden brooms and revert to this form when not in use. They are kept on special revolving walls in Rootcore.
  • Mystic Speeder: An extremely powerful motorcycle used by the Red Ranger, capable of travelling at high speeds. Its offensive abilities include launching a large front-mounted projectile and laser blasts.

• Mystic Force Fighters: Large red boxing gloves capable of increasing the wearer's strength, speed and stamina. They can be used by the five core Rangers, but they were originally activated by Xander when he fought Skullington. Xander finished off Skullington by leaping incredibly high into the air and landing on his fist, causing a fissure. Nick later used them against Koragg, channeling his elemental powers and setting himself ablaze before launching himself at Koragg from within a flaming tornado in a move he called the "Spin Attack". Chip also used them in Soul Specter against Spydex.

• Solar Cell Morpher: Daggeron's morphing device is a cellphone-ticket puncher hybrid. Daggeron can also use the Solar Cell Morpher in conjunction with a variety of magical cards in order to cast various spells. Just like the other Rangers, Daggeron also calls out "Magical Source, Mystic Force!" to morph.

• Solaris Laser Lamp: Jenji's home can be converted into Daggeron's personal blaster weapon. It can fire powerful lasers and can perform the Jenji Shining Attack to finish off opponents. In the episode Ranger Down, Madison used the Solaris Laser Lamp to destroy Screamer to restore the people that had been turned into feathers, including the other four Rangers.

• Magic Carpet: This enchanted carpet serves as the Solaris Knight's personal transport.

• Mystic Muscles: After learning his lesson in Inner Strength, Xander received a new spell code that granted him exaggerated muscles, with which he was able to defeat the Behemoth easily. It was only used two times.

• Legend Mode: A power-up for the five core Rangers given to them by the Tribunal of Magic that transforms 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 appear to sweep backwards.
  • Mystic Lion Staffs: These staffs are carried by the Rangers in Legend Mode. The end of each staff features a stylized lion head, with a rotary phone built into the mane. These staffs grant the Rangers the ability to cast even more powerful spells and transform into the Legendary Mystic Titans. During Light Source, Chip's Mystic Lion Staff became a Crossbow Staff.

• Ancient Mystic Mode: A form used by Clare, Niella (when she was alive), Calindor (before he became Imperious), Daggeron and Leanbow.

• "Mystic Sword": Daggeron (and Calindor at one time) sometimes wields a golden sword in battle. Leanbow also appears to have his own Mystic Sword while in his Ancient Mystic Mode, only his sword is crimson colored and has jagged edges.

• Battlizer: The Red Mystic Ranger's Battlizer allows for a great power boost and allows him to morph into the Red Dragon Fire Ranger. Nick gets covered in blue knight-like armor, gains wings, wields two Battle Wands, and carries an activation device that looks like a red Solar Cell Morpher with a dragon head extension, the Fierce Dragon Morpher.

• Sword and Shield of Fire: Leanbow wields red versions of Koragg's weapons as Wolf Warrior.

Spells

Throughout the season the Mystic Rangers, Underworld Villains, and Mystical Allies use these magical spells for various purposes. Spells are divided into three groups in this series:

• Ranger Spells: Spells that the Mystic Force Rangers use.
• Dark Spells: Dark Spells that the Underworld Villains use.
• Neutral Spells: Spells that are neutral and can do various purposes.

Zords

Several of the Zords in Power Rangers: Mystic Force are actually the Mystic Rangers themselves, transformed into mythological creatures. The only exception to this is the Solar Streak Megazord, which is actually a mechanical train-based Megazord piloted by the Solaris Knight. When the Rangers form their own Megazords, they appear in a cockpit, no longer part of their transformed state.

• Titan Megazord, combination of the five Mystic Titans
  • Mystic Phoenix, transformed from Nick as the Red Mystic Ranger
  • Mystic Dragon, combination of four of the Mystic Titans
    • Mystic Garuda, transformed from Chip as the Yellow Mystic Ranger
    • Mystic Mermaid, transformed from Madison as the Blue Mystic Ranger
    • Mystic Sprite, transformed from Vida as the Pink Mystic Ranger
    • Mystic Minotaur, transformed from Xander as the Green Mystic Ranger

• Catastros, black stallion controlled by Koragg the Knight Wolf
  • Knight Wolf Centaur, a combination of Koragg and Catastros into a centaur
  • Centaurus Wolf Megazord, a humanoid combination of Koragg and Catastros
  • Centaurus Phoenix Megazord, a humanoid combination of Nick as the Mystic Phoenix and Catastros

• Solar Streak, steam train driven by Daggeron the Solaris Knight
  • Solar Streak Megazord, battle mode-form of the Solar Streak

• Manticore Megazord, combination of the Mystic Firebird and Lion
  • Mystic Firebird, transformed from Nick as the Red Legend Warrior
  • Mystic Lion, transformed from Chip, Madison, Vida, and Xander as the Yellow, Blue, Pink, and Green Legend Warriors

• Brightstar, white unicorn controlled by Nick
  • Phoenix Unizord, combination of Nick as the Mystic Phoenix and Brightstar

Episodes

Uniqueness of the series

Power Rangers Mystic Force features many former actors appearing for a second or third time:

• Kelson Henderson (Boom in S.P.D.) as Phineas, making Mystic Force his third consecutive Power Ranger series (he had minor appearances in Dino Thunder).
• Antonia Prebble (Krista in Dino Thunder, and the voice of S.P.D. Nova Ranger in S.P.D.) as Clare, her third consecutive appearance.
• John Tui as Daggeron, the Solaris Knight. He portrayed Anubis Cruger and Sergeant Silverback in the previous series, S.P.D., which makes him the first Power Rangers actor to portray two different characters who are Rangers.
• Barnie Duncan as Toby, the Rangers' boss at the Rock Porium. He recently reprised his role as Piggy, from S.P.D. for a cameo appearance in the episode Ranger Down.
• Josephine Davison as the voice of Itassis, one of the Ten Terrors of the Underworld. (she played the role of Morgana in S.P.D.)
• Geoff Dolan (the voice of Omni in S.P.D) as the voice of Koragg the Knight Wolf.

Like all other series, Mystic Force introduces a few Power Rangers firsts. It is the first Power Rangers team to feature capes as part of all of their suits. It is also the first full "down under" cast since the move to New Zealand (composed of four Australians and two New Zealanders). For the first time, the team features a Ranger of Middle-Eastern descent (Firass Dirani is a Lebanese-Australian). It is also the first time a married couple and their child (Leanbow, Udonna, and Nick a.k.a. Bowen) are part of the same ranger team. It is also the first season in which the White Ranger was the first ranger established.

Mystic Force also features scheduling and airtime changes. With 32 episodes, Mystic Force is the shortest full season to date, which has affected the annual tradition of cross-over episodes with the previous team (in the original Super Sentai, these cross-overs are the "Vs." specials, and usually occur out of the normal timeline of the series). ABC Family has dropped the Jetix block in the fall of 2006, but future incarnations of Power Rangers will continue to air on ABC Kids and Toon Disney in the United States, as well as various Jetix channels overseas.

Due to the fact Japanese children's programming guidelines are much more lenient than those of the United States, Vancuria (Necrolai's counterpart in Magiranger) had a rather revealing costume with realistic breasts. For Mystic Force however, this was cut out by never showing close-up, full body images of Necrolai. Instead, the camera zooms in on her face and avoids showing her chest area as much as possible. In scenes with Necrolai filmed for the American audience, the revealing costume is replaced with a full bodysuit.

On May 27, 2006, Disney started their on-demand service by posting the episode "Scaredy Cat" on the official Power Rangers website. Each "on-demand" episode appears on the site for a week before being replaced by a different episode. The website currently features old Mystic Force episodes (these episodes can only be viewed by users in the United States). Five episodes have premiered online before being aired on television.

External links

• Official Site of Power Rangers: Mystic Force Official website
• Power Rangers: Mystic Force DVDs Official DVD site, with information, trailers, and downloads
• Power Rangers: Mystic Force at TV.com
• Power Rangers Central
• Magical Library
• Linear Ranger's Power Rangers: Mystic Force Fansite

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