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- "Jason, we've gotta back down."
- āOne of Zack's most famous lines when the Megazord was being blasted by the Grumble Bee's sonic attacks.[src]
Zachary "Zack" Taylor is the first Black Ranger of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the "modern" era. He is also the second-in-command to Jason Lee Scott until Tommy Oliver returned as the White Ranger.
Retroactively, Zack is also referred to as the Mighty Morphin Black Ranger or Black Mighty Morphin Ranger, though these are in reference to the show as opposed to proper labels.
Many years later, in Power Rangers Back to Action, Zack returns for his final mission as a Power Ranger to combat Lokar and his Grand Alliance of Evil. After Lokar's defeat, Zack and the other veteran Mighty Morphin Power Rangers retire and begin training the next generation of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
History[]
Early Life[]
Zack is a popular and easy going guy with a troubled home life he's hesitant to share with his friends. He meets Jason for the first time in Angel Grove Youth Center. Go Go Power Rangers Issue 20
Becoming a Ranger[]
"Mastodon!"
Zack Taylor was a student who attended Angel Grove High School. A very enthusiastic, upbeat person, he was very close with his friends Jason Lee Scott, Billy Cranston, Trini Kwan, and Kimberly Ann Hart. Zack is a prankster and particularly enjoys holidays such as Halloween, to scare his friends; in contrast he was greatly afraid of bugs and snakes, a fear he partially conquered when he fought the monster Spidertron. He enjoys dancing at every chance he gets, and even developed his own fighting style, Hip Hop Kido, which he occasionally taught. As a close friend to both Jason and Tommy, all three liked to work out together and practice their martial arts.
Zack served as Jason's second-in-command prior the arrival of Tommy and his becoming the White Ranger and eventual leader of the team.
Zordon chose Zack to be the Black Ranger.
When Rita Repulsa had been released and her intention was to take over Earth, Zack and his friends were chosen by Zordon to defend Earth as the Power Rangers. Although initially dismissive of being chosen, Zack soon discovers that he is right for the job. Zack became the Black Mighty Morphin Power Ranger, and controlled the Mastodon Power Coin and the Mastodon Dinozord.
When they are not saving the world, teenagers with attitudes chosen by Zordon gather at the Angel Grove Youth Center. Trini updates Alpha 5 with the language of the year 1993. Far away, Dr. Carver and Dr. Kenyon discover a new civilization and the largest statue ever built in ancient America. Unintentionally, Dr. Carver activates the terrible cross between monster and robot that attacks the excavation site. Back at the Youth Center, Billy creates a device with internet access when everyone sees the attack on TV. In the territory of the attack, summoning the Dinozords, the Power Rangers fight against a terrible monster. Struck by the lightning of the stone giant, the Rangers lose communication with Zordon and have their pieces exchanged makes it difficult in battle. With the help of Alpha 5, the exchange effect was reversed and the Rangers, winning the battle and returning the giant to its location. Rita Repulsa's Attitude Adjustment
Throughout the remainder of the first season, Zack attempts to gain the affections of fellow school student, named Angela, though she would turn him down several times before conceding to go on a date with him. When their date was ruined by a monster attack, Zack's chances with Angela seemed slim. However, he refused to give up and succeeded in making amends with her after several ruined attempts, earning a kiss on a lips for his efforts.
During an early mission, in Italy, Zack successfully piloted the Megazord and defeated Rita's monster while Jason helped out on the ground. When the Red Ranger's heroics were celebrated over his own, Rita selected him as her first choice to become the Green Ranger, sensing jealousy in him and the desire to become the leader. Zack was tempted by the offer but, instead, unsuccessfully tried to steal the Green Ranger's power coin before she could create such a ranger. He confessed the confrontation to Zordon, but kept it secret from his friends. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Boom! Studios) Issue 5
Zack and his friends in the form of Power Rangers defeat Korruptor using the Dino Megazord. Going Green
When Lord Zedd came to Earth for his own ambitions, Zordon gave the Rangers new Zords to battle Zedd's more powerful monsters. Zack gained control of the Lion Thunderzord. The Mutiny
The Power Transfer[]
Zack and Jason moments before the Power Transfer.
Later on, a peace conference was soon held to be attended in Switzerland, and only three teenagers were selected to go. Zack, along with Jason and Trini were selected. With his zest for living, upbeat attitude, and charm, Zack was a natural choice at the peace conference. Three of their friends, Adam Park, Rocky DeSantos, and Aisha Campbell would replace them as Rangers. Zack's last Ranger mission was to find the Sword of Light, which he would use to transfer the Rangers' powers. Adam became Zack's successor as the new Black Ranger. His current whereabouts following his return from the Peace Conference is currently unknown. As he has never returned to being a Ranger before The Legendary Battle it is assumed he returned to a normal life.
Post Series & Other Events[]
Forever Mighty Morphin Black[]
The Black Ranger Army destroys Crystal Cryptid.
Zack is talking with Kimberly about having confidence issues with their battles against Rita and her monsters. Kimberly won't hear of Zack's gloomy outlook and reassures him they will always find a way to win as a team. Before she can grab his hand to help him up, Zack is pulled away by a black energy field and teleported along with several other black streams of light. Listening the voice of Adam's alternate Version wield the Black Mastodon Power Crystal across time and space, he's listening to this version of Adam after Rita created the Crystal Cryptid to destroy his world. All he needs to know and morphs into the Black Ranger. As he emerges from the teleportation stream, he team up with different versions of himself and Adam. The Black Ranger Army rallies and overpowers the Crystal Cryptid using their various skills, weapons and abilities, finally destroying it. The various Zacks and Adams interact with one another briefly and the Adam who contacted them thanks them all for saving his world and giving him the chance to rebuild it, holding the Power Crystals of his fallen comrades that powered the Crystal Cryptid. The Zack of the main timeline thanks Adam for renewing his confidence that he can make a difference, Zack returns back home happy in knowing that even in the most hopeless of situations, the Power Rangers will ultimately stand triumphant. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2017 Annual
The Lost Episode[]
Zack Taylor was seen in archive footage, along with various Rangers and villains, when Austin St. John and Walter Jones related about the Power Rangers' team from Mighty Morphin until the recently Lost Galaxy. The Lost Galaxy
College[]
Zack was later revealed to have attended college and earned a degree in business administration. What college he attended or when has not yet been revealed, only that it was due to him, Jason, and Tommy all having earned said degrees that Ernie decided to leave the Youth Center to them in his will after he required it shortly prior to his own death, as he felt that they were the best people he knew after he was gone.
Dino Thunder[]
Zack was featured in a chronicle of Power Ranger history compiled by Tommy Oliver shortly after he formed the Dino Rangers, which was found by the nascent Ranger team in the Dino Lab. Legacy of Power
Zack and the original Ranger Team in a photo.
Zack appeared in the picture of the old MMPR team that Dr. Tommy Oliver had with him as a memento of the past during the time when he returned as the Green Ranger again. Kira found the image while helping Tommy. Bully for Ethan
Megaforce[]
Zack along with the other Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and other Ranger teams are seen in Troy's premonition about the Legendary Battle. Mega Mission
He and the other Rangers are seen again in another of Troy's dream/vision about the Legendary Battle. Stranger Ranger
Super Megaforce[]
Zack returning alongside his fellow Rangers.
Emperor Mavro was defeated, but the remaining thousands of X Borgs still stand. Zack and all the existing Power Rangers arrived and met up with the Mega Rangers, Zack returned after Adam had transferred the Mastodon Power Coin and powers back to him, as part of the army of Legendary Rangers led by Tommy that helped the Mega Rangers defeat the Armada once and for all, fighting in a huge battle against hundreds of X Borgs and dozens of Bruisers. After the demise of the X Borgs, Tommy shook hands with Troy and teleported off along with Zack and the Legendary Rangers. Legendary Battle
HyperForce[]
When Primator disguises itself as Marvin Shih, but the Rangers aren't buying it. Eddie Banks the HyperForce Blue Ranger, remembering from what he read in the archives of when the Mighty Morphin Rangers including Zack faced Primator. Eddie decides to use a mirrored piece of the ship to reveal the Primator's identity. Save Marv
While the HyperForce Rangers seeing the destruction of the Emperor Marvo, they also witness the arrival of every legendary Power Ranger, including Zack and the other Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and the start of the Legendary Battle. Stage 4: The Armada
Beast Morphers[]
Zack in Scrozzle's database.
Zack was shown in archive footage along with the other Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in Scrozzle's database when the villains were looking for a past villain to revive with the Reanimizer and came across Goldar. Evox believes that Goldar is the perfect one. After seeing footage of Goldar overpowering the Mighty Morphin Rangers in the Megazord, the other villains are quick to agree with Evox. Making Bad
The other four Mighty Morphin Power Rangers come to help.
Even though it's not officially revealed if Zack was the Black Ranger at the time and not Adam (as both of them share the Mastodon Power Coin), a Black Ranger responded to his old teammate's signal and returned alongside his fellow Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as part of the Legendary Dino Rangers army. Mighty Morphin Black along with the other Dino Ranger teams fight against Goldar, Snide, Robo Blaze, Robo Roxy, and his several foot soldiers.
Mighty Morphin Black and Dino Charge Blue attacking with a Power Strike against several foot soldiers.
The Black Ranger joined Koda with a Power Strike defeating more foot soldiers. When the battle seemed won, the Legendary Dino Rangers combine all their weapons into the Dino Power Ultra Blaster and manage to destroy Goldar Maximus.
Evox arrives and says that the real fight begins now. Mighty Morphin Black witness seeing how Evox is using the geode to summon his newest Zord, the Chimera Zord, he and the other Dino Rangers are attacked by the evil Zord. The Legendary Dino Rangers summon their respective Zords. All three Megazords try to fight against the Chimera Zord, but it proves to be too powerful for them, Devon manages to summon the Beast-X King Zord and join in the on the fight, ultimately destroying the evil Zord. With Evox on the run again, the teams departed. Grid Connection
Dino Fury[]
Zayto activates the Legendary Ranger Database, showing Master Blue that Master Green came to them after the Dinohenge statues were destroyed and restored them to normal. Also, Zayto says that he found Ranger teams who were saved in their darkest moments through unexplained reasons and shows them three specific moments. Including the Legendary Battle where all the Legendary Rangers including Zack and the other Mighty Morphin Power Rangers coming to the aid of the Megaforce Rangers in the Legendary Battle and helping them defeat an entire army of the Armada's X Borgs. Morphin Master
Once & Always[]
Zack reunited with his old team.
Zack entered politics some time after the Peace Conference and before the Legendary Battle, working as a Congressman. In 2022, Zack arrived with the other original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers when Billy found himself confronted by Robo Rita. When Trini was killed and Robo-Rita retreated to the Dark Dimension, Zack and the other Rangers mourn over her loss.
Billy and Zack have an argument about how and when to break the news to Trini's daughter, Minh. Zack doesn't want to tell her that they're Power Rangers, remembering Zordon's rule about never revealing their identities. Billy argues that there's exceptions to every rule. However, Minh has walked in on the conversation and immediately runs off in distress.
One year later, Zack resigns from being a congressman after Trini's death, for become the legal guardian of Trini's daughter, Minh. They go to the cemetery to visit Trini's grave, planning to meet up with the other Rangers to commemorate Trini's death, but Robo-Rita returned who has resurrected Snizzard and Minotaur in new robotic forms. Snizzard captured Jason, Tommy, and Kimberly, forcing Billy to escape with Zack and Minh in Billy's new RADBUG.
Back home, as they plan on how to rescue their friends, Minh insists on joining, Zack listening that Minh lashes out at Billy blaming him for her mother's death. Zack and Billy head to a hidden Command Center located beneath Cranston Technologies. Zack meets Alpha 9 while Billy still feels guilty for Trini's death. Zack says to Billy it truly wasn't his fault. With the Bandora Protocol initiated, when Putties were spotted in random cities, bringing in Kat and Rocky to take over as Pink and Red Rangers respectively with proxy Power Coins that Zack opposed, but Kat and Rocky take them regardless. The four Rangers can again morph into Power Rangers saving the people in Angel Grove from Robo Snizzard and Robo Minotaur and take down the Putties before learning from Alpha 9 that Minotaur is tracking them through their morphed status and had to demorph to go into hiding.
Back at the Command Center, the Rangers discover that Minh is at the old Juice Bar and is under attack, Zack and Rocky save Minh, defeated all Putties and teleported to the Command Center.
Zack takes Trini's Morpher away from Minh, scolds her for seeking revenge instead of justice, warning her that revenge missions never end well. After a heart-to-heart conversation where Zack tells Minh exactly what Billy was trying to accomplish, Minh finally calms down.
The team of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers complete again, going to confront Robo-Rita.
Upon reaching the palace, Billy and the others finds out that Rita is using a device, along with their captured friends and fellow Rangers to create a time machine so that Robo-Rita gives her younger self knowledge and kill the original Rangers before Zordon would recruit them. They were soon confronted by Robo-Rita, Rita attempts one more time to kill Billy with her wand, but Minh breaks free and takes the shot instead. She miraculously survives, and notices Trini's Morpher is glowing. The Rangers morph, Billy and Minh take the Megazord into battle against Robo Snizzard. Zack, Kat and Rocky defeated Robo Minotaur in the palace.
- "This is for Trini!"
- āZack's words to Robo-Rita.[src]
The Rangers join Billy and Minh in the Megazord and defeated Robo Snizzard while a wounded Rita attempts to use the portal. The Rangers immediately teleport back to the palace and finish off Rita, Zack destroys Robo Rita using his Power Axe Blaster Mode, proclaiming the shot was for Trini.
Zack celebrates their victory along with Billy and Minh.
After Adam and Aisha assured the Rangers their friends will be taken to Aquitar to recover, Billy, Zack and Minh celebrate their victory at the Juice Bar. Minh reveals that the Morpher gave her memories of her mom back when she was a Ranger, and Billy notes the Morphin Grid is full of infinite possibilities so it may still be possible to bring Zordon back one day. Billy and Zack start telling Minh about some of their past adventures. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
Future Force[]
Zack is shown in attendance at Zordon's memorial service held in the ruins of the old Power Chamber. Afterwards he attends Billy's mission briefing about his plan to have a special team of Rangers travel back in time and prevent Zordon's capture and subsequent death and provide him with a device that will replicate the effects of his original sacrifice. However, Zack is not among those who volunteer for the mission. Power Rangers: Future Force
Cosmic Fury[]
Freed by Billy, Zack and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers teamed up against Lord Zedd's army, and Zack used his dancing abilities to distract the Zentinels, managing to take down their enemies. Operation Seasoning
Back to Action[]
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Personality[]
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Imitations[]
- A Putty Patroller disguised itself as Zack and took the form of the Mighty Morphin Black Ranger. A Bad Reflection on You
- Black Mutant Ranger is a Putty Patroller using an evil version of the original Black Ranger's powers. Mighty Morphin' Mutants
- Primator briefly shape-shifted into Zack and the Mighty Morphin Black Ranger. The Wanna-Be Ranger
Mighty Morphin Black Ranger[]
Mighty Morphin Black Ranger
As the Black Ranger of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Also retroactively known as Mighty Morphin Black Ranger or Black Mighty Morphin Ranger (unofficial titles).
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
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Attacks[]
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Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Zords[]
- Mastodon Dinozord
- Lion Thunderzord
- Black Frog Ninjazord
- Black Shogunzord
- Astro Millennium Megazord
- Astro Millennium Megaship
- Astro Millennium Megashuttle
Appearances: MMPR S1 Episodes 1-60; MMPR S2 Episodes 1-21, 23-28; SM Episodes 20 & LBEV; BM S2 Episode 13; O&A; BA Episodes 1-10
Itās Morphin Time!
Mastodon!
Itās Morphin Time!
Mastodon!
Itās Morphin Time!
Mastodon!
Black Ranger with Dragon Shield (An Oyster Stew)
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
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Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Zords[]
Appearances: MMPR S1 Episode 60
Black Ranger V2
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Purple Energy Ball: Zack is able to create a Purple energy ball, similar in color to the lightning-like bolts that appear while he's morphing, and launch to his opponent, similar to Hadoken.
Attacks[]
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Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Zords[]
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - Teammates
- Jason Lee Scott/Mighty Morphin Red Ranger (I) - Best Friend & Leader
- Trini Kwan/Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger (I)
- Billy Cranston/Mighty Morphin Blue Ranger/Bronze Zeo Ranger
- Kimberly Ann Hart/Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger (I)
- Tommy Oliver/Mighty Morphin Green Ranger (I)/Mighty Morphin White Ranger (I)
- Rocky DeSantos/Mighty Morphin Red Ranger (II)/Zeo Ranger III - Blue
- Adam Park/Mighty Morphin Black Ranger (II)/Paragon Ranger/Green Turbo Ranger (I)/Zeo Ranger IV - Green - Black Ranger Successor
- Aisha Campbell/Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger (II)
- Katherine Hillard-Oliver/Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger (II)/Zeo Ranger I - Pink/Pink Turbo Ranger (I)
- Sam Oliver/Mighty Morphin Green Ranger (III)
- J.J. Oliver/Mighty Morphin White Ranger (II)
- Zoltar/Mighty Morphin Gray Ranger
- Dino Thunder Rangers
- Conner McKnight/Red Dino Ranger
- Ethan James/Blue Dino Ranger
- Kira Ford/Yellow Dino Ranger
- Trent Fernandez-Mercer/White Dino Ranger
- Dino Charge Rangers
- Tyler Navarro/Dino Charge Red Ranger
- Chase Randall/Dino Charge Black Ranger
- Koda/Dino Charge Blue Ranger
- Riley Griffin/Dino Charge Green Ranger
- Shelby Watkins/Dino Charge Pink Ranger
- Sir Ivan of Zandar/Dino Charge Gold Ranger
- Grid Battleforce Rangers
- Zeo Rangers
- Tanya Sloan/Zeo Ranger II - Yellow/Yellow Turbo Ranger (I)
- Trey of Triforia/Gold Zeo Ranger (I)
- Turbo Rangers
- Phantom Ranger
- T.J. Johnson/Red Turbo Ranger (II)/Blue Space Ranger
- Justin Stewart/Blue Turbo Ranger
- Space Rangers
- Carlos Vallerte/Black Space Ranger
- Ashley Hammond/Yellow Space Ranger
- Karone/Purple Space Ranger/Galaxy Pink (II)
- Andros/Red Space Ranger
- Cassie Chan/Pink Space Ranger
- Zhane/Silver Space Ranger
- Galaxy Rangers
- Wild Force Rangers
- Merrick Baliton/Lunar Wolf Ranger Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
- Ninja Storm Rangers
- Kyle/Red Wind Ranger
- Tori Hanson/Blue Wind Ranger
- Dustin Brooks/Yellow Wind Ranger
- Hunter Bradley/Crimson Thunder Ranger
- Blake Bradley/Navy Thunder Ranger
- Cameron Watanabe/Green Samurai Ranger
- Marah/Orange Wind Ranger
- Kapri/Pink Wind Ranger
- Leanne Omino/Amber Thunder Ranger
- Aquitar Rangers
- Delphine/White Aquitar Ranger
- Aurico/Red Aquitar Ranger
- Cestro/Blue Aquitar Ranger
- Tideus/Yellow Aquitar Ranger
- Corcus/Black Aquitar Ranger
- Mystic Force Rangers
- Clare/Purple Mystic Ranger
- Ninja Steel Rangers
- Dane Romero/Ninja Steel Red (I)
Family[]
- Mr. Taylor - Father Return of an Old Friend
- Mrs. Taylor - Mother Return of an Old Friend
- Unknown name - Little Cousin (mentioned) The Wanna-Be Ranger
- ā Ed - Uncle (mentioned) Orchestral Maneuvers in the Park
- Curtis - Cousin Green No More
- Minh Kwan/Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger (III) - Legal Ward
Others[]
- Ernie
- Bulk
- Skull
- Ms. Appleby
- Mr. Caplan
- Angela
- Zordon
- Alpha 5/7
- Keeper
- Alpha 9
- Alpha 6
- Zorion
- Alpha 1
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Evil Space Aliens[]
- Rita Repulsa/Mystic Mother - Former Enemy & Ally
- ā Robo-Rita Repulsa (deceased)
- Lord Zedd/Fantastical Father - Former Enemy & Ally
- Lord Zedd (clone)
- Master Vile
- Rito Revolto
- Lord Thrax
- Lisa Repulsa
- Goldar
- Scorpina
- Squatt - Former Enemy & Ally
- Baboo - Former Enemy & Ally
- Finster - Former Enemy & Ally
- Lokar
- Putty Patrollers
- Z Putty Patrollers
Armada[]
Mesogog's Army[]
Sledge's Crew[]
Evox Virus Army[]
Grand Alliance of Evil[]
- Silverback
- Manticorzer
- Ecliptor - Former Enemy & Ally
- Zurgane
- Motodrone
- Superex/Zeltrax
- Scrozzle
- Tenga Warriors
- Quantrons
Machine Empire[]
- King Gasket
- Queen Archerina
- Prince Pinion
- Klank & Orbus
- Cogs
Divatox and Rygog's Crew[]
- Rygog
- Porto
- Barbarax
- Hexuba
- Piranhatrons
- Putra Pods
Troobian Empire[]
- Emperor Gruumm
- Mora
- Broodwing
- Krybots
- Blue-Head Krybots
- Orange-Head Krybots
Family[]
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Others[]
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Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Zack is portrayed by Walter Emanuel Jones.
- As the Mighty Morphin' Black Ranger, his suit actor was Naoki Åfuji (å¤§č¤ ē“ęع Åfuji Naoki) in Super Sentai footage from Zyuranger, while in original footage his suit actors were Danny Wayne Stallcup, Tetsuji Hashimoto, and Hien Nguyen.
Multiverse[]
| Alter ego | Designation | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
| Zack Taylor (Miguel Nunez) | Bio-Rhythm Green | Bio-Man (1986) |
| Zach (Walter E. Jones) | Black Ranger | The Lost Episode (1992) |
| Zachary "Zack" Taylor (Walter E. Jones) | Black Ranger (I) | TV series |
| Zach Davis | Black Ranger (I) | Hamilton Comics |
| Zzzzack | Black Meower Ranger | Mighty Morphin Meower Rangers (2017) |
| Zack Taylor (Ludi Lin) | Black Ranger (II) | Power Rangers Movie (2017) |
| Zack Taylor | Black Ninja Ranger | Black Mighty Morphin Ranger Army |
| Zack Taylor | Armored Black Ranger | Black Mighty Morphin Ranger Army |
| Zach Taylor | "Mecha" Black Ranger | Black Mighty Morphin Ranger Army |
| Ms. Taylor | Black Ranger ā | Black Mighty Morphin Ranger Army |
| Sir Zachary | Black Knight Ranger | Black Mighty Morphin Ranger Army |
| Zack Taylor (A.J. Beckles) | Black Ranger (I) | Animated series |
Etymology[]
- Zack is a diminutive of Zachary, itself a variant of Ancient Hebrew Zechariah, which means "remembered by Yahweh".
- Taylor is an English surname, originally used as an occupational descriptive of a clothier (a tailor). As written, also a unisex given name.
Legendary Ranger Devices[]
The Mighty Morphin Black Ranger Key.
The Mighty Morphin Black Ranger Key is Zack's personal Ranger Key.
In 2014, this key along with the majority of the Core Ranger Keys are seen lining the Command Center's interior walls. This key is mainly used by Jake Holling (Super Megaforce Green) who uses it to fight as Mighty Morphin Black Ranger.
- When the Super Mega Rangers became the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers while fighting Matacore. Samurai Surprise
- When the Super Mega Rangers became the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers while fighting against Invidious and his X Borgs. Love is in the Air
MMPR Black Dino Charger
Notes[]
- Zack was the first person to speak in the original pilot for the show, and the first non-villain character to speak outside of grunting in the actual pilot episode. He is thus the first person to speak in the entire franchise.
- Zack is the only original Mighty Morphin Power Ranger of the main five who has interacted with all 4 of his past teammates' sucessors.
- Controversy over Thuy Trang and Walter Jones being cast by the Yellow and Black Rangers led to accusations of racism against Saban. According to Tony Oliver at Power Morphicon 2007, the producers were unaware of this being racially insensitive until the 10th episode.
- Walter Jones, the actor portraying Zack, is missing the middle finger on his left hand which he lost in a childhood accident, but the camera almost always managed to avoid portraying this.
- However, near the end of "Island of Illusions, Pt. 1", the missing finger can be seen. His missing finger can also be seen in his morphing sequence, where the other Rangers show five fingers on the top of their Morphers. In "The Wanna-Be Ranger", Primator tricks Trini and Kimberly that the others are having trouble in the park as Zack. Zack actually stays behind and drinks Trini's banana shake, and his missing finger is seen. And at the end of Switching Places, as he is talking to Zordon on his communicator, his missing finger can be seen.
- He is the only original Mighty Morphin Ranger who is not featured in Power Rangers: Super Legends.
- Due to the morphing order of the five original Rangers, this makes Zack technically the very first character in the series to morph into a Power Ranger.
- Zack is also the very first Ranger in the series to be officially introduced. However, he is not the first Ranger to appear onscreen; this title belongs to Kimberly.
- The spelling of Zack's name is often disputed, with several sources including official merchandise spelling his name as "Zach." However, as confirmed by opening credits, it is officially spelled "Zack".
- The name Zack Taylor was originally used in a pitch by Saban for an adaptation of Chodenshi Bioman called Bio-Man. The character was to be Green2, and he was a detective, and an Aries instead of a Taurus.
- Zack is the first Ranger to serve as second-in-command.
- For unknown reasons, Zack doesn't appear in Cosmic Fury instead of Billy and Minh even if Minh appears morphed only.
- Zack was the first Ranger to have a solo morph.
- Zack's birthday was given as May 3, making him a Taurus.
- Zack's birthplace was given as Washington, D.C.
- When asked how he had come up with Hip-Hop Kido, Zack said he had combined dancing with martial arts, believing it to be the best way to have fun and defend oneself at the same time.
Appearances[]
Power Rangers Key Scanner[]
Mighty Morphin Black Ranger in Power Rangers Key Scanner
Zack as Mighty Morphin Black Ranger appears in the app videogame Power Rangers Key Scanner, among various other Ranger teams.
Power Rangers Dash[]
Mighty Morphin Black Ranger in Power Rangers Dash
Zack along with the other Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are among all the Ranger teams which appear in the Korean-developed mobile game Power Rangers Dash.
Power Rangers Legacy Wars[]
In the game Power Rangers Legacy Wars, Zack Taylor is playable as the Mighty Morphin Black Ranger and Armored Black Ranger. He as Mighty Morphin Black Ranger is a Rare (Leader), Common (Assist) character and as Mighty Morphin Black Ranger Dragon Shield is an Epic (Leader), Epic (Assist) character, represents the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers along with Jason, Billy, Trini, Kimberly and Tommy. Zack appears as a playable character in Power Rangers Legacy Wars, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (video game), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Sega CD) (archive footage), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie (video game) (Sega Genesis version), and Power Rangers: Super Legends.
Puzzle and Dragons[]
As part of the collaboration by Hasbro in a limited game event, Zack, as Black Ranger, was an unlockable character in Puzzle and Dragons.
Abilities
- 8 Turns ( 8 Turns at Lv.1 ),This card can be used as assist.
Leader Skill
- Dark attribute cards ATK x2.5, RCV x2.5.
- All attribute cards ATK x6 when reaching 3 combos or above.
Power Rangers Unite[]
- A Black Ranger appears in Power Rangers Unite, though it is not specified if it is him or Adam Park.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle[]
- An alternate version of Zack with a slightly altered history appears in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind[]
Zack and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers appear as playable characters in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind. The Black Ranger is voiced by Isaac Robinson-Smith.
Power Rangers Collectible Card Game[]
Mighty Morphin Black Ranger in Power Rangers Collectible Card Game.
Zack as Mighty Morphin Black Ranger appears in the American trading card game Power Rangers Collectible Card Game.
Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid[]
Zack appears as multiple playable characters in the board game Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid.
- Mighty Morphin Black in the base game.
- Omega Black Ranger in the "Rangers United" expansion.
Power Rangers Deck-Building Game[]
Zack appears as a playable character in the Power Rangers Deck-Building Game.See Also[]
- Sharma Tribe Knight Goushi - Super Sentai counterpart in Zyuranger. See comparison page.
- Daigo of the Heavenly Phantom Star - Super Sentai counterpart in Dairanger. See comparison page.
- Adam Park - The Ranger who replaced him as Black Mighty Morphin Ranger.
- Apophee - His predecessor as the Black Omega Ranger.
- Shiro Akebono - The first Sentai black.
- Kanpei Kuroda - The first Sentai Black to be second-in-command.
- Kenji Asuka - The first Sentai Ranger to take his position on the team.
- Akira Shinmei - The first Second-in-command Ranger.
References[]
Footnotes[]
 Power Rangers Beast Morphers 
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| Rangers |
| Devon Daniels - Ravi Shaw - Zoey Reeves - Nate Silva - Steel - Tyler Rinker |
| Gear |
| Beast-X Morpher - Striker Morpher - Beast-X Visor - Morph-X Keys - Beast-X Blaster - Beast-X Saber - Striker Saber - Cheetah Beast Blaster - Cheetah Claws - Beast-X Ultra Blaster - Beast-X King Activator - Beast-X King Ultra Bow - Beast-X Spin Saber |
| Allies |
| Grid Battleforce: Commander Shaw - General Burke - Betty Burke - Ben Burke - Blaze - Roxy - Megan - Cole |
| Civilians: Mayor Adam Daniels - Muriel Reeves - Joey - Regina Collins - Dr. Walsh - Kerry Dixon - Mike Reeves |
| Captain Chaku - Doctor K - Colonel Mason Truman - Keeper |
| Legendary Dino Rangers: Tyler Navarro - Koda - Chase Randall - Riley Griffin - Shelby Watkins - Sir Ivan of Zandar - Conner McKnight - Ethan James - Kira Ford - Jason Lee Scott - Billy Cranston - Black Ranger - Yellow Ranger - Kimberly Ann Hart |
| Beast Bots |
| Zords & Megazords |
| Racer Zord - Wheeler Zord - Chopper Zord - Wrecker Zord - Jet Zord - Beast-X King Zord - Reptillobeast |
| Megazords |
| Racer Zord Battle Mode - Beast-X Megazord - Wrecker Zord Battle Mode - Striker Megazord - Beast-X Ultrazord - Beast-X King Zord Battle Mode - Beast-X King Megazord - Beast-X King Ultrazord |
| Villains |
| Leader: Evox/Venjix |
| Generals: Scrozzle - Blaze - Roxy - Vargoyle |
| Foot Soldiers: Tronics - Gigatronics |
| Zords: Ripper Zord - Chimera Zord - Omegadrone |
| Robotrons |
| Season One: Cycletron - Needletron - Shoveltron - Slicertron - Meltatron - Railtron - Vacuutron - Antennatron - Drilltron - Tooltron - Clonetron - Tubatron - Tubatron 2.0 - Burnertron - Turbotron - Shockatron - Spiketron - Infernotron |
| Season Two: Drilltron 2.0 - Trappertron - Gamertron - Keytron - Digitron - Controlatron - Dumbbelltron - Boxertron - Tiaratron - Bulldozertron - Thieftron - Clawtron - Antennatron 2.0 - Railtron 2.0 |
| Gigadrones |
| Season One: Cycledrone - Needledrone - Shoveldrone - Slicerdrone - Meltadrone - Raildrone - Vacuudrone - Antennadrone - Drilldrone - Tooldrone - Delta Gigadrone 1 - Clonedrone - Tubadrone - Tubadrone 2.0 - Burnerdrone - Turbodrone - Shockadrone - Unidentified Gigadrone 1 - Unidentified Gigadrone 2 - Spikedrone - Delta Gigadrone 2 - Infernodrone |
| Season Two: Drilldrone 2.0 - Trapperdrone - Gamerdrone - Keydrone - Digidrone - Controladrone - Alphadrone - Betadrone - Gammadrone - Deltadrone - Tiaradrone - Bulldozerdrone - Unidentified Gigadrone 3 - Unidentified Gigadrone 4 - Thiefdrone - Clawdrone - Antennadrone 2.0 |
| Sledge's Crew |
| Sledge - Snide - Poisandra - Wrench - Fury - Curio - Vivix |
| Others |
| Ryjack - Goldar - Putty Patrollers - Triptoids |
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| Black Rangers |
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| Identities Zack Taylor ā¢ Adam Park ā¢ Corcus ā¢ Carlos Vallerte ā¢ Danny Delgado ā¢ Tommy Oliver ā¢ Will Aston ā¢ Dillon ā¢ Jake Holling ā¢ Chase Randall ā¢ Javi Garcia ā¢ Zack Taylor (2017 movie) Adam Park (movie) ā¢ Vesper Vasquez ā¢ Cyra Drake ā¢ Jamie Gilmore ā¢ Xev ā¢ Johnny Lawrence ā¢ Apophee ā¢ Zack Taylor (2016 comic) ā¢ Donatello (IDW) ā¢ Zack Taylor (animated series) ā¢ Magnus Storm ā¢ Theo (Ranger Academy) ā¢ Junmor ā¢ Bobby Lincoln ā¢ Gary Vallerte ā¢ Vesper Vasquez (OmniForce) ā¢ Isabella Garfield ā¢ Galaceros |
| Secondary Rangers Phantom Ranger ā¢ Magna Defender ā¢ Mike Corbett ā¢ Anubis Cruger ā¢ Jarrod ā¢ Jungle Fury Bat Ranger Zack Putty ā¢ Putty ā¢ Zane ā¢ Abraham ā¢ Osamu Tezuka ā¢ Psycho Black ā¢ Bison Shadow Ranger ā¢ Evil Black Overdrive Ranger Mastodon Sentries |
| Power Sets Black Ranger ā¢ Black Aquitar Ranger ā¢ Phantom Ranger ā¢ Black Space Ranger ā¢ Magna Defender ā¢ Black Wild Force Ranger ā¢ Black Dino Ranger ā¢ Black Overdrive Ranger ā¢ Jungle Fury Bat Ranger ā¢ Ranger Operator Series Black ā¢ Megaforce Black ā¢ Dino Charge Black Ranger ā¢ Dino Fury Black Ranger ā¢ Cosmic Fury Black Ranger ā¢ Black Ranger (2017 movie) Black Ranger (1995 movie) ā¢ HyperForce Black ā¢ Time Force Black ā¢ Black Squadron Ranger ā¢ Black Omega Ranger ā¢ Black Turtle Ranger ā¢ Black Pirate Ranger ā¢ Black Junior Ranger ā¢ Prime Black Ranger ā¢ Eltar Ranger |
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