Frequently Asked Questions

In Countdown to Destruction, Zordon's energy wave purged the universe of evil. So why are there still evil beings in later series?
Zordon never said that his energy wave would destroy all evil everywhere in the universe. Based on what is shown, it is most reasonable to conclude that the wave destroyed the forces actively threatening the universe at that time, not every evil being in existence.

There is some debate about the exact location of Mirinoi, and the origins of Scorpius and Trakeena. Was Mirinoi in the Lost Galaxy? Were Scorpius and Trakeena from the Lost Galaxy?
There is not enough official information to answer this definitively, but two broad theories fit the available evidence without causing major contradictions.

Theory A:
Mirinoi was within the Lost Galaxy. Scorpius and his forces attacked Mirinoi there, and portals later allowed the Rangers to travel between Earth and Mirinoi. Magna Defender and the Scorpion Stinger also passed through these portals into our galaxy. Once the portals closed, Terra Venture continued its journey while the Scorpion Stinger followed. This could explain Trakeena's awareness of Astronema and events outside the Lost Galaxy.

Later, the Galaxy Book was brought to Terra Venture and eventually used by Deviot to transport the colony into the Lost Galaxy. Terra Venture was later returned to normal space, and Mirinoi may have been brought back as well, allowing its people to resettle there after Terra Venture crashed on one of its moons.

Theory B:
Mirinoi was always in normal space, far from Earth, and not actually inside the Lost Galaxy. Portals opened near Earth and temporarily linked to Mirinoi, allowing the Rangers to travel there. Scorpius, Magna Defender, and the Scorpion Stinger also passed through those portals into our region of space. Later, Terra Venture was transported into the Lost Galaxy by means of the Galaxy Book, then brought back out near Mirinoi's original location.

What happened to the Zeo Crystal? Is it connected to the Turbo Powers?
There is no direct evidence that the Zeo Crystal was used to create the Turbo Powers. Any theory claiming that connection is speculative. The appearance of both Zeo and Turbo powers in Forever Red suggests they were separate power sources.

What happened to the Ninja Zords and the Shogun Zords?
In A Zeo Beginning, Tommy says, "Now that Ninjor is back at the temple, and the Zords are gone, we're gonna need help." That is the only real statement the series gives. Exactly how they were lost is unclear, but they were apparently gone or inaccessible by the time the Zeo era began, possibly due to the effects of Master Vile's manipulation of time.

Was there a connection between Divatox and Dimitria?
The series strongly implies that they were sisters. The evidence includes their shared actress, repeated attention to their rivalry, Dimitria's missing sister, and Divatox's appearance after purification. It was never stated outright, but the intended connection seems clear.

What happened to Dragonzord? Should it still be usable?
Dragonzord draws power from the Dragon Coin. It does not necessarily require a constant direct link, but it ultimately depends on that source for continued function. A fully powered Dragonzord can still operate independently for a time, but if the Dragon Coin is permanently destroyed, Dragonzord would eventually lose power and become inoperable.

Kimberly: "What about Tommy? Will his Dragonzord be able to go through another fight?"
Zordon: "The Dragonzord must now conserve what energy it has left. Just as Tommy's powers periodically fail him, so it shall be with the Dragonzord."

How did Adam morph in Always a Chance?
Adam used the Mastodon Power Coin, not the Ninja Power Coin that Goldar destroyed. The Mastodon Coin was never shown to be destroyed, though it was damaged. It apparently retained enough energy for one more morph.

When did Lost Galaxy take place?
The simplest answer is that it took place in the year it aired. Nothing in the series clearly contradicts that.

How did the Red Rangers get their powers back in Forever Red?
The episode never explains it directly. The point of Forever Red was to unite the Red Rangers for a major anniversary story, not to stop and explain every restored power set. Rangers have regained powers before, so it is reasonable to accept that something happened off-screen that allowed them to return.