There have been so many seasons of Power Rangers over the years that it has become hard to keep track of them all. Most '90s kids probably stopped watching a while back, but there have been countless Rangers over the years that are remembered fondly. Of course, between the fan favorites and the Rangers fans don't remember at all are the worst of the bunch — some of the weakest and most useless Rangers in the show's history.
It's hard for the Rangers to share the spotlight — you often have to be the Red Ranger (or Tommy Oliver) to get any character development on the show.Some Rangers just didn't get enough recognition on their respective shows, but maybe it's time that they did. For the sake of nostalgia, let's look back on the cheesiest kids' show in history to see just how many real heroes there were in the spandex-clad bunch.
For this list, we're going to look at previous seasons of Power Rangers to pick out the strongest of them all, as well as a few exceptionally lame dishonorable mentions. They may have been many kids' childhood heroes over the years, but not every Ranger was a winner. Any Ranger in Power Rangers canon is up for grabs, including those in the movies, comics, and video games. Keep in mind that this is a ranked list, so the entries will run from worst to best in their own respective categories.
Cue that theme song — here are the 20 Strongest Power Rangers, Ranked (And 10 So Weak They're Useless).
Strongest — Kendrix Morgan (Lost Galaxy)
While many of the later Rangers aren't very memorable, Kendrix Morgan stands out for being one of the only to give their life in a fight. As the Pink Lost Galaxy Ranger, Kendrix sacrifices herself in the episode "The Power of Pink" during a fight with the evil Pink Psycho Ranger.
She's a competent Ranger to say the least, the smartest on her team, and probably one of the bravest in the entire series.
She might not be the star of her season, but she makes the list for one of the most meaningful and memorable farewells in the show's history.
Strongest — Tori Hanson (Ninja Storm)
Original fans of the show probably stopped watching long before Ninja Storm, but the season featured a small cast of Rangers and only one that seemed truly heroic: Tori Hanson. Tori is easily the strongest Ranger on her team. Not only is she the first female Blue Ranger, but easily the most level-headed among her initial teammates, Shane and Dustin.
Just because she's the voice of reason doesn't mean she isn't a tough Ranger. Tori manages to defeat two of the season's main villains without backup, and even wins a battle by piloting the Megazord by herself! Her shining moments come when her teammates aren't around — probably because they only hold her back.
Weakest — Zack Taylor (MMPR)
Somebody had to say it eventually — Zack is a beloved member of the original cast, but he's easily one of the worst members on the team.
His character is little more than a stereotype, and he has no distinctive character traits other than being the "cool" Ranger.
To make things worse, he is immediately overshadowed by his successor Adam. Not only does Adam get actual character development, but he proves to be the more capable fighter and even rises to second-in-command. Zack is hardly the weakest on the list, but he's definitely the weak link on the original team.
Strongest — RJ (Jungle Fury)
Part goofball and part mentor, RJ is Jungle Fury's most valuable Ranger. Not only is he the Rangers' landlord — owner of their secret HQ at Jungle Karma Pizzeria — he's also secretly a martial arts master.
While he starts out as an eccentric Mr. Miyagi type who trains the younger Rangers, he eventually surprises everyone by breaking out a morpher and becoming the show's very first Purple Ranger. He's a fine leader, a great teacher, and the "Wolf Ranger" abilities only enhance his fighting skills. He may seem a little odd, but when duty calls, RJ always makes for a reliable Ranger.
Strongest — Taylor Earnhardt (Wild Force)
She's not a Red Ranger, but she's the best of her team and might as well be the main character in Wild Force. Taylor is ex-military — a Lieutenant and former Air Force pilot before being the first Ranger of her kind. Not only did she recruit the other Wild Force Rangers, but she wrote the team's guide book and acts as their leader.
She's a little by-the-book, but she is headstrong and often the first to jump into action.
Taylor eventually yields leadership to Cole, the Red Ranger, but she's clearly the powerhouse of the team.
Weakest — Sky Tate (S.P.D.)
Power Rangers S.P.D. is an underrated season, featuring decent acting, a surprisingly serious tone, and well-developed characters. Case and point: Sky Tate, one of the best worst (or worst best) Rangers in history.
Sky makes for a competent Ranger, but he has ego issues. He resents being the Blue Ranger, believing he's above it and more deserving of the Red Ranger powers, which is the higher rank. This causes some in-fighting between Sky and the team before he gets over his grudge. At the end of the season, he gets promoted to Red Ranger and learns humility, but not before being a pain to work with.
Strongest — Carter Grayson (Lightspeed Rescue)
Carter easily ranks as one of the best and strongest Red Rangers. A selfless firefighter-turned-superhero, Carter is brave, tactical, and ready to lay down his life to protect others. He's the leader of his team and is dedicated to his Ranger career, appearing in several reunion episodes since Lightspeed Rescue.
Carter is a bit of a workaholic because he feels his job is so important — a flaw, but an accurate summation of his moral character.
If Captain America were a Power Ranger, he'd probably be a lot like Carter Grayson.
His last appearance came in 2014 during the Super Megaforce "Legendary Battle" episode, proving that his Ranger days are far from over.
Strongest — Orion (Megaforce, Super Megaforce)
Fans aren't kind to Power Rangers Super Megaforce, but it does have one advantage that all of the other seasons don't — these Rangers can turn into any previous Ranger from the show's history.
Orion is the group's Silver Ranger, who has the powers of all the "sixth" and "extra" Rangers. His outfit might look ridiculous, but he has the strongest Ranger abilities ever at his disposal. Green Ranger? He's got that. White Ranger? Check. Gold Ranger? You bet. He's young and inexperienced, hence his low placement on the list, but this objectively makes him a force to be reckoned with.
Weakest — Troy Burrows (Megaforce, Super Megaforce)
While Orion can get away with being a lame character with cool powers, Troy cannot. Troy is the leader in both incarnations of the Megaforce Rangers, despite being a cold and dry charisma vacuum.
He receives no character development and only seems to lead the team because he was "chosen" to do so.
He's not bad in combat and he has several Red Ranger powers to back him up, but he's not one of the weakest for his fighting prowess. He's one of the weakest for being a uninspiring leader. There are comic relief characters who display better leadership qualities than Troy.
Strongest — Jen Scotts (Time Force)
It's not often that a Pink Ranger gets to lead the team, but Jen ran Time Force like a well-oiled machine. Tough, capable, and prepared for anything, Jen leads her Rangers back in time to the far-flung era of 2001 with the efficiency of a soldier.
She had to make some tough decisions during her time as leader — namely letting some random dude named Wes borrow the Red Ranger powers for a whole season — but all-in-all, Jen Scotts is one of the strongest Rangers to date for her strong leadership and well-rounded skill set. Her suit might look sweet, but this Ranger is as tough as they come.
Strongest — Sydney Drew (S.P.D.)
Syd doesn't seem like a strong member of her team initially. She's spoiled, self-centered, and not as well-rounded as her teammates. However, she has an ability that puts her above the rest. All the S.P.D. Rangers have some superhuman power unrelated to their Ranger abilities.
Syd can alter her molecular composition by absorbing things she touches, much like Marvel's Absorbing Man.
She carries a chunk of iron around with her for this purpose – giving herself literal fists of iron. This easily makes her one of the most dangerous Rangers on the list.
Weakest — Zhane (In Space)
Zhane's a fine Ranger, aside from the fact that struggles to be one. We're not talking about cooperating with the team or acclimating to the job — Zhane literally struggles to maintain his Silver Ranger form.
When he's morphed, he's tough as nails and the strongest on his team. Unfortunately, his character was the victim of a subplot involving "leaking" Ranger energy. How does that even happen? To make matters worse, Zhane isn't around much because of the way his original Super Sentai footage was edited into the show. As a result, he'll go missing every other episode — as if he wasn't unreliable already.
Strongest — Anubis "Doggie" Cruger (S.P.D.)
The strongest on his team, Doggie Cruger commands the S.P.D. Rangers until he gets his own powers. He's also a giant dog-man. Don't ask.
Cruger's dark back story drives him to be the best at his job.
When he finally becomes the Shadow Ranger in the two-parter episode "Shadows", he makes a show of it by defeating a hundred enemies without taking a hit. The episode even provides a KO counter to keep track of the action. Doggie is easily one of the most impressive Rangers ever — almost as impressive as fitting his snout inside a helmet.
Strongest — Wesley Collins (Time Force)
Wes goes from spoiled brat to noble hero over the course of Time Force. While the rest of the Time Rangers are from the year 3000, Wes is an ancestor of a future (and deceased) Red Ranger, living in 2001. The team needs a Red Ranger and the morpher can only be unlocked through a DNA scan, so Wes is drafted out of necessity.
While the team is reluctant to give this random dude superpowers, Wes commits to the job and answers the call of duty. He ends up becoming the de-facto leader and has returned for several reunion episodes. He's one of the strongest Rangers, all thanks to hard work and dedication.
Weakest — Andros (In Space)
Andros is cold, quiet, and not a very inspiring leader. He has superpowers that he often forgets to use, and sometimes he lies to his team for no apparent reason other to seem mysterious.
Andros' only real claim to fame is destroying Zordon, the Rangers' original mentor.
He did it out of necessity, sure, but that's not exactly something a Ranger would want to be known for. Plenty of older fans remember Andros as the strong-silent rogue in what is easily one of the show's best seasons — but he's just not that great of a Ranger.
Strongest — Psycho Pink (In Space, Lost Galaxy)
The Psycho Rangers are a fan-favorite. Each one is pretty dangerous, but if any of them deserve a spot on the list, it's Psycho Pink. She survives several encounters with the two different teams of Rangers and even outlives the rest of her teammates.
She's also the only villain to actually defeat a Ranger — specifically Kendrix Morgan, the Pink Galaxy Ranger. Psycho Pink is only around for a handful of episodes, but she's violent, resilient, and strong enough to make the list. Yes, she still counts, even though she's just some weird pink plant monster in disguise.
Strongest — Leo Corbett (Lost Galaxy)
He's not an iconic Ranger among fans, but he totally should be. Leo starts Lost Galaxy out as a good-hearted nobody who sneaks onboard a spaceship, but he learns to be a soldier and becomes one of the fiercest Red Rangers ever.
By the end of the season, Leo is unstoppable even in the face of certain defeat.
His shining moment comes in his final battle facing the season's villain, Trakeena. To defeat her, he fires his strongest weapon at point-blank range. The explosion should have been lethal for him, but after the dust clears Leo is the only one left standing.
Weakest —Ryan Mitchell (Lightspeed Rescue)
Ryan Mitchell, the Titanium Ranger, is the first Power Ranger not taken from the Super Sentai footage the show is made from. As America's first original Ranger, he's really cool-looking, but that's all he has going for him.
Ryan spends most of the season brainwashed by villains into hunting the Rangers. Even after he manages to break free and join them, he has a habit of not morphing or being completely absent from Lightspeed Rescue. Because he is an original Ranger, very little footage exists of him participating action scenes. As a result, the supposedly powerful Titanium Ranger isn't much use it all.
Strongest — Dillon (RPM)
It's hard to imagine what a "gritty" season of Power Rangers looks like, but make no mistake, RPM was extremely dark for the series. Sure, it keeps the bright colors and cutesy toys, but it came with a post-apocalyptic setting and surprisingly serious characters. Enter Dillon: a send-up to Mad Max's protagonist, Max Rockatansky.
He's a leather jacket-wearing, muscle car-driving rogue who wanders the wasteland in search of answers.
He has amnesia as well as cybernetic enhancements that give him superhuman powers even without a morpher. Between his survivalist skills and that definitive advantage over his teammates, he's easily one of the strongest Rangers.
Strongest — T.J. Johnson (Turbo, In Space)
First the Red Turbo Ranger and eventually second-in-command of the Space Rangers, T.J. is a strong leader and a capable combatant. Not only is he the successor to Tommy Oliver, but he's experienced dozens of the Rangers' craziest adventures. He survived trips to space, he's been cloned, he's fought the Psycho Rangers — he was even around when the Turbo Rangers were baked into a giant pizza.
He's also made appearances in reunion episodes since, including "Legendary Battle" in 2014, and this year's "Dimensions in Danger" episode of Power Rangers Ninja Steel. All these years, and T.J. still hasn't lost his touch.