Terror Toad
| The Terror Toad was a creation of Finster, renowned for his successes on Sorcery 7 and considered one of Rita’s most fearsome and effective monsters. |
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| First seen | Power Ranger Punks |
| Last seen | Power Ranger Punks |
| Portrayed by | Michael Sorich (voice) |
| Series | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers |
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Appearance
Terror Toad had a grotesque and amphibious appearance, resembling a large, rotund toad. His body was predominantly green with a cream-colored belly. He had sharp, jagged teeth and a large mouth, capable of swallowing his enemies whole. A notable feature was the horn on his head, which played a crucial role in his abilities. His stomach displayed the faces of Rangers he had consumed, a chilling reminder of his power.
Abilities
Terror Toad’s primary ability was to transform his horn into an energy shape with jagged teeth. This transformation allowed him to wrap his large, white energy tongue around Rangers and suck them into his mouth in the form of energy spheres. His power grew as he swallowed more Rangers, with each one enhancing his strength.
The monster’s stomach was equipped with a yellow energy shield marked with an X, which could deflect attacks such as the Blade Blaster shots from Jason and Zack. This defensive measure made it difficult for the Rangers to inflict damage on him directly.
Additionally, Terror Toad could shoot a yellow burst of energy from his horn, adding a ranged attack to his arsenal. His ability to consume Rangers and grow stronger was a significant threat, leading Zordon to label him as Rita’s worst creation yet.
Encounters and Battles
Terror Toad made a dramatic entrance by capturing and consuming Trini, which caused her face to appear on his stomach. This ability to trap Rangers inside him was a primary tactic in his encounters. He then proceeded to deflect Jason and Zack’s attacks, showcasing his formidable defensive capabilities.
The situation grew dire as Terror Toad’s power continued to increase with each Ranger he consumed. Zordon advised the team that the only way to defeat Terror Toad was to remove his horn and exploit the weak spot beneath his neck.
In a coordinated attack, Billy and Kimberly managed to chop off Terror Toad’s horn with their Blade Blaster blades. Despite losing his horn, Terror Toad adapted by swallowing Jason and then Billy whole after grabbing them with his tongue. As he swallowed the Rangers, he revealed hidden eyes and a mouth in his neck, adding to his grotesque and fearsome appearance.
Kimberly, demonstrating her skill and precision, shot three arrows from her Power Bow into Terror Toad’s neck, causing him to fall over and release the four swallowed Rangers from his mouth in the form of energy spheres. Following Jason’s command, Kimberly delivered the final blow by shooting an arrow into Terror Toad’s main mouth, destroying him.
Terror Toad’s legacy was further cemented by his reappearance as a hallucination on the Island of Illusion, charging at the teens only to vanish when they stood their ground. This appearance served as a reminder of the lasting impact of his terror and the Rangers’ triumph over one of their most formidable foes.