Golden Power Staff

The Golden Power Staff is the weapon of the Gold Ranger. It channels all of the energies of the Ranger, and is even used to morph.
First seen	The Power of Gold
Last seen	Legendary Battle
Series	Power Rangers Zeo Power Rangers in Space Power Rangers Super Megaforce

Introduction and History

The Golden Power Staff is the signature weapon of the Gold Ranger, providing immense power and versatility in combat. Designed for Zeo Ranger V Red, Tommy, it can be used as a blunt weapon and can transform into several other modes for different types of attacks. This weapon was developed by Alpha 5 and is integral to harnessing and channeling the Golden Powers.

Design and Functionality

The Golden Power Staff is summoned by the Gold Ranger through a unique process. Gold energy from the visor forms the staff in the Gold Ranger’s hand, with the Gold Ranger symbol prominently displayed. The staff features a red orb on its top, roughly the size of a ping-pong ball, which plays a crucial role in its various attack modes.

The staff can be used in different configurations:

• Blunt Weapon: In its standard form, it serves as a powerful blunt weapon.
• Slashing Weapon: The staff has two sharp pivoting blades along its sides, allowing it to be used for slashing attacks.
• Energy Blast Attack: By pressing a red button on the handle, the staff’s head splits open to reveal three flashing red lights. Gold energy flows into the red orb, and the staff can then shoot three spheres of gold energy at opponents.
• Gold Rush Attack: The staff opens up to channel the full potential of the Golden Powers, releasing a series of power blasts with extreme output.

Key Features and Capabilities

• Dash Attack: The Gold Ranger can perform a dash attack, where he quickly runs past his opponents, and gold lightning strikes them as he passes.
• Triple Energy Blast: This attack can temporarily defeat strong opponents like Wolfbane by firing three spheres of gold energy.
• Summoning Pyramidas: During battles, the Gold Ranger uses the staff to summon Pyramidas, transforming it from a black pyramid into its normal form.
• Energy Channeling: The staff can channel immense energy, allowing the Gold Ranger to perform powerful attacks like the Gold Rush.

Significant Battles and Deployments

Against Wolfbane: During a battle with the giant Wolfbane, the Gold Ranger used the Golden Power Staff to summon Pyramidas by shooting a golden beam upward, transforming it from a black pyramid to its normal form.

Battle with Leaky Faucet: The Gold Ranger used the triple energy blast to obliterate the frozen Leaky Faucet after the Rangers froze him using freon pipes.

Defeating Somnibot: The triple energy blast attack blew Somnibot apart into pieces and temporarily defeated the rebuilt Somnibot in subsequent battles.

Energy Blast Against Cogs: In a particularly intense battle, the Gold Ranger performed his energy blast attack, where seven blasts were shown firing from the staff, causing explosions around the surrounding Cogs.

Struggles with the Machine Empire: The Golden Power Staff played a crucial role in various battles against the Machine Empire. For instance, after demorphing from being shot down in Pyramidas by the Varox over Aquitar, Trey continued to hold the staff, indicating its significance in retaining the Gold Ranger powers.

Transfer of Power

The Golden Power Staff is integral to the transfer of the Gold Ranger powers. When Trey of Triforia was ready to pass the powers to Billy, the staff was used in a ceremonial transfer. However, due to Billy’s exposure to negative proton molecules, the power transfer failed. Later, Jason successfully received the Gold Ranger powers from Trey using the Golden Power Staff, which activated the Super Zeo Gems and summoned the Super Zeo Zords.

Final Battles and Legacy

The Golden Power Staff continued to be a pivotal weapon until the final battles against Rita and Zedd’s forces. During these intense confrontations, the staff was used to channel the power of Triforia, making the Rangers grow to giant size to confront giant Mondo. In the climactic moments, the staff lay on the ground nearby after Zordon’s energy wave wiped out the enemy forces around the Gold Ranger, marking the end of its active use.