Jade Gladiator is a plant-themed warrior monster. He appeared as the central antagonist in the episode "Strange Relations" in Power Rangers Dino Thunder.
History
When Anton Mercer became Mesogog in Mercer's lab, he used an experimental plant and turned it into the Jade Gladiator. This monster was created even without the Geno-Randomizer.
The Gladiator attacked Reefside and encountered four Rangers since Trent was busy fighting with his evil clone.
The Jade Gladiator fought the Rangers, who used Thundersaurus Megazord. Their attempts were unsuccessful. The monster fought the Megazord and successfully defeated it with arrows from his plant bow.
Jade Gladiator used his botanic power to bring back Deadwood, the Tree of Life, and brings to life a new monster: Skortch. The Rangers destroyed the monsters and Tommy formed the DinoStegazord. Then Trent arrived and the Rangers formed the Thundersaurus Megazord again.
After all five Dino Rangers joined together and defeated his creations, the Valkasaurus Megazord is formed and destroyed the Jade Gladiator once and for all. 
TV STORY-Strange Relations
In "Beginnings" Pt. 2, Jade Gladiator was seen with Izout near Piggy's dumpster when the S.P.D. Rangers visit him.
Personality
The Jade Gladiator is a skilled, cunning, and resourceful warrior who wants to destroy the Rangers, since he sees them as his enemies. He is an unpredictable and fierce opponent, which made him hard to defeat. He is also loyal to Mesogog.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Plant Morphing: The Jade Gladiator can transform into a giant plant.
- Monster Creation and Resurrection: In his plant form, the Gladiator can create and revive monsters.
- Earthquake: Also in his plant form, the Jade Gladiator can create an earthquake so strong it caused cracks to spread along the ground.
- Enlarging: The Gladiator appears to be able to enlarge on his own without the Hydro Regenerator.
Abilities
- Super Strength: Gladiator possesses super physical strength and is able to fight the rangers and their Megazords.
- Super Durability: Gladiator also has super durability, allowing him to hold against the Rangers.
- Skilled Fighter: Gladiator is a skilled fighter who is able to hold his own against the Megazords.
Weaknesses
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Arsenal
- Bow: The Jade Gladiator has a massive green and purple bow with sharp edges that he can use for combat.
- Energy Arrows: The Jade Gladiator can create purple energy arrows from his bow to fire them at enemies from a distance.
- Energy Laser Pulses: The Jade Gladiator's strongest attack where he can channel all of his energy up into the end of his bow to create massive green energy laser-like pulses that he can launch at the enemy from. A single strike tore apart the Thundersaurus Megazord Stega Surfboard and took it down.
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
- Gladiator is voiced by Geoff Dolan.
Design
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Etymology
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Notes
- The Jade Gladiator is the only monster in Dino Thunder to be destroyed by the Valkasaurus Megazord.
Appearances
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Power Rangers Dino Thunder
- Episode 30: Strange Relations
- Power Rangers S.P.D.
- Episode 2: Beginnings (2) (cameo)
See Also
- Giganoid 11: Inextinguishable - Super Sentai counterpart in Abaranger. See comparison page.
