"No! I've got a message for your boss! Tell him that Tommy's back and no matter what color I am, he'll never defeat me!"
―Tommy to Zeltrax[src]
For the movie version of this character, see Tommy Oliver (movie).
Dr. Thomas "Tommy" Oliver (b. 1979) is a Power Ranger veteran and considered a legend among the Ranger community. He is often considered to be the greatest Power Ranger of all time, having been part of four Power Ranger teams over the years. Tommy's career as a Power Ranger did not start like most, as he was chosen by Rita Repulsa to become her evil Green Ranger, making him the first evil Ranger in Power Ranger history. He was tasked with destroying the original team of Power Rangers and had nearly succeeded, although he was ultimately defeated and was released from Rita's control by the original Red Ranger, Jason. Having turned good, Tommy helped the Rangers in defeating the forces of darkness and was made an official member of the team. In doing so, not only did Tommy prove himself to be a worthy ally, but he became exactly the kind of leader the Rangers needed and was therefore promoted, taking command from Jason. Tommy has gone through a number of power variations through the years. Originally the first Green Ranger of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Those powers ran dry and he became the White Ranger and the White Ninja Ranger of the same team, Zeo Ranger V Red of the Zeo Rangers, and the first Red Turbo Ranger of the Turbo Rangers. He later became the love interest and husband of Katherine Hillard.
After Tommy's adventures as a Ranger were complete, he went to college where he received a Doctorate in Paleontology in a mere six years (in "Shift into Turbo", it mentioned he was in the class of 1997, whereas in "Thunder Struck Part 2", it mentioned the others in the class of 2004, showing that Dino Thunder started in 2003). He later traveled to Reefside and, in an effort to stop some of his mutations, became the mentor of a new set of Power Rangers. He later took up the mantle of a Ranger once more and became the Black Dino Ranger of the Dino Rangers. After Tommy's adversary, Mesogog, was defeated, he retired from Ranger duty and is currently a normal high school teacher at Reefside. However trouble arose as Prince Vekar drove his enemy fleet onto the grounds of Earth, which forced Tommy's hand to unite the remaining Rangers to defeat The Armada.
Retroactively, he is also referred to as the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger or Green Mighty Morphin Ranger, Mighty Morphin White Ranger or White Mighty Morphin Ranger, Zeo Red Ranger or Red Zeo Ranger as well as Dino Thunder Black Ranger or Black Dino Thunder Ranger, though these are in reference to the show, as opposed to proper labels. He was also retroactively labeled as Turbo Red Ranger - a variation on his in-show label.
Little is known about Tommy's early years, other than the fact that he was adopted by the Oliver family at a young age. His brother, David, was adopted by Sam Trueheart, although the two would not meet until their teens. At some point in his life, Tommy took an interest in martial arts, mainly karate, he later became a master at it.
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While Prince Vekar invaded the Earth, Tommy had begun uniting the Power Rangers that preceded the Mega Rangers. In between the event, some of them came in contact with the Mega Rangers.
When Emperor Mavro invades Earth, Tommy had finished uniting all the Power Rangers preceding the Mega Rangers and led them to fight Mavro and his allies. A kid was stuck in a car that was about to fall. Tommy uses Saba to rescue the kid, acknowledging the child's bravery. Emperor Mavro was defeated. But the remaining thousands of XBorgs still stand. Tommy gathered all the existing Power Rangers and met up with the Mega Rangers.
After the demise of the XBorgs, Tommy shook hands with Troy and teleported off along with the Legendary Rangers.
How Tommy regained his original Green Ranger powers is never explained here although he likely attained the Master Morpher shown in Super Ninja Steel sometime before the start of the Legend War.
As The Green Ranger of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Also retroactively known as Mighty Morphin Green Ranger or Green Mighty Morphin Ranger (unofficial titles).
Zords
Dragonzord
Arsenal
Wrist Communicator
Power Morpher
Dragon Power Coin
Dragon Dagger
Dragon Shield
Sword of Darkness (temporarily, under evil influence)
Power Sword (temporarily, Red Power Ranger loaned him the sword)
Blade Blaster
Mega Heater
As The White Ranger of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Also retroactively known as Mighty Morphin White Ranger or White Mighty Morphin Ranger (unofficial titles)
White Heavenly Treasure Lai-Lai Jewel (never mentioned in the Power Rangers universe but clearly seen being held by Tommy in some instances due to original Dairanger footage).
As The White Ninja Ranger of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
Arsenal
White Ninja Ranger Power
Techniques
Replacement: When a ranger is about to be hit by an attack they replace themselves with their ninja uniform allowing them to escape the attack. It was first used by Tommy in the battle against the Tenga Warriors in Ninja Quest.File:Replacement Tommy.jpg
Tommy replacing himself with his uniform.
Laser Power: It was first used in a combination attack by Tommy and Kimberly where they release energy (of their respective color) from their hands to defeat the Tenga Warriors in Stop the Hate Master.
When the White Ranger dons metallic armor, the white in his suit is replaced with a light silver coat. In this form he can execute high speed martial arts moves with added metal-like impact. He can also reflect light and use the reflection as a volatile blast.
The MMPR Green Ranger Key is one of Tommy's personal ranger keys. This key along with (currently) 3 of the Sixth Ranger Keys are seen lining the Command Center's interior walls. This key is mainly used by Orion (Super Megaforce Silver) who uses it to fight as the Green Mighty Morphin Power Ranger.
The MMPR White Ranger Key is one of Tommy's personal ranger keys. This key is mainly used by Orion (Super Megaforce Silver) who uses it to fight as the White Mighty Morphin Power Ranger. Although it has not been used yet, it has been seen in the Ranger Key App.
The Zeo Ranger V Key is one of Tommy's personal ranger keys. This key along with the majority of the Core Ranger Keys are seen lining the Command Center's interior walls. This key is mainly used by Troy Burrows (Super Megaforce Red) who uses it to fight as Zeo Ranger V. Although it has not been used yet, it has been seen in the Ranger Key App.
The Black Dino Ranger Key is one of Tommy's personal ranger keys. This key along with the majority of the Core Ranger Keys are seen lining the Command Center's interior walls. This key is mainly used by Jake Holling (Super Megaforce Green) who uses it to fight as the Black Dino Ranger. It has also been used by Noah Carver (Super Megaforce Blue) on one occasion so far.
Noah became the Black Dino Ranger alongside Emma (RPM Black) and Gia (Black Aquitar Ranger) as part of a all-black legendary Ranger Mode in their fight against X-Borgs on the Animarium. TV STORY-A Lion's Alliance
See also[]
Yamato Tribe Knight Burai - Super Sentai counterpart in Zyuranger. See comparison page.
Kou of the Howling New Star - Super Sentai counterpart in Dairanger. See comparison page.
Tsuruhime - Super Sentai counterpart in Kakuranger. See comparison page.
Goro Hoshino - Super Sentai counterpart in Ohranger. See comparison page.
Kyosuke Jinnai - Super Sentai counterpart in Carranger. See comparison page.
Asuka (Abaranger) - Super Sentai counterpart in Abaranger. See comparison page.
Tsuyoshi Kaijo: The original Sentai Red and leader of the 34 Super Sentai in Gokaiger
Kenji Asuka: The original Sentai Green.
Sokichi Banba: The first Sentai White who likewise became leader when introduced, and second-in-command of the Super Sentai 199.
Kouichirou Endou - First Sentai Black leader.
Tom Oliver - His clone and successor of the Green Ranger powers.
The White Stranger - His great-great-great grandfather.
T. J. Johnson - The Ranger who replaced him as Red Turbo Ranger.
Green Rangers
Identities Tommy • Adam • Carlos • Damon • Joel • Trip • Cam • Bridge • Xander • Ziggy • Mike • Jake • Riley Tommy (2016 comic)
Secondary Rangers Camille • Elephant Ranger Putty • Tom • Green Shadow Ranger • Robo Carlos • Green Creep • Green Cyborg Ranger • Evil Time Force Green Evil Cam • A-Squad Green • Evil Green Mystic Ranger Psycho Green
Power Sets Green Ranger • Zeo Ranger IV Green • Green Turbo Ranger • Galaxy Green Ranger • Green Lightspeed Ranger Time Force Green Ranger • Green Samurai Ranger • S.P.D. Green Ranger • Green Mystic Ranger Jungle Fury Elephant Ranger • Ranger Operator Series Green • Green Samurai Ranger • Super Megaforce Green Ranger Dino Charge Green Ranger
Identities Tommy • Delphine • Alyssa • Trent • Sam • Udonna • Dominic • Hayley Tommy (alternate continuity) • Lord Drakkon • Ryu (Legacy Wars)
Secondary Rangers Omega Ranger • Guardian of the Hall of Legends Tiger Shadow Ranger • White Ranger Clone
Power Sets White Ranger • White Aquitar Ranger • White Wild Force Ranger • White Dino Ranger • Omega Ranger White Mystic Ranger • Jungle Fury Rhino Ranger • Ninja Steel White White Ranger (movie)
Identities Jason • Rocky • Aurico • Tommy • T.J. • Andros • Leo • Carter • Alex • Wes • Cole • Shane • Conner • Jack Sky • Bridge • Nick • Mack • Casey • Scott • Jayden • Lauren • Troy • Tyler • Brody • Devon • Zayto Rocky (1995 movie) • Jason (2016 comic) • Britt • Jason (2017 movie) • Marv • Grace
Secondary Rangers Eric • Hunter • Leanbow Twin Man • Justin • Rocko • Farai • Robo T.J. • Crash • Psycho Red • Red Cyborg Ranger • Evil Time Force Red Lion Shadow Ranger • Evil Shane • Evil Hunter • Charlie • Officer Tate • Evil Red Mystic Ranger Evil Red Overdrive Ranger • Mr. Shiba • Grand Shogun • Dane • Mick • Robo Red Ranger • Blaze
Power Sets Red Ranger • Red Aquitar Ranger • Zeo Ranger V Red • Red Turbo Ranger • Red Space Ranger Galaxy Red • Red Lightspeed Ranger • Time Force Red • Quantum Ranger Red Wild Force Ranger • Red Wind Ranger • Crimson Thunder Ranger • Red Dino Ranger • S.P.D. Red Ranger Red Mystic Ranger • Wolf Warrior • Red Overdrive Ranger • Jungle Fury Red Ranger • Ranger Operator Series Red Red Samurai Ranger • Megaforce Red • Super Megaforce Red • Dino Charge Red Ranger • Ninja Steel Red Beast Morphers Red • Dino Fury Red Red Ranger (movie)
Identities Zack • Adam • Corcus • Carlos • Danny • Tommy • Will • Dillon • Jake • Chase • Javier Adam (alternate continuity) • Zack (2016 comic) • Zack (alternate continuity) • Vesper • Jamie
Secondary Rangers Phantom Ranger • Magna Defender • Mike • Anubis • Jarrod • Bat Ranger Zack Putty • Putty • Zane • Abraham • Osamu • Psycho Black • Bison Shadow Ranger • Evil Black Overdrive Ranger Mastodon Sentries
Power Sets Black Ranger • Black Aquitar Ranger • Phantom Ranger • Black Space Ranger • Magna Defender Black Wild Force Ranger • Black Dino Ranger • Black Overdrive Ranger • Jungle Fury Bat Ranger Ranger Operator Series Black • Megaforce Black Ranger • Dino Charge Black Ranger Black Ranger (1995 movie) • Black Ranger (2017 movie)
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TV STORY-Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Boom! Studios) Issue 12
