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A strange breed of Plant that has an emerald green body but secretes a black, soot-like substance that begins to cover it early in its life. From then on, it remains a jet-black color. Instead of leaves, they grow strange flat pea pods on their bodies.

When a troop of Black Plants appear as baddies in the anime series, they are mistakenly referred to as "Black Weeds."

Etymology[]

Originally named for is papery leaves and ashy color. Also a play on the fact that Ash is a type of tree.

Later named for its black color.

Its Japanese name is Monokurokkasu, or Monocrocus, a play on the words "monochrome" and "crocus".

Data[]

Game Name Description Image
Monster Rancher 1 Ash "Although his true color is green, he appears black." Ash MR1
Ash Book MR1
Monster Rancher 2 Black Plant "A soot-like substance makes its body black." Black Plant MR2-0
Anime Series Black Weed For the characters, see Black Weed Troops.

Obtaining[]

  • To obtain an Ash in Monster Rancher 1, use
  • To obtain a Black Plant in Monster Rancher 2, use
  • To obtain a Black Plant in Monster Rancher 2 DX, use Rise of the Dawncrusher by Slabdragger
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