Saurod is a fictional character from the popular toy line Masters of the Universe, who was introduced into the toy line and mythology after appearing in the 1987 Masters of the Universe film based on the toy line. Saurod is a reptilian villain, a lizard-like creature wearing a metal mask and helmet, his torso covered by dark armor.Saurod was introduced into the MOTU mythology with his appearance in the 1987 film Masters of the Universe starring Dolph Lundgren. Played by Pons Maar, he is one of Skeletor's bounty hunters, a reptile marksman armed with a laser gun and a set of retractable razor-sharp claws. He is sent with Blade, Karg, and Beast Man to obtain the Cosmic Key from Earth. He is mute throughout his scenes and only expresses himself through hissing. His role in the film is fairly brief, as he is killed off early into the film after failing Skeletor in a mission to Earth. Paying the price for the failure of all the small mercenary band, he is incinerated alive by a burning energy bolt from Skeletor's hand.