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- “Lights Out!”
- —Dark Spyro's official catchphrase
Dark Spyro is an additional Skylander in the Skylanders series. Like his Legend of Spyro counterpart, Dark Spyro is the dark alter-ego of Spyro. He also has a Mega Ram counterpart who appears in Skylanders: Swap Force.
Background
Personality
Dark Spyro is more wild, erratic, and darker than his normal counterpart, according to terms of gameplay and personality. Unlike his Legend of Spyro counterpart, Dark Spyro has full control over the darkness that resides within him, using this trait to fight evil. However he is always at risk of being consumed by the dark magic. This process worries his fellow Skylanders at times.[1]
Biography
Spyro is a rare magical dragon with the ability to harness the power of the elements of Skylands, though he prefers to master fire. However, this innate ability with elemental powers also leaves him vulnerable to the influence of darker magic. When The Darkness is nearby, Spyro can channel its energy and combine its power with his own, becoming Dark Spyro. Over the years, he has learned to focus and control his power, using this dark magic to fight the forces of evil.
Story
History
Spyro has some sensational skills. Unlike the other Skylanders, he can harness the energy of every element, but still prefers his original favorite - Fire. But there is a sinister side to Spyro's ability. Master Eon observed this first-hand when The Darkness attempted to corrupt the Core of Light. Spyro began to shudder and shake. His purple skin seemed to flush and flare as dark magic flowed through him like lightning. Only Master Eon's speedily cast spells saved Spyro from a foul fate. With time, and Eon's tutelage, Spyro has learned to master this dark magic know-how. And when he harnessed energy, he transformed into Dark Spyro! However, only Spyro's brave heart and careful control prevent him from being consumed by darkness.[2]
Abilities
In the console versions, Dark Spyro's attack methods are similar to his normal counterpart's, but his fire attacks are more tainted with purple energy, having been infused with the energies from The Darkness. His abilites are also the same as normal Spyro's.
In the 3DS version of Skylanders, Regular Dark Spyro attacks his enemies differently by striking them in a flurry of tail, claws, and lightning breath, even blasts his foes with bursts of pure dark energy. However Dark Spyro's Mega Ram counterpart has the same attacks as the all other versions of Spyro.
Stats
These are the starting and maximum statistics for this Skylander in the console version of the games.
- Health: 280 (max. 560)
- Speed: 43 (max. 91)
- Armor: 24 (max. 54)
- Critical Hit: 20 (max. 70)
- Elemental Power: 25 (max. 100)
Warning: These stats are not used in any of the Skylander games. They are only listed for completeness reasons.
- Strength: 70
- Agility: 90
- Defense: 40
- Luck: 60
Powers and Upgrades
| Basic Abilities Dark Spyro's fireballs can damage Rotting Robbies. |
Soul Gem Ability Requires Soul Gem from: Crawling Catacombs |
| Dragon's Fire | Charge | Spyro's Earth Pound | ||
 Primary Ability |
 Secondary Ability |
 Price: 4000 |
Basic Upgrades
Skylanders can buy new abilities from Persephone.
| Long Range Raze | Spyro's Flight | Sprint Charge | Triple Flameballs | |||
 Price: 500 |
 Price: 700 |
 Price: 900 |
 Price: 1200 |
Sheep Burner Spyro
This upgrade path lets Dark Spyro further develop his Flameball attacks.
| Fire Shield | Exploding Fireblast | The Daybringer Flame | ||
 Price: 1700 |
 Price: 2200 |
 Price: 3000 |
Blitz Spyro
This upgrade path lets Dark Spyro further develop his Charging attacks.
| Stun Charge | Comet Dash | Ibex's Wrath Charge | ||
 Price: 1700 |
 Price: 2200 |
 Price: 3000 |
Skylanders gain new abilities automatically based on their level.
Starting Powers
- Dragon's Fury (Primary Attack): Press (Y) repeatedly to strike with Dark Spyro's tail, wings, and lightning breath.
- Shadow Spark (Secondary Attack): Press (X) to fire a burst of dark energy. The burst will leave an energy field on the ground that damages enemies overtime.
Upgrades
- Airburn (requires level: 3): Press (X) in midair to burn a circle of powerful energy beneath Dark Spyro.
- Energt Conduit (requires level: 6): Create a Shadow Spark, then run through the Spark to energize Dark Spyro. While energized, Dark Spyro moves faster and his (Y) attacks will send a wave of energy outwards.
- Shadowbeam (requires level: 9): Hold (X) and release to shoot a beam of dark energy. The beam will leave a trail of fire that damages enemies.
Minigame Abilities
Skylanders get special abilities in minigames based on their element.
| Sky Defense | Castle Assault | Ground Defense | ||
 Create a vortex that pulls enemies in. |
 Launch a projectile that creates a magic area that disintegrates blocks. |
 Create a vortex that pulls enemies in and inflicts damage. |
Character Trailers
See also
Gallery
- Main article: Dark Spyro (Skylanders)/Gallery
Trivia
- Dark Spyro is available as a character in the 3DS Starter Pack of Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure. He has also been available as a Wave 4 Single Pack character in several countries.
- Dark Spyro has a different character model in Skylanders: Universe, which is the same model used in the 3DS version of Spyro's Adventure.
- He is the only additional Skylander who doesn't have the same character model as Spyro and Legendary Spyro on Universe and the 3DS versions.
- Dark Spyro is also the only additional Skylander who has a different catchphrase than his regular counterpart.
- His character trailer is also different from his normal and Legendary counterparts.
- However, he doesn't have his own trailer in Giants.
- He is also the only variant Skylander who has a different backstory.
- He is the only Skylander who doesn't share the same moves as Spyro and Legendary Spyro in the 3DS versions.
- He is the only additional Skylander who doesn't have the same character model as Spyro and Legendary Spyro on Universe and the 3DS versions.
- He breathes purple fire, which may be a reference to the Aether element that his Legend of Spyro counterpart wields in the The Legend of Spyro series.
- Dark Spyro is the first alternate skylanders to be part of the 3DS pack (the second is Punch Pop Fizz).
- Despite having his own catchphrase, "Lights Out!", Dark Spyro says normal Spyro's catchphrase, "All Fired Up!".
- In the console versions, Dark Spyro deals +10 more damage than normal Spyro with his attacks, but has 5 less armor.
- Dark Spyro's backstory bears a great resemblance to that of Riku from the Kingdom Hearts series.
- His catchphrase, Lights Out, is also the name of a song by Breaking Benjamin.
- Dark Spyro is the first Dark Skylander before the introduction of the other Dark alter ego Skylanders.
- Dark Spyro is the first alternate Skylander to be Series 1 and Series 3.
- Dark Spyro has never said his official catchphrase.
References
- ↑ Skylanders Universe: Molten Hot Dog's Quiz Quest, page 31
- ↑ Skylanders Official Sticker Book, page 9
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