Dark Spyro (Skylanders)

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.Skylanders Universe: Molten Hot Dog's Quiz Quest, page 31
===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.Skylanders Official Sticker Book, page 9
==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===
===Powers and Upgrades===
==Character Trailers==
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure - Dark Spyro Trailer
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Meet the Skylanders - Dark Spyro
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure - Dark Spyro Preview (Lights Out)
Skylanders Swap Force - Meet the Skylanders - Dark Mega Ram Spyro (Lights Out)
==See also==
*Spyro
*Legendary Spyro
*Spyro's Number 1 Fan
==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 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==
 
Category:Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
Category:Characters
Category:Skylanders
Category:Dragons
Category:Male Characters
Category:Skylanders (characters)
Category:Purple Dragons
Category:Magic Skylanders
Category:Playable Characters
Category:Dark Skylanders
Category:Series 3 Skylanders