Who is Dark Spyro?

 


Dark Spyro is an alternate, corrupted version of the beloved purple dragon, Spyro. Depending on the game, he has appeared as a manifestation of Spyro's dark emotions, an evil doppelgänger, or a controllable form that harnesses dark magic.

The character's design and backstory have evolved across three main eras of the franchise:

The Legend of Spyro Trilogy

  • Origin: During The Eternal Night, Spyro comes into contact with corrupting dark energy. This initially turns him into a mindless, feral beast.
  • Evolution: In Dawn of the Dragon, Spyro learns to harness and channel this dark energy at will, temporarily transforming into Dark Spyro to boost his combat abilities.

Skylanders Series

  • Origin: In Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure, Spyro's scales turn black and his horns silver after being corrupted by "The Darkness" while trying to protect the Core of Light.
  • Abilities: Master Eon casts spells to prevent him from being completely consumed, allowing Dark Spyro to master the dark magic. He was released as a highly collectible physical toy figure (often bundled with special starter packs).
  • Designations: He is also known as Shadow Spyro in Skylanders: Ring of Heroes.

Crossovers and Skylanders Academy

  • Video Games: Dark Spyro appears as a boss and unlockable skin in mobile and crossover titles, such as Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!.
  • Television: In the Netflix animated series Skylanders Academy, he acts as a major, independent villain corrupted by the dark warlock, Strykore.










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