Spyro hails from a rare line of magical purple dragons who can harness the power of the Elements of Skylands, though he prefers to master fire. However, his innate ability with Elemental powers also leaves him vulnerable to 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 this power, using dark magic to fight the forces of evil.