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{{about|the [[dragon]] breed from ''[[Spyro: Shadow Legacy]]''|the breed from [[The Legend of Spyro (series)|The Legend of Spyro]] series|[[Purple Dragon (The Legend of Spyro)]]|their ''Skylanders'' counterpart|[[Purple Dragon (Skylanders)]]}}
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|name = Purple Dragons
|name = Purple Dragons
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|species = Dragon
|world = [[Dragon Realms]]  
|homeworld = [[Dragon Realms]] <br /> [[Skylands]] (Skylanders)
|first_appearance = ''[[Spyro: Shadow Legacy]]'' (powerful status first mentioned)
|appearances = [[Spyro the Dragon (video game)|Spyro the Dragon]] <br /> [[Spyro: Year of the Dragon]] <br /> [[Spyro: Shadow Legacy]] (powerful status first mentioned) <br /> [[The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning]] <br /> [[The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night]] <br /> [[The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon]] <br /> [[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]] <br /> [[Skylanders: Return of the Dragon King]] <br /> [[Skylanders Academy (TV series)]]
|notable=[[Spyro]], [[Sorcerer]]}}
|attack = Fire <br /> Electricity <br /> Ice <br /> Earth <br /> Aether <br /> Dragon Time <br /> Wind <br /> Darkness <br /> Magic <br /> Water <br /> Tech <br /> Undead <br /> Air <br /> Life<br />Nature
'''Purple Dragons''' are a special breed of [[dragon]]; a status that was only introduced in ''[[Spyro: Shadow Legacy]]''. Like [[Spyro]], they are a unique dragon species who are gifted with powerful magical energy. Multiple characters, such as [[Zoe]] and the wizards at the [[Mountain of Magic]], regard Purple Dragons as special and the greatest of all creatures.  
|role = Protagonists <br /> Antagonists (Two)}} '''Purple Dragons''' are a special and rare breed of [[Dragons (The Legend of Spyro)|dragon]]; a status that was first introduced in ''[[Spyro: Shadow Legacy]]''. This breed later became a major plot device in [[The Legend of Spyro (series)|''The Legend of Spyro'' series]], and made an appearance in the [[Skylanders (series)|''Skylanders'' series]].


==Original series==
==Abilities==
In the ''original'' Spyro series, Purple Dragons weren't a major plot device nor were they legendary. There were a total of two known Purple Dragons who were included in this status: [[Spyro the Dragon (character)|Spyro]] and the [[Sorcerer]]. Though several minor dragons, namely [[Alban]], [[Halvor]], [[Ivor]], [[Ragnar (Spyro the Dragon)|Ragnar]], [[Asher]], [[Sadiki]], [[Claude]], [[Mazi]], [[Azizi]], [[Obasi]] and [[Baruti]], were also purple.
Purple Dragons have powerful magical energy that makes them withstand the negative and dark effects of magic. They can also learn and harness magic rather quickly, making them powerful creatures.


Another [[Unidentified purple dragon|dragon]] in ''[[Spyro: Year of the Dragon]]'' was also purple.
==See also==
{{main|Dragon}}
The main species the Purple Dragon is part of in the original series.


It wasn't until ''[[Spyro: Shadow Legacy]]'' that the special status of the Purple Dragons was introduced into the series. They, like Spyro, are a special breed of dragon who are gifted with powerful magical energy. That energy is strong enough to withstand the negative and dark effects of magic.
{{main|Purple Dragon (The Legend of Spyro)}}
A rare breed of [[Dragon (The Legend of Spyro)|Dragon]] that is strongly promintent in ''[[The Legend of Spyro (series)|The Legend of Spyro]]'' reboot. [[Spyro (The Legend of Spyro)|Spyro]] is the latest purple dragon and the main character of the trilogy.


==''The Legend of Spyro'' series==
{{main|Purple Dragon (Skylanders)}}
{{Q|There was once a dragon, long ago, whose raw power was far greater than anyone had ever seen or... could imagine. At first, he mastered fire... which was odd because he was not a fire dragon. Then came ice and wind... and other abilities none thought possible.|The [[Chronicler]]}}
A species of [[Dragon (Skylanders)|dragon]] that similar to its ''Legend of Spyro'' counterpart in qualities and abilites.
In ''The Legend of Spyro'' trilogy, Purple Dragons are born once every ten generations, and can master all of the elements, as well as other abilities the [[Guardians (character)|Guardian dragons]] thought were not possible, including [[Dragon Time|time]] itself. It is said that the purple dragon is supposed to bring justice, hope, and peace to the [[Dragon Realms (The Legend of Spyro)|Dragon Realms]].
 
Purple Dragons have the ability to harness the power of all of the elements ([[Fire (The Legend of Spyro)|Fire]], [[Ice (The Legend of Spyro)|Ice]], [[Earth (The Legend of Spyro)|Earth]], [[Electricity (The Legend of Spyro)|Electricity]], [[Wind]], etc.), while all other dragons are capable of breathing one particular element. The signature ability of the Purple Dragon is [[Aether]], both Light and Dark.
 
Malefor has also stated that he is eternal, which may be another ability that Purple Dragons possess, making them immortal.
 
===Notable Purple Dragons===
There have only been two known Purple Dragons in ''The Legend of Spyro ''series, [[Malefor (The Legend of Spyro)|Malefor]] and [[Spyro (Skylanders)|Spyro]]. It is unknown if there were any other Purple Dragons before them. The [[Chronicler]] claimed Malefor to be the first Purple Dragon, though this fact has been challenged by Malefor himself, who assured Spyro that there were many before him.
 
===Role===
The destiny of the Purple Dragon is to direct the fate of an era. Malefor believed that their destiny was to destroy the world. However, despite what Malefor stated, he abandoned his true calling and embraced the darkness, which twisted his views of the Purple Dragon's destiny.<ref>[http://comments.deviantart.com/62/3100208/4105724157 Jared Pullen's Status Post]</ref> Unlike Malefor, Spyro saved the world instead. It should be noted that while Malefor needed the [[Destroyer]] to bring about what he saw was the destiny of the purple dragon by destroying the world, Spyro was capable of undoing the Destroyer's devastation with only his power.
 
==''Skylanders'' series==
In the ''Skylanders'' franchise, [[Spyro (Skylanders)|Spyro]] came from a rare line of magical Purple Dragons that originated from a faraway land. He and (supposedly) [[Malefor (Skylanders)|Malefor]] are currently the only Purple Dragons shown in the series. Although Spyro can harness the power of the other elements, he prefers to master [[Fire (Skylanders)|fire]]. He can also use the sinister magic of [[The Darkness]] (or other dark influences) and combine its power with his own, becoming [[Dark Spyro (Skylanders)|Dark Spyro]].
 
Purple Dragons share the same qualities as their ''Legend of Spyro'' counterpart, but they are associated with element of [[Magic]]. Aided by their magical energy, they are gifted with the power to harness the power of all of the other elements, including the power of darkness.
 
==See also==
*[[Dragons]]
*[[Dragons (The Legend of Spyro)]]
*[[Dragons (Skylanders Academy)]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the Classic series, in ''Spyro: Shadow Legacy'', Zoe commented that Purple Dragons, like Spyro, really are powerful when he wasn't affected by the [[Shadow Realm]] and defeated the dark creatures due to his powerful magic energy. This statement is possibly what gave the producers of the ''Legend of Spyro trilogy'' the idea of stating the legendary status of the Purple Dragon in the ''Legend'' series, as they were the ones who also produced ''Shadow Legacy''.
*In the [[Spyro (series)|the ''original Spyro'' games]] before ''Shadow Legacy'', Purple Dragons weren't a major plot device. Several minor dragons from [[Spyro the Dragon (game)|the first game]] were purple, namely [[Alban]], [[Ragnar]], [[Asher]], [[Sadiki]], and [[Azizi]]. Another [[Unidentified purple dragon|dragon]] in the original ''[[Spyro: Year of the Dragon]]'' was also purple.
**Of course it is still possible that the status existed in the early games given that out of all the hundreds of dragons, only 13 dragons are purple.
**In the ''[[Spyro Reignited Trilogy]]'' portion of ''Spyro the Dragon'', only Alban, Asher, Zander, Azizi, [[Claude]], [[Kosoko]] are purple-scaled dragons; Zander and Kosoko being redesigned as such.
*The statements surrounding purple dragons in ''Shadow Legacy'' is possibly what gave the producers of the ''Legend of Spyro trilogy'' the idea of implementing the legendary status of the Purple Dragon in the ''Legend'' reboot, as they were the ones who also worked on ''Shadow Legacy''.
*In ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons Dungeons and Dragons] 3.5'', one of the rarest, if not most rare, dragon is the Purple Dragon, who believe themselves to be the lords of all dragonkind.
*In ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dungeons_%26_Dragons Dungeons and Dragons] 3.5'', one of the rarest, if not most rare, dragon is the Purple Dragon, who believe themselves to be the lords of all dragonkind.
*The colour purple is often associated with royalty, reinforcing the idea that purple dragons have a higher potential for magic.
*The colour purple is often associated with royalty, reinforcing the idea that purple dragons have a higher potential for magic.


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Latest revision as of 05:48, March 31, 2025

This article is about the dragon breed from Spyro: Shadow Legacy. For the breed from The Legend of Spyro series, see Purple Dragon (The Legend of Spyro). For their Skylanders counterpart, see Purple Dragon (Skylanders).
Purple Dragons
World Dragon Realms
First appearance Spyro: Shadow Legacy (powerful status first mentioned)
Notable member(s)
Spyro, Sorcerer

Purple Dragons are a special breed of dragon; a status that was only introduced in Spyro: Shadow Legacy. Like Spyro, they are a unique dragon species who are gifted with powerful magical energy. Multiple characters, such as Zoe and the wizards at the Mountain of Magic, regard Purple Dragons as special and the greatest of all creatures.

Abilities

Purple Dragons have powerful magical energy that makes them withstand the negative and dark effects of magic. They can also learn and harness magic rather quickly, making them powerful creatures.

See also

Main article: Dragon

The main species the Purple Dragon is part of in the original series.

Main article: Purple Dragon (The Legend of Spyro)

A rare breed of Dragon that is strongly promintent in The Legend of Spyro reboot. Spyro is the latest purple dragon and the main character of the trilogy.

Main article: Purple Dragon (Skylanders)

A species of dragon that similar to its Legend of Spyro counterpart in qualities and abilites.

Trivia

  • In the the original Spyro games before Shadow Legacy, Purple Dragons weren't a major plot device. Several minor dragons from the first game were purple, namely Alban, Ragnar, Asher, Sadiki, and Azizi. Another dragon in the original Spyro: Year of the Dragon was also purple.
    • In the Spyro Reignited Trilogy portion of Spyro the Dragon, only Alban, Asher, Zander, Azizi, Claude, Kosoko are purple-scaled dragons; Zander and Kosoko being redesigned as such.
  • The statements surrounding purple dragons in Shadow Legacy is possibly what gave the producers of the Legend of Spyro trilogy the idea of implementing the legendary status of the Purple Dragon in the Legend reboot, as they were the ones who also worked on Shadow Legacy.
  • In Dungeons and Dragons 3.5, one of the rarest, if not most rare, dragon is the Purple Dragon, who believe themselves to be the lords of all dragonkind.
  • The colour purple is often associated with royalty, reinforcing the idea that purple dragons have a higher potential for magic.
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