Shadow

Shadow is an element acquired by Cynder in Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon, and later reappeared in Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure as one of Cynder's two abilites.

Legend series

Symbol

The symbol of Shadow looks like a dark yin yang symbol of dark purple above a dark blue.

Attacks

Primary Shadow

• Shadow Strike: Cynder can unleash her shadow element by diving into her own shadow and strike out from the darkness with shadow empowered claws. Shadow strike can also help Cynder get through purple doors.
• Deadly Shadow Strike
  
• Sinister Shadow Strike

Secondary Shadow

• Shadow Fire: Cynder can unleash her shadow element by breathing a dark shadow fire to suffocate foes.
  
• Suffacating Shadow Fire
• Asphyxiating Shadow Fire

Effects

Both effects of the Shadow Strike and Shadow Fire will leave portions of the shadow magic coating the enemy's eyes, confusing them into attacking their own allies instead of their enemies for a short while.

Skylanders

In Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure, one of Cynder's abilities involve her turning to a shadow to dash past enemies, leaving behind a trail of ghosts that damages the enemies.