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'''Mr Dark''' is [[Rayman]]'s arch-nemesis, and a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. A diabolical and mysterious shape-shifting sorcerer, Mr Dark has attempted to disrupt the balance of [[the Glade of Dreams]] on several occasions, but is always thwarted by [[Rayman]]. His features are hidden beneath a shadowy cloak and hat, beneath which only his glowing yellow eyes can be seen. Mr Dark's first appearance is in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], where he acts as the main antagonist and final boss. He makes similar villainous appearances in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' and [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color adaptation of ''Rayman'']]. Mr Dark was originally meant to return in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but he was cut from the final game and replaced with [[the Magician]], a secret admirer of his whom he inspired to become a villain.
'''Mr Dark''' is [[Rayman]]'s arch-nemesis, and a major character in the [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' series]]. A diabolical and mysterious shape-shifting sorcerer, Mr Dark has attempted to disrupt the balance of [[the Glade of Dreams]] on several occasions, but is always thwarted by [[Rayman]]. His features are hidden beneath a shadowy cloak and hat, beneath which only his glowing yellow eyes can be seen. Mr Dark's first appearance is in [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]], where he acts as the main antagonist and final boss. He makes similar villainous appearances in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', ''[[Rayman Designer]]'' and [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color adaptation of ''Rayman'']]. Mr Dark was originally meant to return in ''[[Rayman Origins]]'', but he was cut from the final game and replaced with [[the Magician]], a secret admirer of his whom he inspired to become a villain.


==In ''Rayman'' and its spin-offs==
==In the original ''Rayman''==
[[File:VIG RAP.png|frame|right|class=sprite|Mr Dark as he kidnaps [[Betilla]] the Fairy]]
[[File:VIG RAP.png|frame|right|class=sprite|Mr Dark as he kidnaps [[Betilla]] the Fairy]]
[[File:VIG DARK.png|frame|right|class=sprite|[[Betilla]] the Fairy, captured by Mr Dark]]
[[File:VIG DARK.png|frame|right|class=sprite|[[Betilla]] the Fairy, captured by Mr Dark]]
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===In ''Rayman Junior''===
==In ''Rayman Junior''==
Mr Dark also appears in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', an educational spin-off of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. In this game, he steals the [[Magic Book of Knowledge]] from [[the Magician]] and destroys a map to [[Mr Dark's Lair|his hideout]] in [[Candy Château]]. He casts the same spells on [[Rayman]] as he did in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], but due to the game's educational nature, he doesn't fight as a boss at all. Once [[Rayman]] has solved the riddles on the parchment showing the way to [[Mr Dark's Lair|his hideout]] and been through his spells, Mr Dark doesn't appear any more and [[Rayman]] eventually finds [[Magic Book of Knowledge|the Book of Knowledge]].
Mr Dark also appears in ''[[Rayman Junior]]'', an educational spin-off of [[Rayman 1|the original ''Rayman'' game]]. In this game, he steals the [[Magic Book of Knowledge]] from [[the Magician]] and destroys a map to [[Mr Dark's Lair|his hideout]] in [[Candy Château]]. He casts the same spells on [[Rayman]] as he did in [[Rayman 1|the original game]], but due to the game's educational nature, he doesn't fight as a boss at all. Once [[Rayman]] has solved the riddles on the parchment showing the way to [[Mr Dark's Lair|his hideout]] and been through his spells, Mr Dark doesn't appear any more and [[Rayman]] eventually finds [[Magic Book of Knowledge|the Book of Knowledge]].


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===In ''Rayman Designer''===
==In ''Rayman Designer''==
In ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', Mr Dark is available as an enemy [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in [[Candy Château]]. There are different variants, each making him cast a different spell at [[Rayman]]. The spells last until [[Rayman]] reaches an [[Anti-spell amulet]].
In ''[[Rayman Designer]]'', Mr Dark is available as an enemy [[Event (Rayman Designer)|event]] in [[Candy Château]]. There are different variants, each making him cast a different spell at [[Rayman]]. The spells last until [[Rayman]] reaches an [[Anti-spell amulet]].


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*'''Mr. Dark: steals the fist''' - Steals [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fist]] ability.
*'''Mr. Dark: steals the fist''' - Steals [[Rayman]]'s [[Telescopic fist|fist]] ability.


===In the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman''===
==In the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman''==
[[File:GBC 76.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Mr Dark as he appears in the [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']]]]
[[File:GBC 76.PNG|frame|left|class=sprite|Mr Dark as he appears in the [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version of ''Rayman'']]]]
[[File:Mr dark 1.png|frame|right|class=sprite|Mr Dark holding a [[cage]] of captured [[Electoon|Toons]] in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version]]]]
[[File:Mr dark 1.png|frame|right|class=sprite|Mr Dark holding a [[cage]] of captured [[Electoon|Toons]] in [[Rayman (Game Boy Color)|the Game Boy Color version]]]]
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==In ''Rayman 2''==
Mr Dark is referred to by name in the manual for ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where it is revealed that his defeat at the hands of [[Rayman]] is what convinced the inhabitants of [[the Glade of Dreams]] that the hero was trustworthy. However, he makes no actual appearance in the game.
Previews of [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']] mention that the [[Robo-Pirate]] invasion took place after Mr Dark vanished from [[the valley|Rayman's island]] following the events of [[Rayman 1|the first game]]. It is not known if Mr Dark was ever planned to return and have a relevant role in this game; other characters from the original, including [[Betilla]] the fairy, were intended to make an appearance.
==In ''Rayman 3''==
[[File:2D Madness ending.png|thumb|320px|A picture of Mr Dark can be seen on the floor to the left at the ending of ''[[Rayman 3]]'''s [[2D Madness]] minigame. This represents Mr Dark's only appearance in a 3D [[Rayman (series)|''Rayman'' game]] to date.]]
Mr Dark makes a subtle cameo appearance in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. At the end of the [[2D Madness]] minigame, a few photographs from [[Rayman 1|the original game]] are seen briefly and between them they show almost all of the game's characters, including Mr Dark. In addition, the design of the game's titular [[Hoodlum]] enemies was conceived as a visual mixture between Mr Dark and the [[Hunter]]s.


==In ''Rayman Origins''==
==In ''Rayman Origins''==
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==In other games==
==In ''Rayman in the Phantom Show''==
[[File:2DMadness-Arcade-R3HH-PC-Pic49.PNG|thumb|320px|A picture of Mr Dark can be seen on the floor to the left at the ending of ''[[Rayman 3]]'''s [[2D Madness]] minigame. This represents Mr Dark's only appearance in a 3D ''[[Rayman (series)|Rayman]]'' game to date.]]
 
Mr Dark is referred to by name in the manual for ''[[Rayman 2]]'', where it is revealed that his defeat at the hands of [[Rayman]] is what convinced the inhabitants of [[the Glade of Dreams]] that the hero was trustworthy. However, he makes no actual appearance in the game.
 
Previews of [[Rayman 2 (cancelled prototype)|the cancelled 2D version of ''Rayman 2'']] mention that the [[Robo-Pirate]] invasion took place after Mr Dark vanished from [[the valley|Rayman's island]] following the events of [[Rayman 1|the first game]]. It is not known if Mr Dark was ever planned to return and have a relevant role in this game; other characters from the original, including [[Betilla]] the Fairy, were intended to make an appearance.
 
Mr Dark makes a subtle cameo appearance in ''[[Rayman 3]]''. At the end of the [[2D Madness]] minigame, a few photographs from [[Rayman 1|the original game]] are seen briefly and between them they show almost all of the game's characters, including Mr Dark. In addition, the design of the game's titular [[Hoodlum]] enemies was conceived as a visual mixture between Mr Dark and the [[Hunter]]s.
 
{{quote|text=Must be nice to be Mr. Dark, going to sleep with nothing on your mind!|sign=The [[Phantom]]|source=''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''}}
{{quote|text=Must be nice to be Mr. Dark, going to sleep with nothing on your mind!|sign=The [[Phantom]]|source=''[[Rayman in the Phantom Show]]''}}