Red is also a summoner, since he was able to conjure foes to fight Spyro during his boss battles (in A Hero's Tail): Critters during the first battle and Small Robo-gnorcs during the second. Having imprisoned an ice fairy named Freezia within his staff, Red was able to cast Blizzard attacks and use her power to create dark shields, which came along with three, large and thorny plants to guard it. He also wields a staff that he uses for some of his powers. Like other dragons, Red is able to breathe fire and fly. Longorin mentioned that in his past, Red was disliked by everyone and had no companions of his own. Warped by the Sorcerer's thrall, Red was driven mad with anger and delusions of power that got the better of his judgment and he harmed those he has sworn to protect.
His evil and lust for power was not of his own choice however, as it was revealed that Red had been brainwashed by an evil mage called the Sorcerer. During his quest for world domination, Red showed zero tolerance for failure and would not hesitate to kill any minion for bringing him bad news. Red was introduced as a power-hungry dragon who seeks to take over the world using Dark Gems that fuel his evil power.
