History Characters / MastersOfTheUniverseEvilWarriors

For tropes that apply to him in ''WesternAnimation/MastersOfTheUniverseRevelation'' see [[Characters/MastersOfTheUniverseRevelation this page.]]

* AncientEvil: In an unusual case involving time travel, Skeletor is this for ''The New Adventures'', having travelled with He-Man to the distant future.

* MultiversalConqueror: The original mini-comic had his goal be to open a portal back to his own dimension to bring through an army of his race to invade Eternia.

* OurDemonsAreDifferent: If he's not implied to be Keldor then Skeletor is often referred to as a "demon from AnotherDimension".

* TheStarscream: Technically, Skeletor is merely Hordak's apprentice, and in the 2002 version isn't even his most clever one at that (that'd be Evil-Lynn). He is, however, sufficiently powerful enough to keep Hordak from manifesting in Eternia.

-->Played by: Lou Scheimer (80's); Creator/ScottMcNeil ('02)

-->Played by: John Erwin (80's)

-->Played by: Lou Scheimer (80's)

-->Played by: John Erwin (80's)

-->Played by: Lou Scheimer (80's)

-->Played by: Lou Scheimer (80's)

-->Played by: John Erwin (80's)

-->Played by: Lou Scheimer (80's); Creator/PaulDobson ('02); Creator/DiedrichBader (Revelation); Creator/RogerCraigSmith ('21)

-->Played by: Lou Scheimer (80's); Creator/PaulDobson ('02); Music/HenryRollins (Revelation), Creator/KevinSmith ('21)

-->Played by: Lou Scheimer (both, 80's); Brian Drummond (Tuvar, '02); Creator/MarkGibbon (Baddrah, '02); Creator/YuriLowenthal (Tuvar, '21); Creator/FredTatasciore (Baddrah, '21)

-->Played by: John Erwin (80's); Creator/BrianDobson ('02); Creator/DeeBradleyBaker ('21)

-->Played by: John Erwin (80's); Creator/GaryChalk ('02)

-->Dubbed by: Creator/FrancoisChaumette (European French, 1987 film)

* EstablishingCharacterMoment: In the "ComicBook/FromEterniaWithDeath" crossover -his very first appearance-, Skeletor praises ComicBook/{{Superman}} out loud for being perceptive enough to realize that he couldn't care less for his underlyings' well-being. Later, upon being defeated, Skeletor teleports away as swearing revenge, and He-Man confirms that his nemesis has made a habit of it.

* EvilVsEvil: He and his old mentor Hordak generally don't get along.

** The 80s DC comics have arguably the most badass incarnation of Skeletor ever. We're talking about a guy who conquered "''[[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/vsbattles/images/4/4d/He-Man_Armageddeon_Skeletor_destroying_everything.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171015235438 universes beyond counting]]''", [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/vsbattles/images/7/76/Leaving_universes_in_ruins.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20171016165438 leaving the multiverse in ruins in the process]] and bragged about how "the shadow of Skeletor's boot" struck terror in billions upon billions of innocents. Not to mention he thrashed The Goddess in a fight, [[https://i.imgur.com/fXcwH5F.jpg knocking her out in a single punch]] and later fought with Damon, "The Slayer of Worlds", as an equal. The icing on the cake? His final battle with He-Man in the ''Within these walls...Armageddon!'' storyline had him destroying far-off universes in his clash with He-Man, causing the ''Multiverse to tremble'' and all of reality to twist upon itself.

* MythologyGag: The name of his pirate clan, "Fighting Foe Men" was a title considered for the MOTU brand, before "Masters of the Universe" was decided upon.

* TheDragon: He's Skeletor's most common right-hand, though he often [[CoDragons shares the role]] with Evil-Lyn.

* TheDragon: She is Skeletor’s right-hand woman. Usually [[CoDragons shares this role]] with Beast Man.

* LogicalWeakness: Since his powers are based on gas, high-speed winds can neutralize his ability to use it against his enemies. Man-At-Arms came prepared during an encounter by bringing two fans to first send a blast at Triclops, knocking him out from the stench, then knocking Stinkor out with a blow to the head with his mace.

* ButtMonkey: In the 2002 series he was consistently the worst-treated of Skeletor's minions, with everyone mistreating and mocking his technology despite him single-handedly putting the ropes on the heroes several times. Even worse, this version was the most genuinely loyal minion Skeletor had besides Stinkor.

* GreaterScopeVillain: The main and recurring antagonist in the series, who was once an apprentice then turned rival to Hordak, he’s also often seeking revenge on Hordak and Hordak Prime or trying to kill He-Man to take over the universe.

** In the 1987 live-action movie version of him. Even the 2002 version would be outclassed by this Skeletor--he's completely competent and dangerous, and by the beginning of the movie, he and his robot army have ''conquered Eternia'', the ''only'' version of Skeletor to have ever succeeded in that goal[[note]] It does end up happening again in the 2021 series, but technically that is Eternos not Eternia.[[/note]]

** In the 2021 series Skeletor is just as smart and cunning as his 2002 counterpart but this time with the power of Havoc, he is equal in power to He-man and able to go blow for blow with him.

** Skeletor in ''WesternAnimation/TheNewAdventuresOfHeMan'' was also significantly more cunning, being a bona fide ManipulativeBastard who frequently [[NearVillainVictory almost won]] (and on a few occasions, [[TheBadGuyWins actually did win]]).

[[Characters/MastersOfTheUniverseHeroicWarriors Heroic Warriors]] | '''Evil Warriors''' | [[Characters/MastersOfTheUniverseTheEvilHorde The Evil Horde]] | [[Characters/MastersOfTheUniverseTheSnakeMen The Snake Men]]\\w

[[Characters/MastersOfTheUniverseHeroicWarriors Heroic Warriors]] | '''Evil Warriors''' | [[Characters/MastersOfTheUniverseTheEvilHorde The Evil Horde]] | [[Characters/MastersOfTheUniverseTheSnakeMen The Snake Men]]\\

* {{Bishonen}}: A villainous example when he was Keldor.

* ContraltoOfDanger: In every version, hers is the deepest women's voice by a large margin.

* WhipItGood: His weapon of choice.

* WhipItGood: He uses a laser whip to give the captive He-Man ATasteOfTheLash.

* PlayingWithFire: A dragon who breathes fire.
** Oh it gets better than that. Most of his equipment is also on fire including a flaming sword, a burning shield, and a [[WhipItGood whip which can ignite anything it strikes]]. Clearly they had a theme in mind for this guy.

* WhipItGood: He uses his tail as a whip.

* DarkseidDuplicate: Gary Goddard admitted he was heavily influenced by the works of Creator/JackKirby, ''ComicBook/NewGods'' included when directing Masters of the Universe. Which is why he had the action moved from Eternia to Earth and essentially put Skeletor in the role of Darkseid.

* AsskickingEqualsAuthority: Shortly after becoming a champion of gladiatorial arena, he used his new position to overthrow a Lord of the Vine Jungle.