Skylanders Dump Files Page

| Offset (hex) | Size | Description | |--------------|------|-------------| | 0x00 | 0x10 | UID + Magic | | 0x10 | 0x20 | Write counters & lock bits | | 0x30 | 0x20 | Owner data (hashed) | | 0x50 | 0x20 | Figure type, variant, region | | 0x70 | 0x20 | Nickname (ASCII, null-terminated) | | 0x90 | 0x20 | Experience, level, money | | 0xB0 | 0x200 | Quest flags, skill unlocks | | 0x2B0 | 0x10 | Hat equipped | | ... | ... | ... | | 0xFF0 | 0x10 | Checksum (varies by game version) |

⚠️ Checksum must be recalculated after any modification, or the game will reject the figure.

In the context of Skylanders, a "dump file" refers to a digital backup of the data stored on an NFC (Near Field Communication) chip inside a Skylander figure. skylanders dump files

Every Skylander figure contains a tiny chip that stores specific data:

When people talk about "dumping" a Skylander, they usually mean extracting this data into a file format (often .bin or .sky) that can be read by emulators or specific PC applications, effectively turning a physical toy into a digital token. | Offset (hex) | Size | Description |

Physical toys degrade. RFID chips can demagnetize over time, and paint rubs off. By creating a dump file, a collector creates a "backup" of their rare character (e.g., a "Ro-Bow" or "Wild Storm" which can cost hundreds of dollars). If the toy fails, the digital backup can be written to a cheap NFC card.

You cannot just plug a Skylander figure into your computer via USB. The data is locked on the figure, and the figure is locked to the Portal of Power. ⚠️ Checksum must be recalculated after any modification,

To create or use these dump files, the community has developed specific hardware solutions over the years: