Shadow Knights

History
The Shadow Knights are a large group of antagonists in the series; they work for the Shadow Lord in the Nether and they will do anything to get people on their side.

15 years later, as of Season 2, the Shadow Knights seem to have become stronger and have built a nether portal somewhere in the world from which they are sending Shadow Souls into the world. We find out in the end of Season 2 Episode 36 that the portal of the Southern Wolf Tribe has somehow been opened by Zenix, another shadow Knight.

In MyStreet Phoenix Drop High, the Shadow Knights are a gang that Laurence was formerly part of. Though they are bad people, they seem to care about Laurence leaving them and badly want him back.

Characteristics
Shadow Knights are mostly created when someone dies or is stuck in the Nether, but some are created in the Nether. They undergo mental change, with other Shadow Knights convincing them that they were abandoned. To achieve immortality and enhanced powers, a turned Shadow Knight must go to the overworld and kill someone they were once close to. A shadow knight who has not done this yet is called a "premature shadow knight". However, all Shadow Knights are immortal if they stay in the Nether. All Shadow Knights, even premature ones, can transform into a larger version of themselves that is more powerful, and has armor and weapons. A method for curing a Shadow Knight has not been found. However, knights like Sasha, Laurance, Vincent, and Vylad have been able to keep control of themselves through mind over matter. Shadow Knights develop more feelings when being in the overworld for to long, Ex: Laurance has developed feelings for Aphmau. Although Laurance already had feelings for Aphmau in the begining before he turned into a Shadow Knight.

Goal
The main goal of the Shadow Knights seems to be helping the Shadow King, Shad the destroyer, rise to power in the Overworld once again, although their original motives are vague. They seem to want the Lord system gone, which may be the reason why a Shadow Knight must kill their past Lord. But another reason why they kill their old Lord's is because to obtain immortality is to kill someone you cared for, and most of the Shadow Knights are guards and guards protect and care for their Lords. Therefore another reason for killing their past Lord besides the one above.

A few Shadow Knights have come to their senses and started helping Phoenix Drop fight against Zane and other Shadow Knights.

Appearance
Although they have appeared differently and each have their own face, the army usually has the same red armor and red helmet on. However, characters like Sasha, Gene,and Vincent have never been seen wearing this armor. Most use the same red sword. The armour looks like it has black bands on it also. If they transform, red particles will be seen circling them with eyes of unnatural color like red and purple.

Good Guys

 * Laurance ~ While he is technically a Shadow Knight, he held onto himself by thinking about Aphmau while undergoing the transformation but he has transformed into his shadow knight form a couple of times. Unfortunately, Laurance might turn evil after all the events prior to answering the The Calling and may become Aphmau's enemy.
 * Vylad ~ Appearing evil within the first few episodes, he soon turns against the Shadow Knights despite being one for a while. It has been confirmed that he is Garroth and Zane's younger brother. He is responsible for Levin ending up with Aphmau.
 * Vincent ~ He is a full Shadow Knight and has been for the past 100 years. He is currently a guard of New Meteli.
 * Amethyst ~ A reformed Shadow Knight in Pikoro Village.
 * Sasha ~- Kenmur's old fiancee, left behind in the Nether, thought to be dead. Gene turned her into a Shadow Knight. She now resides in Phoenix Drop. But does not have a location in Season 2.
 * Alexis ~ Alexis was turned into a Shadow Knight by Zane when she was a baby. Later, Laurence stated that she wasn't a proper Shadow Knight due to the means she was turned, suggesting she was not as strong as even a premature Shadow Knight. In Season 2, there are no signs that indicate that she is still a Shadow Knight.

Bad Guys

 * Gene ~ Dante's brother. Turned into a Shadow Knight at a young age and destroyed his village, ruining everyone but Dante's memories. He is now a very important part of the Shadow Knights because of his ability to alter memories.
 * Zenix ~ became a full knight a long time ago. Found by Garroth and became his apprentice. Has been conspiring against other Shadow Knights to raise the Shadow Lord and control him. Goes in the Nether in Season 2 and consumes other Shadow Knights for more power.
 * The Shadow King ~ leader of the Shadow Knights who wants to take over the world.
 * Glenda ~ Attempted to sacrifice Cadenza to open a nether portal. Deceased as Aphmau had killed her when saving Cadenza.
 * Laurence ~ After answering the Calling, he might result in being evil to Aphmau.