| Sector | Block | Typical Content | Writable by Console? | |--------|-------|----------------|----------------------| | 0 | 0 | UID, manufacturer data | No | | 0 | 1-3 | Keys, sector trailers | No | | 1 | 0-2 | Character ID, nickname, level, XP | Yes | | 2 | 0-2 | Upgrades (byte flags), wow-pow | Yes | | 3 | 0-2 | Hat ID, soul gem flag | Yes | | 4 | 0-2 | Money (gold), quest progress | Yes | | 5 | 0-2 | Feats of strength (bitmask) | Yes | | 6-15 | 0-2 | Unused/zeroed or DLC expansion data | Conditional |
If you want to put the files onto physical "cards," you need blank NFC tags (NTAG213 or NTAG215). Steps to Dump a BIN File (Android)
Map the standard Skylanders sector keys (publicly available in community preservation forums). Read the tag and select . Writing BIN Files back to Physical Tags skylander bin files
No. The game must support that character. For example, a Skylanders: Trap Team figure cannot be used in Spyro's Adventure . The BIN file retains the character's original identity. Do I need to be worried about "bricking" my toys?
To interact with Skylander bin files in the physical world, you need specific hardware capable of reading and writing high-frequency 13.56 MHz RFID chips (specifically Mifare Classic 1K chips). Hardware Requirements | Sector | Block | Typical Content | Writable by Console
The Skylanders series generated over $3 billion in revenue by selling physical toys that “magically” entered the video game world. Underneath the plastic exterior of each Skylander, Giant, Trap Master, or vehicle lies a passive NFC tag that stores:
Many people use a smartphone with NFC capabilities or a dedicated Portal of Power connected to a PC. Read the tag and select
Because the game writes to the BIN file during play, a modder can:
Use an app designed to interact with Mifare chips (e.g., Amiibo/Skylanders specialized apps).