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Baylan Skoll

A mysterious and enigmatic Jedi Master, Baylan Skoll survived Order 66 and took on Shin Hati as his apprentice. He operated in the galaxy's shadows for years, only emerging when he took on an assignment for the Imperial Morgan Elsbeth - a mission that took him to the distant planet Peridea. There, he continues to advance his own mysterious agenda.

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Baylan Skoll Wielding a Lightsaber in Ahsoka TV Show Poster
Created By
Dave Filoni
Franchise
Star Wars
Race
Human
TV Shows
Ahsoka
Cast
Ray Stevenson
First Appearance
Ahsoka

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Baylan Skoll from Ahsoka in the middle with Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith to the left and Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi to the right
Baylan Skoll Is Right: Ahsoka's Villain Proves It's Time For Star Wars To Reform The Jedi (& Not For The Reason You Think)

Given Baylan Skoll's popularity following Ahsoka season 1, it may be time for Star Wars to rethink the Jedi, the Sith, and the light and dark side.

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Baylan Skoll an Shin Hati Vintage Series Figures Star Wars Featured
Ahsoka's Greatest Villains Assemble: New Baylan Skoll & Shin Hati Vintage Collection Figures Announced

Hasbro has just announced new additions to its Star Wars Vintage Collection with villains Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati ing the classic figure line.

David Harbour to the right, Viggo Mortensen to the left, and Hugh Jackman in the middle in front of a background showing space
10 Actors Who'd Make The Perfect Baylan Skoll For Ahsoka Season 2

With Baylan Skoll actor Ray Stevenson's tragic death in 2023, many have wondered whether Star Wars will recast the role for Ahsoka season 2.

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Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati in Ahsoka
One Subtle Star Wars Detail Hints How Baylan Skoll Survived Order 66

Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll is another Order 66 survivor, but how exactly did he survive? One blink-and-you'll-miss-it detail may have provided an answer.

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Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka and the poster for Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order
Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll Story Mirrors One Dangerous Fallen Order Villain - Will He Share The Same Fate?

Baylan Skoll's story is eerily similar to the one suffered by one of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order's minor villains. Will he meet the same end?

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Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka
Star Wars' Latest Baylan Skoll Update Raises Yet More Questions About Ahsoka's Mysterious Villain

Baylan Skoll was one of Ahsoka's most intriguing characters, but his goals remained a mystery. If he's truly left the Jedi behind, what does he want?

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Baylan Skoll wielding his orange lightsaber in Ahsoka
Star Wars Explains Why Baylan Skoll's Lightsaber Is So Unique - & Why Ahsoka Struggled To Beat Him

Baylan Skoll's lightsaber is a unique opportunity for Star Wars. Could these weapons be made with other materials? What does that mean for the Jedi?

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Ahsoka Tano wearing her gray robes and Baylan Skoll wearing his black cloak with the hood raised in Ahsoka season 1, both standing in front of a red and blue background.
Over One Year After Ahsoka's Finale, Star Wars Finally Reveals The Truth About Baylan Skoll

Star Wars has at last revealed one key truth about Baylan Skoll's Force wielding character in Ahsoka, though it raises more questions than answers.

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Baylan Skoll and Original Trilogy Custom Star Wars Image
Where Was Baylan Skoll During The Original Star Wars Trilogy?

Baylan Skoll is an Order 66 survivor turned mercenary in the New Republic Era, but where was he during the original Star Wars trilogy?

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Baylan Skoll (Ray Stevenson) holding his orange great lightsaber in Ahsoka
Secrets Of Baylan Skoll's Orange Lightsaber Revealed By Ahsoka VFX Supervisor At Last

Exclusive: Ahsoka's VFX supervisor delved into the creation of Baylan Skoll's orange lightsaber, the challenges in bringing it to life, and more.

Baylan Skoll in Ahsoka season 1.
Sinister Baylan Skoll Cosplay Shows The Dark Jedi In All His Glory

Baylan Skoll was the breakout antagonist in Ahsoka’s series, and this cosplay really accentuates all the details that made him so mighty.

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Ahsoka Tano wearing her gray robes and Baylan Skoll wearing his black cloak with the hood raised in Ahsoka season 1, both standing in front of a red and blue background.
Dark Ahsoka Season 2 Theory Reveals How Baylan Will Uncover An Ancient Sith Power

Baylan Skoll seeks a dark power on Peridea, and a horrifying Ahsoka season 2 theory suggests that it is far more dangerous than he realizes.

Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati stand in the foreground with their Black Series figures blurred in the background.
Amazing Star Wars Art Shows Ahsoka's Shin Hati In The Shadow Of Her Master

This breathtakingly beautiful artwork shows Ahsoka's dark Jedi antagonists, with Ivanna Sakhno's Shin Hati very much in her master's shadow.

Ahsoka looking up between Baylan Skoll and Sabine Wren's character poster
Ahsoka Season 2 Theory Proves Star Wars Doesn't Need To Recast Ray Stevenson's Baylan Skoll

Ray Stevenson’s death led to discussions of recasting Baylan Skoll, yet one Ahsoka theory may prove that this is not necessary to uphold his legacy.

Baylan's character poster between Ahsoka season 1's poster and a statue of the Father on Peridea
7 Best Theories About Baylan Skoll’s Search In Ahsoka

Baylan Skoll’s search in Ahsoka season 1 spawned a lot of theories concerning what the Force- was looking for to end the cycle of dark and light.

Baylan and Shin in Ahsoka.
10 Reasons Why Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll & Shin Hati Are Disney's Best Star Wars Villains

Star Wars has added several outstanding villains to its catalog under Disney, but Ahsoka's Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati are the best of the modern era.