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True Alpha
{{tAlpha|size: medium; margin-left: 5px; float: right}}A True Alpha is a canine werecreaturewereanimal who is said to become an [[alphas|alpha]] solely by the strength of their character, their virtue and sheer willpower. They are the rarest kindform of alpha, shrouded in myth and are said to appear once in a 100 years.years or so.
Given this rarity and mythical status, the information stated about them (and on this page) may be subject to hyperbole or distortion from being passed down through the centuries. Scott's statement of "I'm a true Alpha. You have no idea what I can do." in [[3x17 - Silverfinger]] is a subtle bit of [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LampshadeHanging|lampshading]] to this point as neither [[the Twins]], Scott, nor the audience truly know what a True Alpha can do. That said, here are a few more points of what we have been told or have observed:
Supernatural Rules
Awerewolfwerewolf, cannotgiven attainthey [[True Alpha]]have the potential to do so, gradually attains the status of [[True Alpha]] but if they ever kill someone.someone, they destroy that potential.
A True Alpha's power can only be taken by a [[Betas|beta]]turnedcreated by their own [[Alphas+The Bite|bite]].
Series
{{scottAlpha|size: medium; margin-right: 10px; float: left}}In [[Season 3]], [[Scott McCall]]'s eyes, during situations of high duress but sheer determination, briefly turn [[werewolf eye color|alpha red]]. In [[3x07 - Currents|Currents]], [[Alan Deaton]] confirms Scott has the potential to become a TrueAlpha. Alpha,
In but he had not fully attained the status. In [[3x12 - Lunar Ellipse|Lunar Ellipse]], Scott rises theto alpha rank by determinedly pushing through a [[mountain ash|mountain ash barrier]], successfully breaking it, fully awakening his True Alpha power.
In the movie, [[Derek Hale]] sacrifices himself to destroy [[the nogitsune]] and save the people he loved including [[Eli Hale|his son]], by restraining the dark kitsune and allowing Parrish to incinerate them both in hellfire. In the blaze, Derek's blue eyes changed to alpha red, becoming a True Alpha as a result of his brave sacrifice just before his death.
Given this rarity and mythical status, the information stated about them (and on this page) may be subject to hyperbole or distortion from being passed down through the centuries. Scott's statement of "I'm a true Alpha. You have no idea what I can do." in [[3x17 - Silverfinger]] is a subtle bit of [[https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LampshadeHanging|lampshading]] to this point as neither [[the Twins]], Scott, nor the audience truly know what a True Alpha can do. That said, here are a few more points of what we have been told or have observed:
Supernatural Rules
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A True Alpha's power can only be taken by a [[Betas|beta]]
Series
{{scottAlpha|size: medium; margin-right: 10px; float: left}}In [[Season 3]], [[Scott McCall]]'s eyes, during situations of high duress but sheer determination, briefly turn [[werewolf eye color|alpha red]]. In [[3x07 - Currents|Currents]], [[Alan Deaton]] confirms Scott has the potential to become a True
In
In the movie, [[Derek Hale]] sacrifices himself to destroy [[the nogitsune]] and save the people he loved including [[Eli Hale|his son]], by restraining the dark kitsune and allowing Parrish to incinerate them both in hellfire. In the blaze, Derek's blue eyes changed to alpha red, becoming a True Alpha as a result of his brave sacrifice just before his death.