Skobeloff assumes through what he has seen on this island, along with his previous knowledge of the Darkness and Moon Magic, that the reason Moon Magic is more finicky than usual is connected to the fact that the this creature seems to prey on lone dragons. While his friends have been successful using their magic while surrounded by others, his and Kyte's failed spells were attempted alone. As such, sticking together in large groups seems to be the best way to combat the Darkness.