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Agreed. Though Gold was considered the most powerful resident of SB. However, I think that I might even argue that claim, as I think Emma may very well be on par with Rumple in terms of magic. We'll see how the writers choose to build on what happened in season 5.

And, in a way, Gold did own SB. even under the curse, it was Gold that collected rent from everyone, and generally had power. One might say that nothing happened in SB that Gold did not allow to happen. He let Regina have control, even during the curse. But he had it set up so that he was powerful, even during the time that he did not have his memories. And once he had his memories back, he continued to let Regina hold on to the illusion of power and control when it suited his purposes.

As for what will happen, Hyde is not Gold. He is not a Dark One. And though he does appear to have some resistence to Magic, he could be taken out by Emma for sure, and possibly a combination of Regina and Zelena. But, if Hyde's purpose is to allow the stories of the people from the LoUS to play out, then I don't really see him as a threat.