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So, Cruella wanted the Gauntlet so that she could be victorious over the Author, Isaac. Ursula didn't really need the gauntlet because she already stole a large portion of his power (his trident), so I have no clue what she wanted the guantlet for. SO, once again she's just tagging along with a bad crowd. Maleficent was victorious over Briar Rose, Stefan, Aurora and Phillip, so I don't think she needed it wither. I'm thinking she just wanted to collect it like all her other items.

So, mostly I think they just wanted to foil Rumple's plans and maybe turn it against him.