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I don't think they have decent magic-building. Just like world building they do it lazily.

Regina and Cora had potential ability and Zelena's was more natural. Then, it would seem anyone can learn magic, but then they stated otherwise. Example, when asked if Henry could learn magic, they said no. Even had Henry talk about not having magic, even though Regina offered to teach him,two seasons ago.

So, I still think it's a magical gift to wield it, but otherwise they are a bit inconsistent on that. Sometimes all you need is anger aparently to wield dark magic. Seems like there would be a lot more magic wielders if that was the only prerequisite.

Rumple doesn't have magic and only had magic due to being the Dark One. We don't know if he remembers his past or even have amnesia. Magical knowledge is tied to the person, which is why Rumple collected so many books and etc.