Board Thread:False Info and Speculative Discussion/@comment-26011812-20150130115942/@comment-10280603-20150209022043

NiklausHopeHayley wrote: 2.98.252.108 wrote: wasnt dereks sister a evolved werewolf back in season 1 We can't know for sure as we have very little information about werewolf evolution, but she, like her mother, was able to shift into full wolf. The difference is that they were Alphas (Laura and Talia) and some alphas can do it but it's incredibly rare. But Derek's an Beta and is able to fully shift, and as there has never been any info about betas being able to shift to full wolf, i personally think that they weren't evolved werewolves, just really powerful alphas. I could be wrong, but before S05 starts, all we have is our theories and speculation and the little bits and pieces producers decide to give us. And dude, think of few things about werewolves:

1. Alpha has the "Alpha spark" that gives them extra power in every aspect, including shapeshifting. So, Alphas can control more their transformation etc. because of this, even allowing full wolf form or like Peter as Alpha was able to turn into giant wolf creature. But it's all about "Alpha spark" and CONTROL is most important.

2. In the series we have only heard about Alphas with this kind of rare ability. There's been no mention about Betas capable of this, and probably for good reason, since they lack the extra spark of power that Alphas possess.

3. We really haven't got much to go on with. But we do know that CONTROL is key element in wolf transformation. So, it's possible that Derek's evolution gave him super control over his powers. That would also explain that massive boost in strength we saw as he killed Berserker with his bare hands, because he would be able to use all of his powers without any kind of fear of losing control. Possibly even on a full moon. OR the evolution did make him more than "merely a werewolf", something unique. Speculations but we'll see if we get any stuff right when #501 premieres... The issue is that we don't know if Talia or Laura could do it before they were alphas. Also don't forget malia was able to fully shift.