The power to trap other beings in containers. Variation of Binding.
Also Called
- Container Binding
- Object Binding/Imprisonment
Capabilities
The user is able to trap other beings in containers (jars, boxes, living bodies, etc.) or other objects.
Variations
- Card Imprisonment
- Crystal Imprisonment
- Dimensional Imprisonment
- Photographic Encapsulation
- Picture Imprisonment
- Sword Imprisonment
Associations
Limitations
- If container is damaged in any way, the imprisoned may be able to escape.
- May have to perform a certain action in order for the target to be contained.
- May only be temporary.
Known Users
Folklore/Mythology
- King Solomon (Abrahamic Folklore/Mythology)
Films
- Ghostbusters (Ghostbusters)
Television
- Shadow Men (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
- Zordon (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
- Mermaids (Mako Mermaids)
Cartoons
- Grand Master Dashi (Xiaolin Showdown)
Manga/Anime
- Mutaito (Dragon Ball)
- Master Roshi (Dragon Ball)
- Kami (Dragon Ball)
- Tien Shinhan (Dragon Ball)
- Riruka (Bleach) via "Doll House"
- Users of the Kohaku no Jōhei & Benihisago (Naruto)
- Elsie (The World God Only Knows)
- Haqua (The World God Only Knows)
- Loki (Mythical Detective Loki)
Known Objects
Folklore/Mythology
- Pandora's Box (Greco-Roman Mythology)
Films
- Ghost Trap/Proton Box (Ghostbusters); capture ghosts
- The Grimhold (Sorcerer's Apprentice)
- The Grimlock (Sorcerer's Apprentice)
Manga/Anime
- Can Opener/Golden Can (Toriko)
Television
- Fenton Thermos (Danny Phantom); capture ghosts
- Pandora's Box (Once Upon a Time)
- Magic Urn (Once Upon a Time)
- The Sorcerer's Hat (Once Upon a Time)
- Sphere of Yun (Xiaolin Showdown)
- Wooden Puzzle Box (Xiaolin Showdown); imprison Wuya
- Chinese Puzzle Box (Mako Mermaids); when infused with magic
Comics
- Deadalus' Bottles (Fables)
- The Casket of Primordial Winds (Fables)