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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

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

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)

Gallery

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