History Main / MysticalJade

** ''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda'': The sacred palace where kung fu masters reside is called the Jade Palace.

** ''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda3'': Kai stole the chi of many kung-fu masters, both living and dead, and turned them into his enslaved thrall made of jade, nicknamed "Jombies."

Jade also had a significant role in the cultures of Central America, particularly the Maya, who associated it with death, the sun, and nobility. In Māori culture, jade and other green stones are called ''pounamu'' and considered generational treasures.

* In ''WesternAnimation/TurningRed'', the talismans of Ming, Grandma Wu, Auntie Ping, and Helen are made out of jade.

* ''WesternAnimation/SupermanTheAnimatedSeries'': In the [[Recap/SupermanTheAnimatedSeriesS2E16To18WorldsFinest Batman/Superman "World's Finest" crossover special]], the Joker steals a valuable Jade Dragon from a museum, said to carry a curse that kills its owners. Subverted in the fact that the "jade" is actually kryptonite and it was the low level radiation it emits that was killing its owners.

In China, objects crafted from [[teal:jade]] were traditionally ''the'' status symbol, higher than gold and diamond. As a material, it has been attributed with many [[SupernaturalIsGreen supernatural properties]], including the ability to absorb negative energies. Jade ornaments were believed to grow alongside the wearer, enriching both over time. Similarly, smoking through jade pipes was believed to grant longevity, and nobility are known to have been [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_burial_suit buried in jade suits]] to take advantage of its protective properties. Jade also carries a heavy influence in Myth/ChineseMythology, specifically the Jade Emperor who rules over the Heavenly bureaucracy.

Jade also had a significant role in the cultures of New Zealand and Central America. Such powers of jade can emit EmeraldPower.

* ''ComicBook/WhiteTiger'' The jade amulets used by [[LegacyCharacter all three]] White Tigers are made of Jade, and grant greatly enhanced physical prowess, sharpened senses, and the ability to blend into the wearer's surroundings.

** ''TabletopGame/LegendOfTheFiveRings'', being a generically FarEast setting, makes heavy use of this, with jade being [[SupernaturalRepellent the most effective weapon]] against creatures tainted by the Shadowlands. In fact, in its ''Dungeons & Dragons'' conversion ''Oriental Adventures'', effects based on CharacterAlignment were translated so that Good became jade and Evil became taint (e.g. ''[[HolyHandGrenade holy smite]]'' becoming an [[DishingOutDirt earth-based spell]] called ''jade smite'').
** ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragonsThirdEdition'' also has the Jade Phoenix Mage, a Prestige Class from the ''Tome of Battle -- Book of Nine Sword''. They must be non-evil, and all members are said to be the reincarnations of 13 mythical {{Kung Fu Wizard}}s. Some of their abilities are linked to the color green, especially the capstone ''emerald immolation'' power.

* The ''VideoGame/{{Shenmue}}'' series revolves around two legendary jade mirrors called the Phoenix Mirror and the Dragon Mirror. Despite being a mundane world, they seem to have some vaguely defined mystical powers and the BigBad will stop at nothing to get them both. The murder of protagonist Ryu Hazuki's father to get the Dragon Mirror is what sets off the plot.

* ''WesternAnimation/JackieChanAdventures'' exploited the trope for an episode-long WhosOnFirst routine involving the race for a powerful artifact made of jade and the character named Jade.

* Parodied in ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' episode "Homer Goes to College". Mr Burns visits the Simpson home to discuss the main plot of the episode, then as he leaves he addresses the following to Homer (unrelated to the rest of the episode and never referenced again):

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* ''Literature/WhateleyUniverse'': Destiny's Wave is a Chinese SentientWeapon made of a material that at least looks similar to milky jade.
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** ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragonsThirdEdition'' also has the Jade Phoenix Mage, a Prestige Class from the ''Tome of Battle - Book of Nine Sword''. They must be non-evil, and all members are said to be the reincarnations of 13 mythical {{Kung Fu Wizard}}s. Some of their abilities are linked to the color green, especially the capstone ''emerald immolation'' power.

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* ''Film/ThePhantom1996'' features a DoomsdayDevice consisting of three mystic skulls: Gold, Silver, and Jade.

* ''Literature/WhateleyUniverse'': Destiny's Wave is a Chinese SentientWeapon made of a material that at least looks similar to milky jade.

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* In Myth/ChineseMythology, because it was extracted from mountains and riverbeds, jade was associated with both Heaven and Earth and so was used to link together both elements and symbolize nature. As such, jade items can be found in ancient graves, and some were even buried in [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_burial_suit jade clothes]].

** ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragonsThirdEdition'' also has the Jade Phoenix Mage, a Prestige Class from the ''Tome of Battle - Book of Nine Sword''. They must be non-evil, and all members are said to be the reincarnations of 13 mythical {{Kung Fu Wizard}}s. Some of their abilities are linked to the color, especially the capstone ''emerald immolation'' power.

* ''TabletopGame/LegendOfTheFiveRings'', being a generically FarEast setting, makes heavy use of this, with jade being [[SupernaturalRepellent the most effective weapon]] against creatures tainted by the Shadowlands. In fact, in its ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'' conversion ''Oriental Adventures'', effects based on CharacterAlignment were translated so that Good became jade and Evil became taint (e.g. ''[[HolyHandGrenade holy smite]]'' becoming an [[DishingOutDirt earth-based spell]] called ''jade smite'').

* Parodied in ''WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons'' episode "Homer Goes To College". Mr Burns visits the Simpson home to discuss the main plot of the episode, then as he leaves he addresses the following to Homer (unrelated to the rest of the episode and never referenced again):
-->'''Mr. Burns:''' Oh, and one more thing: you must find the jade monkey before the next full moon.
-->'''Mr. Smithers:''' Actually sir, we found the jade monkey. It was in your glove compartment.
-->'''Mr. Burns:''' And the road maps, and ice scraper?
-->'''Mr. Smithers:''' They were in there too, sir.
-->'''Mr. Burns:''' Excellent! It's all falling into place...
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In China, objects crafted from jade were traditionally ''the'' status symbol, higher than gold and diamond. As a material, it has been attributed with many [[SupernaturalIsGreen supernatural properties]], including the ability to absorb negative energies. Jade ornaments were believed to grow alongside the wearer, enriching both over time. Similarly, smoking through jade pipes was believed to grant longevity, and nobility are known to have been [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_burial_suit buried in jade suits]] to take advantage of its protective properties. Jade also carries a heavy influence in Myth/ChineseMythology, specifically the Jade Emperor who rules over the Heavenly bureaucracy.

* ''ComicBook/WhiteTiger'' The jade amulets used by [[LegacyCharacter all three]] White Tigers are made of Jade, and grant greatly enhanced physical prowess, sharpened senses, and the ability to blend into the wearers surroundings.

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