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Shade the Shadow Pirate is a minor antagonist character from the Disney Junior animated series, Jake and the Never Land Pirates. He was a wicked shadow from the Shadow World that came to Never Land to steal the shadows of others. He is voiced by Fred Tatasciore.

Background[]

History[]

Shade's past is mostly unknown, though he mentioned as being the ruler of the realm of shadow known as the Shadow World. As it was briefly mentioned in his debut, Shade once attempted to take over Never Land before, but was defeated by Peter Pan. Shade's motivations is to be the most powerful being in the Never World, dominating the shadows of the island's various inhabitants. However, as evidenced by Izzy's knowledge and distaste for him, Shade has an infamous reputation around Never Land and is a feared figure in the eyes of its inhabitants.

Personality[]

Shade is a scheming pirate shadow, driven mostly by greed and the desire to have authority over others; more specifically, Peter Pan's shadow. Shade is an opportunist and can be quick to concoct schemes that would likely end in his favor. After overhearing Peter Pan's shadow flying about solo, Shade was able to quickly concoct an elaborate plot—one of which that could have very well succeeded, if not for unexpected interference.

Shade is also cruel, remorseless and sadistic. He apparently has no qualms with terrorizing innocent civilians as a means to reach his own goals, and often relies on manipulation to achieve said goals.

Powers and Abilities[]

  • Magic Bag: Shade possesses a magical bag cable containing the shadows of others, preventing them from escaping or phasing through once caught inside.
  • Flight: Shade is one of few inhabitants of the island that can fly without the aid of pixie dust.
  • Immunity to physical attacks : As a shadow, Shade cannot be harmed or captured by any physical means, as he will simply phase right through them.
  • Shape-shifting : Shade displays the ability not only take the form of any inhabitant of Never Land he wishes, but split into multiple forms at once, as he takes the form of Jake and his crewmates all at once to fool Peter Pan's shadow.

Weaknesses[]

  • Light: Shade displays a great fear of light, despite it aiding him in capturing shadows.

Role in the series[]

Shade first appeared in the episode "Pirate Fools Day!" as the main antagonist of the episode. Peter Pan's shadow is running amok pulling pranks on the various inhabitants of Never Land on Pirate Fools Day. Shade spots Pan's mischievous shadow, and with Peter nowhere in sight, Shade took great delight at this opportunity he has been waiting for: to capture Pan's shadow and bring it to his Shadow World. Shade manages to track Pan's shadow to Never Land, where he took the form of Jake and his crew to lure Pan's shadow close enough so he can capture him with his magic Shadow Bag. Luckily, Jake and his crew manage to catch up and confront Shade, but as they try to stop the shadow pirate, the young pirate's many attempts merely phase through the wicked shadow. Shade mocks Jake and his friends' pointless efforts, before fleeing back to his ship with his captive. As Shade made his way back to his ship near Shipwreck Beach, he is confronted once more with Jake and his crew with the assistance of Brightly the Firefly and his swarm. While Shade flees from the swarm of fireflies, Jake and his try another attempt to rescue Pan's shadow, but even amongst the chaos, Shade refuses to give up his captive. It was not until Peter Pan arrives to turn the tide of the battle with his plan. Jake manages to distract Shade, acting like his shadow has to escape. Shade was tempted to try to catch Jake's shadow, allowing Peter to sneak behind Shade, and using his dagger, he manages to rip a hole in Shade's magic bag to free his shadow. Shade tries to capture Jake's shadow, but seeing that it had vanished and was still attached to Jake, he became furious for being tricked and witnessed Peter and his shadow reunite. Shade tries one last attempt to recapture Pan's shadow, but his efforts failed due to Peter cutting a hole in his magic bag. Peter decides that it is time to finishes up by asking Brightly and his swarm to light Shade through the inside, causing the evil shadow to explode in a brilliant flash of light, presumably ending Shade's reign of terror.

Episode Appearances[]

Gallery[]

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Trivia[]

  • Shade is loosely based upon Lord Ombra from the books Peter and the Shadow Thieves and Peter and the Secret of Rundoon.
    • Both villains are shadow-like beings who are able to steal other shadows or possess and enslave them.
    • Both Shade and Ombra are afraid of the light, but it aids them in capturing shadows.
    • Both Shade and Lord Ombra are destroyed by a brilliant flash of light.
  • Shade is the third villain to die onscreen in the series. The first being the Soufflé Monster from "The Never Land Coconut Cook-Off" and the second being the Snowconstrictor from "Jake's Cold-Hearted Matey".

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