Shade (ability)

Shade is a recurring ability in the series. It most often inflicts the Paralysis status to one target.

Final Fantasy III
Shade is a level 4 Black Magic that can be bought for 3,000 gil at Gysahl, Northeast Saronia, and Doga's Village. When cast, it has a 80% chance of paralyzing a single enemy. The enemy Hellgaroo Mage uses this spell, and any non-Magus, Sage, Red Mage, and Black Mage Job can use it through the Tranquilizer item.