The Dark Hand is a criminal syndicate that act as the antagonist of the first season of Jackie Chan Adventures. They are a secret worldwide organization that makes profit on stealing and smuggling valuable relics and antiques. Unknown to the authorities who investigate them (namely Sector 13), they also look for artifacts said to have mystical powers. They've been hired by Shendu to free him of his statue prison through his Talismans in exchange for the lost treasure of Ching Xi Hung. The Dark Hand ultimately manages to restore Shendu, but he takes back his promise.