Cactuar King (Final Fantasy X)

The Cactuar King is an optional enemy in Final Fantasy X. It is bred at the Area Conquest section of the Monster Arena and is, in essence, a tougher version of a normal Cactuar. The monster becomes available after collecting at least one of each fiend found at the Thunder Plains, and the prize for unlocking it is 99 Chocobo Wings. Defeating it will net some Blessed Gems.

Battle
Cactuar King will counter all attacks with 10,000 Needles, meaning only those with the Break HP Limit ability will be able to withstand it. On its turn the King will unleash 99,999 Needles, which is unblockable and always fatal. Despite the Cactuar King's relatively low HP compared to other Arena creations, its high Evasion stat makes it difficult to hit with normal attacks, even if the character's Accuracy stat is at maximum. High Luck levels are necessary, and stacking the special skills Aim, Luck, and Jinx will reduce the King's ability to avoid being hit.

Any Overdrives capable of 99,999 damage that have multiple hits (e.g. Blitz Ace, Attack Reels, Oblivion) can easily knock out this opponent, as long they are non-elemental. If the Cactuar King escapes, the player will get nothing.

Related Enemies

 * Cactuar
 * Qactuar

Final Fantasy X-2

 * Cactuar
 * Jumbo Cactuar

Kaktrice Pampi Kyactus (Zoolab)