Scorch (ability)

Scorch is a recurring enemy ability in the series. It is usually Fire-elemental in nature, and usually targets one party member for massive damage. It is a specialty of Rubicante.

Final Fantasy
Scorch appears as an enemy ability for Cerberus and then later for Rubicante in the GBA/PSP/iOS versions. It inflicts minor Fire-elemental damage to the party.

Final Fantasy IV
Marking its first appearance in the series, Scorch is first used by Rubicante and Flamehound, and later by Lunar Ifrit, Crystal Dragon, and Brachioraidos in the Advance remake. It inflicts either moderate Fire-elemental damage to the party or major Fire-elemental damage to one party member, usually resulting in a KO.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Inferno is the specialty of Rubicante, and it inflicts heavy Fire-elemental damage to the party.

Final Fantasy IX
Scorch, used by the red Vepal, makes the user immune to all elemental attacks.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
Scorch is a command used by Creams. It is used to inflict damage using its electrically charged body.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game
Rubicante's card depicting his Theatrhythm art can use Scorch. For one Fire CP, the discard of another Rubicante card and Dulling Rubicante, Scorch deals 5000 damage to all non-Fire Forwards.