Mind Blast

Mind Blast (マインドブラスト, Maindo Burasuto) is a mind-altering spell usually associated with the Mindflayer enemy. It usually inflicts non-elemental damage as well as the Paralyze status.

Final Fantasy
Mind Blast, known as TRANCE in the original NES version, is used by the Squidraken and Mindflayer enemy, and inflicts Paralyze to the entire party.

Final Fantasy III
Ramuh uses Mind Blast as one of his summon effects. The attack paralyzes enemies.

Final Fantasy IV
Used by the Mindflayer as an enemy and also as a summon from Rydia. It causes non-elemental damage, Sap, and temporarily paralyzes the target.

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years
Mind Blast returns as an enemy ability, and retains the same properties as in Final Fantasy IV.

Final Fantasy V
A Blue Magic spell learned from Mindflayer, Azulmagia, and Wendigo. Mind Blast causes non-elemental damage, Sap, and temporarily paralyzes the target. It costs 6 MP to cast.

Final Fantasy VI
Mind Blast inflicts Blind, Zombie, Poison, Imp, Petrify, Condemned, Silence, Berserk, Confusion, Sap, Sleep, Slow, or Stop on four random opponents. It is only used by Ultima Weapon in the original releases but is sported by Kaiser Dragon and Omega Weapon in the Advance release.

Final Fantasy X
Yunalesca's third form can use Mind Blast, which inflicts damage, Confuse, and Curse (for Aeons only).

Final Fantasy XI
Mind Blast is used by Soulflayers. It deals Lightning damage and causes Paralysis in a cone-shaped area.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Mindflayer is the only enemy that can naturally use Mind Blast; however, Squidraken can also use it when an ally with the Monster Skill ability is next to it. Inflicts Confuse or Berserk(randomly decided). See also enemy abilities.