Magic Counter

Magic counter also called return magic. is a recurring ability in Final Fantasy series. It allows the user to strike back when hit with spells, either physically or with the same spell depending on the game.

Final Fantasy X
In Final Fantasy X magic counter is a weapon ability. It can be customised onto any weapon using 16 shining gems. In this version the user strikes their attacker physically after taking damage from a spell.

Final Fantasy X-2
In Final Fantasy X-2 magic counter is an ability learned by the berserker class, it costs 300 AP to learn and like its predecessor it involves a physical counter to a magic attack.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
in this game magic counter is called return magic. It is a reaction ability learned by Black Mages and Bishops. It can be learned from the black robe for 300 AP. In this game spells are counterd with the same spell. The caster does not need to know the spell. Some spells cannot be returned (such as Blue Magic).

Final Fantasy Tactics A2
The ability returns in this game and is still learned by black mages and bishops as well as the new Gria job Geomancer. It is learned from the samite coat for 400 AP. Once again it counters magic with the same spell.