Bypass event glitch

The Kutan glitch (also known as the Moghan glitch) is a glitch in the game Final Fantasy VI. This glitch can cause Celes to be replaced by the Moogle Kutan (Moghan in the GBA version), one of the Ten Moogles from earlier in the game when Locke and Mog protected Terra.

The glitch can be activated in Locke's scenario in South Figaro. By using the pause menu and persistence, it is possible to bypass the soldier on the right side of the town and exit without meeting Celes. Locke will have to go through the Figaro Cave solo, but during the Narshe Battle Sequence, Celes's slot will be filled in by Kutan. During the Opera House scene, Kutan is unequipped and given Celes' sprite afterwards. Kutan is a worthless party unit, unable to equip Espers or other equipment, and has low stats, and no unique skills or magic.

The reason for this glitch is due to the fact that the Ten Moogles are place-holders for most of the main playable characters; Kutan shares Celes' slot. The Moogles are replaced by the true characters once the player has the opportunity to meet and name the playable characters; since skipping Celes in South Figaro means you never met her, she can't replace Kutan!

In addition, using this glitch allows Locke to retain one of his alternate costumes from this scenario; while certain cutscenes may show him as his regular self, he otherwise can remain a green soldier or merchant for the game! It is actually possible to keep these costume while still getting Celes; simply see the scene in the basement where Celes is introduced, then leave South Figaro without rescuing her. In fact, it is possible to turn Kutan into Celes after the scenario by seeing this scene, which will still play even after the scenario is completed.

Unlike most bugs, this glitch was not fixed in the Game Boy Advance re-release.