Shadow Flare

Shadow Flare, also known as Dark Flare , is a spell usually associated with Blue Magic. It is essentially an "evil" version of Flare, often of the Dark element.

Final Fantasy III
Shadowflare is a Geomancer's Terrain ability used randomly while in caves and dungeons. It is powerful and hits a single enemy. At a low level it can deal up to 3900 damage, making it the most powerful move usable by the player.

There is a 40% chance of it being used in Southwest Saronia and Eureka, and a mere 2% chance of it being used in deserts, Altar Cave, Mythril Mine, Sealed Cave, Tozus Tunnel, Cave of the Circle, Ancient Ruins, Ancients' Maze, Doga's Grotto, Cave of Shadows, Bahamut's Lair, Falgabard, forest and land on the world map, Dragon's Peak, Castle Sasune, Bahamut's boss fight, Crystal Tower, Dragon Spire, Castle Hein, Goldor Manor, Tower of Owen (except Floor 1), sky terrain and Molten Cave.

Final Fantasy V
Shadow Flare can be used by mixing two Dark Matters. Its base power is 241 and it sets Sap.

Dark Flare is a similar spell usable by the Necromancer class, as a Dark Art. It costs 52 MP, its base power is 200, and it cuts through the enemy's Magic Defense. Dark Flare is learned from Exdeath's Soul and Tonberry.

Final Fantasy VII
Shadow Flare is an Enemy Skill learned from Dragon Zombie, and the bosses Safer∙Sephiroth, Ruby Weapon, and Ultimate Weapon. It deals massive non-elemental damage to one enemy and costs 100 MP to cast. Shadow Flare's spell power is equal to 7.8125x the base magic damage.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-
Genesis Avatar can cast Shadow Flare. It inflicts four hits dealing 800 points of damage with each hit.

Final Fantasy VIII
Dark Flare is the version of Mega Flare cast by the boss Tiamat. It takes some turns to charge, but deals great damage to the party. Raising the characters' Fire, Ice and Lightning resistances can allow the party to fully absorb the attack, making the battle a sure win as Tiamat doesn't have any other attacks. Junctioning Ultima or Flare to a characters' Elem-Def is an easy way to raise resistance against all three elements.

Final Fantasy XI
Dark Flare is a special ability used by Lilith Ascendant. It's similar to the related ancient spell, but is directed in a fan-shaped area of effect at players.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
ShadowFlare is part of the Keeper's Turning skillset and is the only Turning ability exclusive to him.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers
ShadowFlare is a monster ability the Legion and the Gashadokuro use, firing three consecutive energy blasts at long range to deal heavy damage if not evaded.

Dissidia Final Fantasy
Shadow Flare is one of Sephiroth's Bravery attacks where he summons four orbs of darkness that close in on the target. He can use it on the ground initially, and learns to cast it in the air at Level 19. It costs 40 CP to equip and 180 AP to master.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Shadow Flare returns as one of Sephiroth's Bravery attacks, with longer tracking and increased stun duration. It now costs 30 CP to equip and 80 AP to master.

Final Fantasy All the Bravest
Shadow Flare is the enemy ability that is used by Ultimate Weapon during battle.

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