Scourge (poison ability)

Scourge, also known as Bane, is a recurring black magic in the ''Final Fantasy series. Its effects differ with each series.

Final Fantasy
Bane or Scourge is Level 5 Black magic. It costs 4,000 gil and can be used by the job class Red Mage, Red Wizard, Black Mage and Black Wizard. It instantly kills all foes.

Final Fantasy
In the GBA version, Scourge damages all foes and sometimes inflict the status Poison. Found in the chests at the Tropical Island.

Final Fantasy XII
Scourge is Black Magick 6 License that costs 50 LP, 11200 gil and consumes 48 MP, it causes HP damage to all enemies in range and inflicts the status Sap. It is bought at Balfonheim.

In the International Zodiac Job Version, Scourge has been listed as a Black Magick 12 License and costs 120 LP. While its effects and MP are unchanged, it now costs 8500 gil and can be bought at Barheim Passage.