Garuda (enemy)

Garuda is the name of an enemy that appears in some Final Fantasy titles. Garuda's first appearance was as a powerful boss in Final Fantasy III.

Final Fantasy III


This was the first appearance of the Garuda. It appeared as a winged/humanoid boss enemy.

Final Fantasy VII


The Garuda appears completely opposite of its Final Fantasy III counterpart, this time as a bird-like creature with human arms.

Final Fantasy IX


The Garuda appears as both a regular and friendly enemy.

Final Fantasy X


Garuda is a large bird-like enemy. During the party's first encounter with this enemy, Yuna summons Valefor for the very first time.

Final Fantasy XI
Garuda Prime is the name of the creature which much be defeated in order for a summoner to learn to call forth the summon Garuda, though that is not the only possible reward for defeating her.

Final Fantasy XII
The Garuda first appears as a boss outside the Tomb of Raithwall. Despite this, it isn't classified as a boss in the Clan Primer since it appears as a regular enemy called Garuda-Egi later on in the Paramina Rift.

Final Fantasy XIII
The Garuda Interceptor appears as boss. It is a bio weapon version of the regular wyvern enemies.

Final Fantasy XIV


Garuda returns on Final Fantasy XIV as the Primal worshiped by the Ixal, and is known as the Empress of Birds.

Garuda can be fought as a boss during two quests. One balanced towards level 40 light parties and one for level 50 full parties, and features an unique Boss Theme.

Final Fantasy Mystic Quest


Garuda appear in the Windia region.

Final Fantasy Adventure
The Garuda is a boss found within the Dime Tower. It attacks by shooting feathers.

Final Fantasy Legend II
The Garuda is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party's monster unit(s) can transform into.

Final Fantasy Legend III
The Garuda is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party can transform into.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
A Zu-type enemy named Garuda appears as a boss on Mount Vaal.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time
The Garuda appears as a secret boss in the Library. Its appearance is the exact same as its incarnation from Ring of Fates.

Final Fantasy All the Bravest
The Garuda appears in Final Fantasy All the Bravest as an enemy encountered inside the Zanarkand Ruins. It uses Dive and drops the Brotherhood.