Mindflayer

Mindflayers (マインドフレイア Maindofureia), also known as Mindflare, are recurring enemies. Their signature attack is Mind Blast, which tends to cause various status effects and occasionally damage.

Final Fantasy


Called Sorcerers or Mindflayers, they serve as a mini-boss early on, before becoming regular enemies.

Final Fantasy IV


Originally localized as Mage. Can be acquired as a summon for Rydia.

Final Fantasy V


Blue Mages can learn Mind Blast from them.

Final Fantasy IX
Known as Drakan, Quina can learn Vanish from them.

Final Fantasy XII


The Mindflayer is a Mark which appears in the Henne Mines. A Garif from the village of Jahara orders this Hunt, since the Garif don't do well against monsters that rely on magic.

Final Fantasy Tactics


Three versions appear; Piscodaemons, Squidraken, and Mindflayers.