Griffon (enemy)

The Griffon, also known as the Griffin, is a reccuring enemy in the Final Fantasy series. It is bird-like in appearance and often has powerful abilities.

Final Fantasy III


The Griffon is an optional boss fought in the west tower of Castle Sasune. It is guarding a chest containing the Wightslayer.

It can also be encountered as a regular enemy near the town of Tokkul.

Final Fantasy VII
The Griffin is fought on the world map near Cosmo Canyon, and in the fourth round of the Battle Square during the time Tiny Bronco is available. It can become a long-ranged enemy, and can drain the party's MP.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-


The Griffon appears near Gongaga Village and the Abandoned Mako Reactor. All elemental damage dealt to it is halved, and it uses the powerful Feather Shot ability.

Final Fantasy IX


The Griffin is a flying enemy found in Fossil Roo and on the Donna Plains on the Outer Continent. Quina can Eat the Griffin to learn White Wind.

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

Etymology
The, griffon, or gryphon (Greek: γρύφων, grýphōn, or γρύπων, grýpōn, early form γρύψ, grýps; Latin: gryphus) is a legendary creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle.