Shinryu (Final Fantasy X)

Shinryu is an Original Creation monster bred at the Monster Arena in Final Fantasy X. The monster resembles the Guardian of Bevelle, Evrae fought earlier in the game. This fight is held underwater, and as such, only Tidus, Wakka, and Rikku can participate. Shinryu is unlocked after at least two of each of the underwater fiends in the Mt. Gagazet caves are captured.

Strategy
It counters hostilities with a physical attack. and often uses Eraser, an attack which petrifies and shatters one victim instantly, removing them from the battle. It cannot be blocked and Stoneproof amour offers no protection. Shinryu will stop using this attack if there is only one party member left standing. Another dangerous attack is Shining which inflicts heavy non-elemental magic-based damage on the party.

Break HP Limit, even at 32,000 HP for either party member, may not be enough, so be sure to use Hyper Vitality (Rikku's Mix overdrive) to double the HP count of Tidus, Wakka, and Rikku. Equip the three with their Celestial Weapons - and do not be shy about using Tidus' and Wakka's overdrives, those will be of great help too. Stick to these measures, and even after Shinryu uses Shining several times and erases one party member, it will be defeated within a few minutes. In case Shinryu erases two party members instead of one, go all-out: if only Tidus is left, use Blitz Ace; if only Wakka is left, use Attack Reels; if only Rikku is left, use the best Mix Overdrive possible - and be sure to heal often.

Trivia
Shinryu is most notable for being the ultimate obstacle in a No Sphere Grid run of the monster arena, due to the inability to use aeons against him and his Eraser attack.

Related Enemies

 * Evrae
 * Evrae Altana