Potion (item)

The Potion (ポーション, Pōshon), also known as Tonic and Cure, is the quintessential healing item in the Final Fantasy series. Whilst its color and appearance change from game to game, the effect remains largely consistent. A potion restores a set amount of HP to any one character. It can also be found in Hi-Potion and X-Potion varieties, the first of which restores a larger amount of HP, and the latter most often restores HP to full. Another variation is the Mega-Potion, which affects all party members.

General Information
More often than not, the potion is the initial and most direct way to restore health in all the Final Fantasy games initially because it is the only usuable restorative tool used before certain healing spells become available. In some of the games, the item can be used on the undead to cause damage. For most of the games (i.e. except Final Fantasy VIII), the most a party can carry at any given time is 99. In certain games such as Final Fantasy V,X, and X-2, the potion can be combined with another potion or item using the Chemist's Mix ability. Usually, combining two potions results in a mega-potion.

Final Fantasy VII
Square Enix had struck a deal with Suntory to create a real-world "Potion", as promotion for the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII.

Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-
Potions restore a small amount of HP.

Before Crisis -Final Fantasy VII-
Potions can be fought for 10 RP and restore 200 HP.

Final Fantasy X-2
Potions are again available to purchase at every store. They are also available for free from the Alchemist Dressphere via the Stash skillset.

Final Fantasy XI
Potions exist in Final Fantasy XI. They can be purchased from vendors or made by players with the appropriate skill in alchemy. High Quality versions are also available called Potion +1, Potion +2, and Potion +3. Each restore slightly more hitpoints than a standard Potion.

Final Fantasy XII
As part of the promotion for the game, a special drink was released called Potion.

Final Fantasy Tactics
The ability required to use it can be learned from the Chemist job for 30 JP.

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
The Potion restores 150 HP for each character. They can be found through out dungeons or purchased at the Magic Goods store in Rebena Te Ra. Only 10 can be carried when beginning and can be upgraded to a total of 99 when more Potion Pouches are purchased at Mog Mart or found in dungeons.