He looks funny, but his massive Flash Rain attack is no laughing matter.
Final Fantasy VI PlayStation Bestiary entry
The Al Jabr, formerly known as the Rain Man, is an enemy in Final Fantasy VI.
Stats[]
Battle[]
It uses Flash Rain and Spinning Umbrella often, the latter putting a party member to sleep, and uses Thundaga when alone. Its attacks are powerful, but since they are all Lightning-elemental, the party can easily defend itself by equipping Thunder Shields to absorb its attacks.
Formations[]
Number | Enemies | Encounter flags | Introduction flag | Musical theme | Magic AP | |||
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Normal | Back | Surrounded | Side | |||||
309 | Al Jabr x2 | Sides, individual | Battle | 1 | ||||
310 | Samurai, Al Jabr x2 | Sides, individual | Battle | 2 |
AI script[]
If monster is by itself: Attack (33%) or Thundaga (66%)
Attack Turns:
1st Turn: Attack (33%) or Spinning Umbrella (33%) or Nothing (33%)
2nd Turn: Attack (33%) or Flash Rain (66%)
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Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

Etymology[]
The Arabic word al-jabr (reintegration) gave rise to the word "algebra".