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The Basilisk (バシリスク, Bashirisuku? or バジリスク, Bajirisuku?), also known as SAURIA, Geckorex, or Bagrisk, is recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, first appearing in the original Final Fantasy. It most frequently appears as a giant horned lizard with bulging eyes that greatly resembles chameleons, though serpents or even bird-like forms are not unheard of. Its common threat is its ability to Petrify characters using its stare, although there are often times when this status is its biggest weakness. The petrification is often gradual, but in some games it happens instantly.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Basilisk, also known as the SAURIA, appears as an enemy encountered on the Cardian Islands and within the Citadel of Trials. Later, it appears in the Chaos Shrine, where it is easy to defeat.
Final Fantasy II[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in the Mysidian Tower. It can use the Gaze V move, which inflicts Petrify on one target.
Final Fantasy III[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in the areas around Kazus, Canaan, Tozus, and Vikings' Cove. It can cause the Sleep status with its Stare attack. It was dummied in the original release, and only appear in the Nintendo DS and later versions.
Final Fantasy IV[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in the Antlion's Den. Its Stone Gaze can petrify party members, but the Basilisk can in turn drop the Gold Needles needed to cure them.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
The Basilisk returns as an enemy encountered during Rydia's chapter in the Sylph Cave, the Underworld, and the Agart area; and in Yang's chapter, in Mt. Hobs and the Fabul area.
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-[]
The Basilisk returns as an enemy encountered in the Cave of Eblan.
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Basilisk, also known as the Geckorex, appears as an enemy encountered on the Jidoor and Narshe continents in the World of Ruin. It has high HP and can inflict 
Petrify with its Stone Gaze ability. It can be fought on various islands in the World of Ruin.
Final Fantasy VII[]
The Bagrisk appears as an enemy encountered in the Cosmo Area. It can use Quake 2 and Petrify.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in the Cosmo Canyon Region.
Final Fantasy IX[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in Burmecia. It attacks in groups and has attacks that can inflict Petrify.
Final Fantasy X[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered on the Djose Highroad. It has the ability to use Stone Gaze, which can be learned as a Ronso Rage.
Final Fantasy XII[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in the Feywood. It has the abilities Gnaw and Tail Spear.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in the Bluefog area of Northern Thanalan. It forms the basis of the Basilisk enemy family, and take its appearance from Final Fantasy XI's Peiste.
Final Fantasy XV[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in the Vesperpool region in Cleigne, and as well as during the Breeding Season: Rooster Extermination hunt.
Justice Monsters Five[]
The Basilisk appears as an obtainable R monster. It is an Earth-elemental monster whose type is Climb, class is Mystic and its specialty is Balance. Its hero tech is Rock Blast which fires a spray of missiles upward. Its leader bonus is Earthstorm which increases Earth damage dealt by 30%. Its auto-effect is SOS Luck +20% which boosts Luck by 20% when below 30% HP.
Vagrant Story[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in Snowfly Forest.
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in the Bone Dungeon. It uses simple physical attacks and is no danger to the player.
Final Fantasy Adventure[]
The Basilisk appears as an encountered in the desert region between Menos and Jadd. It has a chance of inflicting Ston on hit, and can drop Rubies.
The Final Fantasy Legend[]
The Basilisk appears as a possible transformation for monster units.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
The Basilisk appears as a possible transformation for monster units.
Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered outside of Guera and inside the Moonlight Tower during the early stages of the story. After darkness floods the world, the enemy can only be encountered inside the Trial Tower. The monster can only use the the Poison spell.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
The Basilisk appears an enemy encountered in Mt. Lux, Mt. Liene, and the Crystal Temple.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Basilisks from Final Fantasy IV and IX appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]
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Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]
The Basilisk from Final Fantasy IV appears as an enemy encountered in the Fabul Waterways. It uses Talon Dive and drops the Ogrenix.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Basilisk from Final Fantasy IX appears as an enemy.
Final Fantasy Explorers[]
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Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
The Basilisk appears as an enemy encountered in the Zadehl Eastersands, Zadehl Westersands, Ballen Passage Entrance, Barren Wastelands, Mysidia Tower, Swamp of No Return, Cave of the Titan, Hashin Area, Forgotten Walls, Floating Sands, Chamber of Awakening, and Colosseum. It also appears during the events "The Gathering," "Guardian of the Order," "Way of the Warrior," and "The White Sage and the Magic Cane."
Etymology[]
The Basilisk is a fictional beast that appeared in medieval bestiaries, it is said that a single gaze to their eyes would kill or petrify the observer. It was supposed to appear when a chicken's egg was hatched by a snake or a frog (hence their reptilian appearance).