Catoblepas (Final Fantasy IV)

Catoblepas is an enemy in Final Fantasy IV Advance and The Complete Collection.

Stats Edit

AI script Edit

Condition: [Only the group of the monster himself exists]

1 turn: [Message display: the cargo is bad!]

[Production Effect: 1Ah]

(Monster appearance state change)

Condition: [Normal time]

1 turn: fight

Condition: [Received physical attack from someone of all enemy ally]

1 turn: fight

Etymology Edit

[view · edit · purge]Catoblepas (from the Greek expression καταβλέπω katablépō meaning "to look downwards") is a legendary creature from Ethiopia, described first by Pliny the Elder and later by Claudius Aelianus. It is said to have the body of a buffalo and the head of a wild boar. Its back has scales that protect the beast, and its head is always pointing downwards due to its head being heavy. Its stare or breath could either turn people into stone, or kill them.

Trivia Edit

• The Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection sprite of Catoblepas is the same as the Ice Lizard from the mobile version of Final Fantasy II.

Related enemies Edit

• Black Lizard
• Basilisk
• Ice Lizard

Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- Edit

• Basilisk
• Black Lizard
• Ice Lizard

Final Fantasy IV: The After Years Edit

• Basilisk
• Black Lizard
• Catoblepas
• Ice Lizard