Template:Sideicon
Iguion (シュメルケ, Shumeruke?, lit. Schmelke) is a recurring enemy in the series. They first appeared in Final Fantasy VIII and are depicted as lizards.
Appearances
Final Fantasy VIII
A pair of Iguions appear as bosses in Deling City to be fought by Squall and Irvine. They are statues brought to life by Sorceress Edea to kill Rinoa Heartilly. They are immune to Fire and weak to Earth. They have the ability Magma Breath, which deals fire damage and may petrify a party member. The Guardian Force Carbuncle can be drawn from the Iguions.
Final Fantasy X
Iguions appear as enemies in the Macalania Woods. They are resistant to fire and water attacks, and weak to ice. They have high agility and evasion, and their attacks can cause Silence and Petrify.
Final Fantasy XII
Iguions appear as beast/toad-type enemies in the Phon Coast and in the Doubt Abandoned area of Sochen Cave Palace. They are docile until the player attacks them and can sometimes be found asleep.
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia
Pictlogica Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy Record Keeper
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
Etymology
Its Japanese name derives partially from the German schmelzen.
Iguion comes from "iguana" and "lion". Iguana is a genus of herbivorous lizards native to tropical areas of Mexico, Central America, several islands in Polynesia and the Caribbean. Two species are included: the green iguana widespread throughout its range and a popular pet, and the Lesser Antillean iguana native to the Lesser Antilles and endangered due to habitat destruction. The word "iguana" is derived from the original Taino name for the species, iwana.