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The Moonflow is a large river that bisects Spira's main continent into southern and northern sides in Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. The primary method of crossing is on shoopuf, an elephantine creature that can swim across the expansive river; the crossing service is funded by the Temple of Yevon, and is free of charge. Moonlilies (幻光花, Genkōka?, lit. Pyreflower) grow on the Moonflow's banks and pyreflies gather on its surface at night, making the water sparkle. Although a beautiful area, the weather is always overcast. The Red Lotus Lake in Kumphawapi, Thailand is possibly an inspiration for Moonflow.
In Final Fantasy X there are many merchants operating from each of the banks, including O'aka XXIII. In Final Fantasy X-2, the eccentric entrepreneur Tobli wants to put on a show here.
Story[]
Final Fantasy X[]
Yuna and her guardians in the Moonflow.
Yuna and her guardians travel through the Moonflow on their way to Macalania Temple and cross the river via shoopuf. In the deepest part of the waters, the remains of an ancient machina city can be seen; legend says its people tried to defy the laws of nature by building on bridges crossing the river, but the city grew so large the bridges could no longer support it and it sank. According to Wakka, this story is a perfect example of the teachings of Yevon: having too much power and seeking to use it is dangerous.
The party's shoopuf is ambushed by the Al Bhed. Yuna is kidnapped and placed into their underwater machina, forcing Tidus and Wakka to fight it off. After docking at the opposite bank, Tidus finds Rikku washed ashore, and it is revealed she had piloted the machina. Rikku is actually Yuna's cousin, and joins the party as her final guardian. She discreetly alerts the others to conceal her heritage from Wakka who opposes the Al Bhed. Afterward, the party continues on their way to Guadosalam.
Final Fantasy X-2[]
The bandits trying to steal from the carriage.
An eccentric stage producer Tobli is putting up a show on the banks of Moonflow, but his supply route is plagued by bandits until the Gullwings show up to help him. The Gullwings can help Tobli sell all the tickets for his show. Tobli's show goes underway, but turns out to be a flop. Tobli, now indebted to the Al Bhed, escapes through the Moonflow, and the Gullwings must catch him as they want him to promote a show the Gullwings want to organize on the Thunder Plains. Later, Tobli is having a new show on the Moonflow, and, depending on the player's actions, will perform poorly, mediocrely, or successfully.
Final Fantasy X -Will-[]
When Chuami and Kurgum are sent to Besaid by Baralai to meet with Yuna, Kurgum shows Yuna a movie sphere of two shoopufs at the Moonflow. The shoopuf was the last of its kind after the female was killed by Sin thirty years ago, but it mysteriously reappeared one morning, causing Yuna to believe the shoopuf had been "beckoned."
Kurgum tells Yuna she must accompany him and Chuami back to Bevelle and address the Spiran Council. As they pass over the Moonflow on an airship, they see the shoopufs and a crowd of onlookers, where half of the people are illusions created by the pyreflies. They see a father and daughter with the illusion of the girl's mother who answers her request for them to go home together, which stuns the group, since the illusions normally can't hear or speak. Kurgum insists the illusions should be sent to the Farplane, but Yuna says they don't have the right to interfere with the reunion.
Locations[]
South Bank Road[]
The South Bank road is a long, straightforward stretch running between the Djose Highroad and the banks of the Moonflow proper.
In Final Fantasy X, there is a chest near Shelinda, containing three Lv. 1 Key Spheres. Near the turn in the road is a chest with an X-Potion. On the right side of the road, in the grass, is another chest with three more Lv. 1 Key Spheres.
Belgemine may be found near the end of the road, and challenging her to the battle will reward the party with the capability of adding abilities to aeons, along with Dragon Scale x2 for winning or Smoke Bomb x6 for losing. Just past her on the left is a hidden thicket containing a Magic Def Sphere.
South Bank[]
The South Bank is a small section of road with a good view of the Moonflow.
South Wharf[]
The South Wharf is where people gather to board the shoopuf to cross to the north bank of the Moonflow.
In Final Fantasy X, O'aka may be found here, and he will sell goods and weapons to the player. In the adjoining area, many more merchants peddling goods may be found. The area next to that contains a chest with 5000 gil, as well as a save sphere. More traders may be found in this area.
North Wharf[]
The North Wharf is located on the opposite side of the Moonflow, and will ferry passengers back to the south side.
In Final Fantasy X, a save sphere may be found in the section the party ends up at after riding the shoopuf. In the adjoining area, O'aka may be found, but he sells only items during this encounter. In the nearby waiting area, a treasure chest with an Ether may be found.
North Bank[]
The North Bank is a small area overlooking the waters of the Moonflow. In Final Fantasy X, Rikku may be found here. A chest with four Antidotes may be found to the right after Rikku's tutorial.
North Bank Road[]
The North Bank Road leads from the North Bank up towards Guadosalam. It is much shorter than the corresponding South Bank Road.
In Final Fantasy X, a Mega-Potion may be found on the left, midway through the road.
Shops[]
Final Fantasy X[]
O'aka - South Wharf[]
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 50 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 100 gil |
| Antidote | 50 gil |
| Eye Drops | 50 gil |
| Echo Screen | 50 gil |
| Soft | 50 gil |
| Equipment | User | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | Tidus | 2,175 gil |
| Switch Hitter | Wakka | 975 gil |
| Snakehead | Kimahri | 3,075 gil |
| Mythril Ring | Yuna | 1,575 gil |
| Emerald Bangle | Lulu | 1,125 gil |
| Serum Bracer | Auron | 1,425 gil |
Snakehead for Kimahri is a missable unique weapon, as it lacks the Piercing property, where his normal weapons always have Piercing.
South Wharf - Fat man[]
Available at any time. However, after Tidus mentions Seymour's departure for Macalania Temple, the prices for both items and equipment will increase by 12.5%. After selecting the "Sin" option in the airship menu for first time, the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 60%.
- Before airship
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 100 → 112 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 200 → 225 gil |
| Antidote | 100 → 112 gil |
| Eye Drops | 100 → 112 gil |
| Echo Screen | 100 → 112 gil |
| Soft | 100 → 112 gil |
| Equipment | User | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Shield | Tidus | 2,850 → 3,206 gil |
| NulTide Ring | Yuna | 3,150 → 3,543 gil |
| Soft Armguard | Wakka | 5,250 → 5,906 gil |
| Emerald Bangle | Lulu | 2,250 → 2,531 gil |
| Bright Armlet | Kimahri | 3,150 → 3,543 gil |
| White Bracer | Auron | 6,150 → 6,918 gil |
- After airship
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 37 → 60 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 75 → 120 gil |
| Antidote | 37 → 60 gil |
| Eye Drops | 37 → 60 gil |
| Echo Screen | 37 → 60 gil |
| Soft | 37 → 60 gil |
| Equipment | User | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Shield | Tidus | 1,068 → 1,710 gil |
| NulTide Ring | Yuna | 1,181 → 1,890 gil |
| Soft Armguard | Wakka | 1,968 → 3,150 gil |
| Emerald Bangle | Lulu | 843 → 1,350 gil |
| Bright Armlet | Kimahri | 1,181 → 1,890 gil |
| White Bracer | Auron | 2,306 → 3,690 gil |
South Wharf - Woman in yellow[]
Available at any time. However, after Tidus mentions Seymour's departure for Macalania Temple, the prices for both items and equipment will increase by 20%. After selecting the "Sin" option in the airship menu for first time, the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 42.9%.
- Before airship
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 62 → 75 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 125 → 150 gil |
| Antidote | 62 → 75 gil |
| Eye Drops | 62 → 75 gil |
| Echo Screen | 62 → 75 gil |
| Soft | 62 → 75 gil |
| Equipment | User | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Shield | Tidus | 1,968 → 2,362 gil |
| Serum Ring | Yuna | 1,781 → 2,137 gil |
| Danger Armguard | Wakka | 1,968 → 2,362 gil |
| Echo Bangle | Lulu | 1,968 → 2,362 gil |
| Soft Armlet | Kimahri | 3,281 → 3,937 gil |
| Blue Bracer | Auron | 3,843 → 4,612 gil |
- After airship
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 35 → 50 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 70 → 100 gil |
| Antidote | 35 → 50 gil |
| Eye Drops | 35 → 50 gil |
| Echo Screen | 35 → 50 gil |
| Soft | 35 → 50 gil |
| Equipment | User | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Shield | Tidus | 1,102 → 1,575 gil |
| Serum Ring | Yuna | 997 → 1,425 gil |
| Danger Armguard | Wakka | 1,102 → 1,575 gil |
| Echo Bangle | Lulu | 1,102 → 1,575 gil |
| Soft Armlet | Kimahri | 1,837 → 2,625 gil |
| Blue Bracer | Auron | 2,152 → 3,075 gil |
South Wharf - Thin man[]
Available at any time. However, after Tidus mentions Seymour's departure for Macalania Temple, the prices for both items and equipment will increase by 25%. After selecting the "Sin" option in the airship menu for first time, the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 53.33%.
- Before airship
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 100 → 125 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 200 → 250 gil |
| Antidote | 100 → 125 gil |
| Eye Drops | 100 → 125 gil |
| Echo Screen | 100 → 125 gil |
| Soft | 100 → 125 gil |
| Equipment | User | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter's Sword | Tidus | 2,250 → 2,812 gil |
| Flametongue | Tidus | 3,750 → 4,687 gil |
| Ice Ball | Wakka | 3,750 → 4,687 gil |
| Twin Lance | Kimahri | 8,700 → 10,875 gil |
| Blurry Moon | Auron | 6,150 → 7,687 gil |
- After airship
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 37 → 57 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 75 → 115 gil |
| Antidote | 37 → 57 gil |
| Eye Drops | 37 → 57 gil |
| Echo Screen | 37 → 57 gil |
| Soft | 37 → 57 gil |
| Equipment | User | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter's Sword | Tidus | 843 → 1,293 gil |
| Flametongue | Tidus | 1,406 → 2,156 gil |
| Ice Ball | Wakka | 1,406 → 2,156 gil |
| Twin Lance | Kimahri | 3,262 → 5,002 gil |
| Blurry Moon | Auron | 2,306 → 3,536 gil |
South Wharf - Woman in white[]
The woman in white will appear after viewing the scene with Lucil, Elma, Clasko and the Hypello, after leaving and reentering the area. However, after Tidus mentions Seymour's departure for Macalania Temple, the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 21.62%. After selecting the "Sin" option in the airship menu for first time, the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 25%.
- Before airship
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 92 → 112 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 185 → 225 gil |
| Antidote | 92 → 112 gil |
| Eye Drops | 92 → 112 gil |
| Echo Screen | 92 → 112 gil |
| Soft | 92 → 112 gil |
| Equipment | User | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rod of Darkness | Yuna | 7,076 → 8,606 gil |
| Fatal Cait Sith | Lulu | 14,892 → 18,112 gil |
| Noxious Cait Sith | Lulu | 5,688 → 6,918 gil |
| Force Lance | Kimahri | 5,827 → 7,087 gil |
| Thunder Spear | Kimahri | 6,937 → 8,437 gil |
- After airship
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 40 → 50 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 80 → 100 gil |
| Antidote | 40 → 50 gil |
| Eye Drops | 40 → 50 gil |
| Echo Screen | 40 → 50 gil |
| Soft | 40 → 50 gil |
| Equipment | User | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rod of Darkness | Yuna | 3,060 → 3,825 gil |
| Fatal Cait Sith | Lulu | 6,440 → 8,050 gil |
| Noxious Cait Sith | Lulu | 2,460 → 3,075 gil |
| Force Lance | Kimahri | 2,520 → 3,150 gil |
| Thunder Spear | Kimahri | 3,000 → 3,750 gil |
O'aka - North Wharf[]
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Potion | 50 gil |
| Phoenix Down | 100 gil |
| Antidote | 50 gil |
| Eye Drops | 50 gil |
| Echo Screen | 50 gil |
| Soft | 50 gil |
Quests[]
Final Fantasy X-2[]
Shave the Hypello[]
- Note: This is not a compulsory mission, thus is not required to complete the game.
If Bandits grab the cargo, chase them down and take it back! You'll lose the cargo if they get away.
- Chapter 1
- Objective: Escort the wagon and its cargo safely to the Moonflow.
- Unlock: Becomes available when the party returns to the Celsius after "Outrun the Leblanc Syndicate!"
- Reward: Helios Guard Garment Grid, Circlet accessory, Gun Mage dressphere.
YRP, the Scalpers Three![]
- Note: This is not a compulsory mission, thus is not required to complete the game.
Talk to people along the south and north banks of the Moonflow with 
and sell as many tickets as possible. The base price is 500 gil, but if you can sell the tickets off at a higher price, the profits are yours!
- Chapter 2
- Objective: Sell tickets and report to Tobli.
- Unlock: Becomes available when the party returns to the Celsius after they hand over the 'Awesome Sphere'.
- Reward: Seething Cauldron Garment Grid, Muscle Belt accessory, profits in gil.
- Note: If the player didn't participate or complete the "Shave the Hypello" mission in Chapter 1, Gun Mage dressphere will be presented to the Gullwings as well.
| Area | Customer description | Suggested max price |
|---|---|---|
| South Bank Road (close to Djose) | Al Bhed woman in pink and purple | 1500 gil |
| South Bank | Woman with red headband | 1500 gil |
| South Bank (Save Sphere) | Woman in front of save sphere | 1500 gil |
| South Wharf (Shoopuf area) | Man in blue sitting on stairs | 1500 gil |
| South Wharf (Shoopuf area) | Man in green, left of stairs | 2000 gil |
| North Wharf (Shoopuf area) | Little girl, right of Shoopuf | 2000 gil |
| North Wharf (Shoopuf area) | Woman in yellow dress | 2000 gil |
| North Wharf (Bench area) | Woman in green, beside Hypello | 2000 gil |
| North Bank Road | Man in blue and yellow | 1500 gil |
| North Bank Road (near Guadosalam) | Man beside old woman | 2000 gil |
Where's Tobli?[]
- Note: This is a compulsory mission which is required to complete the game.
Find Tobli and enlist his help in producing Yuna's concert!
- Chapter 4
- Objective: Speak with Tobli.
- Unlock: Becomes available at beginning of Chapter Four.
- Reward: Black Tabard Garment Grid.
Chocobo treasures[]
Sending a chocobo to Moonflow to look for treasures finds the following items (depending on the chocobo's level):
| Level | Treasure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Antidote, Antidote x2, Antidote x3, Antidote x4 |
| 2 | Remedy, Holy Water, Healing Spring, Ether |
| 3 | Remedy x2, Holy Water x2, Healing Spring x2, Turbo Ether |
| 4 | Remedy x3, Holy Water x3, Healing Spring x3, Regen Bangle |
| 5 | Remedy x4, Holy Water x4, Healing Spring x4, Recovery Bracer |
Episode Complete[]
Tobli's made quite a name for himself in Spira as a producer. Yup-yup!
Moonflow highlighted on Celsius locations list
Tobli has had great success with his show after supporting the concert with Yuna. The Gullwings appear on stage this time as well.
To get Episode Complete the player must fulfill the following requirements:
- Chapter 1 - The player must complete the "Shave The Hypello?" mission without letting any bandits escape.
- Chapter 2 - The player must complete the mission by selling all ten tickets to Tobli's show. It does not matter whether or not a profit is made from the sale.
- Chapter 2 - The player must complete the mission in Macalania Woods.
- Chapter 5 - The player must visit the Moonflow and go on the stage.
If the player lets the bandits steal Tobli's bags or fails to sell all the tickets, they won't get Episode Complete.
Episode Concluded[]
Tobli's getting pretty well known out there. Yup-yup!
Moonflow highlighted on Celsius locations list
Tobli becomes successful after supporting the concert with Yuna, but when he puts on his show something seems to be missing.
Items[]
Final Fantasy X[]
- Lv. 1 Key Sphere x3
- X-Potion
- Lv. 1 Key Sphere x3
- Dragon Scale x2 (defeat Belgemine's aeon)
- Smoke Bomb x6 (lose to Belgemine's aeon)
- Summoner's Soul (from Belgemine after duel)
- Magic Def Sphere
- Phoenix Down x2
- 5000 gil
- Al Bhed Primer vol. XII
- Ether
- Antidote x4
- Mega-Potion
- Jecht's Sphere (South Wharf, after defeating Spherimorph)
Enemies[]
Final Fantasy X[]
- South Bank Road
- Gandarewa x2, Funguar
- Bunyip, Garm, Bite Bug
- Garm, Bunyip, Snow Flan
- Ochu
- Ochu, Bite Bug x2
- Ochu, Garm
- Ixion (Optional Boss)
- South Wharf
- Extractor (Boss)
- North Bank
- North Bank Road
Final Fantasy X-2[]
- Chapter 1
- Takouba
- Takouba, Chocobo
- Agama, Chocobo
- Agama, Quadricorn
- Flan Azul x2
- Bandit x2 (during mission)
- Protochimera, Flan Azul
- Protochimera
- Chapter 2
- Agama x2, Takouba
- Chocobo
- Takouba x2, Agama
- Flan Blanco, Quadricorn
- Takouba, Agama, Chocobo
- Bandit, Blackguard
- Agama x2, Quadricorn
- Protochimera, Chocobo
- Protochimera x2
- Agama x2, Flan Blanco
- Agama, Flan Blanco
- Agama x2, Chocobo
- Shell Shocker
- Chapter 3
- Barbuta x2
- Protochimera x2
- Shell Shocker
- Protochimera x2, Watcher-A
- Barbuta, Flan Blanco
- Barbuta x2, Watcher-R
- Barbuta x2, Flan Blanco, Watcher-S
- Barbuta x2, Flan Blanco, Chocobo
- Balivarha
- Flan Blanco x2, Watcher-S
- Agama x2, Archaeothyris, Watcher-A
- Balivarha, Chocobo
- Balivarha, Watcher-R
- Agama x2, Archaeothyris
- Flan Blanco x2
- Ruffian, Bandit
- Flan Blanco, Chocobo
- Chocobo
- Balivarha, Chocobo, Flan Blanco
- Chapter 4
- Taromaiti, Varan
- Ruffian, Blackguard
- Flan Blanco, Balivarha, Chocobo
- Agama x2, Archaeothyris
- Ruffian, Bandit x2
- Agama x2, Archaeothyris, Watcher-S
- Taromaiti, Varan, Watcher-R
- Balivarha, Chocobo
- Flan Blanco, Balivarha
- Flan Blanco, Balivarha, Watcher-A
- Flan Blanco, Chocobo
- Chocobo
- Ruffian, Blackguard, Watcher-S
- Ruffian x2, Blackguard
- Ruffian, Bandit
- Flan Blanco, Barbuta, Watcher-R
- Flan Blanco, Barbuta
- Barbuta x3
- Ruffian, Bandit, Watcher-S
- Shell Shocker
- Barbuta x3, Watcher-A
- Barbuta, Chocobo
- Chapter 5
- Varan x2, Watcher-R
- Varan x2
- Archaeothyris, Balivarha, Watcher-S
- Balivarha, Chocobo, Flan Blanco
- Archaeothyris, Flan Blanco, Taromaiti
- Archaeothyris, Balivarha
- Chocobo
- Ruffian x2, Blackguard
- Balivarha, Chocobo
- Ruffian, Blackguard, Watcher-R
- Chocobo, Flan Blanco
- Archaeothyris, Flan Blanco, Taromaiti, Watcher-A
- Ruffian, Blackguard
- Shell Shocker
- Barbuta x2, Taromaiti, Watcher-R
- Flan Blanco, Varan
- Taromaiti, Varan
- Barbuta x2, Taromaiti
- Flan Blanco, Varan, Watcher-A
Musical themes[]
"Movement in Green" is the track that plays on the path to the Moonflow in Final Fantasy X. It shares the melody with the game's main theme, "Zanarkand", with an andante tempo. "Rides Ze Shoopuf?" plays at the Moonflow after Tidus sees the shoopuf.
In Final Fantasy X-2, the theme that plays at the Moonflow is "Mi'ihen Highroad". "Joost leave it tae us!" plays during Tobli's concert in Chapter 5.
Other appearances[]
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy[]
Moonflow.
The Moonflow appears as a background for the Field Music Sequence for "Movement in Green".
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call[]
The Moonflow appears as the background for the Field Music Sequence of "Movement in Green".
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In Dissidia Final Fantasy and Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy, Moonflow is a battlegen component found at Dream's End.
Behind the scenes[]
Scenario Writer Kazushige Nojima wanted to have Yuna mouth "thank you" without captions while riding the shoopuf, but his wish was ignored in favor of captions so players would not think it was a bug.[1]
Gallery[]
Citations[]
- ↑ (2021, July 28). "How kamikaze pilots inspired FFX – Final Fantasy X 20th Anniversary Developer Interview (Part 2/4)". From Frontline Gaming JP. Archived from the original on 1 August 2021.