Concept artwork for Final Fantasy.
The Tyrannosaur (ティラノサウルス, Tiranosaurusu?, lit. Tyrannosaur[note 1] or ティラザウルス, Tirazaurusu?, lit. Tyrasaurus), also known as the T Rex, T-Rex, Tyrasaur, or Tyrannosaurus, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series, based off the dinosaur of the same name. It has alternately appeared as both a living dinosaur and as a reanimated skeleton. The Tyrannosaur is typically a dangerous enemy with strong physical attacks, and yields large experience rewards when defeated.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy[]
The Tyrannosaur, also known as the T Rex, appears as an enemy encountered in the Yahnikurm Desert region.
Final Fantasy IV[]
The Tyrannosaurus appears as an enemy exclusive to the Advance and Complete Collection releases, encountered in the Cave of Trials during Porom's trial . It counters elemental magic with higher-powered abilities of its own.
Final Fantasy V[]
The Tyrannosaur, also known as the Tyrasaur, appears as a boss encountered in the Underground Waterway. It is an undead monster that the party battles in order to save a moogle. The creature can be defeated with a single Phoenix Down.
Final Fantasy VI[]
The Tyrannosaur appears as an enemy encountered in the dinosaur forest. It is a dangerous enemy with a high experience yield. It can cast Meteor, and is capable of surrounding the party even if the party is equipped with an Alarm Earring.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The Tyrannosaur appears as an enemy encountered in the Dravanian Forelands. A Tyrannosaur mount can also be acquired from an Anemos Lockbox, obtained in 
The Forbidden Land, Eureka Anemos.
Final Fantasy Legend II[]
The T Rex appears as an enemy encountered in the Central Shrine. It is also a potential transformation for the party's monster units.
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
The Tyrannosaur from Final Fantasy V appears as a boss.
Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]
The Tyrannosaur from Final Fantasy V appears as a boss encountered on the Troia Range. It uses Mad Rage and drops the Fire Lash.
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Tyrannosaurs from Final Fantasy V and VI appear as a boss and enemy respectively.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]
Three types of Tyrannosaur appear. The living Tyrannosaur (ティラノザウルス, Tiranozaurusu?, lit. Tyrannosaurus) appears as an enemy encountered in the Kol Badlands, Lanzelt Lowlands, Lanzelt Highlands, Volcanic Grounds, Surging Volcano, Chamber of Awakening, Chamber of Creation, Chamber of Riches, and Colosseum, as well as during the event "Guardian of the Order." The undead Tyrannosaur (ティラザウルス, Tirazaurusu?, lit. Tyrasaurus) appears as an enemy encountered in the Ghastly Valley. The T-Rex from Tomb Raider appears as a boss during the global-exclusive "Tomb Raider: Lost Valley" event.
Etymology[]
The Tyrannosaurus is a genus of dinosaur that lived during the late Cretaceous period. Its scientific name means "tyrant lizard". The species Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the largest land predators ever known and means "king of the tyrant lizards".