Blind ( ability ) Blind is a recurring spell in the series . It inflicts the status of the same name , and is often acquired early . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Blind , also known as BLND in the NES release , is a level 7 Black Magic spell which inflicts Blind on a single enemy that currently has 300 or less HP . It never misses on weak / weakened enemies , but will never hit if the target resists the Status element or has more than 300 HP . The spell can be bought at Onrac and can be learned by the Black Mage and Black Wizard Job classes . In the " Dawn of Souls " and " 20th Anniversary Edition " releases it costs 25 MP to cast . The enemy Death Knight is the only enemy capable of casting the spell . " Final Fantasy II " . Blind is a Black Magic spell which inflicts Blind to one or all enemies . The success rate increases with the spell ' s level . Any character can learn Blind by having them use the Blind Tome ( called the Blind Scroll in the " Origins " release ) . The enemies Ghast , Magician , and Ogre Mage can all cast Blind IV , while the bosses Astaroth and the final battle with the Emperor can use Blind XVI . " Final Fantasy III " . Blind is a level 2 Black Magic spell that has a base power of 10 and can be bought for 700 gil at Canaan , Tozus , and the Vikings ' Cove , while a free one is found in Canaan . It has a 60 % chance of inflicting the Blind status to one or all enemies . The enemies Dark Eye , Shinobi , Ninja , Far Darrig , Hellgaroo , Sleipnir , Pugman , Shadow , and Larva can use the spell against the party . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Blind spell causes the status ailment Darkness . Casting Blind in battle increases compatibility with Doomtrain by 1 and with Siren by 0 . 6 , but lowers compatibility with Cerberus and Carbuncle by 0 . 2 . When Magic Booster is used in the 2013 PC re - release , the player ' s inventory gains 100 Blind spells , among other basic spells . " Final Fantasy IX " . Blind is a White Magic spell used by Dagger learned for 40 AP from the Magician Shoes and Multina Racket . It costs 6 MP to cast and has a 75 % accuracy . It can be reflected and works with Return Magic . Blind also appears in the arsenal of the Ring Leader and of Quale . " Final Fantasy X " . Blind is a spell used by Yunalesca ( first form only ) that Counters all physical attacks , excluding Overdrives . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Blind is part of the Arcana skillset used by the Dark Knight , however , the spell is not learned via the dressphere . Equipping the Blind Shock accessory or the Still of Night Garment Grid also allows the use of the spell . Blind can also be used through Yuna ' s Festivalist ability Ultima Sandals . Aka Manah , Daeva , Duo , Garik Ronso , King Takouba ( Oversoul ) , and Right Redoubt can all utilize the spell . " Final Fantasy XI " . Blind is a Dark - elemental Enfeebling Magic usable by Black Mages , Red Mages , and Automatons . A related spell is Flash . " Final Fantasy XII " . Blind is a Green Magick , that requires the Green Magick 1 license . It costs 25 LP and consumes 8 MP to cast , affecting only one target . It can be bought Rabanastre , Nalbina , and Bhujerba for 200 gil . In the " International Zodiac Job System " version , Blind ' s license is Black Magick 2 but its effects are retained . Blind costs 20 LP and consumes 10 MP , however it cannot be bought and is only obtained from a chest in Giza Plains Toam Hills during the Dry . Blind can only be used by the Black Mage job class . Many enemies can use the spell against the party , the enemies being Darkmare , Elder Wyrm , Flan , Forbidden , Gargoyle , Ghost , Imperial Magus , Lich , Nightmare , Pumpkin Head , Pumpkin Star , Skull Warrior , Slime , Specter , Spinner - Rook , Wraith , Zombie ( male ) , Zombie Lord , and Zombie Warrior . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Blind is an ability learned by the Templar job for 50 JP . It inflicts Blind to one target with a range of 4 for 6 MP . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Blind is a spell usable by Sages , which can be learned for 100 AP from the Druid Mace . It costs 12 MP to cast , has a range of 4 , and can only target one unit . It cannot be reflected , but can be countered with Return Magic , and is stealable through the ability Steal : Ability . Blind is a spell learned by Green Mages for 150 AP through the Druid Mace , costing 8 MP to cast and having a range of 4 . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Blind appears as a map skill that can be used to weaken battle pieces inside gateway s . While in effect , opponents ' behavior will be stunted , making it easier to defeat them in battle . " Chocobo ' s Dungeon 2 " . Blind is an item that decreases the visible map area .