Phoenix Down Phoenix Down , sometimes known as Fenix Down or Life , is a recurring common item in the " Final Fantasy " series . The " Down " refers to the down feathers of a bird , the undercoat of feathers beneath the visible layer on top . The down feathers of a Phoenix would return people from the dead as a Phoenix itself does . The Aletap Rumors of " Final Fantasy XII " says that the Phoenix Down works by being offered to appeal to the mystical Phoenix itself to allow a lost soul to return , with the quality and overall beauty of the current feather being a crucial factor . Phoenix Downs are used to revive characters who have been knocked out in battle . Like most curative items and spells , characters can also throw a Phoenix Down at an undead enemy in most games , resulting in damage or instant death , although some undead enemies and bosses are immune to this . Alternatives to a Phoenix Down are the White Magic spells Raise and Arise . There is also a Mega Phoenix item in some games that revives all characters . In games where only one character is controlled , such as " Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII - " and " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " , instead of reviving a fallen character , the Phoenix Down casts Reraise on the player . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . Phoenix Downs do not appear in the NES and PS versions , and players have to rely on the magic spell Life / Lif2 or Clinics to revive fallen characters . Phoenix Downs were introduced in the GBA version " " , priced at 500 gil a piece . " Final Fantasy II " . The Phoenix Down makes its debut , with a price of 5 , 000 gil ( 500 gil in later versions ) in item shop s . It may also be found as a dropped item from enemies or inside chests . " Final Fantasy III " . They are not bought in shops but are found in the field and can be sold for 1 , 500 gil . This property is retained in the 3D version , where it is found randomly , and sold for a mere one gil . " Final Fantasy IV " . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Phoenix Downs are bought for 100 gil at all stores , and can also be dropped by enemies and found throughout the entire game . " Final Fantasy V " . Phoenix Down is also a result from the Mix command . Rather redundantly , it is only achieved by mixing two Phoenix Downs . " Final Fantasy VI " . It can be used at the Coliseum to obtain the Magicite / Rename Card . It revives a KO ' d ally with 1 / 8th of their Max HP . " Final Fantasy VII " . Phoenix Down has a 25 % chance of instantly killing an undead target . " Dirge of Cerberus - Final Fantasy VII - " . Phoenix Downs revive the Vincent automatically if he is KO ' d in combat , provided he has the item in stock . They cost 1000 gil to purchase and are available from the start of the game . " Before Crisis - Final Fantasy VII - " . Phoenix Downs fully restore all of the player ' s HP after the player is incapacitated . " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . Phoenix Down items restore all of Zack ' s health . When a Phoenix Down is used , a small feather appears over Zack ' s head . When he is knocked out , the feather will revive Zack . Phoenix Downs cannot be purchased and only found during missions . Also , if the player has no Phoenix Downs in their inventory , the Red , Green , Blue and Yellow Materia in the laboratory in the Banora Underground may drop one . The only other unlimited source of Phoenix Downs in the game is that 99 of them can be stolen from the secret superboss , Minerva , and this can be repeated in subsequent rematches . Even if Zack fails , he keeps the Phoenix Downs he has stolen . However , this does not work on the Japanese version , where losing a mission means a Game Over . " Final Fantasy IX " . Synthesizing a Phoenix Down with a Gysahl Green produces a Phoenix Pinion . " Final Fantasy X " . Phoenix Downs are common items used to revive fallen party members . Rikku can also use them in her mixing . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . While again very common , Phoenix Downs will become free from the Alchemist dressphere via the Stash skillset . " Final Fantasy XII " . Phoenix Down revives a character with 20 % of their max HP . Using the Phoenix Lores 1 , 2 , and 3 raises that percentage to 30 % , 40 % , and 50 % respectively . Wearing the Pheasant Netsuke doubles the potency of the Phoenix Down . Using Phoenix Down with Nihopalaoa accessory results in instant death . There is a minor glitch involving using Phoenix Down simultaneously with another item on an ally . Phoenix Downs are bought for 250 gil . It is also found in numerous treasures and dropped by many humanoid - type enemies . " Final Fantasy XIII " . Phoenix Down revives a character with 70 % of their max health . They can be bought for 1 , 000 gil from Unicorn Mart . Phoenix Downs are dropped by most Corps enemies . Items do not use the ATB bar , making them useful when the party needs to revive someone as quickly as possible . However , it cannot be used on the lead character for the game ends immediately after he or she falls . " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . Phoenix Down revives a character , gives them Shell and Protect and restores some wound damage . This common item can be easily obtained from monsters in the early game ; achieving 5 stars in a battle where one of the opposing monster ( s ) offer a Phoenix Down will increase the chance of receiving one and possibly the chance to receive two instead of none or one . Phoenix Down can also be bought from Chocolina ' s shop for 1 , 600 gil . It can be dropped by Chaos Bahamut ( commmon ; Academia - 500 AF - ) , Nekton ( rare ) , Meonekton ( rare ) , Gogmagog ( common ) , Sarracenia ( common ) , and Paradox Alpha ( common ) . There is an enhanced item called Phoenix Blood which revives a character and grants Haste status . It can be bought for 4 , 000 coins in Serendipity and dropped by Pantopoda ( rare ) , Chaos Bahamut ( rare ; Academia - 500 AF - ) . Phoenix Down is a common item available in most General Stores for 1280 gil , or from Hope on the Ark for 1 EP . It is used to revive Lightning from KO , also applying Veil , Protect and Shell . Phoenix Wing is an item available for purchase from Hope on the Ark for 2 EP from Day 6 ( or anytime on New Game + ) . It can also be obtained by trading soul seed s ( 80 - 1st playthrough , 60 - New Game + ) . It revives Lightning to full health and grants Haste . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Phoenix Down is used to raise a fallen ally . It cannot be used in combat and is extremely rare , only being obtainable as a reward from a handful of high level quests in northern Thanalan unlocked towards the end of the storyline . They can also be purchased from the player - operated market board . Only one can be carried at any time . " Final Fantasy XV " . Phoenix Downs are bought for 1000 gil from shops . They revive one party member from KO state . When Noctis ' s max HP falls to 0 , the player has a window to use a Phoenix Down to restore him before they would get a Game Over . " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . Phoenix Downs are rare , though they can be obtained by exchanging 80 Knowing Tag s with the Class Eighth moogle . To use a Phoenix Down the player must use it after a character has died , but before they disappear from the battlefield . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The ability required to use it can be learned from the Chemist job for 90 JP . It can be bought from all the outfitter s , is a common reward for winning battles and can be found on some locations with the Treasure Hunter ability . Phoenix Down is also mentioned in an optional mission by Ramza , who says " Oh , no ! Phoenix Down ! Where is the Phoenix Down ! " when Mustadio suffers a rather painful strike from Worker 8 . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Phoenix Down revives a KO ' d ally with 50 % of their Max HP . It is bought for 300 gil and sold for 150 gil . Can be obtained by reaching Collection Skill 5 . Phoenix Down has a Magic Power of 90 , which is used when used against undead , and is considered Holy elemental . Using a Phoenix Down on undead - type enemies do not KO them immediately , but will instead do HP damage . Phoenix Downs can be purchased at every shop for 200 gil , or can be occasionally obtained from Judges after winning a battle while abiding the law . They can also be used to permanently kill any undead creatures after their HP has been reduced to zero and they have entered their " tombstone " form . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . Phoenix Downs are found through dungeons . In Single Player Mode , Phoenix Downs are automatically used when the player is knocked out but only if they have it equipped to an empty slot . Phoenix Downs only appear on screen in dungeons to players who are knocked out . Yuke s can also view them with their Tribe ability . Phoenix Downs can be bought for 100 G at various shops , and can be acquired throughout various means in the game , from finding them as treasures and being dropped by monsters . The player needs to assign the Phoenix Down in a party member ' s personal inventory to be able to use it in battle . " Bravely Default " . Phoenix Downs revive an incapacitated target , and has a 70 % chance to cause death when used on undead enemies . It can be bought from Caldisla , Ancheim , Comrade , Florem , " Grandship " , Hartschild , Starkfort , Eternia , Adventurer ( Norende Village Trader Shop Lv . 3 ) for 100 pg . It can be found in Centro Keep , Lontano Villa , Ancheim , Vestment Cave , Grand Mill Works , Miasma Woods , Temple of Water , and Witherwood . When used in compounding : " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . The Phoenix Down can cure the Knocked Out status , and may be bought for 200 gil . Ankhegs also drop them . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . The Phoenix Down is not an item , but an accessory that allows the player to survive a killing blow with only 1 HP remaining , and breaks immediately after activating . It doesn ' t work if the player is suffering from a Bravery Break or they already have 1 HP remaining . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Phoenix Down accessory has been replaced by Iifa Leaf in function . Phoenix Downs are now board pieces found in certain Gateway s that revive any KO ' d party members and replenishes some of their HP . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy " . Phoenix Down revives the player ' s party with 30 % of their maximum HP when they die . " Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade " . Phoenix Down raises a summon stone ' s charge to its maximum level so the player can immediately use that summon stone ' s power when fighting with their brigade . It can normally be purchased for 100 MobaCoin within the Shop . It used to be available for purchase in the game ' s " Exclusive Shop " for 180 MobaCoin alongside a Turbo Ether in a set titled , " Phoenix Down Commemorative Set " . " World of Final Fantasy " . Phoenix Down casts Reraise meaning if Chocobo is knocked out he will recover with 100 % HP , but SP will not recover . Phoenix Down can be found in almost all dungeons . Etymology . The of birds is a layer of fine feathers found under the tougher exterior feathers . Very young birds are clad only in down .