Gold Hairpin The Gold Hairpin , also known as Golden Hairpin , is a recurring headgear or accessory in the " Final Fantasy " series . It usually has properties related to MP or Magic . Appearances . " Final Fantasy II " . The Gold Hairpin grants 11 Defense , - 2 % Evasion , and 11 % Magic Defense . It also boosts Agility and gives resistance to lightning damage . " Final Fantasy IV " . The Gold Hairpin grants resistance to lightning and a bonus of + 7 Defense , + 10 Magic Defense , + 9 Magic Evasion , and + 10 Intelligence . This armor is metallic . It can be bought for 20 , 000 gil in Tomra , found in Mist and the Lunar Ruins , or dropped from Thunder Dragons and Clockwork Dragons . In the 3D version , it is Rydia ' s ( adult ) initial equipment , and Rosa ' s when she joins the party in the Tower of Zot . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Gold Hairpin returns in the sequel of " Final Fantasy IV " . It can be equipped by Rosa , Porom , and Rydia while being initially equipped on the latter . It can be bought at Dwarven Shop on the " Falcon " for 20 , 000 gil . It has a defense of 7 , magic defense of 10 , and magic evasion of 9 with a bonus of + 10 Intelligence . It grants resistance to Lightning and Dragons . Gold Hairpin retains all of its properties from " Final Fantasy IV " , in addition to reducing damage done from dragons . It is only found in Kain ' s and Rydia ' s Challenge Dungeon . " Final Fantasy V " . The Gold Hairpin is a helm that halves all MP costs , and has + 4 Weight , + 2 Magic Defense and + 5 Magic Evasion . It can be stolen from Famed Mimic Gogo , and found at Barrier Tower , and in the Pyramid of Moore . " Final Fantasy VI " . The Gold Hairpin is a Relic that halves the MP cost of all spells . It can be acquired in Narshe during the World of Balance by saving Lone Wolf instead of Mog , found at Mt . Zozo and in Ancient Castle , and won through the Dragon ' s Neck Coliseum by betting a Ribbon , Crystal Orb , or Dragon Horn . " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . Gold Hairpin grants the Break MP Limit ability , maximizing the MP limit to 9 , 999 . It is found in a treasure chest in mission 9 - 2 - 5 . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Golden Hairpin teaches Auto - Regen and Loudmouth , and can be equipped by everyone except Steiner and Freya . It grants + 32 Magic Defense , + 1 Magic , and + 2 Magic Evasion , as well as increasing the damage of the wielder ' s water - elemental attacks . It can be bought for 3 , 700 gil at Daguerreo and Ipsen ' s Castle , stolen from Meltigemini , or found in Mount Gulug . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . The Gold Hairpin accessory reduces the cost of all magic spells by half , as well as granting + 20 Magic . It can be received as a reward in Chateau Leblanc ( chapter 2 ) , if the player succeeds in satisfying Leblanc during the Duty Calls minigame on their first try , a gift in Via Infinito at random from talking to the friendly Tonberry , bribe ed from Blue Elemental ( Oversoul ) or Great Haunt , or won from playing blitzball . " Final Fantasy XI " . The Gold Hairpin is a moderately high level hairpin , crafted by Goldsmiths . Like all hairpins , it boosts MP at a cost to HP . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Gold Hairpin is a piece of mystic armor unlocked with the Mystic Armor 8 license on the License Board . It provides + 47 Magic Defense , + 7 Magic and + 8 Vitality . It can be bought at Balfonheim Port for 9 , 300 gil , or found in a random treasure in Pharos ( First Ascent / Wellspring Labyrinth ) and in Henne Mines ( Phase 2 Dig ) . In the " International Zodiac Job System " version , Gold Hairpin can be equipped by White Mage , Red Mage , Black Mage and Samurai . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Gold Hairpin is a head armor that grants a 50 MP and 80 HP boost as well as immunity to Silence to the wearer . It can be bought from various outfitters for 12 , 000 gil , stolen from magic - type job class enemies or found with the Treasure Hunter ability in the Fort Besselat South Wall . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Gold Hairpin grants the wearer immunity to Silence and provides + 4 to Defense and + 12 to Resistance . It can be obtained by completing the mission " Into the Wood " during Huntmoon . Gold Hairpin returns as a hat that prevents Silence and provides + 4 Defense , + 2 Magick , and + 15 Resistance . It can be bought for 960 gil in the shop after creating it in the Bazaar after using a Tarkov Crystal , Crusite Alloy , and Pearl Moss . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . Gold Hairpin is a Magic - raising artifact that increases Magic by 5 . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Gold Hairpin is a level 36 helmet that provides + 193 Bravery , but lowers HP by 167 . It is also part of the Glorious Gold Combination that increases the amount of gil earned in battle when worn with other two other pieces of Gold equipment . It can be obtained from the shop by trading 6 , 550 gil , a Hairpin , and Gold . The Gold Hairpin + has the same stats but is level 22 , and requires 3 , 020 gil , Gold , a Hairpin , an Emerald , and Transmogridust x3 . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Gold Hairpin returns as a level 30 hairpin that provides - 268 HP , + 177 Bravery , and still acts as one of the equipment pieces of the Glorious Gold combination . It can be obtained by trading 16 , 460 gil , a Hairpin , Gold , and Girl ' s Desire x3 . Non - " Final Fantasy " appearances . " Live A Live " . The Gold Hairpin appears in the Near Future chapter . It increases intelligence by 8 and grants resistance to water . Etymology . The Golden Hairpin is an important item from a Chinese tale of the name " A Golden Hairpin Saves Li Shimian ' s Life " .