Basilisk ( creature ) Basilisks are recurring enemies from the series . They appear as giant horned lizards with bulging eyes that greatly resemble chameleons , although in several recent installments they have become more Anacondaur - like in their appearances . Their common threat is their ability to Petrify characters using their stare , although there are often times when this status is their biggest weakness . The petrification usually is gradual ( similar to Condemned when compared with Death ) , but in some games it happens instantly . Basilisks first appeared in the original " Final Fantasy " as a basic enemy . They are commonly in the same family as Catoblepas and Midgardsormr enemies . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . The Basilisk , also known as the Sauria in the NES version , is an enemy in the original " Final Fantasy " . They only appear later in the game , as a random encounter on an island in the dragon chain . Later , they appear in Chaos Shrine , where they are easy to defeat . The name " Sauria " means " Reptile " in Greek . " Final Fantasy II " . The Basilisk is an enemy that can use the Gaze V move , which inflicts Petrify on one target . " Final Fantasy III " . The Basilisk is fought in the small desert to the west of Kazus . Unlike the Basilisks encountered in other games , the one in " Final Fantasy III " does not cause Stone status with its Stare attack . Instead , it causes a character to Sleep . " Final Fantasy IV " . Basilisks appear in the Antlion ' s Den . Although they cannot petrify characters , their stronger relative , the Black Lizard , can . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Basilisk , Ice Lizard , and Black Lizard all make a return appearance . The Basilisk in " Final Fantasy IV : The After Years " does , unlike the Basilisk in " Final Fantasy IV " , inflict Petrify with its Stone Gaze . " Final Fantasy VI " . The Basilisk has high HP and can inflict Petrify with its Stone Gaze ability . It can be fought on various islands in the World of Ruin . The Lizard , more cyan in color , is a palette swap fought at Serpent Trench in the World of Ruin . " Final Fantasy VII " . Basilisks appear as Bagrisk s in this game . Its name is a simple mistranslation . Bagrisks can use Quake 2 and Petrify . They are fought in the Cosmo Area . " Final Fantasy IX " . Basilisks have attacks that can deliver Petrify status to the player . They appear in groups in Burmecia . " Final Fantasy X " . The Basilisk has the ability to use Stone Gaze and can be found on Djose Highroad . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . The Kukulcan is nearly identical to the Basilisk in " Final Fantasy X " and can use the Stony Glare attack . These enemies take ten kills to Oversoul . " Final Fantasy XII " . Again , Basilisks have an Anacondaur - like appearance . They can be found in the southwestern parts of the Feywood and have the abilities Gnaw and Tail Spear . " Final Fantasy XIV " . In " Final Fantasy XIV " , the Basilisks bear resemblance to the Peiste - type enemies from " Final Fantasy XI " . " Final Fantasy XV " . Basilisk s appear in the Vesperpool region in Cleigne , and are fought during the Hunt . " Vagrant Story " . The Basilisk takes on the appearance of a gray - blue lizard . It can be found at Snowfly Forest . " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " . The Basilisk from " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " can be found at Bone Dungeon and has the abilities Claw and Fang . They are lizard - like in appearance and use two simple physical attacks . They are no danger to the player . " Final Fantasy Adventure " . The Basilisk is an enemy found within the desert region between Menos and Jadd . They have a chance of inflicting Ston per hit , they also can drop Ruby . " The Final Fantasy Legend " . The Basilisk is not a fightable enemy , but is a possible monster that the party ' s monster unit ( s ) can transform into . " Final Fantasy Legend II " . The Basilisk is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party ' s monster unit ( s ) can transform into . " " . The Basilisk is an enemy encountered outside of Guera and inside the Moonlight Tower during the early stages of the game . After darkness floods the world , the enemy can only be encountered inside the Trial Tower . The monster can only use the the Poison spell . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Basilisk appears as a regular enemy in " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . Basilisk from " Final Fantasy IV " appears as an enemy in " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . The Basilisk appears in " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " as an enemy inside the Fabul Waterways . It uses Talon Dive and drops the Ogrenix . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Basilisk from " Final Fantasy IX " appears as an enemy in " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . " Justice Monsters Five " . The Basilisk appears as an obtainable R monster . It is an Earth - elemental monster whose type is Climb , class is Mystic and its specialty is Balance . Its hero tech is Rock Blast which fires a spray of missiles upward . Its leader bonus is Earthstorm which increases Earth damage dealt by 30 % . Its auto - effect is SOS Luck + 20 % which boosts Luck by 20 % when below 30 % HP .