Malboro The Malboro , also known as a Molbol , Morbol or Oscar , is a recurring enemy from the " Final Fantasy " series ever since its first appearance in " Final Fantasy II " . In early games they attack in large groups , and in later games tend to attack solo . Malboros are large , green , tentacled plants with an anemone - like head and large mouths . In most games , Malboros are much larger than humans . Similar to the Tonberry , Malboros have ranked among the more difficult enemies in the series , as their signature move Bad Breath can inflict many status ailments on its targets , crippling unprotected parties . Malboros often have other status attacks as well , and other breath - based attacks . Common variants include the Great Malboro , and the Malboro Menace , among others . Appearances . " Final Fantasy II " . There are several types of Malboros . None of them know the Bad Breath attack , but their regular attacks cause several status aliments . " Final Fantasy IV " . Malboros appear in both the Sylph Cave and Lunar Ruins . The Worst Malboro is fought in the Lunar Ruins and Great Malboro in the Cave of Trials , both exclusive to the " Advance " and " " versions . " " . The Malboro also has other versions , including the Count Malboro and its counterparts , the Marquis Malboro and Duke Malboro . Their titles are possible references to the ones shared by the demons mentioned in the book , " " . Some are bosses or recurring enemy encounters . The Worst Malboro and Great Malboro are also present . " Final Fantasy VI " . Malboros , translated as Oscars in early versions , usually attack with a group of stronger enemies . Once all other enemies have been defeated , the Malboros will start using the Bad Breath ( Sour Mouth in earlier versions ) on the whole party , where it can be learned by Strago . Its stronger variants are Great Malboro and Malboro Menace " Final Fantasy VII " . Malboros appear on the cold mountain paths of Gaea ' s Cliff and also rarely in the Northern Cave . Malboros can also appear in the Gold Saucer as a monster in the Battle Square ' s seventh round , after obtaining the " Highwind " . They use their signature move , Bad Breath , which can be learned as an enemy skill . " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . Malboros are found in Banora Underground . They appear and behave similarly to the " Final Fantasy VII " version . Other variants also appear : Land Malboro , Gaea Malboro and Great Malboro . " Final Fantasy VIII " . Malboros appear on the Island Closest to Heaven and the Island Closest to Hell , the Grandidi Forest , as well as the Great Plains of Esthar before the Lunar Cry . It almost always uses Bad Breath on its first turn , and thus the party should be prepared with good status defense junctions . They give Malboro Tentacles used in weapon upgrades , as well as to teach Quistis the Blue Magic , Bad Breath , and also needed to acquire Doomtrain . Malboros can be devoured to boost Spirit . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Malboro first appears at Pandemonium , and afterward on the world map on the Mist Continent during disc 4 . They can float , but are not as tough as in other games . " Final Fantasy X " . The Malboro appear in the Calm Lands and tend to use normal attacks over their Bad Breath . An upgrade , the Great Malboro , has a high chance of ambushing the party and opening with Bad Breath . Malboro Menace is another variant . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . The Malbor - type fiends found are Malboro and Great Malboro . It takes 24 kills to Oversoul this type of fiend . " Final Fantasy XI " . Malboro is a monster in the Morbol family . The specific morbols known as Malboros can be encountered in the Pashhow Marshlands , an area that serves as part of the route between Bastok and Jeuno . Because monster names are universally the same in all languages , Morbol is the name of the monster family . The enemy named Malboro in the morbol family is a reference to the English translation of the name . Morbol type monsters are particularly difficult , as they possess an array of breath attacks not limited to the trademark Bad Breath . For example , Extremely Bad Breath causes Instant Death to all players in a wide frontal area of effect . " Final Fantasy XII " . Malboros are the weakest member of the Malboro genus found wandering the Golmore Jungle . Malboro - type enemies are generally much smaller than in earlier games , usually only human height . However , giant Malboros closer to typical Malboro size can be found during Hunts . Malboros walk with their mouths facing upwards when not in battle — they tilt their mouths down to attack when they engage the party . They have a range of breath attacks , like Cloying Breath and Putrid Breath , each with a variation of status afflictions . Other variants : " " . The Malboro keeps its renowned Bad Breath attack and is an enemy in four missions . The Great Malboro is a tougher version of the original . " Fortress " . The Malboro appeared in a green / orange variant , with smaller mouths on the inside of its mouth ( in place of teeth ) and on its long tentacles . It was gigantic in size , as large as a castle . " Final Fantasy XIII " . Malboros make no physical appearance , but one of Vanille ' s weapons is known as the Malboro Wand . It improves her ability to afflict enemies with status effects , referring to the Malboro ' s traditional method of attack . " Final Fantasy XIV " . Malboros make an appearance in the bestiary . Following the tradition started in early translations of " Final Fantasy IV " , Malboros in Eorzea are called Morbols and Stropers , with the latter being a weaker variety . Their signature Bad Breath move targets players in a wide - reaching fan , requiring swift maneuvering to avoid its crippling effects . Players can obtain smaller minion versions as treasure within the dungeon Aurum Vale . Morbol Seedling is a minion the player can acquire . " Final Fantasy XV " . Malboros are enemies fought during the Main Quest The Hand of the King , the Hunt No Stopping the Great Stink , and in Duscae . They appear in swampy areas and ambush the party . Many variants of Malboro appear : " Justice Monsters Five " . The Malboro appears in several elemental variations . The Marine Malboro appears as an obtainable R monster . It is a Water - elemental monster whose type is Climb , class is Plant and its specialty is HP . Its hero tech is Toxic Bubbles which unleashes a large shockwave upward . Its leader bonus is Waterstorm which increases Water damage dealt by 30 % . Its auto - effect is Dark Damage - 10 % which reduces Dark damage taken by 10 % . The Dark Malboro appears as an obtainable R monster . It is a Dark - elemental monster whose type is Climb , class is Plant and its specialty is HP . Its hero tech is Ghastly Breath which unleashes a large shockwave upward . Its leader bonus is Darkstorm which increases Dark damage dealt by 30 % . Its auto - effect is Dark Damage - 10 % which reduces Dark damage taken by 10 % . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Malboros are a family that include Malboros and Ochu s and Great Malboro . In addition to their breath attacks , they can also turn other generic enemies into Malboros with their Malboro Spores ability . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Malboros appear in several maps , along with their upgrade . The Malboro species now includes four members : the Malboro , Great Malboro , Malboro King , and Cassie . The Cassie is a unique " domesticated " Malboro that is pink in color and has " bunny ears " . Unlike regular Malboros , Cassies have very sweet , good - smelling breath that charms the opponent or puts them to sleep with 100 % success , and a type of Malboro also appears in Brightmoon Tor with the Turning job command . " Crystal Defenders " . Malboro appear as enemies . There are four types : " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . Malboros appear as enemies . Their appearance is similar to Malboros from " Crisis Core - Final Fantasy VII - " . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . A Malboro appears as a boss in the Mushroom Forest , casting Blizzard and Slowga as well as using its Bad Breath attack . Like most enemies , its appearance was similar to its " Final Fantasy IX " counterpart . Malboro appears as enemies in Langooth Peak , Rinfor Nightwood , Beltevra Forest , and Musqu Mazewood . A Great Malboro also appears as a boss in the optional dungeon Infinity Spire . Malboro appears as a field boss , which can be rather difficult if accompanied by Goblin Healers . A purple malboro called Hydra can also be found as a field boss . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Malboro is an enemy family . A dummied blue malboro sprite exists in the data . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Malboro appears as a summon . When used , it rapidly decreases the foe ' s Bravery points for a certain period of time . It causes more damage if the summoner is closer to the opponent , and an animation resembling its signature move Bad Breath also occurs . The artwork used for the summon is from " Final Fantasy II " . This summon can be obtained as a Stage Bonus on the Destiny Odyssey II storyline . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Like all summons from " Dissidia " , Malboro returns with the same function . It can be purchased from certain Moogle Shop s for 60 KP . " Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia " . Malboro appears as an enemy . The Malboro resembles the Malboro from " Final Fantasy VIII " . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy " . Malboro appears as an enemy during Battle Music Sequence s ( BMS ) . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call " . Great Malboro appears as an enemy . " Pictlogica Final Fantasy " . Malboro and Great Malboro from " Final Fantasy VI " appear as an enemies . " Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade " . Malboros appear as enemies . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . The Malboro appears as an enemy inside the Eureka Forest and the Zanarkand Ruins . It uses Bad Breath and drops the Partisan . " World of Final Fantasy " . In one episode , Earl Tyrant is served a Malboro , but is mispronounced Marbolo . " Chocobo no Fushigi na Dungeon " . " Chocobo ' s Dungeon 2 " . The Malboro is sometimes encountered in dungeons . Also , a " Drunken Malboro " appears in a restaurant in the town . " Triple Triad " . Malboros from the series appear on a Triple Triad cards in the version playable via " Final Fantasy Portal App " . Non - " Final Fantasy " guest appearances . " Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable " . Malboro is a chance card , with the ability : Pearl value up 10 % on random street . Two Malboros appeared in the secret court Malboro Gardens , one behind each basket . The Malboros would sometimes attack with their purple Bad Breath , which knocked down players if hit by it and inflict them with the Poison , which slows down characters . The Malboros stray from their normal appearances , with only five eyes , each very large and pink , but still retaining their green skin . " Lord of Vermilion " . A Malboro appears as a card in the card game " Lord of Vermilion III " . It also appears in " Lord of Vermilion Arena " . " Puzzle & Dragons " . Malboro appeared as part of the " Crystal Defenders " collaboration . " Samurai Rising " . Malboro is set to appear as an enemy in the upcoming mobile action RPG . Etymology . Malboro is known as Xylomid in the French localization of the series .