Boco Boco , or Boko is a recurring chocobo name in the " Final Fantasy " series . Boco often plays an important role as one of the main characters ' chocobo , or otherwise as a notable chocobo in the game . Appearances . " Final Fantasy V " . Known as Boko in later versions , he is the protagonist Bartz Klauser ' s chocobo and faithful friend . Boko has a brief appearance in Bartz ' s World when he helps Bartz rescue Lenna and Galuf , but becomes more important further into the storyline as the party is able to ride him around more frequently . In the Merged World , Boko meets a female chocobo named Koko and they have children together . Bartz is amused by his bird ' s virility , calling Boko a " stud " . Boko also appears in a tutorial by explaining the job system and abilities , after the player obtains the ability to change the party ' s jobs . The Game Boy Advance version adds a portrait of Boko ' s face when he " kwehs " . " Final Fantasy VIII " . If the party goes to a Chocobo Forest the Chocoboy gives Squall a baby chocobo , referred to as " chicobo " in this game . His default name is Boko In the add - on game , " Chocobo World " , Boko is the main character who must , with the help of his friends Cactuar and Moomba , find his lost friend MiniMog . During his adventure he meets a female chocobo named Koko who assists him in gaining strength and , during the second quest , must be rescued from the Demon King . The information in " Chocobo World " can be transferred over to " Final Fantasy VIII " allowing the player to use Boko as a summon . His card in the Triple Triad minigame can be obtained by completing the Chocobo Forest sidequest . " Final Fantasy IX " . Boco is the name of one of the cards in the Tetra Master minigame . He has an appearance similar to that of the " Final Fantasy V " Boko . It is a very rare card , only won from the Card Phantoms in Memoria , or , extremely rarely , from the Fat Chocobo in Chocobo ' s Paradise . Additionally , the Black Mages raise a chocobo in their village and name him Bobby Corwen . This could be a reference to Boco , as the first two letters of the first and last names spell " Boco " ( Bobby Corwen ) . " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . Chocolina ' s catchphrase is ' Choco - boco - lina ' , a reference to Boco . Also , one of available names for the monsters to choose is Boco , which is among the recommended names for Chocobos . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Boco is Wiegraf Folles ' chocobo while Wiegraf is part of the Corpse Brigade . Boco participates in the battle at the Windmill Hut against Ramza Beoulve but is later abandoned by Wiegraf and found surrounded by monsters at Araguay Woods over a year later . After saving him Boco then joins forces with Ramza . Despite his minor storyline role , Boco is simply an average chocobo . However , he is the only chocobo that has his own quote when the player highlights his name on the Formation Screen and presses the circle button . After giving the Hunter Yew a chocobo in the mission " Rancher ' s Request - Yellow " , all subsequent missions will feature the yellow chocobo in his stable . If its name is checked , the chocobo will be revealed as being named Boko . " Final Fantasy Artniks " . Boko from " Final Fantasy VIII " and " Final Fantasy V " appears . " Chocobo ' s Crystal Tower " . Boco is the name of the legendary chocobo that emerged victorious after vanquishing a tower filled with monsters . Its name is mentioned in Enisque legend , and is cited to all who joined the national chocobo breeding program . Elena Xequs introduces his legend to novice royal chocobo breeders . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Boko from " Final Fantasy V " and " Final Fantasy VIII " appears as Wind - elemental cards . " Triple Triad " . Boko from " Final Fantasy V " appears on Triple Triad cards in the version playable via " Final Fantasy Portal App " . Etymology . Boco comes from the last two syllables for the word " chocobo " , " co " and " bo " , which are put in reverse : " bo " and " co " .