Moonflow The Moonflow is a large river that bisects Spira ' s main continent into southern and northern sides in " Final Fantasy X " and " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . The primary method of crossing is on shoopuf , an elephantine creature that can swim across the expansive river ; the crossing service is funded by the Temple of Yevon and is free of charge . Moonlilies grow on the Moonflow ' s banks and pyreflies gather on its surface at night , making the water sparkle . Although a beautiful area , the weather is always overcast . In " Final Fantasy X " there are many merchants operating from each of the banks , including O ' aka XXIII . Story . " Final Fantasy X " . Yuna and her guardians travel through the Moonflow on their way to Macalania Temple and cross the river via shoopuf . In the deepest part of the waters , the remains of an ancient machina city can be seen ; legend says its people tried to defy the laws of nature by building on bridges crossing the river , but the city grew so large the bridges could no longer support it and it sank . According to Wakka , this story is a perfect example of the teachings of Yevon : having too much power and seeking to use it is dangerous . The party ' s shoopuf is ambushed by the Al Bhed . Yuna is kidnapped and placed into their underwater machina , forcing Tidus and Wakka to fight it off . After docking at the opposite bank , Tidus finds Rikku washed ashore and it is revealed she had piloted the machina . Rikku is actually Yuna ' s cousin , and joins the party as her final guardian . She discreetly alerts the others to conceal her heritage from Wakka who opposes the Al Bhed . Afterward , the party continues on their way to Guadosalam . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . An eccentric stage producer Tobli is putting up a show on the banks of Moonflow , but his supply route is plagued by bandits until the Gullwings show up to help him . Tobli ' s show goes underway , but turns out to be a flop . Tobli , now indebted to the Al Bhed , escapes through the Moonflow and the Gullwings must catch him as they want him to promote a show the Gullwings want to organize on the Thunder Plains . Later , Tobli is having a new show on the Moonflow , and even the Gullwings can take part in it . " Final Fantasy X - Will - " . When Chuami and Kurgum are sent to Besaid by Baralai to meet with Yuna , Kurgum shows Yuna a movie sphere of two shoopufs at the Moonflow . The shoopuf was the last of its kind after the female was killed by Sin thirty years ago , but it mysteriously reappeared one morning , causing Yuna to believe the shoopuf had been " beckoned . " Kurgum tells Yuna she must accompany him and Chuami back to Bevelle and address the Spiran Council . As they pass over the Moonflow on an airship , they see the shoopufs and a crowd of onlookers , where half of the people are illusions created by the pyreflies . They see a father and daughter with the illusion of the girl ' s mother who answers her request for them to go home together , which stuns the group , since the illusions normally can ' t hear or speak . Kurgum insists the illusions should be sent to the Farplane , but Yuna says they don ' t have the right to interfere with the reunion . Locations . South Bank Road . The South Bank road is a long , straightforward stretch running between the Djose Highroad and the banks of the Moonflow proper . In " Final Fantasy X " , there is a chest near Shelinda , containing three Lv . 1 Key Spheres . Near the turn in the road is a chest with an X - Potion . On the right side of the road , in the grass , is another chest with three more Lv . 1 Key Spheres . Belgemine may be found near the end of the road , and challenging her to the battle will reward the party with the capability of adding abilities to aeons , along with Dragon Scale x2 for winning or Smoke Bomb x6 for losing . Just past her on the left is a hidden thicket containing a Magic Def Sphere . South Bank . The South Bank is a small section of road with a good view of the Moonflow . South Wharf . The South Wharf is where people gather to board the shoopuf to cross to the north bank of the Moonflow . In " Final Fantasy X " , O ' aka may be found here , and he will sell goods and weapons to the player . In the adjoining area , many more merchants peddling goods may be found . The area next to that contains a chest with 5000 gil , as well as a save sphere . More traders may be found in this area . North Wharf . The North Wharf is located on the opposite side of the Moonflow , and will ferry passengers back to the south side . In " Final Fantasy X " , a save sphere may be found in the section the party ends up at after riding the shoopuf . In the adjoining area , O ' aka may be found , but he sells only items during this encounter . In the nearby waiting area , a treasure chest with an Ether may be found . North Bank . Like the South Bank , the North Bank is a small area overlooking the waters of the Moonflow . In " Final Fantasy X " , Rikku may be found here . A chest with four Antidotes may be found to the right after Rikku ' s tutorial . North Bank Road . The North Bank Road leads from the North Bank up towards Guadosalam . It is much shorter than the corresponding South Bank Road . In " Final Fantasy X " , a Mega - Potion may be found on the left , midway through the road . Shops . " Final Fantasy X " . South Wharf - Fat man . Available at any time . However , after Tidus mentions Seymour ' s departure for Macalania Temple , the prices both items and equipment will increase by 12 . 5 % . After selecting the " Sin " option in airship menu for first time , the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 60 % . South Wharf - Woman in yellow . Available at any time . However , after Tidus mentions Seymour ' s departure for Macalania Temple , the prices both items and equipment will increase by 20 % . After selecting the " Sin " option in airship menu for first time , the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 42 . 9 % . South Wharf - Thin man . Available at any time . However , after Tidus mentions Seymour ' s departure for Macalania Temple , the prices for both items and equipment will increase by 25 % . After selecting the " Sin " option in airship menu for first time , the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 53 . 33 % . South Wharf - Woman in white . The woman in white will appear after viewing the scene with Lucil , Elma , Clasko and the Hypello , after leaving and reentering the area . However , after Tidus mentions Seymour ' s departure for Macalania Temple , the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 21 . 62 % . After selecting the " Sin " option in airship menu for first time , the prices for both items and equipment will increase by approximately 25 % . Quests . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Chocobo Treasures . Sending a chocobo to Moonflow to look for treasures finds the following items ( depending on the chocobo ' s level ) : Missions . Shave the Hypello . " If Bandits grab the cargo , chase them down and take it back ! You ' ll lose the cargo if they get away . " YRP , the Scalper ' s Three ! " Talk to people along the south and north banks of the Moonflow with and sell as many tickets as possible . The base price is 500 gil , but if you can sell the tickets off at a higher price , the profits are yours ! " Where ' s Tobli ? " Find Tobli and enlist his help in producing Yuna ' s concert ! " Musical themes . " Movement in Green " is the track that plays on the path to the Moonflow in " Final Fantasy X " . It shares the melody with the game ' s main theme , " Zanarkand " , with an andante tempo . " Rides Ze Shoopuf ? " plays at the Moonflow after Tidus sees the shoopuf . In " Final Fantasy X - 2 " , the theme that plays at the Moonflow is " Mi ' ihen Highroad " . " Joost leave it tae us ! " plays during Tobli ' s concert in Chapter 5 . Other appearances . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy " . The Moonflow appears as a background for the Field Music Sequence for " Movement in Green " . " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call " . The Moonflow reappears as a background for the Field Music Sequence of " Movement in Green " .