Grand Cross ( ability ) Grand Cross , also known as GrandCros , is a recurring enemy ability in the " Final Fantasy " series . Used only by the final boss in most of its appearances , it causes a whole host of status effect s . Appearances . " Final Fantasy V " . Grand Cross ( translated as GrandCros the " Anthology " version ) in is Neo Exdeath ' s ultimate attack , causing many different status effects to the whole party . It is predictable , occurring shortly after a text box appears stating , " The laws of the universe mean nothing ! " Often mistaken for Neo Exdeath shouting this himself , it is actually an in - game description of what is happening that could not be graphically depicted . Reality is twisting to cause the various effects on the party . The original phrasing was more passive as , " The laws of the universe are warping ! " The phrase itself became a meme in Japan , leading to its return and emphasis in his Dissidia appearance . In the " Advance " version , Enuo also uses this attack , more often than Exdeath and without warning . " Final Fantasy IX " . Necron will use Grand Cross on a regular basis , usually inflicting the most severe status effects , including Death and Petrify . This version of Grand Cross can be particularly devastating as it can kill a character and inflict the Zombie status on them simultaneously . The character will keep the Zombie status even after death meaning they can ' t be revived as healing items and spells work in reverse on zombified characters . However , party members can use a Magic Tag to remove the Zombie status on the victim and subsequently revive them . The track " The Final Battle " is called " Grand Cross " on the " " album . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . Ultima ' s ultimate attack , the Grand Cross , hits a large area , inflicting Petrify , Blind , Confuse , Silence , Berserk , Toad , Poison , Slow , and / or Sleep with a 25 % chance of each effect hitting . Ultima can use this ability in both of her forms . In her High Seraph form it ' s in the Chaos skillset , while in her Arch Seraph form it ' s a Divine Magicks skillset . The Neukhia ' s ultimate attack , Grand Cross , will only be used when the Wisp is dead and it has charged enough of the stones on the battlefield . When used , it deals massive damage to any units standing beside a charged stone . Using a trigger command while standing next to a glowing stone while it is still charging will prevent Grand Cross from being cast by that group of rocks . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Grand Cross is one of Exdeath ' s HP attacks . It conjures several orbs of nothingness to circle and converge on the opponent . Exdeath learns the ground version of the attack at level 16 and can cast it in the air at level 30 . Grand Cross costs 40 CP to equip and 300 AP to master . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . Grand Cross returns as one of Exdeath ' s HP attacks , now costing 30 CP to equip and 130 AP to master . " Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade " . Alma appears as a Legend , that when summoned will use the Grand Cross ability . " Final Fantasy All the Bravest " . Grand Cross is the ability used by Neo Exdeath that targets multiple characters . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Exdeath ' s card featuring his Amano artwork can use Grand Cross , which costs seven Light CP , the discard of an Exdeath card , and Dulling Exdeath . Grand Cross removes all other characters and all cards in both Break Zones from the game .