Antlion ( creature ) The Antlion , also called Ant Lion , is a recurring monster in the " Final Fantasy " series , appearing as both a common enemy and as a boss . They first appeared in Final Fantasy IV , though there ' s an enemy creature in Final Fantasy II called " Anjigoku " ( ありじごく ) given the same name in english . Appearances . " Final Fantasy II " . The Antlion is a regular enemy in this game . " Final Fantasy IV " . The Antlion dwells within the Antlion ' s Den near Damcyan Castle . The secretion it produces can become a Sand Pearl . Cecil , Edward , and Rydia have to go to the cave to obtain a Sand Pearl in order to heal Rosa from her desert fever . They reach the Antlion ' s nest , seemingly without any trouble , because the Antlion is usually docile and doesn ' t attack people . However , it attacks the party , and they have to fight it . " " . The Antlion reappears as an enemy . These docile creatures overrun Damcyan because of the effects of the True Moon . It is smaller than the Antlion of " Final Fantasy IV " . " Final Fantasy V " . While riding Boko in the merged world , Bartz and Krile fall into an Antlion ( also known as Antolyon ) pit . After defeating it , Faris helps them climb out . The Antlion appears near the beginning of Episode 1 when Linaly and Hassam are traveling through the desert on the way to the Wind Shrine . The monster chases the two , who attempt to escape by chocobo , and almost kill them when Prettz comes to the rescue on his motorbike . He slices its head off , killing the Antlion and saving Linaly and Hassam . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Antlion is a boss in a sand vortex near Cleyra and lures its prey into its grip with ease . It captures Prince Puck when the Alexandria n army attacks Cleyra . Antlions are also fought later in the game if the party attempts to enter the Desert Palace through the wrong sand pits . " Final Fantasy XI " . Antlions are a family of creatures of the insect order that are found in some zones that were added by the expansion " " . Generally Antlions are not aggressive . There are also jugs that can be used by Beastmasters that summon Antlions as pets . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Antlion is a mark in the Lhusu Mines . It made its den deep in the mines , where some local children had gotten lost . Additionally , after the battle with Air Cutter Remora , " Tonberry " communicates with " Antlion " , who instructs him to withdraw . " " . The Antlion is a common enemy , a non - elemental melee - type of Rank II . There also exists a red - colored Antlion , called the Antlion Queen , as a unique enemy . " Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles " . An Antlion appears in the Lynari Desert as the stage boss , aided by a variety of Scorpions . Like most Antlions , it lives in a sandpit . It is similar in appearance to the Antlion in " Final Fantasy IX " . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . Antlions and the stronger Jawbreaker are regular enemies . Antlions are associated with the element of Earth , and have another variant , the Pit Beast . They also have the slightly disturbing abilities to Cannibalize an ally unit and spew bodily fluids to cause debuffs . " Crystal Defenders " . Antlions appear as basic , weak enemies and are usually one of the first waves sent . " The Final Fantasy Legend " . The Ant Lion is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party ' s monster unit ( s ) can transform into . It can be found on the eleventh floor of the Tower . " Final Fantasy Legend II " . The Ant Lion is an enemy and also a possible monster that the party ' s monster unit ( s ) can transform into . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . Antlion is an enemy family . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Antlions from " Final Fantasy IV " and " Final Fantasy IX " appear as enemies . " Final Fantasy Trading Card Game " . Antlion from " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " appears with an Earth - elemental card . Other appearances . " Kingdom Hearts " . In " " , there is a Heartless boss in Agrabah called that battles . It has a bug - like appearance , and is able to both burrow underground and create sandy whirlwinds .