Turtle Shell Turtle Shell , also known as TurtShell , is a recurring item in the series . Its effects vary per game , but it usually involves raising Defense or casting the spell Protect . Appearances . " Final Fantasy III " . The Turtle Shell casts Protect and can be found by various means . It sells for 1 , 500 gil , but cannot be bought . " Final Fantasy V " . The Turtle Shell can only dropped by Turtle - type enemies ( 100 % of the time ) and is only used through mixing for various results . Several mixes involving the Turtle Shell include : Several of these mixes can only be obtained by using the Turtle Shell , thus making it a valuable item . " Final Fantasy VIII " . The Turtle Shell teaches a GF the ability Vit + 20 % , and can be refined into an Orihalcon . Turtle Shells can be won from low and mid level Adamantoises , and mug ged from any level of Armadodo . " Final Fantasy XI " . Several types of turtle shell can be found as items . All of them are used in Bonecraft recipes and little else . The Turtle Shell is obtained by excavation , chocobo digging , and clamming , and is used in Bonecraft to produce various low level weapons and armor , including the Pirate ' s Gun , Shell Hairpin , Turtle Bangles , Turtle Shield , and Tortoise Earring . The Adamantoise Shell may be obtained from defeating Adamantoise family Notorious Monster s . It is used in a high level Bonecraft recipe to produce the Acheron Shield . The Akupara Shell may be obtained from defeating the Voidwatch Notorious Monster Akupara , of the Ferrotoise subfamily of Adamantoise . It is used in Synergy recipes to produce the Hyksos Khat and Hyksos Robe set . Finally , the Matamata Shell is obtained by defeating giant turtles of the Matamata family , and is used in a high level Bonecraft recipe to produce the Matamata Shield . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Turtle Shell is a loot that sells for 447 gil . It can be dropped and poached from Adamantitans and Great Tortoises or stolen from Rocktoise and Urutan Eater . The Turtle Shell is a loot obtained by completing the missions " Bonga Bugle - Silversun " , and is needed to create the and Armguards . Other versions of the item include the Aged Turtle Shell and Ancient Turtle Shell . " Final Fantasy Type - 0 " . Turtle Shell is one of many Monster Spoils items that appears . It grants both Protect and Regen when used . It is dropped by the Adamantoise ( Innsmouth Coast only ) , and the Adamantortoise . It gives 1000 gil when sold , making it the tied most profitable Monster Spoil item with Beast Horn . Turtle Shell is an accessory that gives + 10 % Defense to the wearer . It is sold in Urbeth for 500 gil and found in Ice Caverns . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . The Giant Turtleshell , Aged Turtle Shell and Ancient Turtle Shell can be won from various courses in the Duel Colosseum and are needed to trade for various equipment pieces . " Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy " . The Aged Turtle Shell and Ancient Turtle Shell appear in the game as trade accessories . The Aged Turtle Shell can be obtained by trading Dusty Elixir x3 in the shop , and the Ancient Turtle Shell can be traded for Elixir x1 . They are required to trade for various equipment pieces .