Black Robe The Black Robe is a recurring robe from the series . It is usually exclusive to the Black Mage job , but sometimes Time Mage s , Sage s , or Summoners can equip them as well . It usually boosts the wielder ' s Intelligence and elemental damage dealt by the wielder . Appearances . " Final Fantasy " . The Black Robe is an armor exclusive to the Black Mage class . It resists Time and Ice , and casts Blizzara when used as an item . It grants + 24 Defense and + 2 Weight . It is found in the Flying Fortress . " Final Fantasy II " . The Black Robe grants + 35 Defense , - 5 % Evasion , + 21 % Magic Defense , + 10 Intelligence , and resistance to the Fire , Ice , Lightning , and Poison elements . It is the second strongest light armor only bested by Black Garb . It is found in the Mysidian Tower , guarded by the White Dragon . " Final Fantasy III " . The Black Robe can be equipped by White Mages and Devouts are the only magical - based classes that cannot wield this armor . In the NES version , it provides 20 Defense , 14 Magic Defense , Intellect + 5 , Magic Evade + 3 % , and 12 % Evade . It can be bought in the Saronia for 7 , 000 gil . In the 3D versions , it provides 31 Defense and 45 Magic Defense , + 5 Intellect . It can be bought in the Ancient Ruins and on the " Invincible " for 27 , 000 gil . " Final Fantasy IV " . The Black Robe can be purchased at the Cave of Eblan for 10 , 000 gil and can only be equipped by characters that can use Black Magic . It grants + 8 Defense , + 7 Magic Defense , + 7 Magic Evasion , and + 5 Intelligence . In the " Easy Type " version , Black Robe gets + 5 to Spirit instead of Intelligence . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . Black Robe returns in the sequel of " Final Fantasy IV " . It can only be equipped by Palom who initially comes equipped with it . It has a defense of 8 , magic defense of 7 , and magic evasion of 7 with a bonus of + 5 Intelligence . The returns as a non - buyable armor , providing the same bonuses as in " Final Fantasy IV " . It can be found in Palom ' s and Rydia ' s Challenge Dungeons . " Final Fantasy V " . The Black Robe grants + 14 Defense , + 14 Magic Defense , + 20 Magic Evasion , and + 5 Magic . It can be bought in Phantom Village or the Great Sea Trench for 8 , 000 gil , and found in the Pyramid of Moore . " Final Fantasy IX " . The Black Robe can be synthesized ( using a Gaia Gear and N - Kai Armlet ) and can only be equipped by Vivi and Quina . It teaches Vivi the Black Magic spell , Flare , teaches MP + 20 % and Reflectx2 , and boosts the bearer ' s Shadow - elemental attacks and skills . It grants + 43 Defense , + 4 Magic Defense , and + 2 Magic . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Black Robes are high - level robes that can be equipped after obtaining the Mystic Armor 10 license . They provide + 38 Defense and + 10 Magick Power , as well as boosting all Dark - elemental attacks by 50 % . They can be purchased at Balfonheim Port for 13 , 500 gil or the Bazaar along with a Black Mask for 22 , 800 gil by selling Dark Crystal x8 , Blood Wool x9 , and Prime Tanned Hide x7 . In the " International Zodiac Job System " version , the Black Robes can be worn by the White Mage , Red Mage , Black Mage , and Samurai . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . The Black Robe boosts Fire , Ice , and Thunder damage dealt by the user , and bonus HP by 60 and MP by 30 . It can be bought in the shops for 13 , 000 gil after storyline battle 28 , or found with the Treasure Hunter ability in Limberry Castle Gate as a rare treasure . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Black Robe boosts Fire , Ice , and Thunder damage dealt by the user and teaches Return Magic to Black Mages . It provides + 21 Defense , + 2 Magic , and + 36 Resistance , and can be obtained as a random reward for completing a mission or by increasing Magic to level 15 . The halves Water damage dealt to the wearer and teaches Replenish MP to Seers . It provides + 23 Defense , + 46 Resistance , and + 2 Magick , and can be bought for 1 , 800 gil in the shop after creating it in the Bazaar after using a Mind Ceffyl , Quality Pelt , and Black Thread . The gives the wearer 30 Defense and 10 Magic Power . When equipped alongside the , the wearer will cast offensive spells when controlled by AI . It can be made from the Magical Raiment scroll , and bought for 210 gil . It also provides + 5 to Dark resistance , has one empty slot , and can be bought for 480 gil . It can also be created for 120 gil by using Silk , Dark Dust x3 , and Elemental Gem . When turned into a jewel , a level 3 - 9 Black Mage Robe makes a Spirit Moonstone , level 10 - 19 makes an Ebonite , and level 20 - 30 makes a Dragon Eye . " Final Fantasy Mystic Quest " . Tristam ' s Black Robe works as the Black Garb . The is the Black Mage crown ' s special armor . It provides + 10 % Magic and Intelligence . The Black Robe can be bought in Liberte , Invidia , Urbeth , and Guera for 350 gil .