Gigantuar Gigantuar , also known as Jumbo Cactuar , is a recurring boss in the " Final Fantasy " series ever since its debut in " Final Fantasy VIII " . It is an enlarged Cactuar , usually towering over the party , and as a trademark often sports a curled mustache . As the Cactuar ' s trademark attack is 1000 Needles , the Gigantuar uses " 10000 Needles " , and in games where the HP limit exceeds 9 , 999 , it may even have " 99999 Needles " . Appearances . " Final Fantasy VI " . The Gigantuar is a boss exclusive to the " Advance " and mobile versions , found in the desert south of Maranda in the World of Ruin after the player has slain 10 Cactuars . When defeated it transforms into the Cactuar magicite . " Final Fantasy VIII " . The Jumbo Cactuar appears on Cactuar Island — reached via " Ragnarok " — visible on the overworld map and engaging the party when approached . It grants the party access to the Cactuar Guardian Force when defeated . It has a unique Renzokuken sequence for Squall ' s Limit Break and can flee at low health . If it flees , the party must find it again and start over . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . The Jumbo Cactuar is a normal enemy fought at Bikanel in Chapter 5 and in the Via Infinito on floors 50 through 59 . " Final Fantasy XIII " . The Gigantuar is the target of Mission 54 . " Final Fantasy XIII - 2 " . The Gigantuar is a normal enemy found on the Archylte Steppe . The stronger Metal Gigantuar can also be found on the Steppe , but as a rare enemy appearing as a time distortion on the field . " Final Fantasy XV " . Gigantuar is fought during the In the Drylands , It Rains Spines Hunt . It is a large enemy that employs fixed - damage ( 1 , 000 HP ) attacks and has high HP . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . The Gigantuar appears as an optional post - game superboss fought in the Gladiators ' Hall . Each time it is defeated , the party gets between 1 to 3 Moogle Coin s . Gigantuar levels up every three times it is defeated , up to a maximum level of 6 after being defeated 15 times . It is the only enemy in the game to be sprited in the 16 - bit style in the remakes . " Final Fantasy Legends II " . Gigantuar is an earth - elemental summon whose special ability — 1000 Needles — deals 1000 damage to all enemies . Summoning Gigantuar costs 3 points from the Consumption Gauge . Depending on Gigantuar ' s type and rank , they can teach the user abilities that support the party and deal damage in battle . The summon can allow the wielder to use the following abilities : " Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call " . The Gigantuar appears as an enemy during Battle Music Sequence s . " Final Fantasy Record Keeper " . Gigantuar is a rare enemy encountered during certain special event challenges . When slain , it will drop an item , either an orb or upgrade material of 4 * rarity , or occasionally , an orb or upgrade material of 5 * rarity . It is weak to ice and holy elemental attacks . " Final Fantasy Explorers " . Gigantuar is a mini - boss that spawns in Mirah Dunes after defeating a few Cactuars . After doing so , the player can use Summon Gigantuar as a Crystal Surge , which spawns a Gigantuar somewhere in the area . " Triple Triad " . The Gigantuar appears on " Triple Triad " cards in the version available via " Final Fantasy Portal App " . Etymology . Gigantuar is a portmanteau of " gigantic " and " cactuar . "