Dispel (Final Fantasy IX)

Dispel is a Wht Mag spell in Final Fantasy IX for Eiko, used to remove status enhancements as well as statuses that affect ATB speed from one target. Dispel would work with Return Magic were enemies to use it on the player party, but no enemy does.
==Obtained==
Dispel is learned from Tiger Racket, found in the dive spot under Quan's Dwelling, and Siren's Flute, bought for 7,000 gil at Black Mage Village (endgame) and stolen from Lich.
The earliest Eiko can use Dispel is by prioritizing Chocobo Hot and Cold and transforming Choco to his dark blue color as soon as the party has the Blue Narciss, heading to Quan's Dwelling, and looking over the ledge and then using up a Dead Pepper.
==Mechanics==
Dispel removes Shell, Protect, Reflect, Haste, Regen, Float, Auto-Life, Vanish, Slow, and Stop from target, unless the status is granted by an auto-ability (e.g. Auto-Regen).
In Eiko's Trance, Wht Mag turns into Dbl Wht where Eiko can cast two spells on her turn. The spells cost MP and expend the Trance gauge independently.
==Use==
Dispel is used to remove status enhancements from one target. It is mainly useful in the final battles, against Trance Kuja who uses Reflect (though the player can instead use Reflect-Null of bounce spells off their own party under Reflect), and against the final boss, who bestows itself with Shell and Protect. Dispel does not null the effects of Might, and so it not useful against Lamias. It could also be used to null Hades's Reflect, or against Iron Man's buffs.
As Dispel cures Slow and Stop, the player can use it on their own party as well. However, simply using Haste is more MP-efficient for curing Slow.
Category:White Magic in Final Fantasy IX