Catoblepas

The Catoblepas , also known as the Shoat, is a recurring creature in the Final Fantasy series. Debuting in Final Fantasy III, it is typically depicted as either large, one-eyed bull-like creatures, or a basilisk- or behemoth-type creatures. Its signature attack, Demon Eye, attempts to Petrify all opponents.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy===
The Catoblepas is an enemy encountered in the bonus dungeons included in the Dawn of Souls and 20th Anniversary releases. It can Petrify foes with his Gaze attack.
===Final Fantasy II===
The Catoblepas is an enemy encountered in the Unknown Palace in Soul of Rebirth releases.
===Final Fantasy III===
The Catoblepas is an enemy found on the northwestern part of the world map and inside the Dragon Spire in southeastern Saronia.
===Final Fantasy IV===
The Catoblepas is an enemy found in the Lunar Ruins in the Advance and Complete Collection releases.
====Final Fantasy IV: The After Years====
The Catoblepas is a powerful enemy that can inflict Petrify on a party member, and is also one of the few enemies to drop the very rare Aegis Shield and Stoneblade. It is only fought in the Depths.
===Final Fantasy V===
The Catoblepas, also known as Shoat, first appears as a summon in Final Fantasy V. It is initially a hidden boss found around the areas of Moore. After besting it in battle it is acquired as a level 3 summon. It takes 33 MP to summon. Its summon magic is called "Demon Eye", and it can petrify an enemy.
===Final Fantasy VI===
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The Catoblepas, also known as Shoat, is an esper obtained automatically in the Magitek Research Facility. Its attack, Demon Eye, costs 45 MP to summon, inflicts Petrify on all enemies, has a Hit Rate of 96 and will fail on enemies immune to Death. As a Magicite, it teaches Bio (x8), Break (x5), Death (x2). At Level Up, it gives a +10% boost to HP.
===Final Fantasy VIII===
The Catoblepas is one of the eight minions fought in Ultimecia Castle and uses Thunder attacks. It has very high Strength and gives a powerful blow to the party with its Deadly Horn attack. It has a Triple Triad card.
===Final Fantasy IX===
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The Catoblepas can be found in the Forgotten Continent in the Seaways Canyon and can be fought in the basement of Treno's Knight's House. The player will receive 15,000 gil from the owner upon defeating it.
===Final Fantasy X===
The Catoblepas is a fiend that can be unlocked in the Monster Arena. It uses the Behemoth model but is a much stronger opponent.
===Final Fantasy XI===
Catoblepas is a species of Dhalmel native to Bibiki Bay, valued for its hide.
===Final Fantasy XII===
Catoblepas is a Mark petitioned by War-chief Supinelu in Jahara. It is found in the Zertinan Caverns and is stronger than most of the other Behemoth-class monsters. There is also a scene where a Catoblepas is defeated by Fury in the Necrohol of Nabudis.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
Catoblepas are a family of beastkin that inexplicably began appearing in Eorzea only after the Seventh Umbral Calamity, originally having been believed to be creatures of myth. The common Catoblepas appears as the second boss of Halatali (Hard Mode).
===Final Fantasy XV===
Colossal Catoblepases reside on the pond in the Duscae region. They are enormous enemies with high amounts of HP. Additionally, Catoblepas is fought during the Hunt Marsh Madness! The Giant Awakens.
===Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia===
The Catoblepas from Final Fantasy V appears as a boss.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions II===
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
The Catoblepas from Final Fantasy V appears as a summon, while the Final Fantasy VIII version appears as a boss.
===Final Fantasy Artniks Dive===
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
The Catoblepas from Final Fantasy VIII appears as a boss.
===Mobius Final Fantasy===
Catoblepas from Final Fantasy VIII appears as a fire-elemental Monk card, and grants the Meteor Pulsar ability.
==Etymology==
de:Catblepus
ru:Катоблепас (призыв)
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