Malboro

The Malboro , also known as a Molbol, Morbol or Mad Oscar, is a recurring creature from the Final Fantasy series, appearing as both an enemy and a summon. They are large, green, tentacled plant-like beings, with an anemone-like head and large mouths lined with sharp teeth. They are renowned for dreaded Bad Breath, which can inflict many status effects on its targets, crippling unprotected parties. Malboros have ranked among the more iconic and difficult enemies in the series, even appearing as bosses on occasion. 
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy II===
The Malboro makes its debut as an enemy encountered in the Cave of Mysidia. While it lacks its signature Bad Breath, its regular attacks have a chance to inflict Paralysis, making them dangerous enemies nonetheless. Notably, in the Pixel Remaster release, Malboros initially had a 100% chance of inflicting Paralysis with their physical attacks, making them a more serious threat, but this was patched out.
 
===Final Fantasy IV===
Malboros appear in both the Sylph Cave and Lunar Ruins. Final Fantasy IV marks the debut of its Bad Breath attack, which only affects a single party member. The Malboro always uses Bad Breath on its first turn.
====Final Fantasy IV: The After Years====
The Malboro appears in Kain and Edge's Challenge Dungeons.
===Final Fantasy VI===
The Malboro appears as an enemy in Darill's Tomb. While it retains its dreaded Bad Breath, it is the only enemy in the tomb incapable of inflicting the Zombie status, making it arguably the least dangerous enemy in the tomb.
===Final Fantasy VII===
Malboros appear on the cold mountain paths of Gaea's Cliff and also rarely in the Northern Cave. Malboros can also appear in the Gold Saucer as a monster in the Battle Square's seventh round, after obtaining the Highwind. They use their signature move, Bad Breath, which can be learned as an enemy skill.
====Final Fantasy VII Remake====
Malboro is an optional boss fought in the Shinra Combat Simulator at the end of the "vs. Monsters of Legend" challenge, on hard mode. Defeating the Malboro will reward the "That's the Smell" trophy and a . The player can also learn the Enemy Skill "Bad Breath" it.
====Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-====
Malboros are found in Banora Underground and during Underground Caves.
===Final Fantasy VIII===
Malboros appear on the Island Closest to Heaven and the Island Closest to Hell, the Grandidi Forest, as well as the Great Plains of Esthar before the Lunar Cry. They almost always use Bad Breath on their first turn, and thus the party should be prepared with good status defense junctions. They give Malboro Tentacles used to teach Quistis the Blue Magic, Bad Breath and to make her ultimate weapon, Save the Queen. The tentacles are also needed to acquire Doomtrain. Malboros can be devoured to boost Spirit. Malboro has a Triple Triad card with good values for a Level 5 Monster Card.
===Final Fantasy IX===
The Malboro first appears at Pandemonium, and afterward on the world map on the Mist Continent during disc 4. They can float, but are not very difficult, partly because (unlike in other games) their Bad Breath only hits one character.
===Final Fantasy X===
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Malboros appear in the Calm Lands and the Cavern of the Stolen Fayth. While weak against Fire, they will use Bad Breath more frequently when hit by Fire-elemental attacks. They may drop a variety of status-inflicting weapons or status-warding armors upon defeat.
====Final Fantasy X-2====
The Malboro can be encountered in Besaid, the Thunder Plains, the Bevelle Underground, and Via Infinito. 
====Final Fantasy X-2: Last Mission====
=== Final Fantasy XI===
Morbol are a family of plantoid enemies. The common Morbol can be encountered as a regular enemy in Davoi and La Vaule (S). In addition, a variant of morbol known as the Malboro can be encountered in the Pashhow Marshlands. Aside from this enemy and the Malboro Vine and Fiber items, the Morbol name is used for the rest of the family.
===Final Fantasy XII===
Malboros are the weakest member of the Malboro genus found wandering the Golmore Jungle and the Lhusu Mines. Malboro-type enemies are fairly small, usually only human height. Malboros walk with their mouths facing upwards when not in battle—they tilt their mouths down to attack when they engage the party. They may use Cloying Breath in addition to Bad Breath.
====Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings ====
The Malboro keeps its renowned Bad Breath attack and is an enemy in four missions.
====Fortress====
The Malboro was set to appear as a boss, with smaller mouths on the inside of its mouth in place of teeth and on its long tentacles. It was gigantic in size, as large as the titular fortress.
=== Final Fantasy XIII ===
Malboros make no physical appearance, but one of Vanille's weapons is known as the Malboro Wand. It improves her ability to afflict enemies with status effects, referring to the Malboro's traditional method of attack.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
Morbols are a family of seedkin found through Eorzea. The common morbol is a high-level enemy that appears in the Larkscall region of the East Shroud and the Fogfens region of Mor Dhona. Their signature Bad Breath targets players in a wide-reaching fan, requiring swift maneuvering to avoid its crippling effects.
Players can obtain a Morbol mount by obtaining the True Blue achievement, which requires completing the final raids of each wing of the Bahamut and Alexander (Savage) raids while synced with no Echo, using a party composed entirely of Blue Mages. It is considered one of the most difficult mounts to obtain.
===Final Fantasy XV===
The Malboro is initially encountered as a boss in Fodina Caestino. It can later be encountered during the No Stopping the Great Stink hunt, in the Costlemark Tower Menace dungeon, and during a timed quest. They appear in swampy areas and ambush the party. The Stinker: Malboro is a lure fashioned after a malboro and suited to catching Vesper Gar and Snakeheads.
====A King's Tale: Final Fantasy XV====
===Final Fantasy XVI===
The Morbol is the second boss of the game, fought at the end of the Stillwind stage. Owing to the lack of status effects in Final Fantasy XVI, its Bad Breath inflicts damage instead. Morbols nest beneath piles of refuse in shallow bodies of water, ambushing prey that disturb the pile. After being ambushed by the Morbol in Stillwind, Clive is able to recognize future Morbol nests he encounters, preventing them from ambushing him.
Morbol tentacles can be used for medicine against "gout, melancholy, and moon sickness" as per a note found in the second hideaway's garden. After being excised from the trunk and dried in the sun until brittle, the tentacles are ground to dust and mixed with warm coeurl milk.
===Final Fantasy Tactics===
The Malboro is the weakest member in its family. They can only use their signature Bad Breath when an ally with the Beastmaster ability is nearby.
===Final Fantasy Tactics Advance ===
==== Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift====
=== Crystal Defenders===
===Final Fantasy Type-0===
The Malboro is an enemy encountered in the Eibon Region and Roshana Province.
===Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles===
The Malboro appears as a boss in the Mushroom Forest, casting Blizzard and Slowga as well as using its Bad Breath attack.
====Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King====
Malboro appears as enemies in Langooth Peak, Rinfor Nightwood, Beltevra Forest, and Musqu Mazewood.
====Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers====
The Malboro appears as a field boss, which can be rather difficult if accompanied by Goblin Healers.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions===
Malboro is an enemy encountered in the Lufenia Ruins and the Massive Cavern.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions II===
The Malboro is a summon available to Aemo.
===Dissidia Final Fantasy===
Malboro appears as a summon. When used, it rapidly decreases the foe's Bravery points for a certain period of time. It causes more damage if the summoner is closer to the opponent, and an animation resembling its signature move Bad Breath also occurs. The artwork used for the summon is from Final Fantasy II. This summon can be obtained as a Stage Bonus on the Destiny Odyssey II storyline.
====Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy====
Malboro appears as a summon. It can be purchased from certain Moogle Shops for 60 KP.
====Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia ====
Malboro appears as an boss. Its appearance is based off its Final Fantasy VIII incarnation.
===Theatrhythm Final Fantasy===
Malboro appears as an enemy during Battle Music Sequences.
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
The Malboro from Final Fantasy VI appears as an enemy.
===Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade===
Malboros appear as enemies.
===Final Fantasy All the Bravest ===
The Malboro appears as an enemy inside the Eureka Forest and the Zanarkand Ruins. It uses Bad Breath and drops the Partisan.
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
FFRK Malboro FFVI.png|Final Fantasy VI Malboro
FFRK Malboro FFVIII.png|Final Fantasy VIII Malboro
FFRK Malboro FFIX.png|Final Fantasy IX Malboro
FFRK Rafflesia & Malboro FFXII.png|Final Fantasy XII Malboro and Raffelsia
FFRK Malboro FFXV.png|Final Fantasy XV Malboro
===Final Fantasy Explorers===
===Final Fantasy World Wide Words===
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
The Malboro appears alongside the Great Malboro as the bosses of the Global Exclusive Trial The Rumble of Malboro. Only the Great Malboro uses their signature Bad Breath and Devour tactics, but the lesser Malboro are still a significant threat.
===World of Final Fantasy===
===Mobius Final Fantasy===
===Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin===
===Final Fantasy: Unlimited===
In episode 8 Earl Tyrant is served a Malboro salad, but it is mispronounced "Marborja".
===Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon===
====Chocobo's Dungeon 2====
The Malboro is sometimes encountered in dungeons. Also, a "Drunken Malboro" appears in a restaurant in the town.
===Dice de Chocobo===
===Final Fantasy Trading Card Game===
FF TCG Theatrhythm Malboro.jpg|Malboro [5-145U] Chapter series card.
Malboro TCG.png|Malboro [12-111C] Chapter series card.
Malboro 4-142R from FFTCG Opus.jpg|Malboro [4-142R] Opus series card.
Malboros from Final Fantasy X and Theatrhythm appear Water-elemental Monster cards.
===Final Fantasy Portal App===
122a Malboro.png|Final Fantasy VI
169a Malboro.png|Final Fantasy VIII
209a Malboro.png|Final Fantasy X
370a Morbol.png|Final Fantasy XIV
577a Malboro.png|World of Final Fantasy
Malboros from Final Fantasy VI, VIII, X, XIV, and World of Final Fantasy appear as Triple Triad cards.
== Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances ==
===Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Portable===
Malboro is a chance card, with the ability: Pearl value up 10% on random street.
===Mario Hoops 3-on-3===
Two Malboros appeared in the secret court Malboro Gardens, one behind each basket. The Malboros would sometimes attack with their purple Bad Breath, which knocked down players if hit by it and inflict them with the Poison, which slows down characters. The Malboros stray from their normal appearances, with only five eyes, each very large and pink, but still retaining their green skin.
===Lord of Vermilion series===
Malboro-LovIII.jpg|Malboro's card in Lord of Vermilion III.
LoVA Malboro.jpg|Malboro's card in Lord of Vermilion Arena.
Malboro appears as a card in Lord of Vermilion III and Lord of Vermilion Arena.
===Puzzle & Dragons ===
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Malboro appeared as part of the Crystal Defenders collaboration.
===Samurai Rising ===
===Legend of Mana===
The Malboro is a plant type enemy and a potential pet. Its syncho ability is Paralysis.
===Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light===
Malboros appear as recruitable monsters during the crossover event with Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
==Etymology==
de:Morbol
it:Molboro
ja:モルボル
ru:Мальборо
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