Tidal Wave

Tidal Wave is a recurring ability in the Final Fantasy series. It is often a trademark ability of the dragon Shinryu, but sometimes is the name for Leviathan's attack, and deals Water-elemental damage to the party, oftentimes being strong enough to defeat the party in one attack without protection.
==Appearances==
===Final Fantasy===
Tidal Wave is an enemy ability used by Shinryu, which inflicts major non-elemental damage to the party.
=== Final Fantasy III ===
Tidal Wave is Leviathan's strongest attack in the 3D and Pixel Remaster versions of the game. The ability can only be cast when a Summoner or Sage (Pixel Remaster) calls it.
=== Final Fantasy IV ===
Tidal Wave is Leviathan's summon attack in the 3D versions, dealing heavy water-elemental damage to all enemies. The ability costs 75 MP to perform.
====Final Fantasy IV: The After Years====
Tidal Wave is an enemy ability used by Leviathan, Mysterious Girl, and Nova Dragon, which inflicts moderate to major non-elemental damage to the party.
===Final Fantasy V===
Tidal Wave is an enemy ability used by Leviathan, Neo Shinryu, Shinryu, and Twintania. It deals major water-elemental damage to the party.
===Final Fantasy VI===
Tidal Wave is the summon ability of Leviathan, which deals major -elemental damage to all enemies with a power of 130 at the cost of 70 MP. The ability is only available in the GBA and 2014 versions.
===Final Fantasy IX===
Tidal Wave is an enemy ability used by Nova Dragon, which deals major Water-elemental damage to the party.
===Final Fantasy X===
Tidal Wave is a mix that deals heavy Water-elemental damage to random enemies, up to nine times.
The following combinations result in Tidal Wave:
*Dragon Scale + Accuracy Sphere, Defense Sphere, Evasion Sphere, Friend Sphere, HP Sphere, Lv. 2 Key Sphere, Lv. 3 Key Sphere, Lv. 4 Key Sphere, Magic Def Sphere, Magic Sphere, Master Sphere, MP Sphere, Return Sphere, Agility Sphere, Strength Sphere, Teleport Sphere, Warp Sphere
*Fish Scale + Accuracy Sphere, Amulet, Defense Sphere, Door to Tomorrow, Evasion Sphere, Friend Sphere, Gambler's Spirit, HP Sphere, Lv. 3 Key Sphere, Lv. 4 Key Sphere, Magic Def Sphere, Magic Sphere, Master Sphere, MP Sphere, Pendulum, Return Sphere, Agility Sphere, Strength Sphere, Teleport Sphere, Underdog's Secret, Warp Sphere, Wings to Discovery, Winning Formula
*Water Gem + Accuracy Sphere, Blk Magic Sphere, Defense Sphere, Evasion Sphere, Friend Sphere, HP Sphere, Lv. 1 Key Sphere, Lv. 2 Key Sphere, Lv. 3 Key Sphere, Lv. 4 Key Sphere, Magic Def Sphere, Magic Sphere, Master Sphere, MP Sphere, Return Sphere, Skill Sphere, Special Sphere, Agility Sphere, Strength Sphere, Teleport Sphere, Warp Sphere, Wht Magic Sphere
====Final Fantasy X-2====
Tidal Wave is a mix that deals four hits of heavy water damage to random enemies.
The following combinations result in Tidal Wave:
*Water Gem + Potion, Hi-Potion, X-Potion, Mega-Potion, Ether, Turbo Ether, Elixir, Phoenix Down, Mega Phoenix, Antidote, Soft, Eye Drops, Echo Screen, Remedy, Budget Grenade, Grenade, S-Bomb, M-Bomb, L-Bomb, Bomb Fragment, Bomb Core, Antarctic Wind, Arctic Wind, Fish Scale, Dragon Scale, Fire Gem, Ice Gem, Water Gem, Shadow Gem, Shining Gem, Chocobo Feather, Lunar Curtain, Light Curtain, Star Curtain, Healing Spring, Mana Spring, Stamina Spring, Soul Spring, Dispel Tonic, Stamina Tablet, Mana Tablet, Twin Stars, Three Stars, Hero Drink, Gysahl Greens, Sylkis Greens, Mimett Greens, Pahsana Greens
===Final Fantasy XI===
Tidal Wave is a Rage ability for Leviathan at level 1. It deals massive water damage to enemies within area of effect. It is only available during Astral Flow. It costs all MP to cast.
===Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings===
Tidal Wave is Leviathan's special attack. It deals massive water damage to all enemies in front of Leviathan when used.
===Final Fantasy XIV===
Tidal wave is the signature attack used by the primal Leviathan. To safeguard against the destructive nature of the attack, the Elemental Converter aboard the Whorleater must have a sufficient strength rating of to create a powerful enough shield. This attack also breaks the railings in the Extreme version of the primal trial.
Shinryu also used Tidal Wave against Omega in their duel above Baelsar's Wall, despite being nowhere near a coastline.
Shinryu uses Tidal Wave against the Warrior of Light's party in the Royal Menagerie as an attack caused by its Corrupted Aether gauge reaching 100. In addition to dealing damage, it also has high knockback and can potentially shove players off the platform to their deaths. The attack leaves behind puddles of water that give the Fire Resistance Up buff and Lightning Resistance Down II debuff to players standing in them. These puddles are removed from the field once Shinryu casts either Hellfire or Judgment Bolt.
===Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King===
Tidal Wave is an ability used by Wyrm.
===Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light===
Tidal Wave is used by Leviathan in both of its boss battles, which inflicts moderate water-elemental damage.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions===
Tidal Wave is and enemy and summon ability used by Leviathan. It costs 56 MP and deals Water elemental damage to all targets.
===Final Fantasy Dimensions II===
===Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia===
===Pictlogica Final Fantasy===
===Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade===
===Final Fantasy All the Bravest===
Tidal Wave is an enemy ability used by Shinryu.
===Final Fantasy Record Keeper===
===Final Fantasy Explorers===
===Final Fantasy Brave Exvius===
===World of Final Fantasy===
Tidal Wave is an active, water-elemental magic ability inflicts magical water damage to all targets for 5 AP. It can be used by Leviathan and Leviathan★.
It is also an enemy ability used by Leviathan.
===Mobius Final Fantasy===
===Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales===
==Gallery==
FFI Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy (PSP).
FFIIIDS Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy III (DS).
SMN using Tidal Wave from FFIII Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy III (Pixel Remaster).
FFIV Tidal Wave DS.jpg|Final Fantasy IV (DS).
Tidal Wave ffiv ios.PNG|Final Fantasy IV (iOS).
FF4PSP TAY Enemy Ability Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (PSP).
Tidal WaveFFV.png|Final Fantasy V (GBA).
FFVI Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy VI (GBA).
Tidal Wave from FFVI 2014.jpg|Final Fantasy VI (defunct mobile/Steam).
FFIX Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy IX.
Rikku Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy X.
FFX-2 Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy X-2.
RW Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings.
FFT Leviathan.png|Final Fantasy Tactics.
FF4HoL TidalWave.png|Tidal Wave in Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light.
FFD Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy Dimensions.
PFF Tidal Wave EA.png|Tidal Wave in Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
FFAB Tidal Wave FFVI Legend UR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (UR+ Legend) [FFVI].
FFATB Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy All the Bravest.
FFRK Tidal Wave FFX Icon.png|Soul Break icon in Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFX].
FFRK Tidal Wave FFX.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper [FFX].
FFRK Tidal Wave.png|Enemy ability in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFBE Tidal Wave.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
WoFF Tidal Wave.png|World of Final Fantasy.
LeviTidalWave.jpg|Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales.
TidalWavePlus.JPG|Tidal Wave+ in Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales.
==Etymology==
Tidal wave refers to either a tidal bore, a storm surge, a tsunami, or a megatsunami.
Category:Elemental enemy abilities
Category:Summon abilities