Poison (ability)

thumb|250px|right|Poison in Final Fantasy XI.
Poison , also known as Venom, is a recurring spell in the Final Fantasy series. It is associated with the status effect of the same name, which makes the target lose HP over time.
It is generally the first status ailment spell a Black Mage learns in most games. In addition, jobs such as the Red Mage, Scholar, Dark Knight, and Magus can learn Poison.
==Overview==
Poison is an early status ailment spell in games, being formally introduced into the series in Final Fantasy III. When used, the spell unleashes a toxic miasma onto the target, attempting to inflict the status effect of the same name. In some titles, the spell would rarely inflict minor non-elemental or poison-elemental damage upon casting.
Starting from Final Fantasy VII, Poison would appear less frequently as a player spell, with Bio serving as the player's means of inflicting the poison status onto the target. Final Fantasy XI and Final Fantasy XIV would feature Poison once again among the player's arsenal, with Bio inflicting unique damage over time effects onto targets instead.
Poison can sometimes be used to enhance character physical attacks in some fashion, with the common method of enchantment being the Poison Spellblade attack.
200px|right|thumb|A Scholar using Poisonga in Final Fantasy XI.
In some games featuring the spell, Poison occasionally has upgraded forms with their names deriving from the series's recurring magic tier system. The following are some of the recurring upgraded tiers:
*Bio - A recurring spell that serves as an upgraded version of Poison exclusively in Final Fantasy VI and Final Fantasy IX. In both titles, Bio deals moderate damage to targets and attempts to inflict the Poison status. The spell is poison-elemental in the former title, while being non-elemental in the latter.
*Poisonga - An area-of-effect version of Poison that exclusively appears in Final Fantasy XI, it attempts to inflict the status onto multiple targets in range.
*Toxify - An area-of-effect version of Poison that first appeared in Final Fantasy XII. It attempts to inflict the status onto multiple targets in range. It later appears as an enemy spell in games that feature enemies from Final Fantasy XII.
The Poison and Poisonga spells of the Final Fantasy XIII subseries are not the same as the recurring spells, with the spells being known as Bio and Bioga respectively in the original Japanese releases. 
== Appearances ==
=== Final Fantasy III ===
Poison is a level 2 Black Magic spell that has a base power of 20 and can be bought for 700 gil at Canaan, Tozus, and the Vikings' Cove. It has a 60% chance of doing minor non-elemental damage as well as inflicting Poison to one or all enemies. It is also an enemy ability used by Pugman, Mummy, Far Darrig, and Sleipnir.
=== Final Fantasy IV ===
Poison in Final Fantasy IV (iOS).|thumb
Poison (originally called Venom) is a low-level Black Magic spell that can be used by Rydia, Tellah, Palom, and Fusoya. It has a casting time of 1, and costs 2 MP to use. It has a 90% accuracy in 2D versions, and 80% accuracy in 3D versions. It always inflicts 1 HP worth of damage to the target. It can also be cast by using Poison Axe as an item.
==== Final Fantasy IV -Interlude- ====
Poison is a Black Magic spell that inflicts Poison to one or all enemies at the cost of 2 MP. The imposter Rydia along with Palom and Rydia already known the spell.
==== Final Fantasy IV: The After Years ====
Poison is a low-rank spell, costing 2 MP to cast and merely inflicting the Poison status. It can be learned by Fusoya, Palom, Rydia, Black Mage, and Biggs by default, and Leonora (level 15).
=== Final Fantasy V ===
Poison is a level 2 Black Magic spell that costs 2 MP to use. It can be bought for 290 gil at Karnak and Crescent. It is one of the spells that can be cast from the Wonder Wand for free, and is also an Added Ability for the Poison Axe. Poison can be cast by Calofisteri, Enuo, Flaremancer, and Omniscient. Poison can be used as part of Spellblade to add Poison-element to weapon attacks.
=== Final Fantasy VI ===
Poison is a Attack spell that costs 3 MP to use. It is learned through the esper Ramuh at a x5 rate, has a power of 25, a hit rate of 100, and is vulnerable to Runic. Poison is an Added Ability of the Poison Rod and Venom Claws weapons. Poison can be cast by Hidon, Kefka (first battle), Level 50 Magic, Level 80 Magic, Magic, Tentacle, and Tunnel Armor.
=== Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- ===
The Poison spell inflicts Poison status on a single enemy and does no damage. It requires 2 MP to cast. Poison can be bought at the Sector 5 Materia Shop for 1,000 gil.
=== Final Fantasy IX ===
Poison is a Black Magic spell learned by Vivi through the Lightning Staff. It costs 8 MP to cast, and requires 35 AP to learn. The spell has a 60% base accuracy. It can be reflected and works with Return Magic. Poison can be also cast by Mimic, Quale, Tantarian, and Torama.
=== Final Fantasy XI ===
Poison is a Black Magic spells available to Red Mages, Black Mages, Scholars, and Dark Knights.
When cast, the Poison status effect occurs, causing gradual HP loss. Even more powerful versions of Poison are available to certain enemy creatures as spells and there are dozens of abilities and Weapon skills that can inflict a Poison status effect.
=== Final Fantasy XII ===
Poison in Final Fantasy XII.|thumb
In the original version, Poison is a Green Magicks spell that poisons an enemy, damaging them over time. Poison is a Green Magick 2 license that costs 30 LP and the spell consumes 10 MP to cast. It can be bought in Rabanastre and Nalbina for 500 gil. Its stronger counterpart is named Toxify and is an area of effect spell.
In the Zodiac versions, Poison is a Black Magicks 5 license, costs 40 LP and consumes 8 MP, and cannot be bought; it is found in a treasure in Dalmasca Estersand's Sand-Swept Naze south from the entrance to the Barheim Passage.
=== Final Fantasy XIV ===
=== Final Fantasy Tactics ===
Poison is a spell that only the Black Mage can learn. It costs 150 JP to learn, and requires 6 MP to cast. It has a speed of 34.
=== Final Fantasy Tactics Advance ===
Poison is learned by Alchemists and Red Mages. It costs 10 MP to cast, is Dark elemental, and has a range of 4. It is stealable through the ability Steal: Ability, and is also susceptible to Return Magic, and cannot be reflected. It is learned for 100 AP from the Druid Mace for the Alchemist and the Silver Rapier for the Red Mage.
==== Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift ====
Poison is a spell learned by the Alchemist for 150 AP from the Druid Mace, costing 8 MP to cast and having a range of 4. It inflicts Poison on a target.
=== Final Fantasy Tactics S ===
=== Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King ===
Poison is a level 1 Enfeebling spell, exclusive to the Black Mage class, and caps at level 100. It inflicts Poison to one enemy, can be used only once per battle, and can be used up to three times a day.
=== Final Fantasy Legend III ===
Venom is a Black Magic spell can inflict Poison on an enemy or cure a poisoned ally. It cost 12 MP to use, and it can be bought for 700 GP in Elan (Past & Present) and Lae (Past).
=== Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light ===
Poison is a Dark Magic spell and costs 2 AP to cast. The spell can be given to any character by having a Poison Tome in the character's inventory. The spell can only be purchased in Guera and Urbeth for 500 gil.
=== Final Fantasy Dimensions ===
=== Final Fantasy Dimensions II ===
=== Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia ===
=== Pictlogica Final Fantasy ===
=== Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade ===
Poison is an Intelligence-based ability, and comes in both Rare and Rare Plus versions. The rare version has a base Attack of 750, a base Defense of 720, a maximum level of 60, and a Cost of 12. It has a fast leveling rate.
=== Final Fantasy Artniks ===
==== Final Fantasy Artniks Dive ====
=== Final Fantasy Record Keeper ===
=== Final Fantasy Explorers ===
=== Final Fantasy Brave Exvius ===
===Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin===
=== Chocobo's Dungeon 2 ===
== Non-Final Fantasy appearances ==
===Other Square Enix titles===
Poison has appeared in other Square Enix titles as an ability, referencing the Final Fantasy version of the spell.
The original Game Boy version of SaGa 3 (known as Final Fantasy Legend III in the west) includes Venom as a Black Magic spell for players to purchase. It inflicts poison on an enemy or cures a poisoned ally. The Japanese-exclusive 3D remake of the game removes the spell completely.
 is a recurring magic spell in the Kingdom Hearts series, appearing in both and . Like its Final Fantasy predecessor, it simply inflicts targets with the Poison status. 
 is also featured as a recurring Black Magic spell in the Bravely series, serving as an early status spell for the Black Mage job in each game. It has a moderate chance to cause the status ailment poison on targets. The spell can also be used by Red Mages in games associated with the first Bravely Default.
== Gallery ==
Poison from FFIII FC.png|Final Fantasy III (Famicom).
FFIIIDS Poison.png|Final Fantasy III (DS).
BLM using Poison from FFIII Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy III (Pixel Remaster).
FFIV SNES Venom.png|Final Fantasy IV (SNES).
FFIV Poison GBA.png|Final Fantasy IV (GBA).
FFIVDS Poison.png|Final Fantasy IV (DS).
FF4PSP Poison.png|Final Fantasy IV: The Complete Collection.
Rydia using Poison from FFIV Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy IV (Pixel Remaster).
FFIV TAY STEAM Poison.jpg|Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Steam).
Galuf using Poison Black Magic from FFV Pixel Remaster.jpg|Final Fantasy V (Pixel Remaster).
PoisonFF6.png|Final Fantasy VI (GBA).
FFVI Android Poison.png|Final Fantasy VI (2014 mobile/Steam).
VIICC Poison.jpg|Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-.
FFT Poison.png|Final Fantasy Tactics.
FFTA2 Poison.png|Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift.
FFLIII Venom.png|Final Fantasy Legend III.
FF4HoL Poison.png|Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light.
FFD Poison.PNG|Final Fantasy Dimensions.
DFFOO Poison.png|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia.
PFF Poison.png|Pictlogica Final Fantasy.
FFAB Poison R.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (R).
FFAB Poison R+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (R+).
FFAB Poison - Celes SR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR) [FFVI].
FFAB Poison - Celes SR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR+) [FFVI].
FFAB Poison - Faris Legend SR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR Legend) [FFV].
FFAB Poison - Celes Legend SR.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR Legend) [FFVI].
FFAB Poison - Faris Legend SR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR+ Legend) [FFV].
FFAB Poison - Celes Legend SR+.png|Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade (SR+ Legend) [FFVI].
FFRK Poison Icon.png|Icon in Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFRK Poison.png|Final Fantasy Record Keeper.
FFBE Poison.png|Final Fantasy Brave Exvius.
SOP RDM Poison.jpg|Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin.
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