Final Fantasy IX

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Abilities

A list of the Skill abilities that Zidane is capable of using. The listings below also lists the equipment that you need to wear in order learn each Skill for Zidane.

Flee
Effect:
“Escape from battle with high probability.”

Learned From:
Dagger
Mage Masher
Zorlin Shape
Ultima Weapon
Germinas Boots

AP:
40

MP:
0
Detect
Effect:
“See the enemy’s items.”

Learned From:
Mage Masher
Orichalcon

AP:
40

MP:
0

Notes:
Displays the items that can be stolen from targeted enemy.
What’s That!?
Effect:
“Allows back attack.”

Learned From:
Mage Masher
Orichalcon

AP:
40

MP:
0

Notes:
Forces an enemy to turn around which permits the next attack to be a back-attack.
Soul Blade
Effect:
“Draws out the hidden power in thief swords.”

Learned From:
The Ogre

AP:
35

MP:
6

Notes:
Inflicts the status ailment listed for the weapon if Zidane has equipped a Thief Sword. Check out the Thief Swords page to find out what status ailment the weapon has. This ability does nothing if Zidane has equipped a Dagger.
Annoy
Effect:
“Causes Trouble to the target.”

Learned From:
Gladius
Sargatanas

AP:
50

MP:
5

Notes:
50% chance to cast Trouble on the target which will cause 50% of the physical damage done to that enemy to be transferred to other enemies on the battle field.
Sacrifice
Effect:
“Sacrifice yourself to restore HP and MP to the other party members.”

Learned From:
Exploda
Masamune

AP:
55

MP:
32

Notes:
Zidane’s HP and MP drop to 0 which then fully restores the HP and MP of all other party members.
Lucky Seven
Effect:
“Deal physical damage by luck.”

Learned From:
Gladius
Exploda
Rune Tooth
The Tower
Thief Hat

AP:
55

MP:
6

Notes:
If Zidane’s current HP ends with a 7 this move will randomly inflict either 7, 77, 777 or 7777 damage. If Zidane’s HP ends in any other number besides 7 this move will do 1 damage to the target.
Thievery
Effect:
“Deal physical damage to the target.”

Learned From:
Angel Bless
The Tower

AP:
55

MP:
8

Notes:
Deals more damage to the target depending on how many times Zidane has successfully stolen items throughout the game.