Dark Flan

Learn the stats, weaknesses, and item drops for the Dark Flan in Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster. Get tips on how to defeat this tough enemy in Mount Gagazet and Zanarkand.

Alright, so you've made it to Mount Gagazet (or maybe Zanarkand), and you're running into these Dark Flans. These guys are a bit of a step up from the regular Flans you've seen so far, so let's break down how to handle them.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• HP: 12,800
• Overkill HP: 19,200
• AP: 3,750
• Weak: Nothing
• Strong: Fire/Ice/Thunder/Water (Halves damage)

Item Drops:

• Common Drop: Mana Sphere
• Rare Drop: Mana Sphere (x2)
• Common Steal: Star Curtain
• Rare Steal: Star Curtain (x2)

Strategy:

• The Dark Flan is found in the Mount Gagazet Cave and the first part of Zanarkand.
• Unlike earlier Flans, they don't have a weakness to any element. In fact, they resist the main elements, halving the damage from Fire, Ice, Thunder, and Water.
• They're also pretty resistant to physical attacks, so just wailing on them with swords might not be the most efficient way to go.
• Your best move here is to use Armor Break. This ability will lower their defense, making them much more susceptible to your regular physical attacks.
• If you're more of a magic user, Mental Break is a good alternative to lower their magic defense.
• Keep an eye on their HP. Once it gets low enough, the Dark Flan will automatically cast White Wind. This heals them, so be prepared for that. Fun fact: if you haven't learned White Wind yet, you can learn it from the Dark Flan using Kimahri's Lancet ability, even though it's not their turn!
• They can also cast some nasty spells like Bio, Demi, Drain, Flare, and Osmose, so be ready to heal up or use defensive abilities.