Hunting Trophy Rare Game (Part 1)

Learn how to find and defeat Trophy Rare Game in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. This guide covers the first set of these special hunts, including Aspidochelon, Thalassinon, and more.

Hey there! Ready to dive into the world of Rare Game in Final Fantasy XII? These aren't your average monsters; they're tougher, often look a bit different, and have specific ways to spawn. Plus, the Trophy Rare Game ones are super important because they give you a trophy when you beat them, which you can trade for awesome gear. Let's get started with the first batch! First off, you'll need to join the Hunt Club to even start hunting most of these Trophy Rare Game. You can do this by talking to a bangaa near a vendor who'll point you in the right direction. Also, the Hunt Club's Owner in Archades gives out Zodiac Gems for finding these special monsters, but you'll need to get a Sandalwood Chop first to access their area. There are a ton of these guys scattered across Ivalice – 49 regular Rare Game and 31 Trophy Rare Game, making 80 in total! We'll focus on the Trophy ones first, as they're key to getting some sweet rewards. Here's a look at the first few Trophy Rare Game you can hunt: * **#1 Aspidochelon (Adamantine Trophy):** You'll find this one in the Cerobi Steppe at Feddik River. You need to have accepted a Hunt Club sidequest. It has a 40% chance of spawning each time you enter the area. You can Steal a Scarletite from it. * **#2 Thalassinon (Shelled Trophy):** Head to the Phon Coast, specifically The Vaddu Strand. Make sure a Hunt Club sidequest is accepted, then just wait at the highest point for about ten seconds. You can Steal Adamantite from it. * **#3 Greeden:** This one is in the Dalmasca Estersand at the Bank of the Nebra. The trick here is to stay in the area for three minutes *without* killing any cactoids. You can Steal a Wind Crystal from it. * **#4 Bull Croc:** Found in the Ozmone Plain at The Shred. It just has a 20% chance of spawning each time you enter. You can Steal Blood Wool from it. * **#5 Gavial (Fur-scaled Trophy):** This big guy is in the Garamsythe Waterway at No. 10 Channel. Accept a Hunt Club sidequest, then move to the lower westernmost part and wait. You can Steal Antarctic Wind from it. * **#6 Wary Wolf:** You'll find this one in the Mosphoran Highwaste at Summit Path. It has a 7% chance of spawning instead of a regular Worgen. You can Poach (Rare) Hell-Gate's Flame from it. * **#7 Kaiser Wolf (Fanged Trophy):** This is in the Dalmasca Westersand, specifically the Corridor of Sand. You need to have accepted a Hunt Club sidequest, defeated the Lindbur Wolf in the Shimmering Horizons area, and then it has a 40% chance of spawning here. You can Steal Throat Wolf Blood from it. * **#8 Lindbur Wolf:** Located in the Dalmasca Westersand at Shimmering Horizons. To make this one appear, you need to defeat 20 Wolves in the Dalmasca Westersand. You can Steal a Gladius from it. * **#9 Dreadguard (Feathered Trophy):** This one's in the Feywood at the Walk of Dancing Shadow. Accept a Hunt Club sidequest, and it has a 40% chance of spawning instead of a Mirrorknight. There are no notable items to steal or poach, but it's a Trophy Rare Game! * **#10 Crypt Bunny:** Found in the Feywood at the Walk of Stolen Truths. You'll need to defeat all Tartaruses and six Cerberuses in this area first. After that, the Crypt Bunny has a 20% chance of spawning. You can Steal a Holy Mote or, rarely, get a Muramasa as a drop. * **#11 Spee:** This rare beast is in the Salikawood... Keep these in mind as you explore, and happy hunting!