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Cancer Stone

One of many Stellazzio in the world. Cancer headed to the cape where Virgo waited. The sun was setting into the ocean. Would he finally see her?

Cancer Symbol

Cancer (キャンサー, Kyansā?), the Crab, is a sign of the zodiac and a recurring symbol in the Final Fantasy series, particularly in games that feature the world of Ivalice.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy IX[]

Cancer is one the Stellazzio coins collected by Queen Stella. It can be found in the abandoned market street of Burmecia, in a ruined cart to the left. It is part of the Stellazzio story and reads: "Cancer headed to the cape where Virgo waited. The sun was setting into the ocean. Would he finally see her?"

Final Fantasy XI[]

The Cancer Subligar is one of the thirteen Zodiac subligaria, which can obtained from a Fomor Samurai in specific level-capped dungeons around Tavnazia. It is used to obtain the "Shinimusha Hara-Ate", an armor worn by Samurai.

Additionally, there exists a Notorious Monster named "Cancer", a crab that lives in Kuftal Tunnel.

Final Fantasy XII[]

The Esper Zeromus, aligned with the element of Gravity, embodies the sign of Cancer. In the Zodiac versions, the Cancer emblem is represented by the Red Battlemage job. Cancer Gems are dropped by Insect-type enemies.

Final Fantasy Tactics[]

Final Fantasy Tactics Character Card Book Volume 2-B - Card Front 004

Final Fantasy Tactics Character Card Books card.

The guardian constellation of Cancer.

Zodiac sign description

Cancer is one of the twelve auracites. Defeating Construct 7 nets the party the Cancer Stone, which can be used by Beowulf Cadmus to restore his love Reis Duelar to her human form. Bringing the Stone to Besrudio Bunansa in Clockwork City of Goug activates a dimensional portal that brings Cloud Strife to Ivalice.

Cancer is also a zodiac sign used to determine damage compatibility between characters during battle. Cancer has optimal compatibility with Capricorn, good compatibility with Scorpio and Pisces, and bad compatibility with Libra and Aries. In the Ivalician calendar system, the month of Cancer lasts 31 days and corresponds with the dates June 22 to July 22 of the real world Gregorian calendar.

Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

The Cancer Recipe appears as a trade accessory.

Etymology[]

Cancer is one of the constellations of the zodiac, and its also a zodiac sign used in astrology.

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