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 (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
Template:Sideicon 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
Template:Sideicon 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
Template:Sideicon The Esper Zeromus, aligned with the element of Gravity, embodies the sign of Cancer. In the International Version, the Cancer emblem is represented by the Red Battlemage job. Cancer Gems are dropped by Insect-type enemies.
Final Fantasy Tactics
Template:Sideicon 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.
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 21 to July 22 of the real world Gregorian calendar.
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy
Template:Sideicon 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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