Gigantoad (ギガントード, Gigantōdo?), also known as CaveToad, Gigan Toad, GigaToad, or Giant Toad, is a recurring subgroup of Toad enemies with frequent appearances throughout the Final Fantasy series after its first one in Final Fantasy II. It commonly uses Poison attacks.
Appearances[]
Final Fantasy II[]
Gigantoad is fought in the world map's Great Desert areas, the Deist Cavern and Mysidia Cave. Its attacks may inflict Poison damage.
Final Fantasy III[]
Gigantoad is fought in a scripted battle in the sewers of Amur. They are easily defeated using Lightning attacks, and is a relatively weak enemy.
Final Fantasy IV[]
Gigantoad is fought early on in the game in the Underground Waterway. It can cast Toad, which can inflict the Toad status. As it is weak to Ice, it can easily be defeated with Blizzard spells.
Final Fantasy IV: The After Years[]
Gigantoad reappeared in various different stories.
Final Fantasy VI[]
Gigantoad is fought in the southern continent on the world map in the World of Ruin.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth[]
Final Fantasy IX[]
Gigan Toad is fought in Qu's Marshes. It can provide Frog Drop to Quina when Eaten.
Final Fantasy XI[]
Gigantoad is a doomed notorious monster. It first appeared as a world boss during the Mysterious Gigantic Creatures Spotted! event in 2003, which served as a stress test for servers. It later returned during the Heroines' Holdfast battlefield; initially released in celebration of Final Fantasy XI's tenth anniversary, the item needed to access the battlefield only becomes available during special events.
Final Fantasy XII[]
Gigantoad is a beast and toad enemy fought in the Garamsythe Waterway and during the rains on Giza Plains. When appearing in the latter, it jumps out of swamps or bushes.
Final Fantasy XIV[]
The common Gigantoad is a mid-level enemy that can be found in Eastern La Noscea. A variety of other gigantoads can be found throughout Eorzea.
Final Fantasy XV[]
Gigantoad is a beast enemy fought in Duscae and Cleigne during rainy weather between 04:00 and 20:29. It can also be fought during a Sidequest The Professor's Protégé - Gigantoad (Sania).
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles[]
Gigan Toad is an Ice-like toad enemy found in Conall Curach and Veo Lu Sluice. It has the rare drop of Toad Oil, which is used to craft the time resistant armors. It also can drop most of the universal random loot, like Rainbow Grapes and Alloy.
Final Fantasy Mystic Quest[]
Giant Toad is an enemy fought at Wintry Cave, capable of inflicting the Poison status to party members with its Poison Fluid attack.
Final Fantasy Dimensions[]
Gigantoad is fought in the Northern Cave.
Final Fantasy Dimensions II[]
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia[]
Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]
Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]
The Gigantoads from Final Fantasy IV and Dimensions II appear as enemies.
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[]