It's expensive to live in the world of Final Fantasy. Most of the main Final Fantasy games are represented on this list of the most expensive items in the franchise, but there are a few omissions. Final Fantasy VI is one such example. Some of the most expensive items in that game are only 17,000 Gil, which is nothing to scoff at, but comparatively those prices are practically free. How much Gil one can acquire and how easily obtainable it is also factored into this equation.
The two online games are also being taken out of the list because of the varying prices of the Auction Houses. For example, in Final Fantasy XI there is an item called Futhark Torque +2, which is almost up to a billion at 92,500,000 Gil. It has sold lower, but the point is that the prices are all over the place and, yes, if included both of those games would rule this article. With those clarifications out of the way, let’s see how high the Gil will fly.
10 Elixer (Final Fantasy VIII)
Elixirs have always been a tricky item to obtain in the series. This makes sense considered one Elixir can heal a party member’s full HP and MP. In Final Fantasy VIII they can be acquired for 50,000 Gil in Esthar. Another item that costs that much is the first issue of Weapons Monthly, which grants players the blueprints for the ultimate weapons. This, however, can be found. Being able to buy it is just an option for those that missed it while playing the game.
9 Bahamut (Final Fantasy III)
In Final Fantasy III, in the original Famicom release there were three items that cost 65,000 Gil. The Crystal Mail is one of the best pieces of armor. Bahamut is a purchasable summon and without a doubt is one of the strongest abilities.
Lastly, the Shuriken is a Ninja's favorite tool. In the first three games, Gil was extremely hard to come by because that was how RPGs were built back then. Gamers today have no idea what grinding actually means.
8 Cat Claw (Final Fantasy)
Tied for ninth place, the original Final Fantasy had a Black Wizard weapon called the Cat Claws that also cost 65,000 Gil. Some of the spells also cost around 60,000 Gil and again, these numbers are insane by today's standards. The grind effect got better over time, but this original title was a real pill to swallow if one really wanted the best items.
7 Ribbon (Final Fantasy IX)
There is an auction house in Treno which can be used strategically to get some of the best gear early in the game if one has the Gil. Some items are exclusive to the auction and or just are easier to get through it. The most expressive item is the Ribbon.
This little trinket halves the damage of Fire, Ice, Lightning, and Holy as well as absorbs Water and Wind. Eiko can also learn to summon Madeen from it. Bidding starts at 12,400 Gil and usually goes up to, or exceeds, 80,000 Gil depending on how rough the game's AI wants to play.
6 Member’s Writ (Final Fantasy IV)
In the original version of Final Fantasy IV the Member’s Writ only cost 10,000 Gil. This was a lot to get into a bar, which basically just served as a special dance scene. However, in the DS remake, this price went up to 100,000 Gil. Is it worth that much dough? Not really, but if one has that much lying around and are itching to spend it, the scene is pretty funny.
5 W-Summon (Final Fantasy VII)
The Battle Square, found in the Gold Saucer section of Final Fantasy VII, is a bit tricky to define in terms of prices. Players earn points after completing each match. If one can get 64,000 points, the W-Summon, which allows one to call out two Summons at once, can be won.
This is also how Cloud's final Limit Break, Omnislash, can be won for 32,000 points. What makes this so expensive is the time investment. If one leaves the arena, the points are lost. Getting W-Summon can take about an hour if not more depending on luck.
4 Yojimbo (Final Fantasy X)
Getting Yojimbo to join Yuna's side is a bit tricky. It is kind of like how one obtains Yuffie in Final Fantasy VII as there is a sort of wordplay mini-game based on prices. Say the wrong thing and it can go south. One basically has to start the bidding around 250,000 Gil, which can be whittled down to 194,000 Gil. There are some items close to that price range like Yuna’s Mirage Rod and Kimahri’s Mirage Lance, which cost 187,875 Gil. Blitzball is kind of its own Gil sink like the Battle Square, but that is a different story.
3 Fine Caviar Canapé (Final Fantasy XV)
One of the best things about Final Fantasy XV is its food dishes. No matter if one buys them or has Ignis prepare them at camp, these little morsels look delicious. One of the highest-priced dishes out there is the Fine Caviar Canapé, which costs 300,000 Gil. This can be acquired in Altissia, which will then lead to Ignis discovering a new recipe. It grants a major boosts to stats.
2 Zodiac Spear (Final Fantasy XII)
In the original version of Final Fantasy XII, the Zodiac Spear was an impossible item to acquire if one didn't have a guide. In the remastered edition it is much easier although still tricky. All one has to do is give ten hunting trophies to Atak, Stok, and Blok who hang out on the Phon Coast. This will then open up the option to buy the Zodiac Spear from them for 999,999 Gil. This is certainly easier than opening a specific set of chests throughout the entire game.
1 Trapezohedron (Final Fantasy XIII)
In Final Fantasy XIII Catalysts allow one to expand their weapons to become more powerful. The most expensive of which is Trapezohedron for 2,000,000 Gil. Just below that is Dark Matter for a mere 840,000 Gil. Needless to say, the game has some balancing issues when it comes to currency and upgrades.