Espers

Centuries ago, 3 gods were banished to this planet. In no time, they began fighting. Those humans that got in the way, were turned into Espers. Espers, at first, were welcome among humans. But 1,000 years ago, the great war of the magi occurred. After this disastrous war, Espers sealed themselves way, in a hidden realm. There they lived quietly in peace, until the Emperor made his way there.

Espers are Final Fantasy VI's version of summons. There are more summons in Final fantasy VI, than any other title to date. In the GBA version, you can gather 31 Espers scattered throughout the game.
While the Esper is equipped, you can then begin to learn the spells they teach. After each battle, you will get AP. This AP is put towards learning the spell. For example, if you have Bahamut equipped, and you gain 10 AP, you will actually get 20 AP. This is due to the spell having a learn rate of x2. Also most Espers grant certain bonuses when you level up. Crusader, for example will increase your MP by 30%, every time you level up with it equipped. Below are the Espers, the magic they teach, and the bonuses you get when you level up. Try them out, and see what is best for you.

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Alexander	90	Divine Judgment		-
	Location	Doma Castle: W.O.R
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Holy	x2
	Protect	x10
	Shell	x10
	Dispel	x10
	Esuna	x15

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Bahamut	80	Mega Flare	-	HP+50%
	Location	Defeat Deathgaze W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Flare	x2
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Bismarck	50	Breach Blast		Vigor+2
	Location	Magi-Tek Facility W.O.B
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Fire	x20
	Blizzard	x20
	Thunder	x20
	Raise	x2
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Carbuncle	36	Ruby Light	-	-
	Location	Magi-Tek Facility W.O.B
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Reflect	x5
	Haste	x3
	Shell	x2
	Safe	x2
	Teleport	x2

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Crusader	96	Cleansing	-	MP+30%
	Location	Defeat the 8 Legendary Dragons W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Meteor	x10
	Meltdown	x1
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Fenrir	70	Howling Moon	-	MP+30%
	Location	Defeat Humbaba first round W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Teleport	x10
	Banish	x5
	Stop	x3
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Golem	33	Earthen Wall	-	Stamina+2
	Location	Auction House for 20,000 Gil
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Protect	x5
	Stop	x5
	Cura	x5
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Ifrit	26	Hellfire		Vigor+1
	Location	Defeat in Magi-Tek Facility W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Fire	x10
	Fira	x5
	Drain	x1
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Kirin	18	Holy Aura	-	-
	Location	Zozo in Terra's room W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Cure	x5
	Cura	x1
	Regen	x3
	Poisona	x4
	Scan	x5

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Maduin	44	Chaos Wave	-	Mag.Pwr+1
	Location	Magi-Tek Facility W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Fira	x3
	Blizzara	x3
	Thundara	x3
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Odin	70	Zantetsuken	-	Speed+1
	Location	Ancient Castle throne room W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Meteor	x1
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Quetzalli	61	Sonic Dive	-	-
	Location	Second trip to Solitary Island W.O.R
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Haste	x20
	Slow	x20
	Hastega	x2
	Slowga	x2
	Float	x5

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Phantom	38	Ghostly Veil	-	MP+10%
	Location	Magi-Tek Facility W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Gravity	x5
	Berserk	x3
	Vanish	x3
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Phoenix	110	Flames of Rebirth		-
	Location	Phoenix Cave W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Raise	x10
	Arise	x2
	Reraise	x1
	Curaga	x2
	Firaga	x3

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Ragnarok	6	Metamorph	-	-
	Location	Narshe weapon shop with Locke in the party W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Ultima	x1
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Raiden	80	Shin Zantetsuken	-	Vigor+2
	Location	Ancient Castle Basement W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Quick	x1
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Ramuh	25	Judgment Bolt		Stamina+1
	Location	Zozo in Terra's room W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Thunder	x10
	Thundara	x2
	Poison	x5
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Shiva	27	Diamond Dust		-
	Location	Defeat in Magi-Tek facility W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Blizzard	x10
	Blizzara	x5
	Rasp	x4
	Osmose	x4
	Cure	x3

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Catoblepas	45	Demon Eye	-	HP+10%
	Location	Magi-Tek Facility W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Bio	x8
	Break	x5
	Death	x2
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Siren	16	Lunatic Voice	-	HP+10%
	Location	Zozo in Terra's room W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Sleep	x10
	Silence	x8
	Slow	x7
	Fire	x6
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Seraph	40	Angel Feathers	-	-
	Location	Tzen, after Vectaur raid (3,000 Gil W.O.B.- 30 Gil W.O.R.)
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Raise	x5
	Cura	x8
	Cure	x20
	Regen	x10
	Esuna	x4

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Lakshmi	74	Alluring Embrace	-	Stamina+2
	Location	Defeat Chadernook in Owzer's house W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Cure	x25
	Cura	x16
	Curaga	x1
	Regen	x20
	Esuna	x20

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Cait Sith	28	Cat Rain	-	Mag. Pwr+1
	Location	Zozo in Terra's room W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Confuse	x7
	Imp	x5
	Float	x2
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Midgardsormr	40	Abyssal Maw		HP+30%
	Location	Bone carving in Umaro's cave W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Graviga	x1
	Quake	x3
	Tornado	x10
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Valigarmanda	68	Tri-Disaster		Mag.Pwr+2
	Location	Defeat in the cliffs above Narshe W.O.R.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Firaga	x1
	Blizzaga	x1
	Thundaga	x1
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Unicorn	40	Healing Horn	-	-
	Location	Magi-Tek Facility W.O.B.
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Cura	x4
	Esuna	x3
	Protect	x1
	Shell	x1
	Dispel	x2

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Zona Seeker	30	Magic Shield	-	Mag.Pwr+2
	Location	Auction House for 10,000 GP
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Rasp	x20
	Osmose	x15
	Shell	x5
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Leviathan	70	Tidal Wave		Stamina+2
	Location	Defeat between Nikeah & Figaro Cave on the ferry
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Flood	x2
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Cactuar	50	1,000 Needles	-	Speed+2
	Location	Defeat in the desert south of Maranda
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Teleport	x20
	Vanish	x10
	Hastega	x5
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Gilgamesh	50	????		Str+ 2
	Location	Buy Excalipoor in Auction, then bet it in Colosseum
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Quick	x1
	Valor	x2
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-

	Name	MP	Attack	Element	Level Bonus
	Diablos	90	Dark Messenger	-	HP+ 100%
	Location	Defeat Kaiser Dragon in Dragon's Den
	Spells	Learn Rate
	Graviga	x5
	Gravija	x3
	-	-
	-	-
	-	-