Adremmelech

The Bangaa Totema. He also shows up as a character in Tactics. See the FFTA section for more information. In FF12, Adremmelech the Wroth represents Capricorn, and is the Esper of thunder.

Tactics in-game Tactics face Tactics (CHARACTER)
-Adramelk
TA in-game TA face TA in actionTactics Advance (TOTEMA)
-Adrammalech
ATK: Not named
12 art FF12
-Adremmelech
ATK: Curaga, Thundara, Bio, Flash Arc, Judgement Bolt


Angelo

Although not technically a GF, he does have a GF card. He's actually part of Rinoa's Limit Break, doing different things like counterattacking, reviving, and finding items.

FF8 artFF8
-Angelo (LIMIT BREAK)
ATK: Angelo Rush, Angelo Cannon, Angelo Strike, Angelo Recover, Invincible Moon, Angelo Reverse, Angelo Search, Wishing Star


Anima

This fish-like beast is the second most powerful Aeon in FF10, and is Seymour's mother's fayth. It can cause instant death with normal attacks. Though it is mostly used against you throughout the game, it can become yours through a side-quest.

FF10 in-game FF10 face FF10 (SUMMON)
-Anima
ATK: Pain (special attack), Oblivion (Overdrive)


Ark

This is the most powerful summon of FF9. The long introduction sequence (straight out of Transformers) involves it coming in as a huge dragon-headed airship, and changing into a vaguely robotic humanoid. It pounds the enemy repeatedly with Shadow damage.

FF9 Ship Form in-game FF9 Humanoid Form in-gameFF9 (SUMMON)
-Ark
ATK: Eternal Darkness


Asura

The Queen of the Summoned Monsters, Asura gives one of three effects depending on which face she displays. She either heals the party, gives Protect status, or casts Raise (Life). In FF2 (NA) there was no Protect status, so that effect was replaced with a stronger healing spell.

FF4 Angry in-game FF4 Happy in-game FF4 Regular in-game FF4
-Asura
ATK: Armor, Cure 3, Life 1


Belias

Belias the Gigas, the Esper of fire, represents Aries, and is the weakest Esper of the game. He is the incarnation of Velius in Tactics.

Tactics (CHARACTER)
-Velius
FF12 artFF12
-Belias
ATK: Painflare, Hellfire


Bismark

Thar she blows. Bismark is a white humpback whale who has a strong water-based attack.

FF6 in-game FF6 overworldFF6
-Bismark
ATK: Sea Song
FFU Unlimited
-Bismark
SOIL: Shark Grey + Water Blue + Crusher White


Chaos

Chaos the Walker of the Wheel, the Esper of wind, represents Taurus. He may represent Chaos, the final boss of FF1. His four swords are said to represent the four fiends - Tiamat, Kraken, Lich, and Malarith.

FF12 artFF12
-Chaos
ATK: Aeroga, Firaga, Thundaga, Blizzaga, Scourge, Darkga, Whirlwind, Tornado


Crusader / Knights of the Round

The ultimate Summon in FF6 and FF7. In FF6, Crusader consists of three knights who attacked for non-elemental damage. Unfortunately, the attack damaged allies as well. In FF7, there are thirteen different knights, based on King Arthur's Knights of the Round Table (hence the name) that cause an insane amount of damage which is only useful for fighting the optional bosses. The different knights fly through a psychedelic background and slice and dice the enemy using multiple weapons.

FF6 in-gameFF6
-Crusader (NA) / Jihad (JP)
ATK: Purifier
FF7 in-game FF7 in-game FF7 in-gameFF7
-Knights of the Round
ATK: Ultimate End

Cuchulainn

Cuchulainn the Impure, the Esper of poison, represents Scorpio. He is the incarnation of Queklain in Tactics. (Note: Pronounced Koo-kuh-linn)

Tactics (CHARACTER)
-Queklain
FF12 artFF12
-Cuchulainn
ATK: Curaja, Malaise, Blight


Cyclops

A blue one-eyed giant who causes ultimate ice damage.

FF Tactics artTactics
-Cyclops
ATK: ???


Diablos

This summon looks very much like a winged demon from hell and bears a slight resemblance to Chaos (see FF1 and FF7). He emerges from a ball of liquid blackness, doles out gravity-based damage (one of the only summons who do), and transforms into a flock of bats that fly away.

FF8 in-game FF8 faceFF8
-Diablos
ATK: Dark Messenger
FF11 in-gameFF11
-Diablos
ATK: Ruminous Omen, Camisado, Somnolence, Nightmare (Astral Flow), Ultimate Terror, Noctoshield, Dream Shroud, Nether Blast, Cacodemonia
FF12 Clan PrimerFF12
-Diabolos (ENEMY)
Though not directly related to the Diablos summon, it does share a few characteristics.
CP: What strange Change does Magicite work on creatures, a perfect Example being this Gargoyle of the Lhusu Mines. Its Form inspired the commonly held Misconception in Bhujerba that the Creatures in its Magicite mines are Visitors from an Otherworld.