Final Fantasy VII Chocobo Guide
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Made by:
RidgeRacer
RidgeRacer@goplay.com
Written on: October 8-11, 1997
Special Thanks: Crono600AD (Crono600AD@aol.com)
Nate Dogg
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who took their time to help me with Chocobo breeding
and help with FFVII.
Most of this comes from Choco Billy himself, and I
have made it clearer by subsituting some things. So,
for instance, if you hear breeding Black Chocobos
takes years, it actually doesn't. I have added A LOT
on my own, so this isn't a rip off or anything.
So, in other words, lots of this is basically a
story line, with a lot of info. Well, you know what
I mean..I hope.
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Table of Contents:
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(1.) What Are Chocobos?
(2.) How Can I Get A Chocobo?
(3.) What Do I Do Once I Get A Chocobo?
(4.) What Should I Do First?
(5.) Where Should I Hunt For A Chocobo?
(6.) How Do I Know A Good Chocobo From A Bad One?
(7.) I Have A Chocobo, Now What Do I Do?
(8.) Why Should I Race My Chocobos?
(9.) How Do I Win?
(10.) I've Got A Champion, So What's Next?
(11.) Chocobo Sage
(12.) Greens Guide
(13.) Rasing A Blue Chocobo
(14.) Rasing A Green Chocobo
(15.) Rasing A Black Chocobo
(16.) Rasing A Gold Chocobo
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(1.) WHAT ARE CHOCOBOS?
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Chocobos are fun-loving creatures with gentle demeanors. When properly trained,
they can become pets, help with industrial projects, or act as transportation.
You can often find them in the wild, normally around grassy plains. Just look
for their tracks.
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(2.) HOW CAN I GET A CHOCOBO?
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Because of their friendly demeanor, you can easily capture them in the wild.
However, you'll need some special bait to help lure them out of hiding. Choco
Bill's Chocobo Ranch is pleased to announce that they've purchased a limited
quantity of Chocobo Lure Materia that we'll be selling at a special price. With
this Materia in hand, you should have no trouble locating a Chocobo. Just
remember to be nice to you bird or it may run off or turn violent. You can also
coax Chocobos into sticking around longer by feeding them Greens.
Note: When you first visit the ranch, early in the game, "talk" to one of the
Chocobos, and if you give the right response, it will do a little dance and
you'll recieve the Chocobo Lure Materia FREE!
Note: You NEED the Chocobo Lure Materia to even see a Chocobo while wandering
their tracks.. MAKE SURE to get this.
Note: I've found that Tantal Greens work the best for keeping a Chocobo busy
during battle (and not running), they're also only 400 gil.
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(3.) WHAT DO I DO ONCE I GET A CHOCOBO?
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You can ridge your Chocobo anywhere you see fit. Chocobos can travel across land
but can't cross water or mountains without the aid of a man-made path (unless
you have a green, blue, black, or gold one..). While traveling on your Chocobo,
you can avoid encounters with any sort of nasty creatures that might be lurking
nearby. Just remember this: Once you dismount, you Chocobo will hightail it back
to its homelands (unless you own a stable).
Looking for something a little more permanent? Choco Bill's Chocobo Ranch can
rent you up to six Chocobo stalls for the low, low price of 10,000 Gil each. All
you need to do is capture the Chocobos and feeding them as you see fit.
Note: I had this problem knowing how to "dismount" at first. If you DO NOT own a
stall, then your Chocobo will just run away. If you OWN a stall, you'll have the
option of sending it back to the ranch, or letting it free. If you riding one of
YOUR CHOCOBOS that you got from the ranch, you just dismount, and it'll stay
there.
If you choose to ride one of YOUR Chocobos, you can get it to other lands by
press Circle on the Airship (Highwind) while on your Chocobo.
The ranchers children and farmhands, Choco Billy and Chole, handle the day-to-
day chores involved in raising these fun-loving birds. Billy handles the sales
of the nuts and greens, which are essential items when breeding a top-class
Chocobo. He also helps manage the feeding and tracking of your Chocobo. Chole
helps you keep track of any additional information you might pick up regarding
Chocobo breeding. She also has quite a knack for judging and comparing the
abilites of all the Chocobos in the stable area.
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(4.) WHAT SHOULD I DO FIRST?
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After renting a stable or two, it's time to go Chocobo hunting. Equip the
Chocobo Lure Materia and find some Chocobo tracks. After capturing a Chocobo,
you're given the option to send it back to the stables (as you dismount). If you
choose to do so, Chocobo Billy will keep your new bird in the pen outside the
stables until you have a chance to better inspect it. Each pen can hold up to
four Chocobos at a time, so make sure you capture your limit before returning to
the ranch.
Note: Make sure to have AT LEAST three rented stable (30,000 gil) if you are
planning on mating them.
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(5.) WHERE SHOULD I HUNT FOR A CHOCOBO?
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Well if you'd like there are plenty of wild Chocobo's that roam the prairies
around the Chocobo ranch. They're easy to capture but not always of the highest
quality. To get really good birds, you'll have to travel to pretty exotic lands
and withstand some harsh climates. Beginners may find it a bit of a bother at
first, but it's worth it. Chocobos are like any other kind of animal. Where life
is easy, like the plains surrounding the Chocobo Ranch, the Chocobos grow up to
be a little lazy and weak. In a dangerous climate like the polar cap, Chocobos
typically either don't make it or they grow up to be extremely tough. That's why
it's worth the trek to those far off lands. Over the years the ranch has
collected a lot of information on the various places Chocobos can be found.
You may find the world's best Chocobos inside Choco Bill's Chocobo Ranch, but
the plains surrounding the ranch are a poor hunting ground. There are lots of
Chocobos to be had, but most are lazy and slow. The weather is too perfect,
Greens are abundant, and the Chocobos really don't have any natural enemies in
the area. Heck... someday you may even see a wild Chocobo running happily along
side a pack of Levrikon.
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(6.) HOW DO I KNOW A GOOD CHOCOBO FROM A BAD ONE?
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After moving your Chocobos from the pen to the stables, Bill will give you an
assessment of the birds. There are several types of Chocobos, some which you'll
want to avoid. These are the types:
Chocobo Types Choco Billy's Assessments
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**Wonderful "This...is a wonderful Chocobo!"
Great "This is a great Chocobo."
* "Mmm, this seems like a good Chocobo."
Good "Mmm, this one's not bad."
Average "This is a pretty average Chocobo."
##Poor "This one doesn't seem to be very good."
##Weak "I can't recommend this one."
A Chocobo's initial "type" determines its future speed, intelligence, and
stamina limitations. Because breeding Chocobos isn't cheap, you'll never want to
start with anything LESS than a Great Chocobo.
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(7.) I HAVE A CHOCOBO, NOW WHAT DO I DO?
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Now you'll want to feed and train your Chocobo to make it the best that it can
be. Feeding Greens to your Chocobo will raise its statistics, plus it increases
the Chocobo's fondness for you. You can also train your Chocobo by racing it at
the Gold Saucer, which helps ensure that your Chocobo's offspring turn out to be
champions.
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(8.) WHY SHOULD I RACE MY CHOCOBOS?
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Racing Chocobos helps them pass along their statistics to their offspring. Two
untrained Chocobos will give birth to a much weaker baby than two champions
will. This makes it essential that you train your Chocobos hard before breeding
them.
How do I race, you ask? When you arrive at the Gold Saucer, speak with Ester at
the Chocobo Racing forum. You can register the Chocobo of your choice for the
next race in the chosen Chocobo's class. There are four Chocobo classes. Class C
is the slowest class. Class B is a little faster than Class C, but is still easy
to beat. Class A is the toughest of the normal classes, but a "Great" Chocobo
can easily trounce the competition. The final class is the S Class. Only world-
class Chocobos make it this far.
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(9.) HOW DO I WIN?
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Experienced Chocobo jockeys know that speed isn't everything. A Chocobo with a
high amount of stamina can easily outrun one with better top speed. The Chocobo
with stamina can be pushed harder for a longer period of time, which easily
makes up for the difference in speed. Also, it's not a good idea to let your
Chocobos race for themselves. Sure, you can get away with it in the lower
classes, but not in an S Class race. Look for special Chocobos, ones that can
breeze through the course without panicking at the sight of water or twisting
hills.
One of the top riders goes by the name of Teioh. His rare Black Chocobo is
extremely fast and has an incredible amount of stamina. Don't be surprised if he
grinds you to a pulp the first few times you race him. He deserves mentioning
because of his ride. Black Chocobos are a product of years of breeding.
Unfortunately, the secret of breeding a Black Chocobo was lost years ago, but
I'm sure there's someone out there that still might know.
Note: Most of this "storyline" was taking from the rancher. Don't be discouraged
about the Black Chocobo. It doesn't really take years, it's a game everyone. You
could do it in five seconds.. if you had the right stuff.
And, I have the "secret" to breeding a Black Chocobo right here, in this FAQ.
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(10.) I'VE GOT A CHAMPION, SO WHAT'S NEXT?
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Now that you have several championship quality Chocobos, it's time to start
breeding them to acquire an even better Chocobo. When you're interested in doing
so, I can guide you through the steps. First, make sure you have an empty stall
in the stable because the little one needs a place to sleep, you know. Also,
make sure you have two eligible Chocobos, which means a male and a female that
have both had time to mature and haven't mated recently. Choco Billy will check
to make sure everything is in order, and then he'll ask you to choose a nut. If
you don't own any nuts, Choco Billy has a selection that can be purchased for
breeding purposes. This selection includes:
Pepio Nut - 100 Gil
Luchile Nut - 200 Gil
Saraha Nut - 400 Gil
Lasan Nut - 600 Gil
Note: Nuts can also be stolen from enemies and bought from other places..
Nuts help determine what kind the baby will resemble. Obviously, the better the
nut, the more likely the baby will be stronger than its parents. Some nuts can
produce a completely unique type of Chocobo. This may be how Teioh acuired his
Black Chocobo. Anyway, keep your eyes open for any unique nuts you may find
while traveling around the world. They just might prove to come in handy.
What else should you know? At one time, there were two now extinct types of
Chocobo roaming the planet: The Mountain-Chocobo and the River-Chocobo. The
Mountain-Chocobo was a green tinted bird with the ability to cross mountains.
The River-Chocobo was a blue bird that could cross any shallow body of water.
Remember that there are some parts of this planet that just can't be reached by
conventional means. On the other hand, the right kind of Chocobo can cross
anything.
Long ago, there was a guy named Chocobo Sage. If you can find him, I'm sure he
could tell you all about breeding Mountain- or River-Chocobos. He may even be
able to tell you about the Black Chocobo. If you do find him, let Choco Billy's
daughter, Chole, know and she'll keep track of any information he may give you.
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(11.) CHOCOBO SAGE
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In the mountains deep within the arctic continent, you'll find a small house
with a strange man named Chocobo Sage. He has advice on how to raise the Green,
Blue, Black, and Gold Chocobos. You can also pick up an "Enemy Skill" Materia
just for stoppind by and speaking with his pet Chocbo.
There's also stuff to buy at the Chocobo Sage's house. Here you'll find the
conveted Sylkis Greens as wll as several other Chocobo related items:
Porov Nut - 2000 Gil
Pram Nut - 1500 Gil
Sylkis Greens - 5000 Gil
Reagan Greens - 3000 Gil
Note: If anyone knows how to get the sage to "spill his guts", let me know.
What's the secret to getting him to talk? Every once and a while he will, and
every once and a while "he can't remember".
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(12.) GREENS GUIDE
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Green Price (Gil) +Speed +Intellect +Stamina
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Gysahl 100 No No Yes
Krakka 250 No Yes No
Tantal 400 Yes Yes Yes
Pahsana 800 No Yes No
Curiel 1000 Yes No Yes
Mimett 1500 Yes No Yes
Reagan 3000 ??? ??? ???
Sylkis 5000 ??? ??? ???
Note: I know either the Reagan or Sylkis give you a "Yes" in all three
catagories, I just can't remember. I will have both of them done in the next
version.
Note: I usually use the TANTAL green, it has a "Yes" in all three catagories.
Sure, it may not boost the speed as much as say, the CURIEL green would, but I
get three "Yes"'s. Plus, it's fairly cheap too!
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(13.) RAISING A BLUE CHOCOBO
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This type of Chocobo cannot be caught. It must be breed at the Chocobo Ranch. In
order to breed this Chocobo, you need a Yellow GREAT Chocobo male or female, and
a Yellow OKAY Chocobo of the other sex. You must also have the Carob Nut, which
is stollen from a monster that you encounter just south of bone village (on the
same continent, just directly south of the village, in the grassy plains). The
monster is called "Vlakorados", which has a fairly decent amount of HP. By
breeding the Male GREAT Chocobo with the OK Female Chocobo (with the Carob Nut),
you get either the blue or green Chocobo, and by doing the opposite, a Male OK
Chocobo with a Female GREAT chocobo, you get the other.
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(14.) RAISING A GREEN CHOCOBO
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This is EXACTLY the same as breeding a BLUE Chocobo. See above!
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(15.) RAISING A BLACK CHOCOBO
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In order to get the Black Chocobo, you need to breed a Green Chocobo with a Blue
Chocobo (male and a female) by using a Carob Nut (the same Nut used to breed a
Green and Blue Chocobo).
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(16.) RAISING A GOLD CHOCOBO
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In order to get the Gold Chocobo, you need to breed a Black Chocobo with an S-
Class Chocobo using the Zeio Nut which is found on the island with the forest in
the Top Right part of the world map. To get the Zeio Nut, you need to find a
Goblin (in the Top Right part of the map, in the forest area) and steal one from
them. Goblins are EASY to beat.. trust me.
Note: You can also get a Gold Chocobo by defeating the RUBY WEAPON (in the
desert area near the Gold Saucer on DISC 3), and trading the item you get from
it (Desert Rose) for a Gold Chocobo from the Kalm Traveler.
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Well, that's the end of the FFVII CHOCOBO BREEDING FAQ. I hope you enjoyed it,
and it helped you.
Your probably asking yourself, "What's the big deal with a GOLD CHOCOBO, why
would I want one?"
Well, once you get one, you can go ANYWHERE on the world map, including secret
materia caves. In one, you'll find the AWESOME Summon Materia, "Knights Of The
Round" which can cause 70,000+ damage on a/an enemy(s) with one cast!
Once again, you can visit my website at:
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Thank you, and enjoy,
-RidgeRacer
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