Cerberus(Boss)

Cerberus appears in Final Fantasy VIII as both a boss and a Guardian Force. As a boss, it is encountered during the battle in Galbadia Garden. Though optional, missing this encounter means that it can only be drawn from Gargantua in the final dungeon, otherwise it's unobtainable in that playthrough. As a Guardian Force, Cerberus provides strong support, its summon ability "Counter Rockets" grants the party Double and Triple magic casts. Cerberus is proficient in various magic attacks, especially thunder, and uses Triple magic, making combat challenging. Its unique abilities include Auto-Haste, reducing spell usage when dual-casting, and preventing back attacks. In other Final Fantasy titles, Cerberus typically appears as a three-headed dog, serving as a boss or enemy in various games.