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{{InfoBoss
{{game|KH1|FM1|COM|REC}}
|name= [[Parasite Cage]]
{{suite}}
|image=[[Image:Parasite Cage.jpg|250px|center|Parasite Cage]]
{{Character
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|location= [[Monstro]]
|katakana=パラサイトケイジ
|HP= Before Rescue: 450-1500
|romaji=Parasaito Keiji
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|journalSS=A Heartless that dwelled inside Monstro.<br><br>The Parasite Cage is quite the gourmand and eats anything in its path. Pinocchio figured out how to escape Monstro after getting gobbled up by it.
|journalRR=A Heartless that dwelled inside Monstro. It appeared before Riku as a token of the indelible darkness in his heart.
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}}
The '''Parasite Cage''' is an [[Emblem Heartless]] that is found in ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]''. It is the boss in [[Monstro]].


The '''Parasite Cage''' is a boss from ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' and ''[[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]]''.
==Story==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
[[File:Saving Pinocchio 01 KH.png|thumb|left|Sora and Riku find Pinocchio trapped in the Parasite Cage.]]
[[Sora]], [[Donald]], [[Goofy]] and [[Riku]] hear [[Pinocchio]] yell in fear from [[Monstro]]'s '''Bowels'''. They race inside to find Pinocchio trapped inside Parasite Cage's stomach. The quartet give the Heartless a pounding to force it to spit out Pinocchio. It succeeds, making it regurgitate Pinocchio into an opening in the "floor", which leads back to Monstro's mouth. Riku immediately follows, taking Pinocchio captive to find out if the loss of his heart to the Heartless may be able to help him restore the heart of another. Riku heads to the stomach to examine Pinocchio.
 
Inside the stomach, Riku attempts to persuade Sora to join forces with him to save [[Kairi]] but is refused. [[Jiminy]] checks on Pinocchio, with the bond between their hearts restoring Pinocchio's heart. Riku is surprised by the result, just as Parasite Cage returns, seeking to continue its meal. This forces Riku to retreat through a [[corridor of darkness|dark corridor]], while the others battle the Heartless. Upon defeat, Parasite Cage causes a chemical reaction in the stomach acid, which makes Monstro sneeze out the people trapped in him, including, [[Geppetto]] and Pinocchio.
{{Canon|If Monstro is visited after locking the [[Final Keyhole]], Riku does not join the first fight against Parasite Cage and is told by Sora prior to the second battle that he knows he's [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness|not Riku]].}}
{{-}}
 
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
Parasite Cage is seen in [[Castle Oblivion]] as a figment of Sora's memory in his memories of Monstro. It captures Pinocchio when he tries to escape from the danger that was coming. Sora then fights the Heartless until he manages to knock it out. After Sora convinces Pinocchio to act brave, Pinocchio fights his way out of the Heartless until he escapes. After the Heartless disappears, Pinocchio reveals that the monster spat him out when he started fighting back and that Sora and his friends should try that on Monstro to help him and Geppetto escape.
 
The Parasite Cage also appears to Riku, as a figment of his memory and a representation of the darkness within him.


The Parasite Cage was a [[Heartless]] sent into [[Monstro]] to find and capture the heart of [[Pinocchio]] (and possibly locate Monstro's). It captured the puppet when he ran away from [[Riku]]. However, before it could succeed in escaping, Riku, [[Sora]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]] battled it in Monstro's Bowels. Eventually the Parasite Cage spit out Pinocchio and climbed away into Monstro's depths. Despite being defeated, the Parasite Cage retained Pinocchio's heart.
==Design==
The Parasite Cage's main body is a large, magenta blob with glowing yellow eyes and thin, rounded teeth that resemble prison bars. This body rests on a flower-like base that is violet and aquamarine. A much smaller pink head rests on top of the main one. This second head sports a jagged mouth, glowing yellow eyes, two short, dark purple spikes under its mouth, and a curled, magenta antenna on its head. Two long, aquamarine tentacles sprout from either side of the second head and end in violet "hands" with three fingers, each with a dark purple spike on it. Its Heartless emblem is between its eyes.


Sora chased Riku into the Stomach, only to discover that the Parasite Cage had lodged itself there. With Pinocchio's heart, the Parasite Cage had increased inside, and had become much more powerful. Sora battled it one last time before it was finally destroyed.
In ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', The Parasite Cage's main body is light orange, as is the antenna on the smaller head. The smaller head is light tan and the small spikes on it and its hands are blue. Its arms and base are pale green, its hands are yellow, and the flower-like section of the base is violet and lavender.


Goofy learns [[Cheer]] after the first battle. The Parasite Cage is the boss within Monstro.
The Parasite Cage's name reflects its apparent great appetite and the fact that it is fought inside another living creature. "Cage" clearly references its mouth, which resemble prison cell bars, and its ability to capture opponents. Its appearance is also similar to the {{ff|Prison Cage}} from ''{{ff|Final Fantasy IX}}''.


==Journal Entry==
==Strategy==
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
===''Kingdom Hearts''===
''Heartless that appeared inside Monstro. It's known to swallow its enemies.  Sora and the others rescue Pinocchio, who was trapped inside it.''
The Parasite Cage mainly uses its tentacles to attack opponents. It attacks by swinging them or slamming them on the ground. It can trap enemies in the mouth on its body. It can also suck Monstro's stomach acid through its tentacles and spit it out through the top head.


===''Kingdom Hearts: Chain of memories''===
====First battle====
''A Heartless that dwelled inside Monstro.''
At the start, remain on the platform and lock on to the Cage's head, shooting Fira or Gravity spells at it. Keep doing this until it's beaten and escapes. If Sora needs to recharge, either use an Ether or attack the head and cage with the Keyblade until he's regained enough [[MP]]. Riku will aid Sora in this battle, making him the only fellow fighter in the battle. After winning, Goofy learns the Cheer ability. Note that if Neverland is completed first, Riku will not appear and will not be there to help.


''The Parasite Cage is quite the gourmand and eats anything in its path. Pinocchio figured out how to escape Monstro after getting gobbled up by it.''
====Second battle====
This fight is much the same as the last one, but the Cage has developed a new poison breath attack. When the Cage gets tired and sags backward for a moment, its mouth will open. Bash it with the Keyblade and try to execute a couple of flying combos during this time. When it recovers, return to the normal strategy of casting spells at the head. Eventually, it reverts to its old strategy, and Sora can get closer to smash it with the [[Keyblade]]. Be careful not to step in the green acid surround the field, as it will damage Sora. After the battle is over, Sora and Donald will learn the Stop spell. The party is then automatically ejected from Monstro and returns to the Gummi Ship.
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{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Mow Down'''|なぎ払い|<br>Nagiharai}}|None|x0.02{{KH}}<br>x0.006{{FM}}|2|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 30)|Swings left or right hand sideways.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Both Hands Mow Down'''|両手なぎ払い|<br>Ryōte Nagiharai}}|None|x0|4|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 100)|Lights up both hands and swings them left and right.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Bite Tackle'''|かみつきタックル|<br>Kamitsuki Takkuru}}|None|x0|6{{KH}}<br>8{{FM}}|Repellable<br>(Recoil: 100)|Only used during the second battle. Places its hands on the ground and hits with its body.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Spray'''|ダークスプレー|<br>Dāku Supurē}}|Dark|—|2{{KH}}<br>8{{FM}}|—|Only used during the second battle. Sucks up the surrounding stomach acid through the hands, and releases it through the mouth. Poisons when hit, dealing 1 damage 7 times. However, the poison cannot reduce HP below 1.}}
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==Attacks==
===''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''===
Please note that the names of the attacks are conjectural, as they are never given.
In both Sora's and Riku's battles with the Parasite Cage, there will be four revolving platforms, floating on digestive acids. Sora should prefer using Fire attacks to make Parasite Cage drop a Gimmick Card. Using the Gimmick Card will cause the four platforms to disappear, and make the acid harmless. Once it ends, the platforms will reappear in their original size, even if previously made smaller by Both Hands Strike. Avoid stepping in the green acid as it will deal damage to Sora/Riku, and cancel their card in play.
*First Time
====Reverse/Rebirth====
**Left Tentacle: In which the Parasite Cage swings its left appendage
Since Riku obtains the Monstro world card within the first few stages of the game, defeating the Parasite Cage is simple. The only thing Riku needs to do is successfully fill the Dark Points gauge bar up to 30 by breaking every single card. That way, the enemy can also drop a Gimmick Card. After that, attack the Parasite Cage—simple attacks, sleights, or anything else. In addition, Riku has the Search Ghost enemy card to heal him each time he strikes it.
**Right Tentacle: In which the Parasite Cage swings its right appendage
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**Double Swing: In which the Parasite Cage connects its appendages and swings them in both directions, characterized for being its strongest attack
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*Second Time
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**Left Tentacle: In which the Parasite Cage swings its left appendage
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**Super Left Tentacle: In which the Parasite Cage swings its left appendage more powerfully (marked by the mandibles at the end shining at the height of swing)
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**Right Tentacle: In which the Parasite Cage swings its right appendage
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**Super Right Tentacle: In which the Parasite Cage swings its right appendage more powerfully (marked by the mandibles at the end shining at the height of swing)
{{atk-o|com}}
**Double Swing: In which the Parasite Cage connects its appendages and swings them in both directions, characterized for being one of its strongest attacks
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''One Hand Strike'''|片手たたき|<br>Katate Tataki}}|Physical|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Parasite Cage|com=*}}|Used at close range. Strikes with tentacle with a large swing.}}
**Stomach Acid: In which the appendages' mandibles absorb stomach acid from Monstro's stomach and the head fired it as a poisonous gas; best avoided on the ground
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Spray'''|ダークスプレー|<br>Dāku Supurē}}|Neutral|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Parasite Cage|com=*}}|Used at a distance. Sucks up acid through its tentacles, and spits it out as a gas bullet.}}
**Swing: In which the appendages mount themselves on the ground and the cage swings into the air; best avoided to the side
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Both Hands Strike'''|両手たたき|<br>Ryōte Tataki}}|Physical|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Parasite Cage|com=*}}|Used at close range. Strikes with both tentacles. The impact makes the platforms sink into the acid, making them smaller.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Bite Tackle'''|かみつきタックル|<br>Kamitsuki Takkuru}}|Physical|—|x2.0|{{sleight|Parasite Cage|com=*}}|Used at medium range. Thrusts its body forward while supporting it with its two tentacles, and bites with the mouth on its abdomen.}}
{{atk-c|com}}


==Trivia==
===''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''===
*This is the only boss battle in [[Kingdom Hearts]] where Sora receives help from an ally not in the party. This trend would be used more commonly in [[Kingdom Hearts 2]]. This is also the only battle Sora and Riku would team up in until the battle against [[Xemnas]] in the end of Kingdom Hearts 2.
The battle is relatively the same as the original game. The acid no longer cancels the cards in use, and the Gimmick Card now removes the acid. The Parasite Cage has a 15% chance of getting stunned for 8 seconds when hit with a combo finish, [[Blitz]], [[Lethal Frame]], [[Ars Arcanum]], [[Ragnarok]], or {{c|Fire|element}}-based techniques, and a 100% chance when suffering a total of 7 card breaks. When stunned, the Parasite Cage will drop HP prizes for every hit landed on it.
====Reverse/Rebirth====
The same tactics apply to Riku in this game as well, but he should prioritize avoiding stepping on the acid when in Dark Mode, as he loses 5 Dark Points when he takes any damage, and continuous hits will make him revert to normal quickly.
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{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Mow Down'''|なぎ払い|<br>Nagiharai}}|Physical|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Parasite Cage||||Cards valued 0, 3-7}}|Used at close range. Swings its left or right tentacle sideways. Can be avoided by jumping or moving further away.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Dark Spray'''|ダークスプレー|<br>Dāku Supurē}}|Neutral|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Parasite Cage||||Cards valued 0, 3-7}}|Sucks up acid with its tentacles and fires it in the air. The acid moves slow, but has precise aim, and continues even after a card break. Won't be used when the acid disappears.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Both Hands Strike'''|両手たたき|<br>Ryōte Tataki}}|Physical|—|x1.5|{{sleight|Parasite Cage||||Cards valued 0, 3-7}}|Used at close range, after taking damage. Swings down both tentacles and sinks all platforms. The platforms will float up immediately, but will be smaller in size and won't sink even if Sora or Riku is on them all the time. Won't be used when the acid disappears.}}
{{atk|{{nihongo|'''Bite Tackle'''|かみつきタックル|<br>Kamitsuki Takkuru}}|Physical|—|x2.0|{{sleight|Parasite Cage||||Cards valued 0, 3-7}}|Used at medium range. Thrusts its body forward while supporting it with its two tentacles, and bites with the mouth on its abdomen.}}
{{atk-c|com}}


*Interestingly enough, you can beat the game without sealing this world, and once you enter this battle afterwards, Riku will still fight alongside you. This makes a plot hole, since Riku is supposed to be trapped behind Kingdom Hearts.
==Videos==
{| class="video"
! Parasite Cage I – ''Kingdom Hearts''
! Parasite Cage II – ''Kingdom Hearts''
|-
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| {{#widget:YouTube|id=xayler39XM0|width=320|height=240}}
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! Parasite Cage – ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''
! Parasite Cage – ''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' (R/R)
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| {{#widget:YouTube|id=yV6wVJO88yg|width=320|height=240}}
| {{#widget:YouTube|id=BGC5NzIu5KU|width=320|height=240}}
|-
! Parasite Cage – ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]''
! Parasite Cage – ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'' (R/R)
|-
| {{#widget:YouTube|id=bS2sQk4lZVA|width=320|height=240}}
| {{#widget:YouTube|id=YJZNnDmrITE|width=320|height=240}}
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==Card==
==Notes and references==
see:''[[Enemy Cards#Parasite Cage|Parasite Cage (Enemy Card)]]''
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Latest revision as of 13:37, 9 October 2024

Parasite Cage

Parasite Cage KH.png

Parasite Cage KHFM.png

Enemy sprite

Japanese パラサイトケイジ
Rōmaji Parasaito Keiji

Type Emblem Heartless
Games Kingdom Hearts
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Themes Header.png

KH tracks
Battle theme - Shrouding Dark Cloud
Battle theme - Destiny's Force
KHCOM tracks
Battle theme - Struggle Away
Parasite Cage

Kingdom Hearts
Heartless that appeared inside Monstro. It's known to swallow its enemies. Sora and the others rescue Pinocchio, who was trapped inside it.
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Sora's Story
A Heartless that dwelled inside Monstro.

The Parasite Cage is quite the gourmand and eats anything in its path. Pinocchio figured out how to escape Monstro after getting gobbled up by it.

Reverse/Rebirth
A Heartless that dwelled inside Monstro. It appeared before Riku as a token of the indelible darkness in his heart.
HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue
(First battle) 		450 21 17 30 500
Before rescue
(Second battle) 		900 21 17 32 1000
After rescue
(First battle) 		750 35 27 51 800
After rescue
(Second battle) 		1500 35 27 53 2000
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x0.49 x0.5 x1.0
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x0.04[1] x0.3[2] x0.5 x0.5
Rewards
First battle
Cheer (Goofy)

Second battle
Power of time

Parasite Cage is stunned
(2) MP prize x10, (15) MP prize x3

Hit the abdomen with a weapon while Parasite Cage is stunned
(1) HP prize x2

Hit the abdomen with a critical hit while Parasite Cage is stunned
(1) HP prize x5

Hit the abdomen with something other than a weapon while Parasite Cage is stunned
(2) MP prize x3
World(s)
Monstro

HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue
(First battle) 		600 19 16 31 500
Before rescue
(Second battle) 		1000 19 16 32 1000
After rescue
(First battle) 		900 31 20 53 3000
After rescue
(Second battle) 		1500 31 20 53 6000
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x0.49 x0.5 x0.5
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x0.02 x0.2 x0.5 x0.5
Rewards
First battle
Cheer (Goofy)

Second battle
Power of time

Parasite Cage is stunned
(2) MP prize x10, (15) MP prize x3

Hit the abdomen with a weapon while Parasite Cage is stunned
(1) HP prize x3

Hit the abdomen with a critical hit while Parasite Cage is stunned
(5) HP prize x5

Hit the abdomen with something other than a weapon while Parasite Cage is stunned
(2) MP prize x3
World(s)
Monstro

HP STR DEF MP rec EXP
Before rescue
(First battle) 		450 20 17 30 500
Before rescue
(Second battle) 		900 20 17 32 1000
After rescue
(First battle) 		750 35 27 51 800
After rescue
(Second battle) 		1500 35 27 53 2000
Weapon Fire Blizzard Thunder
x1.0 x0.49 x0.5 x1.0
Percentage Stop Stun Other
x0.04[1] x0.3[2] x0.5 x0.5
Rewards
First battle
Cheer (Goofy)

Second battle
Power of time

Parasite Cage is stunned
(2) MP prize x10

Hit the abdomen with a weapon while Parasite Cage is stunned
(1) HP prize x2

Hit the abdomen with a critical hit or combo finish while Parasite Cage is stunned
(5) HP prize x1

Hit the abdomen with something other than a weapon while Parasite Cage is stunned
(2) MP prize x3
World(s)
Monstro
Floor HP AP EXP
Sora Riku

2F B11F 603 5 232
3F B10F 657 7 372
4F B9F 711 8 511
5F B8F 764 10 651
6F B7F 818 11 790
Physical Fire Ice Lightning Neutral
x1.0 x0.5 x0.5 x0.5 x0.5
Stun Percentage Stop
x0 x0 x0
Warp Bind Confuse Terror
x0 x0 x0 x0
World(s)
Monstro
Enemy Card
Parasite Cage (card) KHCOM.png
Ability Duration Cost
Dispel 1 use 60 CP
Description
Break an opponent's enemy card without fail. Nothing happens if your opponent has no enemy card in play.
Floor HP AP EXP
Sora Riku Regular Beginner

2F B11F 583[SS]
713[R/R] 		437[SS]
535[R/R] 		6[SS], 8[R/R] 132
3F B10F 653[SS]
782[R/R] 		490[SS]
587[R/R] 		8[SS], 10[R/R] 272
4F B9F 723[SS]
851[R/R] 		542[SS]
638[R/R] 		10[SS], 11[R/R] 311
5F B8F 793[SS]
924[R/R] 		595[SS]
693[R/R] 		12[SS], 13[R/R] 351
6F B7F 863 647 14 490
Physical Fire Ice Lightning Neutral
x1.0 x0.5 x0.5 x0.5 x0.5
Stun Percentage Stop Warp
x0 x0 x0 x0
Bind Confuse Terror Magnet Freeze
x0 x0 x0 x0 x0
Duel Stats No. of Cards Time
5 cards 6 s
Rewards
Hit the Parasite Cage while it is stunned
HP prize (small) x2

Hit the Parasite Cage with certain attacks while it is stunned
HP prize (small) x5
World(s)
Monstro
Enemy Card
Parasite Cage (card).png
Ability Duration Cost
Dispel 1 use 60 CP
Description
Break an opponent's enemy card without fail. Nothing happens if your opponent has no enemy card in play.

The Parasite Cage is an Emblem Heartless that is found in Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories. It is the boss in Monstro.

Story[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

Sora and Riku find Pinocchio trapped in the Parasite Cage.

Sora, Donald, Goofy and Riku hear Pinocchio yell in fear from Monstro's Bowels. They race inside to find Pinocchio trapped inside Parasite Cage's stomach. The quartet give the Heartless a pounding to force it to spit out Pinocchio. It succeeds, making it regurgitate Pinocchio into an opening in the "floor", which leads back to Monstro's mouth. Riku immediately follows, taking Pinocchio captive to find out if the loss of his heart to the Heartless may be able to help him restore the heart of another. Riku heads to the stomach to examine Pinocchio.

Inside the stomach, Riku attempts to persuade Sora to join forces with him to save Kairi but is refused. Jiminy checks on Pinocchio, with the bond between their hearts restoring Pinocchio's heart. Riku is surprised by the result, just as Parasite Cage returns, seeking to continue its meal. This forces Riku to retreat through a dark corridor, while the others battle the Heartless. Upon defeat, Parasite Cage causes a chemical reaction in the stomach acid, which makes Monstro sneeze out the people trapped in him, including, Geppetto and Pinocchio.

This information is based on alternate scenes or materials and is not considered canon within the overall plot of the series.
If Monstro is visited after locking the Final Keyhole, Riku does not join the first fight against Parasite Cage and is told by Sora prior to the second battle that he knows he's not Riku.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

Parasite Cage is seen in Castle Oblivion as a figment of Sora's memory in his memories of Monstro. It captures Pinocchio when he tries to escape from the danger that was coming. Sora then fights the Heartless until he manages to knock it out. After Sora convinces Pinocchio to act brave, Pinocchio fights his way out of the Heartless until he escapes. After the Heartless disappears, Pinocchio reveals that the monster spat him out when he started fighting back and that Sora and his friends should try that on Monstro to help him and Geppetto escape.

The Parasite Cage also appears to Riku, as a figment of his memory and a representation of the darkness within him.

Design[edit]

The Parasite Cage's main body is a large, magenta blob with glowing yellow eyes and thin, rounded teeth that resemble prison bars. This body rests on a flower-like base that is violet and aquamarine. A much smaller pink head rests on top of the main one. This second head sports a jagged mouth, glowing yellow eyes, two short, dark purple spikes under its mouth, and a curled, magenta antenna on its head. Two long, aquamarine tentacles sprout from either side of the second head and end in violet "hands" with three fingers, each with a dark purple spike on it. Its Heartless emblem is between its eyes.

In Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, The Parasite Cage's main body is light orange, as is the antenna on the smaller head. The smaller head is light tan and the small spikes on it and its hands are blue. Its arms and base are pale green, its hands are yellow, and the flower-like section of the base is violet and lavender.

The Parasite Cage's name reflects its apparent great appetite and the fact that it is fought inside another living creature. "Cage" clearly references its mouth, which resemble prison cell bars, and its ability to capture opponents. Its appearance is also similar to the Prison Cage from Final Fantasy IX.

Strategy[edit]

Kingdom Hearts[edit]

The Parasite Cage mainly uses its tentacles to attack opponents. It attacks by swinging them or slamming them on the ground. It can trap enemies in the mouth on its body. It can also suck Monstro's stomach acid through its tentacles and spit it out through the top head.

First battle[edit]

At the start, remain on the platform and lock on to the Cage's head, shooting Fira or Gravity spells at it. Keep doing this until it's beaten and escapes. If Sora needs to recharge, either use an Ether or attack the head and cage with the Keyblade until he's regained enough MP. Riku will aid Sora in this battle, making him the only fellow fighter in the battle. After winning, Goofy learns the Cheer ability. Note that if Neverland is completed first, Riku will not appear and will not be there to help.

Second battle[edit]

This fight is much the same as the last one, but the Cage has developed a new poison breath attack. When the Cage gets tired and sags backward for a moment, its mouth will open. Bash it with the Keyblade and try to execute a couple of flying combos during this time. When it recovers, return to the normal strategy of casting spells at the head. Eventually, it reverts to its old strategy, and Sora can get closer to smash it with the Keyblade. Be careful not to step in the green acid surround the field, as it will damage Sora. After the battle is over, Sora and Donald will learn the Stop spell. The party is then automatically ejected from Monstro and returns to the Gummi Ship.

Technique Element Tech Power Bonus Guard?
Mow Down (なぎ払い
Nagiharai?) 		None x0.02[KH I]
x0.006[KH I FM] 		2 Repellable
(Recoil: 30)
Swings left or right hand sideways.
Both Hands Mow Down (両手なぎ払い
Ryōte Nagiharai?) 		None x0 4 Repellable
(Recoil: 100)
Lights up both hands and swings them left and right.
Bite Tackle (かみつきタックル
Kamitsuki Takkuru?) 		None x0 6[KH I]
8[KH I FM] 		Repellable
(Recoil: 100)
Only used during the second battle. Places its hands on the ground and hits with its body.
Dark Spray (ダークスプレー
Dāku Supurē?) 		Dark — 2[KH I]
8[KH I FM] 		—
Only used during the second battle. Sucks up the surrounding stomach acid through the hands, and releases it through the mouth. Poisons when hit, dealing 1 damage 7 times. However, the poison cannot reduce HP below 1.
Guard: Repellable = Can be blocked and interruptedSymbol - Crown.png; Returnable = Can be blocked and deflected backSymbol - Crown.png; Preventable = Blockable by Goofy's shield only.

Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories[edit]

In both Sora's and Riku's battles with the Parasite Cage, there will be four revolving platforms, floating on digestive acids. Sora should prefer using Fire attacks to make Parasite Cage drop a Gimmick Card. Using the Gimmick Card will cause the four platforms to disappear, and make the acid harmless. Once it ends, the platforms will reappear in their original size, even if previously made smaller by Both Hands Strike. Avoid stepping in the green acid as it will deal damage to Sora/Riku, and cancel their card in play.

Reverse/Rebirth[edit]

Since Riku obtains the Monstro world card within the first few stages of the game, defeating the Parasite Cage is simple. The only thing Riku needs to do is successfully fill the Dark Points gauge bar up to 30 by breaking every single card. That way, the enemy can also drop a Gimmick Card. After that, attack the Parasite Cage—simple attacks, sleights, or anything else. In addition, Riku has the Search Ghost enemy card to heal him each time he strikes it.

Card 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Parasite Cage Parasite Cage ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ X

Technique Element Status Power Cards
One Hand Strike (片手たたき
Katate Tataki?) 		Physical — x1.5 Parasite Cage (card) KHCOM.png
Used at close range. Strikes with tentacle with a large swing.
Dark Spray (ダークスプレー
Dāku Supurē?) 		Neutral — x1.5 Parasite Cage (card) KHCOM.png
Used at a distance. Sucks up acid through its tentacles, and spits it out as a gas bullet.
Both Hands Strike (両手たたき
Ryōte Tataki?) 		Physical — x1.5 Parasite Cage (card) KHCOM.png
Used at close range. Strikes with both tentacles. The impact makes the platforms sink into the acid, making them smaller.
Bite Tackle (かみつきタックル
Kamitsuki Takkuru?) 		Physical — x2.0 Parasite Cage (card) KHCOM.png
Used at medium range. Thrusts its body forward while supporting it with its two tentacles, and bites with the mouth on its abdomen.

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories[edit]

The battle is relatively the same as the original game. The acid no longer cancels the cards in use, and the Gimmick Card now removes the acid. The Parasite Cage has a 15% chance of getting stunned for 8 seconds when hit with a combo finish, Blitz, Lethal Frame, Ars Arcanum, Ragnarok, or Fire-based techniques, and a 100% chance when suffering a total of 7 card breaks. When stunned, the Parasite Cage will drop HP prizes for every hit landed on it.

Reverse/Rebirth[edit]

The same tactics apply to Riku in this game as well, but he should prioritize avoiding stepping on the acid when in Dark Mode, as he loses 5 Dark Points when he takes any damage, and continuous hits will make him revert to normal quickly.

Card 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Parasite Cage Parasite Cage ◯ X X ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ ◯ X X

Technique Element Status Power Cards
Mow Down (なぎ払い
Nagiharai?) 		Physical — x1.5 Parasite Cage (card).png
Cards valued 0, 3-7
Used at close range. Swings its left or right tentacle sideways. Can be avoided by jumping or moving further away.
Dark Spray (ダークスプレー
Dāku Supurē?) 		Neutral — x1.5 Parasite Cage (card).png
Cards valued 0, 3-7
Sucks up acid with its tentacles and fires it in the air. The acid moves slow, but has precise aim, and continues even after a card break. Won't be used when the acid disappears.
Both Hands Strike (両手たたき
Ryōte Tataki?) 		Physical — x1.5 Parasite Cage (card).png
Cards valued 0, 3-7
Used at close range, after taking damage. Swings down both tentacles and sinks all platforms. The platforms will float up immediately, but will be smaller in size and won't sink even if Sora or Riku is on them all the time. Won't be used when the acid disappears.
Bite Tackle (かみつきタックル
Kamitsuki Takkuru?) 		Physical — x2.0 Parasite Cage (card).png
Cards valued 0, 3-7
Used at medium range. Thrusts its body forward while supporting it with its two tentacles, and bites with the mouth on its abdomen.

Videos[edit]

Parasite Cage I – Kingdom Hearts Parasite Cage II – Kingdom Hearts
Parasite Cage – Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Parasite Cage – Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories (R/R)
Parasite Cage – Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories Parasite Cage – Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (R/R)

Notes and references[edit]

  1. ^ x0.03 after rescue.
  2. ^ x0.2 after rescue.
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Ansem, Seeker of Darkness | AntiSora | Behemoth | Darkside | Guard Armor/Opposite Armor | Kurt Zisa | Parasite Cage | Phantom | Pot Centipede | Stealth Sneak | Trickmaster | World of Chaos
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Arch Behemoth | Destroyed Behemoth | Red Armor | Sneak Army
Kingdom Hearts II
Blizzard Lord and Volcanic Lord | Grim Reaper | Groundshaker | Illuminator | Possessor/Thresholder | Prison Keeper | Scar | Shadow Stalker/Dark Thorn | Storm Rider | The Experiment
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Mushroom XIII
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Antlion | Crimson Prankster | Dark Follower | Infernal Engine | Leechgrave | Lurk Lizard | Powered Armor | Ruler of the Sky | Veil Lizard
Kingdom Hearts coded
Sora's Heartless
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Dark Hide
Kingdom Hearts χ
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Kingdom Hearts Union χ
Adventurer | Apricot Opera | Assault Dragon | Brilliant Opera | Cranky Cake | Enraged Arachnid | Ferocious Fins | Ferry Reaper | Flappy Bug Swarm | Flutterings | Gear Golem | Gold Hammer Frame | Greedy Grouch | Gummi Adventurer | Gummi Dragon | Gummi Golem | Heartless Tsum | Holiday Sleigh | Huge Snowman | Icy Beast | Ifrit | Iron Giant | Jewel Princess | Jewel Sorceress | Leviathan | Loudmouth Parade | Malicious Spider | Martial Monkey | Mean Maiden | Merry-Go-Rowdy | Metal Giant | Mischief Bouquet | Mysterious Sir | Nimble Reaper | Noble Soldier | Poisonous Pretender | Paralysis Platoon | Paralysis Pretender | Ramuh | Ratty Rat Trio | Red-Nosed Chariot | Reversed Defender | Ribbitoad | Royal Pretender | Savage Vanguard (Ω) | Scourge Spider | Shipwreck Shark | Shiva | Silver Hammer Frame | Soda Specter | Sorcerous Reaper | Thorned Snake | Titan | Upright Defender | Vile Reaper | Weapon Master | Werewolf | Wicked Spider
Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-
Demon Tide | Demon Tower
Kingdom Hearts III
Catastrochorus | Dark Inferno | Darkubes | Flantastic Seven | Grim Guardianess | King of Toys | Lich | Lightning Angler | Raging Vulture | Sköll
Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind
Dark Inferno χ
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Earth Gargoyle | Furious Reaper | Hringhorn
Optional bosses
Kingdom Hearts
Tidus, Selphie, and Wakka | Riku (Destiny Islands) | Cloud | Cerberus | Leon | Yuffie | Hercules | Hades | Rock Titan | Ice Titan | Sephiroth | Kurt Zisa | Parasite Cage | Ursula | Flotsam and Jetsam | Lock, Shock, and Barrel | Oogie Boogie | Oogie's Manor | Phantom
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Red Armor | Sneak Army | Destroyed Behemoth | Unknown
Kingdom Hearts II
Seifer | Sephiroth | Hades | Leon | Yuffie | Cloud | Tifa | Shenzi, Banzai, and Ed | Scar | Groundshaker | Sark | Master Control Program
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Absent Silhouettes | Organization XIII's Replica Data | Lingering Will
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Anti-Riku | Anti-Saïx | Dustflier
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Rock Titan | Behemoth | Ice Titan | Data-Roxas (bugged) | Data-Riku (bugged, Avatar Sector)
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Vanitas Remnant | Unknown | Mimic Master | Iron Imprisoner
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Monstro | Armor of Eraqus | No Heart
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Secret Portals | Julius
Kingdom Hearts III
Dark Inferno | Treasure Ship | Black Ship fleet | Ghost Ship fleet
Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind
Real Organization XIII's Recreated Data | Yozora
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