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Zexion
Japanese	ゼクシオン
Rōmaji	Zekushion
Type	Organization XIII
Game	Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Variations • Zexion's Absent Silhouette • Zexion's Data Rematch
KHCOM tracks Battle theme - The 13th Struggle

Floor			HP				AP		EXP
Sora	Riku		Regular		Beginner
10F	B3F		1120		840		12		6280
Physical		Fire		Ice		Lightning		Neutral
x1.0		x0.5		x0		x0.5		x0.5
Stun		Percentage				Stop		Warp
X		X				X		X
Bind		Confuse		Terror		Magnet		Freeze
◯		X		X		△		◯
Duel Stats			No. of Cards					Time
			7 cards					8 s
Rewards
Zexion Enemy Card
World(s)
Destiny Islands
Enemy Card
Ability					Duration			Cost
Confu-Strike					50 attacks			65 CP
Description
Causes attacks to confuse the enemy at a certain rate Resistant to fire, ice, lightning, and special attacks
Obtained (Sora)
2nd Destiny Islands Bounty

Book
Japanese	本
Rōmaji	Hon
Type	Construct
Games	Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
KHCOM tracks Battle theme - The 13th Struggle

Floor			HP				AP		EXP
Sora	Riku		Regular		Beginner
10F	B3F		40		30		0		80
Physical		Fire		Ice		Lightning		Neutral
x0.5		x0.5		x0.5		x0.5		x0.5
Stun		Percentage				Stop		Warp
X		X				X		X
Bind		Confuse		Terror		Magnet		Freeze
◯		X		X		△		◯
World(s)
Destiny Islands

Zexion
Japanese	ゼクシオン
Rōmaji	Zekushion
Type	Organization XIII
Game	Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Variations • Zexion • Zexion's Data Rematch
KHII tracks Battle theme - The 13th Reflection

Location		HP	Strength		Defense	EXP
Olympus Coliseum		708	25		14	0
Physical	Fire			Blizzard
×1.0	×0.5			×0.5
Thunder	Dark			Neutral
×0.5	×0			×0.5
Rewards
Sora: Item slot Donald: Max HP +3 Goofy: Damage Control Book of Shadows, Lost Illusion (100%)
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum

Book
Japanese	本
Rōmaji	Hon
Type	Construct
Games	Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
KHII tracks Battle theme - The 13th Reflection

Location		HP	Strength		Defense	EXP
Olympus Coliseum		59	25		14	0
Physical	Fire			Blizzard
×1.0	×1.5			×0.5
Thunder	Dark			Neutral
×0.5	×0			×0.5
Rewards
When any of the following Lexicon commands are selected Heal, Herb, Mend, Soothe: HP prize (5) ×5 Spirit: MP prize (3) ×5 Stamina: Drive prize (3%) ×5 Riches, Wealth: Munny (10) ×3 Lucky, Treasure: HP prize (5) ×5, Drive prize (3%) ×5 Bounty, Jackpot: MP prize (3) ×5, Munny (10) ×3 Bonus: HP prize (5) ×5, MP prize (3) ×5, Drive prize (3%) ×5
World(s)
Olympus Coliseum

Zexion
Japanese	ゼクシオン
Rōmaji	Zekushion
Type	Organization XIII
Games	Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix Kingdom Hearts Union χ
Variations • Zexion • Zexion's Absent Silhouette
KHII tracks Battle theme - The 13th Reflection

Location		HP	Strength		Defense	EXP
Radiant Garden Garden of Assemblage		2172	86		51	0
Physical	Fire			Blizzard
×1.0	×0.5			×0.5
Thunder	Dark			Neutral
×0.5	×0			×0.5
Rewards
Lost Illusion (100%)
World(s)
Radiant Garden

Book
Japanese	本
Rōmaji	Hon
Type	Construct
Games	Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
KHII tracks Battle theme - The 13th Reflection

Location		HP	Strength		Defense	EXP
Radiant Garden Garden of Assemblage		181	86		51	0
Physical	Fire			Blizzard
×1.0	×1.5			×0.5
Thunder	Dark			Neutral
×0.5	×0			×0.5
Rewards
When any of the following Lexicon commands are selected Heal, Herb, Mend, Soothe: HP prize (5) ×5 Spirit: MP prize (3) ×5 Stamina: Drive prize (3%) ×5 Riches, Wealth: Munny (10) ×3 Lucky, Treasure: HP prize (5) ×5, Drive prize (3%) ×5 Bounty, Jackpot: MP prize (3) ×5, Munny (10) ×3 Bonus: HP prize (5) ×5, MP prize (3) ×5, Drive prize (3%) ×5
World(s)
Radiant Garden

Zexion appears as a boss in Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories, Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix, and Kingdom Hearts Union χ. Originally intending to recruit Riku as an aid against the rebellious Marluxia, Zexion and the boy later clashed after Marluxia's destruction, Riku naught but an annoyance to Zexion and, to a lesser extent, the Organization, with the traitorous Organization members having been defeated. Conquered by Riku during their climatic battle and later eliminated by the Riku Replica, Zexion later appeared before Sora as both an Absent Silhouette and a Data Rematch.

Strategy

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

The battle against Zexion can be quite an annoyance and difficult to overcome. Fortunately, Riku will remain in Dark Mode for the entire battle, granting an increase of strength and speed, as well as the ability to use Sleights. Despite this, it is recommended that Riku have a relatively high AP level, ensuring he deals as much damage as possible through any means of offense.

Zexion's main strategy is to continuously steal Riku's cards in order to prepare for his more threatening techniques; this is done mainly by throwing the Book of Retribution in Riku's direction. If this attack hits, Riku will lose three cards. These cannot be reloaded while in Zexion's possession, but this tactic can be successfully dodged by Dark Mode's High-Speed Step. However, Zexion has one last method of stealing Riku's cards, his only available Sleight in early stages of the battle, Cyclone Snatch. During the execution of this Sleight, Zexion will create a black vortex in the center of the battlefield. This vortex will draw Riku in so long as it remains, dealing slight damage when he touches it and stealing two cards per hit. Cyclone Snatch can be avoided, however, by continuously using High-Speed Step towards the edge of the battlefield until the attack ends.

When Zexion has collected enough cards, three copies of the Book of Retribution will appear in the corners of the battlefield, glowing with a mysterious aura. Zexion will now start using Riku's stolen Soul Eater Cards instead of his Magic Cards, three intangible copies of Zexion appear alongside him, each with a false Soul Eater in hand, and, if available, he may use his own Enemy Card. When Zexion uses a Soul Eater card, his clones will rush at Riku, slashing him, the combo ending with a downward slam from Zexion himself, and with his Enemy Card in effect, Riku may get afflicted by Confusion. Zexion also will have access to two very powerful Sleights, Dark Punisher and Catastrophe. During Dark Punisher's execution, Zexion will grab Riku from behind and slowly damages him. Only a Card Break will free Riku from the boss's grasp. Catastrophe is far more deadly, however; Zexion summons a sphere of light energy in the center of the battlefield and shoots a laser beam at it while any remaining clones do the same. Zexion and his clones rotate around the area. Again, only Card Breaks will allow Riku to escape.

This execution of powerful melee attacks and Sleights will continue until the four Lexicons are destroyed, which can be done through careful utilization of aerial attacks or even an Inverse Burst Sleight by using a King Mickey Friend Card. Not only will destroying a Book of Retribution cause a Zexion clone to vanish (decreasing the number of hits landed in his standard combo), but it will also relinquish EXP. Successfully destroying all four Book of Retribution copies will cause all the remaining Soul Eater cards that Zexion stole to reappear on the battlefield; picking them up returns them to Riku's deck for normal use. Take extreme caution once the Book of Retribution copies are first destroyed, as Zexion may place a decoy Soul Eater card (recognized by its unique coloration) amongst the fallen cards he had previously stolen. Should Riku use this card unwittingly, he will take damage and be stunned for a time, opening him up for more damage and allowing Zexion to easily steal more cards. His most powerful techniques no longer available, Zexion will then revert to his card-stealing strategy.

Zexion in the facsimile of the Storm-tossed Island, summoning his Lexicons at the start of his fight against Riku.

Utilize Card Duels whenever possible. Dark Barrage can be especially powerful when one has a high AP level, and the fact that it can hit multiple targets will allow Riku to destroy Zexion's Book of Retribution copies, causing EXP to drop as a result. Zexion's attacks should be Card Broken whenever possible, as most will be unavoidable if this does not occur. Sleights should also be used to the Riku's advantage; even though Riku's poorly composed deck will only allow usage of Dark Break and Dark Firaga, a high AP level greatly increases the damage done by these attacks. Despite the great advantage Sleights will provide HP-wise, they should not be abused, as continued use of Sleights to deal heavy damage or Card Break an attack will quickly reduce Riku's number of usable cards from the beginning amount of 23 to one or two; this negative side-effect is only worsened by Zexion's card-stealing abilities.

Being left with only low-numbered cards will greatly hinder Riku once Zexion summons his clones, as he will use higher card values than usual during this time, making destroying the Book of Retribution copies a difficult task. The lack of high-valued cards in Riku's deck makes it almost impossible to stop Zexion's Sleights. Any King Mickey cards should be saved, as they will be useful for replenishing Riku's HP if it ever drops to the Alarm Zone. If Zexion ever utilizes his Enemy Card, which grants him the Confu-Strike ability, be cautious, as any attack utilized by him will have a chance of inflicting the Confused status on Riku. While confused, Riku's controls will be reversed. This can be an extreme hindrance when it comes to dodging. If Riku ever needs extra support mid-battle, an Enemy Card such as Jafar, Maleficent, or Oogie Boogie can be used. If he has less than 8 cards left, Riku won't be able to Card Duel anymore.

Deck

Card		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Total
	Magic Card	5	0	0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	33
	Elixir	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	2
	Enemy Card	—

Refer to Game:Destiny Islands#Reverse/Rebirth for info about Riku's Attack Cards that Zexion can steal.

Attacks

Technique		Element	Status	Power	Cards
Magnet Snatch (マグネスナッチ, Magune Sunatchi)		Neutral	—	x0.5
		Zexion turns one of his floating Lexicons into a magnetic projectile and fires it. When it hits Riku, the top 3 Attack Cards from his deck are stolen. If no Lexicons remain on the field, this attack has Zexion summon three Lexicons instead.
		Cannot steal any more of Riku's Attack Cards if he has less than 7 reloadable cards left.
Dark Revenge (ダークリベンジ, Dāku Ribenji)		Neutral	Confusion (50%/requires )	x1.5
		All remaining illusion clones slash once, followed by Zexion swinging his sword down from the sky.
Dark Punisher (ダークパニッシャー, Dāku Panisshā)		Neutral	—	x1.0	+ + Total value of 10 or less
		Zexion quickly approaches Riku and grabs him. While holding him, he inflicts damage every second, up to 8 times.
		Cannot be used if Zexion could not and can no longer steal more than 2 cards.
Cyclone Snatch (サイクロンスナッチ, Saikuron Sunatchi)		Neutral	—	x0.5	+ +
		Zexion summons a tornado with one of his floating Lexicons in the center of the arena that draws Riku in. When Riku approaches it, the top 2 Attack Cards from his deck get stolen every 2 seconds, and he takes damage when he touches it. If no Lexicons remain on the field, this attack has Zexion summon three Lexicons instead.
		Cannot steal any more of Riku's Attack Cards if he has less than 7 reloadable cards left.
Catastrophe (カタストロフィー, Katasutorofī)		Neutral	—	x2.5	+ + Total value of 11 or more
		Zexion and his remaining illusion clones move counterclockwise around the arena, firing powerful beams of light to the center. After about 5 seconds, Zexion attacks the newly formed light orb at the center from above, and causes an explosion across the arena. Riku can dodge the beams of light by dashing through them, but the explosion cannot be avoided.
		Cannot be used if Zexion could not and can no longer steal more than 2 cards.
Elixir (エリックサー, Erikkusā)		—	—	—
		Instantly reloads all Attack Cards and Magic Cards, including normally unreloadable cards.
Dummy Card (ダミーカード, Damī Kādo)		(Unreducible)	Stun	10 HP	► Card valued 0
		Activated when Riku uses a Fake Attack Card (ニセのアタックカード, Nise no Atakku Kādo) dropped by Zexion. The card's appearance changes to its true form , and Riku is wrapped in flames.
		The Fake Attack Card appears at the start of Riku's deck when obtained, and acts like a Gimmick Card when used (doesn't take a card break from the opponent).
Zexion's floating Lexicons cannot be targetted and are required in order for him to steal cards. Zexion starts using the stolen Soul Eater cards after stealing at least 1 card, and when Riku has 6 or fewer reloadable cards remaining. When doing so, Zexion summons three illusion clones of himself, and turns three Lexicons into targettable open Lexicons (the missing ones are summoned back). Destroying one Lexicon destroys a corresponding clone (the clones themselves are invincible). After Riku has destroyed all three of them, Zexion drops the stolen cards and a Fake Attack Card, and switches back to stealing cards. The Fake Attack Card remains for a certain period of time on the field before disappearing but Riku's cards stay there forever until Riku picks them up.

Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix

Zexion's Absent Silhouette engaging in combat.

Zexion appears as an Absent Silhouette. Due to the absence of cards in the game, Zexion's attack style has been completely changed.

At the start of the battle, Zexion will attempt to trap Sora and friends within the Book of Retribution. In order for any member of the trio to be trapped, they must stand within the path of the glowing symbol Zexion summons before him. If Donald or Goofy is trapped, they will alert Sora by shouting his name, needing to be released from the book through physical combos. Once it is destroyed, the character held captive will be freed.

If Sora is captured, he will be sent to a parallel dimension contained within the Book of Retribution. Here, Sora will be bombarded by copies of the Lexicon and must find Zexion, who has concealed himself within the true one. Once the Book of Retribution hiding Zexion has been located, its HP bar must be depleted and the "Dispel" Reaction Command must be used to return Sora to the real world. In the mean time, Sora may be able to utilize a unique, non-offensive Reaction Command. This will allow him to obtain much-needed Drive Orbs and HP Orbs mid-battle via the command menu. Abilities such as Donald's Comet Limit will prevent Sora from taking damage from the Lexicons as they rain down on him, also dealing damage to Zexion's book. Limit Form is a recommended Drive Form for use when within the pocket dimension, as its HP-restoring attacks will also deal great damage and not cause Donald or Goofy to disappear. Once "Dispel" is used and Sora is returned to the real world alongside Donald and Goofy, bombard Zexion with both ground and aerial combos.

As Zexion's HP begins to dwindle, he will capture Sora and send him to a different area of the pocket dimension. Three circles of light, two red and one blue, will then appear on the ground. The colors of the circles will then proceed to shuffle around, changing thirteen times in total. When the final shuffle occurs, Sora will have only a moment to enter the blue circle, requiring use of Quick Run for consistent success. Success will surround Sora in a protective barrier, allowing them to attack the concealed Zexion. Failure to do so will cause Sora and the party to be bombarded by meteors. A long-lasting Limit such as Duck Flare or Comet can be used to prevent damage, but Sora can also rely on the Once More or Second Chance abilities if he has them equipped and then utilize Cure or a Potion when the attack ends. Sora, Donald, and Goofy will then be transported back to the first area of the pocket dimension, Zexion again needs to be located and attacked so that the "Dispel" Reaction Command can be used. Zexion can then be bombarded by physical attacks or spells such as Fire and Thunder until defeat, Zexion relinquishes the Book of Shadows Recipe as a reward for being defeated.

Data Rematch

Zexion's Replica Data appears before Sora in the Garden of Assemblage.

The Data Rematch against Zexion will flow similarly to the battle against his Absent Silhouette. The only differences will be the amount of HP he has and the pattern in which he uses his attacks. Simply recall the strategy used in the Absent Silhouette battle and use the "Dispel" Reaction Command when trapped within the Book of Retribution. Sora also should be of a relatively high level, using spells such as Curaga and Reflega, as well as Drive Forms and a powerful Keyblade such as the Ultima Weapon. The reward for defeating the Data Rematch is a Lost Illusion.

Technique		Element	Power	Guard?
Kidnapping Illusion (かどわかす幻影, Kadowakasu Gen'ei)		None	x0	X
		Emits a green light that traps the opponent in a book.
		Used during normal combat, and starts with this technique immediatly in the Absent Silhouette fight. He waits a few seconds at the start and uses it twice during the Data Rematch. Starts by capturing party members before targetting Sora. Counterattacks with this technique when flinching by repelling the opponents, and starts prioritizing Sora after taking enough damage or if the battle stays in the normal arena for too long. When Zexion's HP falls below 75% in the Data Rematch, he targets all opponents when countering. If Sora gets captured, the party enters the book dimension. Zexion is invincible during this technique.
Haunting Illusion (つきまとう幻影, Tsukimatō Gen'ei)	(Main)	Dark	x0.25	X
	(Final)	None	x0.5	X
		Emits a green light that traps the opponent in a book and deals damage 25 times.
		Used within the book dimension. During the Data Rematch, used immediately upon entering the book dimension when Zexion's HP is above 75%.
Book Meteor (ブックメテオ, Bukku Meteo)		Physical	x0.25	△
		Makes books glow blue and spin or fly.
		Used within the book dimension. The number of attack patterns increases as Zexion's HP decreases.
Invisibility (インビジビリティ, Inbijibiriti)		Dark	x1.5	X
		Zexion moves near Sora, and creates a cross-shaped explosion.
		Used within the book dimension. The number of attacks increases as Zexion's HP decreases.
Command Lexicalization (コマンド辞書化, Komando Jisho-ka)		None	x1.0	X
		Zexion opens his book and rushes into Sora, changing his commands (see below).
		Used within the book dimension. During the Data Rematch, used immediately upon entering the book dimension when Zexion's HP is below 75%.
Mirage Circle (ミラージュサークル, Mirāju Sākuru)		Dark	x3.0	X
		Switches to a dark area, uses two red circles and a blue one and switches between them while in the blue one 13 times to disorient, then disappears to attack with a rain of meteorites.
		Used within the book dimension when Zexion's HP is at 40% or less. The rain of meteorites can be avoided if Sora is in the blue circle at the last moment telegraphed by its white outline, leaving Zexion's book form vulnerable.
Guard/Block: △ = Can be blocked; O = Can be blocked and interrupted (melee) or deflected back (projectile); X = Cannot be blocked.

Reaction Commands
Reaction Command	Element	Power	Description
Dispel (デスペル, Desuperu)	—	—	Can be used in the book dimension when the book Zexion hides near is reduced to 1 HP. The command itself only appears in reaction to certain attacks, such as a combo finisher. Swing the Keyblade, land a hit, and return to the normal dimension.
Turn (めくる, Mekuru)	—	—	Can be used while the commands are changed by Command Lexicalization. Change the list of commands displayed.
Struggle (あがく, Agaku)	—	—	Can be used in the book dimension while trapped in a book by Haunting Illusion. Sora tries to escape from the book in which he is trapped. Requires repeatedly pressing .
Reset (リセット, Risetto)	—	—	Can be used after using Struggle ten times. Frees the party from being trapped in the books.
Break (ブレイク, Bureiku)	Physical	x10.0	Can be used after quickly using Struggle ten times. Frees the party from being trapped in the books and deals damage to Zexion's book.

Command replacements when hit by Command Lexicalization

Commands		Effect
Unlock (かいじょ, Kaijo, lit. "Release") Retrieve (とりもどす, Torimodosu, lit. "Regain") Liberate (めけだす, Mekedasu, lit. "Drive out") Return (もどす, Modosu, lit. "Restore")		Restore the commands
Banish Destroy Expose	Uchikesu (うちけす, lit. "Drown out") Keshisaru (けしさる, lit. "Erase") Miyaburu (みやぶる, lit. "See through") Me o Kōsu (めをこうす, lit. "Sharpen eyes")	Destroy all books except Zexion's
Heal Mend Soothe	Iyasu (いやす, lit. "Heal") Kaifuku (かいふく, lit. "Recovery") Teate (てあて, lit. "Treatment") Yakusō (やくそう, lit. "Medicinal Herbs")	Drops HP prize x5
Spirit (きあい, Kiai, lit. "Fighting Spirit")		Drops MP prize x5
Stamina (スタミナ, Sutamina)		Drops Drive orb x 5
Riches (ざいほう, Zaihō, lit. "Treasure") Wealth (ひほう, Hihō, lit. "Hidden treasure")		Drops Munny x3
Treasure	Takaramono (たからもの, lit. "Treasure trove") Rakkī (ラッキー, lit. "Lucky")	Drops HP prize x5 and Drive orb x5
Bounty (ごほうび, Gohōbi, lit. "Reward") Jackpot (おおあたり, Ō Atari)	Drops MP prize x5 and Munny x3
Premium (プレミアム, Puremiamu)		Drops HP prize x5, MP prize x5, and Drive orb x5

Videos

Zexion – Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (R/R)	Zexion's Absent Silhouette – Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Zexion's Replica Data – Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix