Love this game and Ive been really hoping for a sequel.
some important tips I didnt see you mention (that you might already know)
- With the unique catching mechanics the game says you can do it once to get a catch opportunity. What it doesnt tell you is that catching opportunities stack up to 5 times. So with Chicobo for example healing it multiple times increases the likelihood of capture. This is important for the very hard to catch creatures
- every dungeon area actually has a secret area. Some are unlocked by Mirage abilities while others have secret entrances or switches. These are very important as they also contain at least one (or more) extremely rare mirages. For example
the cave where you got your Bablizz by beating Shiva, actually has a secret area where you can get the Ifrit and Ramuh versions. They are rare encounters. Very worth revisiting areas to explore when you have new abilities. - as someone else said; fight in the Colleseum until you can refight the 3 summons. You cant fully evolve your starter until you do
- dont neglect the Tea-Drinking girl. She holds some important items that unlock Mirage Final evolutions.