Like in most Final Fantasy games, its not the final boss that gets you its one of the random ones along the way that becomes your nemesis and I embraced that role for the table
That version of the mechanic made enough sense in the context of FINAL FANTASY and FINAL FANTASY XIV, which inspired these Equipment cards
Kuzco Panicked Llama, Pacha Emperors Guide, and Pluto Determined Defender are all options
If Cecil, Dark Knight is dealt lethal damage at the same time it deals damage (probably because it blocked or became blocked), its last ability will still trigger
Tidus basically uses Cheer and gees up his team mates by keeping the counters flowing and boosting their power
Finally, last, and also least, Feed the Swarm is only worth around $0.20