| Cactuar | |
|---|---|
| Final Fantasy race | |
 The Cactuar as depicted in Final Fantasy VII Remake. | |
| First appearance | Final Fantasy VI (1994) |
| Created by | Tetsuya Nomura |
The Cactuar, known in Japan as Sabotender (サボテンダー, Sabotendā, lit. Cactender) is a fictional species of plant-like beings from the Final Fantasy video game franchise. They are usually depicted as anthropomorphic cacti with haniwa-like faces in a running or dashing pose. One of the recurring elements of the series, it initially appeared as an enemy in Final Fantasy VI. By the 2010s, the Cactuar has attained widespread popularity with Final Fantasy fans, and is considered one of the established mascots of the long-running series alongside the Moogle and the Chocobo. While the Cactuar still appear as recurring enemies in modern titles, they are also depicted as summoned allies as well as friendly non-player characters.