Final Fantasy - Viii

: Use the Card ability (learned from Quezacotl) to turn enemies into cards. This gives you Ability Points (AP) to learn GF skills without gaining Experience Points (EXP). 3. Triple Triad & Refining

In FFVIII, stats are not increased through grinding levels, but by "junctioning" magic to them. Final Fantasy VIII

: You must equip GFs (summoned beasts like Ifrit and Shiva) to access command menus and junction slots. : Use the Card ability (learned from Quezacotl)

High-level enemies have massive HP and stronger attacks, making the game harder if you level up without high-tier magic. Final Fantasy VIII

: Use this GF ability to turn cards into rare items.