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|name = Tai Chi Garb
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|jpname= 太極の服
|roname = Taikyoku no Fuku
|roname = Taikyoku no Fuku
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}}The '''Tai Chi Garb''' (たいきょくの服, ''Taikyoku no Fuku''), also known as the '''Taikyoku Tunic''' , is a type of equipment available in several games of the [[Suikoden series]].
}}The '''Tai Chi Garb''' (太極の服, ''Taikyoku no Fuku''), also known as the '''Taikyoku Tunic''' , is a type of equipment available in several games of the [[Suikoden series]].


The Tai Chi Garb is a very powerful piece of end-game equipment. It is the best kenpo-type armor available in the game. The name means "opposite" or "antipodal", in reference to its dual-color and Taoist symbolism.
The Tai Chi Garb is a very powerful piece of end-game equipment. It is the best kenpo-type armor available in the game. The name means "opposite" or "antipodal", in reference to its dual-color and Taoist symbolism.
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These strange clothes of foreign make is comprised of two heavily contrasting colors; black and white. This is meant to represent the virtues of yin and yang.
These strange clothes of foreign make is comprised of two heavily contrasting colors; black and white. This is meant to represent the virtues of yin and yang.


Although it appears to be a normal gi, it was imbued with some form of exotic mystical power. As such, it heavily reduces the amount of damage the wearer takes and even increases the speed of the person wearing it.
Although it appears to be a normal gi, it was imbued with some form of exotic mystical power. As such, it heavily reduces the amount of damage the wearer takes and even increases the speed of the person wearing it. Some forms of the tunic even protected again abnormal status effects.


During the [[Gate Rune War]], the [[Rock Buster]] monsters of [[Seek Valley]] could sometimes be found carrying this garment. It was generally very rare but could be seen for sale in [[Tinto City]] on rare occassions.
During the [[Gate Rune War]], the [[Rock Buster]] monsters of [[Seek Valley]] could sometimes be found carrying this garment. It was generally very rare but could be seen for sale in [[Tinto City]] on rare occasions.


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==References==
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 163
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 163
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 70, 174
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], pages 70, 174, 323


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Revision as of 14:11, 26 April 2025

Tai Chi Garb
太極の服 Taikyoku no Fuku
Suikoden instruction manual
Item Information
Type
Equipment

The Tai Chi Garb (太極の服, Taikyoku no Fuku), also known as the Taikyoku Tunic , is a type of equipment available in several games of the Suikoden series.

The Tai Chi Garb is a very powerful piece of end-game equipment. It is the best kenpo-type armor available in the game. The name means "opposite" or "antipodal", in reference to its dual-color and Taoist symbolism.

Information

These strange clothes of foreign make is comprised of two heavily contrasting colors; black and white. This is meant to represent the virtues of yin and yang.

Although it appears to be a normal gi, it was imbued with some form of exotic mystical power. As such, it heavily reduces the amount of damage the wearer takes and even increases the speed of the person wearing it. Some forms of the tunic even protected again abnormal status effects.

During the Gate Rune War, the Rock Buster monsters of Seek Valley could sometimes be found carrying this garment. It was generally very rare but could be seen for sale in Tinto City on rare occasions.

Data

Suikoden
Body equipment
Heavy Light Gi Robe
Obtain
Equip No equip
Drop Rock Buster
Cost 80000 potch
Found Moravia Castle (chest)
Sold No store
Stats
DEF
+48
SPD +10



Suikoden II
Body equipment
Heavy Light Gi Robe
Obtain
Equip No equip
Drop No drop
Cost 28000 potch
Found Lumberjack Knot mini-game
Sold Tinto City (Rare Find)
Stats
DEF
+40
SPD +10


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References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 163
  2. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 70, 174, 323