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All merchants in Final Fantasy VIII

Every merchant and trader the guide lists, with where they are and what they sell.

MerchantAreaSells
Balamb Garden Cafeteria LadyBalamb GardenHot dogs (frequently sold out)
Balamb ShopBalamb TownSells standard restorative items including Potion, Phoenix Down, and Antidote
Balamb Junk ShopBalamb TownWeapon remodeling service for upgrading characters' weapons with the required materials
Deling City HotelDeling CityOffers a room for 100 Gil where the party can rest and read Timber Maniacs.
Deling City ShopDeling CitySells standard restorative items like Potions, Phoenix Downs, and Softs.
Prisoner on Floor 11Galbadia PrisonSells various recovery items like Potions and Phoenix Downs
FH ShopFisherman's HorizonBasic restoration items, Tents, Phoenix Downs, and regular ammo types
White SeeD MemberWhite SeeD ShipSells standard restorative items including Potions, Hi-Potions, Phoenix Downs, and Softs
Cloud's ShopEsthar - CitySells standard restorative items like Potions, Hi-Potions, and Phoenix Downs
Karen's ShopEsthar - CitySells status-recovery remedies and medicines
Rinrin's General StoreEsthar - CitySells consumable items and pet supplies
Don Juan's ShopEsthar - CitySells standard junk parts and minor items
Esthar Pet ShopEsthar - CitySells companion and GF enhancement items, including Pet Amnesia Pills and scrolls
Esthar Shop!!!Esthar - CitySells rare items and power-up components if Tonberry's "Familiar" ability is active, though it is usually closed
Shumi HotelShumi Village100 Gil to rest and fully restore HP
Shumi Village ShopShumi VillageSells basic recovery items such as Potions, Hi-Potions, Phoenix Downs, and Softs
Shadow at Obel LakeObel LakeOffers clues and riddles instead of goods, directing you to various hidden locations across the world.

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