Here's a list of the special magazines that can be found in Final Fantasy 8 in order to make stronger weapons, limits, etc.
| Weapons Monthly | Combat Kings | ||
| Edition | Location | Edition | Location |
| First Ed. | Get in the past with Laguna while in Lunatic Pandora. | 001 | D District Prison, Bottom Floor. |
| March | Dollet Communication Tower (Elvoret Battle). | 002 | Received after beating Fujin and Raijin in Balamb Garden. |
| April | In Squall's Dorm Room after graduating. | 003 | Balamb Hotel, talk to the girl who has a crush on Zell. |
| May | Deling City Sewers. | 004 | Get from Esthar Soldier on the second visit to Esthar. |
| June | BGH251F2 Battle at Galbadian Missile Base. | 005 | In Lunatic Pandora with Squall. |
| July | In Balamb Garden Training Center after fighting Galbadia Garden. | ||
| August | Trabia Garden, in front of the gargoyle statue. | ||
| Pets Pals | Occult Fan | ||
| Edition | Location | Edition | Location | Vol. 1 | On the train heading to Timber. | I | In the bookcases in the Balamb Garden Library. |
| Vol. 2 | Forest Owl Base, Rinoa's Bed. | II | Challenge the Pub manager to cards in Dollet. |
| Vol. 3 | Purchased at Timber Pet Shop. | III | From the Master Fisherman. |
| Vol. 4 | Purchased at Timber Pet Shop. | IV | From the Presidential Aide in Esthar's Presidential Palace. |
| Vol. 5 | Purchased at Timber Pet Shop. | ||
| Vol. 6 | Purchased at Timber Pet Shop. | ||
