Independent Materia
Purple Materia. This enchances the characters' Status, such as maximum HP and
strength.
Support Materia
Blue Materia. This Materia shows full effect when used in conjunction with other
Materia, such as "All" or "HP Plus". Make sure you insert this Materia in linked
slots (either slot is OK) when equipping this Materia in a weapon or armor. Insert
Command Materia or Magic Materia in other slot. The effects of these Materia will
be enhanced with Support Materia.
Command Materia
Yellow Materia. This will increase the number of commands that can be used during
battle, such as "Steal" and "Throw".
Magic Materia
Green Materia. This will enable you to cast a number of Attack Magic and Curative
Magic.
Summon Materia
Red Materia. This will enable you to cast Summon Magic during battle, in order to
call a Summon Monster.