Equipment that nullifies Wind-elemental damage is helpful: the Thunder Shield and the Minerva Bustier both work for this. Leaf Swirl is non-elemental and cannot be negated. Thundaga, Flare, and Ultima spells are most effective. If the player faces the Storm Dragon immediately after acquiring the Falcon, Edgar should attack with his Chainsaw, Sabin should attack with Phantom Rush if he has visited Duncan, and Celes should focus on healing the party while Setzer uses his Slot.