Phoenix Down

[quantumsaint]

Considering anyone can use Resurrect and Raise why would we need Phoenix Downs that badly? Besides to possibly save time if someone dies mid combat.

As I mentioned before, you might find yourself in a situation where no one has CON high enough to have a raise spell. Furthermore, because it would be an item instead of a spell, it wouldn't be susceptible to silence. And as others have stated, simply making them might be a good goal for crafters.