Bakemi vs Smokie Cryst
Bakemi vs Smokie Cryst — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Bakemi if…
- You specifically want Grinning Death as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Bakemi sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie Cryst.
Pick Smokie Cryst if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Bakemi and Smokie Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Bakemi leans on Grinning Death and a 100 attack frame. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Bakemi
Strengths
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Smokie Cryst
Strengths
- Cooling Lv2 base contribution
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Grinning DeathWhile in party, attacking enemies afflicted with Poison reduces their Attack by (40~80)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Spirit Flame200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Apocalypse400
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Crystal Breath160
- Lv22Icicle Bullet250
Work Skills
Bakemi vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakemi#168 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
| Smokie Cryst#149B | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Grinning Death as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Bakemi sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie Cryst.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie Cryst is Food 3.