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Bakemi

Dark · R4

Bakemi

VS
Smokie

Dark · R2

Smokie

Bakemi vs Smokie

Bakemi vs Smokie — 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.

Pick Smokie if…

  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie is Food 3.
Verdict

Bakemi and Smokie 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 answers with Dig, Smokie! Dig! and 100 attack (85 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

Bakemi
Stat
Smokie
Dark
Type
Dark
R4
Winner
Rarity
R2
100
Attack
100
70
HP
85
Winner
80
Defense
85
Winner
Grinning DeathWhile in party, attacking enemies afflicted with Poison reduces their Attack by (40~80)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Dig, Smokie! Dig!When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Fire Ball600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Medicine Production · Handiwork · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
3
Winner

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

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)

Combat Kit

Bakemi

Partner Skill

Grinning Death

While in party, attacking enemies afflicted with Poison reduces their Attack by (40~80)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Smokie

Partner Skill

Dig, Smokie! Dig!

When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58

Work Skills

Bakemi vs Smokie on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Bakemi#168
3
4
2
—
Smokie#149
—
—
—
2

Who Should You Use?

Bakemi
Use 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.
Bakemi Pal Page
Smokie
Use Smokie if…
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie is Food 3.
Smokie Pal Page