Caprity Noct vs Smokie Cryst
Caprity Noct vs Smokie Cryst — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Caprity Noct if…
- You specifically want Venom Picker as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Caprity Noct is Food 2.
Pick Smokie Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Caprity Noct's 75.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Caprity Noct and Smokie Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Caprity Noct leans on Venom Picker and a 75 attack frame. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Caprity Noct
Strengths
- Planting Lv2 base contribution
- Ranch production 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
Venom PickerSometimes drops Venom Gland from its back when assigned to Ranch . While in party, restores (100~200) Pal's Hunger to the Pal with the lowest Hunger every 5 minutes. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Fog—
- Lv7Wind Cutter40
- Lv15Poison Blast30
- Lv22Multicutter160
- Lv30Poison Shower160
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
Caprity Noct vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caprity Noct#34B | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Smokie Cryst#149B | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Venom Picker as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Caprity Noct is Food 2.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Caprity Noct's 75.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.