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Cattiva vs Eikthyrdeer

Cattiva vs Eikthyrdeer — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Cattiva if…

  • You specifically want Cat Helper as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Punch Flurry.
  • Exclusive skill: Punch Flurry.

Pick Eikthyrdeer if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Eikthyrdeer hits 80 vs Cattiva's 70.
  • You specifically want Guardian Of The Forest as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Verdict

Cattiva and Eikthyrdeer both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Cattiva leans on Cat Helper and a 70 attack frame plus exclusive Punch Flurry. Eikthyrdeer answers with Guardian Of The Forest and 80 attack (80 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Cattiva
Stat
Eikthyrdeer
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R1
Rarity
R4
Winner
70
Attack
80
Winner
70
HP
95
Winner
70
Defense
80
Winner
Cat HelperWhile in team, Cattiva helps carry supplies, increasing the player's max carrying capacity.
Partner Skill
Guardian Of The ForestCan be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. Increases efficiency of cutting trees.
Punch Flurry40 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
LumberingLv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Cattiva

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Exclusive skill: Punch Flurry

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Eikthyrdeer

Strengths

  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Lumbering work (Lv2)
  • Combat stats lag behind the food cost

Combat Kit

Cattiva

Partner Skill

Cat Helper

While in team, Cattiva helps carry supplies, increasing the player's max carrying capacity.

Active Skills

Eikthyrdeer

Partner Skill

Guardian Of The Forest

Can be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. Increases efficiency of cutting trees.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Cattiva#002
1
1
1
1
Eikthyrdeer#032
2

Who Should You Use?

Cattiva
Use Cattiva if…
  • You specifically want Cat Helper as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Punch Flurry.
  • Exclusive skill: Punch Flurry.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Cattiva is Food 2.
Cattiva Pal Page
Eikthyrdeer
Use Eikthyrdeer if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Eikthyrdeer hits 80 vs Cattiva's 70.
  • You specifically want Guardian Of The Forest as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Eikthyrdeer sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Cattiva.
Eikthyrdeer Pal Page