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Cattiva vs Killamari Primo

Cattiva vs Killamari Primo — 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 Killamari Primo if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Killamari Primo hits 100 vs Cattiva's 70.
  • You specifically want Fried Killamari as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Verdict

Cattiva and Killamari Primo 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. Killamari Primo answers with Fried Killamari 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

Cattiva
Stat
Killamari Primo
Neutral
Type
Neutral / Water
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner
70
Attack
100
Winner
70
HP
70
70
Defense
70
Cat HelperWhile in team, Cattiva helps carry supplies, increasing the player's max carrying capacity.
Partner Skill
Fried KillamariWhile in party, modifies the performance of the equipped glider. Enables gentle floating while gliding for an extended time.
Punch Flurry40 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
Gathering · Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Transporting · Gathering · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
2
Food Upkeep
2

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

Killamari Primo

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Dual Neutral/Water typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Cattiva

Partner Skill

Cat Helper

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

Active Skills

Killamari Primo

Partner Skill

Fried Killamari

While in party, modifies the performance of the equipped glider. Enables gentle floating while gliding for an extended time.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Cattiva#002
1
1
1
1
Killamari Primo#30B
1
2
1

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.
Cattiva Pal Page
Killamari Primo
Use Killamari Primo if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Killamari Primo hits 100 vs Cattiva's 70.
  • You specifically want Fried Killamari as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Neutral/Water typing for coverage.
  • Killamari Primo sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Cattiva.
Killamari Primo Pal Page