Cattiva vs Melpaca
Cattiva vs Melpaca — 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 Melpaca if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Cattiva's 70.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
Cattiva and Melpaca 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. Melpaca answers with Pacapaca Wool and 90 attack (90 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
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
Melpaca
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Farming work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Cat HelperWhile in team, Cattiva helps carry supplies, increasing the player's max carrying capacity.
Active Skills
- Lv1Punch FlurryExclusive40
- Lv7Air Cannon25
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Wind Cutter30
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Fluffy TackleExclusive40
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Shockwave40
Work Skills
Cattiva vs Melpaca on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- 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.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Cattiva's 70.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle.