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Cattiva vs Nitewing

Cattiva vs Nitewing — 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 Nitewing if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Nitewing hits 100 vs Cattiva's 70.
  • You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
Verdict

Cattiva and Nitewing 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. Nitewing answers with Travel Companion and 100 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
Nitewing
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner
70
Attack
100
Winner
70
HP
100
Winner
70
Defense
80
Winner
Cat HelperWhile in team, Cattiva helps carry supplies, increasing the player's max carrying capacity.
Partner Skill
Travel CompanionCan be ridden as a flying mount.
Punch Flurry40 Power
Exclusive Skill
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Pal Blast150 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
7

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

Nitewing

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep
  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)

Combat Kit

Cattiva

Partner Skill

Cat Helper

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

Active Skills

Nitewing

Partner Skill

Travel Companion

Can be ridden as a flying mount.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Cattiva#002
1
1
1
1
Nitewing#051
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
Nitewing
Use Nitewing if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Nitewing hits 100 vs Cattiva's 70.
  • You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack.
Nitewing Pal Page