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Cattiva vs Valentail

Cattiva vs Valentail — 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 Valentail if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Valentail hits 100 vs Cattiva's 70.
  • You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch.
Verdict

Cattiva and Valentail 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. Valentail answers with Big Stretch 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
Valentail
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner
70
Attack
100
Winner
70
HP
75
Winner
70
Defense
70
Cat HelperWhile in team, Cattiva helps carry supplies, increasing the player's max carrying capacity.
Partner Skill
Big StretchWhile in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)
Punch Flurry40 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
Gathering · Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
4

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

Valentail

Strengths

  • Gathering Lv2
  • Neutral-type Pal
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
  • 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

Valentail

Partner Skill

Big Stretch

While in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Cattiva#002
1
1
1
1
Valentail#162
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
Valentail
Use Valentail if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Valentail hits 100 vs Cattiva's 70.
  • You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch.
  • Valentail sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Cattiva.
Valentail Pal Page