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.
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
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
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
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)
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Air Cannon40
- Lv15Power Shot80
- Lv22Power Bomb120
- Lv30Air Blade160
Work Skills
Cattiva vs Valentail 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 — 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.