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Chikipi vs Melpaca

Chikipi vs Melpaca — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Chikipi if…

  • You specifically want Egg Layer as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Chicken Rush.
  • Ranch production partner skill.

Pick Melpaca if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Chikipi's 70.
  • You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
Verdict

Chikipi and Melpaca both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Chikipi leans on Egg Layer and a 70 attack frame plus exclusive Chicken Rush. Melpaca answers with Pacapaca Wool and 90 attack (90 Defense vs 60). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Chikipi
Stat
Melpaca
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner
70
Attack
90
Winner
60
HP
90
Winner
60
Defense
90
Winner
Egg LayerSometimes lays an Egg when assigned to Ranch.
Partner Skill
Pacapaca WoolCan be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.
Chicken Rush30 Power
Exclusive Skill
Implode180 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Pal Blast150 Power
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
FarmingLv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
1
Winner
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Chikipi

Strengths

  • Farming Lv1 base contribution
  • Ranch production partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Chicken Rush

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

Chikipi

Partner Skill

Egg Layer

Sometimes lays an Egg when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Melpaca

Partner Skill

Pacapaca Wool

Can be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Chikipi#003
1
1
Melpaca#020
2

Who Should You Use?

Chikipi
Use Chikipi if…
  • You specifically want Egg Layer as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Chicken Rush.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Chicken Rush.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Chikipi is Food 1.
Chikipi Pal Page
Melpaca
Use Melpaca if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Chikipi'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.
Melpaca Pal Page