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Chikipi vs Valentail

Chikipi vs Valentail — 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 Valentail if…

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

Chikipi and Valentail 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. Valentail answers with Big Stretch and 100 attack (70 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
Valentail
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner
70
Attack
100
Winner
60
HP
75
Winner
60
Defense
70
Winner
Egg LayerSometimes lays an Egg when assigned to Ranch.
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)
Chicken Rush30 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Implode180 Power
Top Skill Power
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
1
Winner
Food Upkeep
4

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

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

Chikipi

Partner Skill

Egg Layer

Sometimes lays an Egg when assigned to Ranch.

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

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

Pal
Valentail#162
2
Chikipi#003
1
1

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
Valentail
Use Valentail if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Valentail hits 100 vs Chikipi'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 Chikipi.
Valentail Pal Page