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Cinnamoth vs Ribbuny Botan

Cinnamoth vs Ribbuny Botan — two Grass Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Cinnamoth if…

  • You value bulk in Grass fights — Cinnamoth brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Mysterious Scales as your combat partner skill.
  • Cinnamoth sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ribbuny Botan.

Pick Ribbuny Botan if…

  • You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny Botan is Food 1.
Verdict

Cinnamoth and Ribbuny Botan both cover Grass DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Cinnamoth leans on Mysterious Scales and a 100 attack frame. Ribbuny Botan answers with Ground 'n' Pound and 100 attack (70 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Cinnamoth
Stat
Ribbuny Botan
Grass
Type
Grass
R4
Winner
Rarity
R1
100
Attack
100
70
HP
80
Winner
80
Winner
Defense
70
Mysterious ScalesWhen activated, attacks target enemy with Poison Fog.
Partner Skill
Ground 'n' PoundWhile in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Solar Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Wind Burst600 Power
Winner
Gathering · Medicine Production · PlantingLv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Planting · TransportingLv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
1
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Cinnamoth

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage

Ribbuny Botan

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Cinnamoth

Partner Skill

Mysterious Scales

When activated, attacks target enemy with Poison Fog.

Active Skills

Ribbuny Botan

Partner Skill

Ground 'n' Pound

While in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Cinnamoth vs Ribbuny Botan on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Cinnamoth#061
2
2
2
Ribbuny Botan#44B
2
2
2
1

Who Should You Use?

Cinnamoth
Use Cinnamoth if…
  • You value bulk in Grass fights — Cinnamoth brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Mysterious Scales as your combat partner skill.
  • Cinnamoth sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Ribbuny Botan.
Cinnamoth Pal Page
Ribbuny Botan
Use Ribbuny Botan if…
  • You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny Botan is Food 1.
Ribbuny Botan Pal Page