Croajiro Noct vs Gloopie
Croajiro Noct vs Gloopie — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Croajiro Noct if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Gloopie's 100.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Gloopie if…
- You specifically want Sticky Princess as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage.
- Gloopie's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.
Croajiro Noct and Gloopie both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Croajiro Noct leans on Shadow Stance and a 110 attack frame. Gloopie answers with Sticky Princess and 100 attack (70 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Croajiro Noct
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Gloopie
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
- Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Shadow StanceWhen activated, Croajiro Noct channels its loyalty and puffs up its abdomen to store energy. Climbing on top will propel the player high into the air. While in party, improves player's and Pals' Dark damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Poison Blast30
- Lv7Dark Shot40
- Lv15Dark Arrow120
- Lv22Acid Rain120
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Partner Skill
Sticky PrincessWhile in party, the capture gauge decreases (12~35)% more slowly while the bars are not overlapping during the fishing minigame. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Hydro Jet40
- Lv7Shadow Burst80
- Lv15Smoke Jet120
- Lv22Splash160
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Work Skills
Croajiro Noct vs Gloopie on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gloopie#048 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 |
| Croajiro Noct#9B | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro Noct hits 110 vs Gloopie's 100.
- You specifically want Shadow Stance as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Croajiro Noct is Food 2.
- You specifically want Sticky Princess as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage.
- Gloopie's Dark kit fits your party better than Croajiro Noct's.