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Croajiro vs Pengullet

Croajiro vs Pengullet — two Water Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Croajiro if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
  • You specifically want Leap Stance as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.

Pick Pengullet if…

  • You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Pengullet's Water kit fits your party better than Croajiro's.
Verdict

Croajiro and Pengullet both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Croajiro leans on Leap Stance and a 100 attack frame. Pengullet answers with Pengullet Cannon and 75 attack (70 Defense vs 85). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Croajiro
Stat
Pengullet
Water
Type
Water / Ice
R4
Winner
Rarity
R1
100
Winner
Attack
75
80
Winner
HP
70
85
Winner
Defense
70
Leap StanceWhen activated, Croajiro channels its loyalty and puffs up its abdomen to store energy. Climbing on top will propel the player high into the air. While airborne before landing, the player's Attack is increased by (50~86)% .
Partner Skill
Pengullet CannonWhen activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Geyser Gush600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Cooling · Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
2

Strengths & Weaknesses

Croajiro

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage

Pengullet

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Combat Kit

Croajiro

Partner Skill

Leap Stance

When activated, Croajiro channels its loyalty and puffs up its abdomen to store energy. Climbing on top will propel the player high into the air. While airborne before landing, the player's Attack is increased by (50~86)% .

Active Skills

Pengullet

Partner Skill

Pengullet Cannon

When activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Croajiro#009
1
1
1
1
Pengullet#017
1
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Croajiro
Use Croajiro if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Croajiro hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
  • You specifically want Leap Stance as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Croajiro sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pengullet.
Croajiro Pal Page
Pengullet
Use Pengullet if…
  • You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Pengullet's Water kit fits your party better than Croajiro's.
Pengullet Pal Page