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Cryolinx Terra vs Surfent Terra

Cryolinx Terra vs Surfent Terra — two Ground Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Cryolinx Terra if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Cryolinx Terra hits 140 vs Surfent Terra's 90.
  • You specifically want Explosive Strength as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Stone Claw.

Pick Surfent Terra if…

  • You specifically want Sand Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Surfent Terra is Food 5.
Verdict

Cryolinx Terra and Surfent Terra both cover Ground DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Cryolinx Terra leans on Explosive Strength and a 140 attack frame plus exclusive Stone Claw. Surfent Terra answers with Sand Swimmer and 90 attack (100 Defense vs 110). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Cryolinx Terra
Stat
Surfent Terra
Ground
Type
Ground
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
140
Winner
Attack
90
100
Winner
HP
90
110
Winner
Defense
100
Explosive StrengthWhile in party, when attacking enemy weak point , increases the power of the next weak point attack by (30~60)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Sand SwimmerCan be ridden.
Stone Claw300 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Rocky Impact600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Lumbering · Mining · Transporting · HandiworkLv6 · Lv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv3
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
7
Food Upkeep
5
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Cryolinx Terra

Strengths

  • Strong Lumbering worker (Lv6)
  • Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep
  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage

Surfent Terra

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Cryolinx Terra

Partner Skill

Explosive Strength

While in party, when attacking enemy weak point , increases the power of the next weak point attack by (30~60)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Surfent Terra

Partner Skill

Sand Swimmer

Can be ridden.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Cryolinx Terra vs Surfent Terra on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Cryolinx Terra#132B
2
6
5
4
Surfent Terra#75B
3

Who Should You Use?

Cryolinx Terra
Use Cryolinx Terra if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Cryolinx Terra hits 140 vs Surfent Terra's 90.
  • You specifically want Explosive Strength as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Stone Claw.
  • Cryolinx Terra sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Surfent Terra.
Cryolinx Terra Pal Page
Surfent Terra
Use Surfent Terra if…
  • You specifically want Sand Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Surfent Terra is Food 5.
Surfent Terra Pal Page