Theorylytics

Cryolinx vs Elgrove Cryst

Cryolinx vs Elgrove Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Cryolinx if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Cryolinx hits 140 vs Elgrove Cryst's 100.
  • You specifically want Dragon Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Cryolinx is Food 7.

Pick Elgrove Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Father Winter's Threat as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Snow Rush.
  • Elgrove Cryst's Ice kit fits your party better than Cryolinx's.
Verdict

Cryolinx and Elgrove Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Cryolinx leans on Dragon Hunter and a 140 attack frame. Elgrove Cryst answers with Father Winter's Threat and 100 attack (105 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
Stat
Elgrove Cryst
Ice
Type
Ice
R7
Rarity
R7
140
Winner
Attack
100
100
HP
120
Winner
110
Winner
Defense
105
Dragon HunterWhile fighting together, Dragon Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
Father Winter's ThreatWhile in party, grants the player the ability to Freeze enemies afflicted with Soak in one strike.
None
Exclusive Skill
Snow Rush250 Power
Top Skill Power
Winner
Cooling · Lumbering · Transporting · HandiworkLv4 · Lv4 · Lv4 · Lv3
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · Lumbering · Mining · TransportingLv5 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv3
No
Ride / Mount
No
7
Winner
Food Upkeep
8

Strengths & Weaknesses

Cryolinx

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)
  • Strong Lumbering worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

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

Elgrove Cryst

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv5)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Tanky HP pool for tough fights

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Cryolinx

Partner Skill

Dragon Hunter

While fighting together, Dragon Pals drop more items when defeated.

Active Skills

Elgrove Cryst

Partner Skill

Father Winter's Threat

While in party, grants the player the ability to Freeze enemies afflicted with Soak in one strike.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Cryolinx#132
3
4
4
4
Elgrove Cryst#81B
3
5
3
3

Who Should You Use?

Cryolinx
Use Cryolinx if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Cryolinx hits 140 vs Elgrove Cryst's 100.
  • You specifically want Dragon Hunter as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Cryolinx is Food 7.
Cryolinx Pal Page
Elgrove Cryst
Use Elgrove Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Father Winter's Threat as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Snow Rush.
  • Elgrove Cryst's Ice kit fits your party better than Cryolinx's.
Elgrove Cryst Pal Page