Daedream vs Smokie Cryst
Daedream vs Smokie Cryst — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Daedream if…
- You specifically want Dream Chaser as your combat partner skill.
- Daedream's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.
Pick Smokie Cryst if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Daedream and Smokie Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Daedream leans on Dream Chaser and a 100 attack frame. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 60). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Daedream
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Smokie Cryst
Strengths
- Cooling Lv2 base contribution
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Dream ChaserWhile in team, appears near the player. Follows up player attacks with magic bullets.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball40
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Crystal Breath160
- Lv22Icicle Bullet250
Work Skills
Daedream vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daedream#022 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Smokie Cryst#149B | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Dream Chaser as your combat partner skill.
- Daedream's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
- Smokie Cryst sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Daedream.