Digtoise vs Gildra
Digtoise vs Gildra — two Ground Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Digtoise if…
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Digtoise brings 120 Defense.
- You specifically want Drill Crusher as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Shell Spin.
Pick Gildra if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Gildra hits 120 vs Digtoise's 95.
- You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.
Digtoise and Gildra both cover Ground DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Digtoise leans on Drill Crusher and a 95 attack frame plus exclusive Shell Spin. Gildra answers with Resurrection and 120 attack (105 Defense vs 120). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Digtoise
Strengths
- Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
- Exclusive skill: Shell Spin
Weaknesses
- Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
Gildra
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv4)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Drill CrusherWhen activated, performs Shell Spin, follows the player while spinning, and mines ores efficiently.
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun40
- Lv7Stone Blast55
- Lv15Shell SpinExclusive65
- Lv22Stone Cannon70
- Lv30Sand Tornado80
Partner Skill
ResurrectionWhile fighting together, when Gildra is incapacitated, it revives with its Hunger reduced to 0.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball50
- Lv7Spirit Flame200
- Lv15Sand Tornado200
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Sand Twister500
Work Skills
Digtoise vs Gildra on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Ground fights — Digtoise brings 120 Defense.
- You specifically want Drill Crusher as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Shell Spin.
- Exclusive skill: Shell Spin.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Digtoise is Food 5.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Gildra hits 120 vs Digtoise's 95.
- You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.