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Digtoise vs Surfent Terra

Digtoise vs Surfent Terra — 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 Surfent Terra if…

  • You specifically want Sand Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Surfent Terra's Ground kit fits your party better than Digtoise's.
Verdict

Digtoise and Surfent Terra 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. Surfent Terra answers with Sand Swimmer and 90 attack (100 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

Digtoise
Stat
Surfent Terra
Ground
Type
Ground
R5
Rarity
R5
95
Winner
Attack
90
80
HP
90
Winner
120
Winner
Defense
100
Drill CrusherWhen activated, performs Shell Spin, follows the player while spinning, and mines ores efficiently.
Partner Skill
Sand SwimmerCan be ridden.
Shell Spin65 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Rock Lance150 Power
Top Skill Power
Rock Lance150 Power
MiningLv4
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv3
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
5
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Digtoise

Strengths

  • Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
  • Exclusive skill: Shell Spin

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage

Surfent Terra

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Digtoise

Partner Skill

Drill Crusher

When activated, performs Shell Spin, follows the player while spinning, and mines ores efficiently.

Active Skills

Surfent Terra

Partner Skill

Sand Swimmer

Can be ridden.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Digtoise#107
4
Surfent Terra#75B
3

Who Should You Use?

Digtoise
Use 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.
  • Exclusive skill: Shell Spin.
Digtoise Pal Page
Surfent Terra
Use Surfent Terra if…
  • You specifically want Sand Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Surfent Terra's Ground kit fits your party better than Digtoise's.
Surfent Terra Pal Page