Direhowl vs Tocotoco
Direhowl vs Tocotoco — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Direhowl if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Direhowl hits 110 vs Tocotoco's 80.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Pick Tocotoco if…
- You specifically want Eggbomb Launcher as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Megaton Implode.
- Supportive partner skill.
Verdict
Direhowl and Tocotoco both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Direhowl leans on Direhowl Rider and a 110 attack frame. Tocotoco answers with Eggbomb Launcher and 80 attack (70 Defense vs 75). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Direhowl
Stat
Tocotoco
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R2
WinnerRarity
R1
110
WinnerAttack
80
80
WinnerHP
60
75
WinnerDefense
70
Direhowl RiderCan be ridden. Moves slightly faster than most mounts.
Partner Skill
Eggbomb LauncherWhen activated, equips to the player and transforms into an egg launcher.
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
GatheringLv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
2
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Direhowl
Strengths
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Tocotoco
Strengths
- Supportive partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Megaton Implode
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Direhowl
Active Skills
- Lv1Fierce Fang45
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Air Cannon25
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Ignis Blast30
Tocotoco
Partner Skill
Eggbomb LauncherWhen activated, equips to the player and transforms into an egg launcher.
Active Skills
- Lv1Implode180
- Lv7Air Cannon25
- Lv15Power Shot35
- Lv22Megaton ImplodeExclusive250
- Lv30Sand Tornado80
Work Skills
Direhowl vs Tocotoco on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Direhowl hits 110 vs Tocotoco's 80.
- You specifically want Direhowl Rider as your combat partner skill.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Direhowl sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Tocotoco.
- You specifically want Eggbomb Launcher as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Megaton Implode.
- Supportive partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Megaton Implode.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Tocotoco is Food 2.