Dumud vs Pengullet
Dumud vs Pengullet — two Water Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Dumud if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Dumud hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
- You specifically want Soil Improver as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
Pick Pengullet if…
- You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Pengullet is Food 2.
Dumud and Pengullet both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Dumud leans on Soil Improver and a 100 attack frame. Pengullet answers with Pengullet Cannon and 75 attack (70 Defense vs 95). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Dumud
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Party buff partner skill
- Dual Ground/Water typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Pengullet
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Soil ImproverWhile in party, increases Attack of Ground Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack) Sometimes drops High Quality Pal Oil when assigned to Ranch .
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Aqua Gun50
- Lv15Stone Blast80
- Lv22Bubble Blast80
- Lv30Aqua Burst200
Partner Skill
Pengullet CannonWhen activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile30
- Lv7Hydro Jet30
- Lv15Aqua Gun40
- Lv22Icicle Cutter55
- Lv30Iceberg70
Work Skills
Dumud vs Pengullet 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 — Dumud hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
- You specifically want Soil Improver as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Dual Ground/Water typing for coverage.
- Dumud sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pengullet.
- You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Pengullet is Food 2.