Elgrove Cryst vs Polapup
Elgrove Cryst vs Polapup — two Ice Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Elgrove Cryst if…
- You specifically want Father Winter's Threat as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Snow Rush.
- Elgrove Cryst sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Polapup.
Pick Polapup if…
- You specifically want Rider of the Snowy Mountain as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage.
Elgrove Cryst and Polapup both cover Ice DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Elgrove Cryst leans on Father Winter's Threat and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Snow Rush. Polapup answers with Rider of the Snowy Mountain and 105 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Elgrove Cryst
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv5)
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Tanky HP pool for tough fights
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
- Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
Polapup
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 4 — plan ranch capacity
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Father Winter's ThreatWhile in party, grants the player the ability to Freeze enemies afflicted with Soak in one strike.
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Crystal Breath160
- Lv15Freeze Wall200
- Lv22Snow RushExclusive250
- Lv30Icicle Line300
Partner Skill
Rider of the Snowy MountainCan be ridden. Movement Speed is increased by (80~160)% while mounted on snow . Can also slide quickly down slopes. Technology 26
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile40
- Lv7Aqua Gun50
- Lv15Iceberg120
- Lv22Splash160
- Lv30Freeze Wall200
Work Skills
Elgrove Cryst vs Polapup on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgrove Cryst#81B | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — |
| Polapup#072 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Father Winter's Threat as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Snow Rush.
- Elgrove Cryst sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Polapup.
- You specifically want Rider of the Snowy Mountain as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Polapup is Food 4.