Elgrove Cryst vs Polapup Terra
Elgrove Cryst vs Polapup Terra — 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 Terra.
Pick Polapup Terra if…
- You specifically want Snowy Mountain Slider as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Polapup Terra is Food 4.
Elgrove Cryst and Polapup Terra 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 Terra answers with Snowy Mountain Slider and 105 attack (110 Defense vs 105). 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 Terra
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)
- Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
- Ride / mobility partner skill
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
Snowy Mountain SliderCan be ridden. Movement Speed is increased by (80~160)% while mounted on snow . Can also slide quickly down slopes. While it starts out slow, the top speed it can hit while sliding is no joke. Technology 55
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile40
- Lv7Stone Blast80
- Lv15Iceberg120
- Lv22Rockburst300
- Lv30Blizzard Spike450
Work Skills
Elgrove Cryst vs Polapup Terra on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgrove Cryst#81B | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Polapup Terra#72B | — | 4 | 4 | — |
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 Terra.
- You specifically want Snowy Mountain Slider as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Polapup Terra is Food 4.