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Elphidran Aqua vs Ophydia

Elphidran Aqua vs Ophydia — two Water Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Elphidran Aqua if…

  • You specifically want Amicable Water Dragon as your combat partner skill.
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.

Pick Ophydia if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Ophydia hits 115 vs Elphidran Aqua's 80.
  • You specifically want Glorious Mist as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lotus Bloom.
Verdict

Elphidran Aqua and Ophydia both cover Water DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Elphidran Aqua leans on Amicable Water Dragon and a 80 attack frame. Ophydia answers with Glorious Mist and 115 attack (120 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

Elphidran Aqua
Stat
Ophydia
Dragon / Water
Type
Grass / Water
R8
Rarity
R9
Winner
80
Attack
115
Winner
115
HP
130
Winner
95
Defense
120
Winner
Amicable Water DragonCan be ridden as a flying mount. While fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
Glorious MistCan be ridden. While in party, the player's attacks inflict Soak (2~6) . (Does not stack) Technology 72
None
Exclusive Skill
Lotus Bloom700 Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Lotus Bloom700 Power
Winner
Watering · LumberingLv4 · Lv3
Work Skills
Planting · WateringLv7 · Lv5
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
6
Winner
Food Upkeep
9

Strengths & Weaknesses

Elphidran Aqua

Strengths

  • Strong Watering worker (Lv4)
  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Dual Dragon/Water typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
  • Combat stats lag behind the food cost

Ophydia

Strengths

  • Near-best Planting (Lv7)
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv5)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier

Weaknesses

  • Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep

Combat Kit

Elphidran Aqua

Partner Skill

Amicable Water Dragon

Can be ridden as a flying mount. While fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.

Active Skills

Ophydia

Partner Skill

Glorious Mist

Can be ridden. While in party, the player's attacks inflict Soak (2~6) . (Does not stack) Technology 72

Active Skills

Work Skills

Elphidran Aqua vs Ophydia on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Ophydia#175
5
7
Elphidran Aqua#63B
4
3

Who Should You Use?

Elphidran Aqua
Use Elphidran Aqua if…
  • You specifically want Amicable Water Dragon as your combat partner skill.
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Dragon/Water typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Elphidran Aqua is Food 6.
Elphidran Aqua Pal Page
Ophydia
Use Ophydia if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Ophydia hits 115 vs Elphidran Aqua's 80.
  • You specifically want Glorious Mist as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lotus Bloom.
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv5).
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Ophydia Pal Page