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Frostplume vs Smokie Cryst

Frostplume vs Smokie Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Frostplume if…

  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Frostplume brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Peacock Pounce as your combat partner skill.
  • Frostplume sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie Cryst.

Pick Smokie Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie Cryst is Food 3.
Verdict

Frostplume and Smokie Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Frostplume leans on Peacock Pounce and a 100 attack frame. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Frostplume
Stat
Smokie Cryst
Ice
Type
Dark / Ice
R4
Winner
Rarity
R3
100
Attack
100
110
Winner
HP
85
100
Winner
Defense
90
Peacock PounceWhile in party, Frostplume's icy aura sharpens focus, increasing the player's reload speeds by (20~50)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Winner
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Cooling · GatheringLv4 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · GatheringLv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
3
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Frostplume

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Smokie Cryst

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv2 base contribution
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

Combat Kit

Frostplume

Partner Skill

Peacock Pounce

While in party, Frostplume's icy aura sharpens focus, increasing the player's reload speeds by (20~50)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Smokie Cryst

Partner Skill

Cryo Instincts

While at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)

Work Skills

Frostplume vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Frostplume#114
2
4
Smokie Cryst#149B
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Frostplume
Use Frostplume if…
  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Frostplume brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Peacock Pounce as your combat partner skill.
  • Frostplume sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie Cryst.
Frostplume Pal Page
Smokie Cryst
Use Smokie Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie Cryst is Food 3.
Smokie Cryst Pal Page