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Galeclaw

Neutral · R2

Galeclaw

VS
Valentail

Neutral · R2

Valentail

Galeclaw vs Valentail

Galeclaw vs Valentail — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Galeclaw if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Galeclaw hits 120 vs Valentail's 100.
  • You specifically want Galeclaw Rider as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Gale Claw.

Pick Valentail if…

  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Valentail brings 70 Defense.
  • You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch.
Verdict

Galeclaw and Valentail both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Galeclaw leans on Galeclaw Rider and a 120 attack frame plus exclusive Gale Claw. Valentail answers with Big Stretch and 100 attack (70 Defense vs 60). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Galeclaw
Stat
Valentail
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R2
Rarity
R2
120
Winner
Attack
100
75
HP
75
60
Defense
70
Winner
Galeclaw RiderWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Allows you to fire a gun while gliding with this Pal.
Partner Skill
Big StretchWhile in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)
Gale Claw60 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
GatheringLv2
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
4
Food Upkeep
4

Strengths & Weaknesses

Galeclaw

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Gale Claw

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Valentail

Strengths

  • Gathering Lv2
  • Neutral-type Pal
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Galeclaw

Partner Skill

Galeclaw Rider

While in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Allows you to fire a gun while gliding with this Pal.

Active Skills

Valentail

Partner Skill

Big Stretch

While in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

Galeclaw vs Valentail on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Galeclaw#049
2
Valentail#162
2

Who Should You Use?

Galeclaw
Use Galeclaw if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Galeclaw hits 120 vs Valentail's 100.
  • You specifically want Galeclaw Rider as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Gale Claw.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Gale Claw.
Galeclaw Pal Page
Valentail
Use Valentail if…
  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Valentail brings 70 Defense.
  • You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch.
Valentail Pal Page