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Gildra vs Xenovader

Gildra vs Xenovader — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Gildra if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Gildra brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.

Pick Xenovader if…

  • You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Gildra and Xenovader both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Gildra leans on Resurrection and a 120 attack frame plus exclusive Mummy Rush. Xenovader answers with Unknown Invader and 125 attack (85 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

Gildra
Stat
Xenovader
Dark / Ground
Type
Dark
R5
Rarity
R7
Winner
120
Attack
125
Winner
105
Winner
HP
90
105
Winner
Defense
85
ResurrectionWhile fighting together, when Gildra is incapacitated, it revives with its Hunger reduced to 0.
Partner Skill
Unknown InvaderWhile in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)
Mummy Rush500 Power
Exclusive Skill
Evil Slash350 Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Lumbering · TransportingLv3 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
6
Winner
Food Upkeep
9

Strengths & Weaknesses

Gildra

Strengths

  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
  • Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers

Xenovader

Strengths

  • Lumbering Lv3 base contribution
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Gildra

Partner Skill

Resurrection

While fighting together, when Gildra is incapacitated, it revives with its Hunger reduced to 0.

Active Skills

Xenovader

Partner Skill

Unknown Invader

While in party, increases the damage of the last bullet fired from a full-auto weapon by (100~160)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Gildra#120
5
4
2
Xenovader#145
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Gildra
Use Gildra if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Gildra brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Resurrection as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Mummy Rush.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Gildra is Food 6.
Gildra Pal Page
Xenovader
Use Xenovader if…
  • You specifically want Unknown Invader as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Evil Slash.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Xenovader sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Gildra.
Xenovader Pal Page