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Gloopie vs Gloopie Primo

Gloopie vs Gloopie Primo — two Water Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Gloopie if…

  • You specifically want Sticky Princess as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage.
  • Gloopie's Water kit fits your party better than Gloopie Primo's.

Pick Gloopie Primo if…

  • You specifically want Cephalo-Princess as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Neutral typing for coverage.
Verdict

Gloopie and Gloopie Primo both cover Water DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Gloopie leans on Sticky Princess and a 100 attack frame. Gloopie Primo answers with Cephalo-Princess and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Gloopie
Stat
Gloopie Primo
Water / Dark
Type
Water / Neutral
R5
Rarity
R6
Winner
100
Attack
100
70
HP
75
Winner
70
Defense
70
Sticky PrincessWhile in party, the capture gauge decreases (12~35)% more slowly while the bars are not overlapping during the fishing minigame. (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Cephalo-PrincessWhile in party, increases Defense of Water Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
Work Skills
Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Gloopie

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

Gloopie Primo

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill
  • Dual Water/Neutral typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

Combat Kit

Gloopie

Partner Skill

Sticky Princess

While in party, the capture gauge decreases (12~35)% more slowly while the bars are not overlapping during the fishing minigame. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Gloopie Primo

Partner Skill

Cephalo-Princess

While in party, increases Defense of Water Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Gloopie#048
2
2
2
Gloopie Primo#48B
2
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Gloopie
Use Gloopie if…
  • You specifically want Sticky Princess as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Dark typing for coverage.
  • Gloopie's Water kit fits your party better than Gloopie Primo's.
Gloopie Pal Page
Gloopie Primo
Use Gloopie Primo if…
  • You specifically want Cephalo-Princess as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Neutral typing for coverage.
  • Gloopie Primo sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Gloopie.
Gloopie Primo Pal Page