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Gloopie vs Shroomer Noct

Gloopie vs Shroomer Noct — two Dark 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.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Gloopie is Food 3.

Pick Shroomer Noct if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Shroomer Noct brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Verdict

Gloopie and Shroomer Noct both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Gloopie leans on Sticky Princess and a 100 attack frame. Shroomer Noct answers with Roiling Spores and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Gloopie
Stat
Shroomer Noct
Water / Dark
Type
Grass / Dark
R5
Rarity
R5
100
Attack
100
70
HP
110
Winner
70
Defense
90
Winner
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
Roiling SporesCan be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by (10~15)% . Technology 39
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Planting · LumberingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
3
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

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

Shroomer Noct

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal
  • Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity

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

Shroomer Noct

Partner Skill

Roiling Spores

Can be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by (10~15)% . Technology 39

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Gloopie#048
2
2
2
Shroomer Noct#118B
3
3
3
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.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Gloopie is Food 3.
Gloopie Pal Page
Shroomer Noct
Use Shroomer Noct if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Shroomer Noct brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.
Shroomer Noct Pal Page