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Gloopie vs Skutlass Ignis

Gloopie vs Skutlass Ignis — 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.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Gloopie is Food 3.

Pick Skutlass Ignis if…

  • You value bulk in Water fights — Skutlass Ignis brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
Verdict

Gloopie and Skutlass Ignis 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. Skutlass Ignis answers with Seared Fish Fillet and 105 attack (80 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
Skutlass Ignis
Water / Dark
Type
Water / Fire
R5
Rarity
R5
100
Attack
105
Winner
70
HP
70
70
Defense
80
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
Seared Fish FilletWhen activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Fire Ball600 Power
Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
Work Skills
Kindling · Lumbering · Gathering · WateringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
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

Skutlass Ignis

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Dual Water/Fire 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

Skutlass Ignis

Partner Skill

Seared Fish Fillet

When activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Gloopie#048
2
2
2
Skutlass Ignis#128B
2
3
2
3

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
Skutlass Ignis
Use Skutlass Ignis if…
  • You value bulk in Water fights — Skutlass Ignis brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
Skutlass Ignis Pal Page