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Gumoss vs Ribbuny Botan

Gumoss vs Ribbuny Botan — two Grass Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Gumoss if…

  • You specifically want Logging Assistance as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage.
  • Gumoss's Grass kit fits your party better than Ribbuny Botan's.

Pick Ribbuny Botan if…

  • You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Ribbuny Botan's Grass kit fits your party better than Gumoss's.
Verdict

Gumoss and Ribbuny Botan both cover Grass DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Gumoss leans on Logging Assistance and a 100 attack frame. Ribbuny Botan answers with Ground 'n' Pound 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

Gumoss
Stat
Ribbuny Botan
Grass / Ground
Type
Grass
R1
Rarity
R1
100
Attack
100
70
HP
80
Winner
70
Defense
70
Logging AssistanceWhile in team, improves efficiency of cutting trees.
Partner Skill
Ground 'n' PoundWhile in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Solar Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Wind Burst600 Power
Winner
PlantingLv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Planting · TransportingLv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
1
Food Upkeep
1

Strengths & Weaknesses

Gumoss

Strengths

  • Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Only light Planting work (Lv1)
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Ribbuny Botan

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Gumoss

Partner Skill

Logging Assistance

While in team, improves efficiency of cutting trees.

Active Skills

Ribbuny Botan

Partner Skill

Ground 'n' Pound

While in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Gumoss vs Ribbuny Botan on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Ribbuny Botan#44B
2
2
2
1
Gumoss#012
1

Who Should You Use?

Gumoss
Use Gumoss if…
  • You specifically want Logging Assistance as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage.
  • Gumoss's Grass kit fits your party better than Ribbuny Botan's.
Gumoss Pal Page
Ribbuny Botan
Use Ribbuny Botan if…
  • You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Ribbuny Botan's Grass kit fits your party better than Gumoss's.
Ribbuny Botan Pal Page