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Hangyu Cryst vs Muffly

Hangyu Cryst vs Muffly — two Ice Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Hangyu Cryst if…

  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Hangyu Cryst brings 70 Defense.
  • You specifically want Winter Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.

Pick Muffly if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Muffly hits 100 vs Hangyu Cryst's 80.
  • You specifically want Fluffy Flutterer as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
Verdict

Hangyu Cryst and Muffly both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Hangyu Cryst leans on Winter Trapeze and a 80 attack frame. Muffly answers with Fluffy Flutterer and 100 attack (55 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

Hangyu Cryst
Stat
Muffly
Ice
Type
Ice
R2
Rarity
R2
80
Attack
100
Winner
80
Winner
HP
60
70
Winner
Defense
55
Winter TrapezeWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.
Partner Skill
Fluffy FluttererWhile in party, increases the capture rate of Pals afflicted with Freeze . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Handiwork · Transporting · Cooling · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · TransportingLv2 · Lv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hangyu Cryst

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

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

Muffly

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv2 base contribution
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

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

Combat Kit

Hangyu Cryst

Partner Skill

Winter Trapeze

While in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.

Active Skills

Muffly

Partner Skill

Fluffy Flutterer

While in party, increases the capture rate of Pals afflicted with Freeze . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

Hangyu Cryst vs Muffly on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Hangyu Cryst#38B
3
2
2
3
Muffly#059
2
1

Who Should You Use?

Hangyu Cryst
Use Hangyu Cryst if…
  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Hangyu Cryst brings 70 Defense.
  • You specifically want Winter Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hangyu Cryst is Food 2.
Hangyu Cryst Pal Page
Muffly
Use Muffly if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Muffly hits 100 vs Hangyu Cryst's 80.
  • You specifically want Fluffy Flutterer as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
Muffly Pal Page