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Hangyu Cryst vs Pengullet

Hangyu Cryst vs Pengullet — 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 specifically want Winter Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Hangyu Cryst sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pengullet.

Pick Pengullet if…

  • You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Pengullet's Ice kit fits your party better than Hangyu Cryst's.
Verdict

Hangyu Cryst and Pengullet 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. Pengullet answers with Pengullet Cannon and 75 attack. 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
Pengullet
Ice
Type
Water / Ice
R2
Winner
Rarity
R1
80
Winner
Attack
75
80
Winner
HP
70
70
Defense
70
Winter TrapezeWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.
Partner Skill
Pengullet CannonWhen activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Winner
Handiwork · Transporting · Cooling · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
2

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

Pengullet

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

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

Pengullet

Partner Skill

Pengullet Cannon

When activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Hangyu Cryst#38B
3
2
2
3
Pengullet#017
1
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Hangyu Cryst
Use Hangyu Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Winter Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Hangyu Cryst sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pengullet.
Hangyu Cryst Pal Page
Pengullet
Use Pengullet if…
  • You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Pengullet's Ice kit fits your party better than Hangyu Cryst's.
Pengullet Pal Page