Theorylytics

Hangyu Cryst vs Snugloo

Hangyu Cryst vs Snugloo — 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.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hangyu Cryst is Food 2.

Pick Snugloo if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Snugloo hits 100 vs Hangyu Cryst's 80.
  • You specifically want Invisible Eye as your combat partner skill.
  • Snugloo sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hangyu Cryst.
Verdict

Hangyu Cryst and Snugloo 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. Snugloo answers with Invisible Eye and 100 attack (85 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
Snugloo
Ice
Type
Ice
R2
Rarity
R3
Winner
80
Attack
100
Winner
80
HP
80
70
Defense
85
Winner
Winter TrapezeWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.
Partner Skill
Invisible EyeWhile in party, reduces the chance of being detected by enemies. (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Handiwork · Transporting · Cooling · GatheringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Work Skills
Cooling · Mining · Handiwork · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

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

Snugloo

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
  • Combat stats lag behind the food cost

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

Snugloo

Partner Skill

Invisible Eye

While in party, reduces the chance of being detected by enemies. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Hangyu Cryst#38B
3
2
2
3
Snugloo#133
2
3
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Hangyu Cryst
Use Hangyu Cryst if…
  • 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
Snugloo
Use Snugloo if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Snugloo hits 100 vs Hangyu Cryst's 80.
  • You specifically want Invisible Eye as your combat partner skill.
  • Snugloo sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hangyu Cryst.
Snugloo Pal Page