Theorylytics
Hangyu

Ground · R1

Hangyu

VS
Pupperai

Ground · R2

Pupperai

Hangyu vs Pupperai

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Hangyu if…

  • You specifically want Flying Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Hangyu's Ground kit fits your party better than Pupperai's.

Pick Pupperai if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pupperai hits 100 vs Hangyu's 70.
  • You specifically want Best Boy as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Persistent Slash.
Verdict

Hangyu and Pupperai both cover Ground DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Hangyu leans on Flying Trapeze and a 70 attack frame. Pupperai answers with Best Boy 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

Hangyu
Stat
Pupperai
Ground
Type
Ground
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner
70
Attack
100
Winner
80
Winner
HP
70
70
Defense
70
Flying TrapezeWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Carries the player up high while gliding.
Partner Skill
Best BoyWhile in party, increases the player's melee weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
Persistent Slash90 Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Top Skill Power
Rocky Impact600 Power
Winner
Transporting · Gathering · HandiworkLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Gathering · Lumbering · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
1
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hangyu

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

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

Pupperai

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Persistent Slash

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Combat Kit

Hangyu

Partner Skill

Flying Trapeze

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

Active Skills

Pupperai

Partner Skill

Best Boy

While in party, increases the player's melee weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack)

Work Skills

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

Pal
Hangyu#038
1
1
2
—
Pupperai#013
—
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Hangyu
Use Hangyu if…
  • You specifically want Flying Trapeze as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Hangyu's Ground kit fits your party better than Pupperai's.
Hangyu Pal Page
Pupperai
Use Pupperai if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pupperai hits 100 vs Hangyu's 70.
  • You specifically want Best Boy as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Persistent Slash.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Persistent Slash.
Pupperai Pal Page