Hoocrates vs Loupmoon
Hoocrates vs Loupmoon — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Hoocrates if…
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hoocrates is Food 3.
Pick Loupmoon if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Loupmoon hits 130 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Claws Glistening In The Dark as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Jumping Claw.
Verdict
Hoocrates and Loupmoon both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Hoocrates leans on Dark Knowledge and a 70 attack frame. Loupmoon answers with Claws Glistening In The Dark and 130 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Hoocrates
Stat
Loupmoon
Dark
Type
Dark
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner70
Attack
130
Winner70
HP
80
Winner80
Defense
80
Dark KnowledgeWhile in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.
Partner Skill
Claws Glistening In The DarkWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Jumping Claw.
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
HandiworkLv2
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
3
WinnerFood Upkeep
5
Strengths & Weaknesses
Hoocrates
Strengths
- Gathering Lv1
- Dark-type Pal
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Loupmoon
Strengths
- Exclusive skill: Jumping Claw
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Handiwork work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Hoocrates
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Loupmoon
Partner Skill
Claws Glistening In The DarkWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Jumping Claw.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball40
- Lv7Jumping ClawExclusive55
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Icicle Cutter55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Hoocrates vs Loupmoon on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Hoocrates is Food 3.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Loupmoon hits 130 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Claws Glistening In The Dark as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Jumping Claw.
- Exclusive skill: Jumping Claw.
- Loupmoon sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.