Theorylytics
Hoocrates

Dark · R1

Hoocrates

VS
Mau

Dark · R1

Mau

Hoocrates vs Mau

Hoocrates vs Mau — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Hoocrates if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoocrates brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.

Pick Mau if…

  • You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.
Verdict

Hoocrates and Mau 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. Mau answers with Gold Digger and 70 attack (70 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Hoocrates
Stat
Mau
Dark
Type
Dark
R1
Rarity
R1
70
Attack
70
70
HP
70
80
Winner
Defense
70
Dark KnowledgeWhile in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.
Partner Skill
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
1
Winner

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

Mau

Strengths

  • Farming Lv1 base contribution
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

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

Combat Kit

Hoocrates

Partner Skill

Dark Knowledge

While in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.

Active Skills

Mau

Partner Skill

Gold Digger

Sometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Hoocrates#019
1
—
Mau#027
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Hoocrates
Use Hoocrates if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoocrates brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
Hoocrates Pal Page
Mau
Use Mau if…
  • You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.
Mau Pal Page