Hoocrates vs Smokie Cryst
Hoocrates vs Smokie Cryst — 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.
- Hoocrates's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.
Pick Smokie Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Hoocrates and Smokie Cryst 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. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 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
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
Smokie Cryst
Strengths
- Cooling Lv2 base contribution
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Crystal Breath160
- Lv22Icicle Bullet250
Work Skills
Hoocrates vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Smokie Cryst#149B | 2 | 2 |
| Hoocrates#019 | 1 | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Dark Knowledge as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Dark Knowledge.
- Hoocrates's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
- Smokie Cryst sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.