Hoocrates vs Wistella
Hoocrates vs Wistella — 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 Wistella if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Wistella hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Hidden Dark Energy as your combat partner skill.
- Wistella sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.
Verdict
Hoocrates and Wistella 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. Wistella answers with Hidden Dark Energy and 100 attack (60 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
Wistella
Dark
Type
Dark
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner70
Attack
100
Winner70
HP
80
Winner80
WinnerDefense
60
Dark KnowledgeWhile in team, increases attack power of Dark Pals.
Partner Skill
Hidden Dark EnergyWhile in party, increases Defense of Dark Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv6 · Lv6 · Lv1
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
Wistella
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv6)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Hoocrates
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Wistella
Partner Skill
Hidden Dark EnergyWhile in party, increases Defense of Dark Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Cannon70
- Lv7Dark Arrow120
- Lv15Comet Strike180
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Comet Barrage450
Work Skills
Hoocrates vs Wistella on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Hoocrates brings 80 Defense.
- 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 — Wistella hits 100 vs Hoocrates's 70.
- You specifically want Hidden Dark Energy as your combat partner skill.
- Wistella sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Hoocrates.