Theorylytics
Hoodle

Dark · R3

Hoodle

VS
Smokie Cryst

Dark / Ice · R3

Smokie Cryst

Hoodle vs Smokie Cryst

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Hoodle if…

  • You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Hoodle's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.

Pick Smokie Cryst if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Verdict

Hoodle and Smokie Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Hoodle leans on Void-Dweller and a 100 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

Hoodle
Stat
Smokie Cryst
Dark
Type
Dark / Ice
R3
Rarity
R3
100
Attack
100
70
HP
85
Winner
80
Defense
90
Winner
Void-DwellerWhile in party, increases the player's damage dealt to enemies that are not in combat by (50~100)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Handiwork · TransportingLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Cooling · GatheringLv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hoodle

Strengths

  • Handiwork Lv1 base contribution
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • 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

Hoodle

Partner Skill

Void-Dweller

While in party, increases the player's damage dealt to enemies that are not in combat by (50~100)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Smokie Cryst

Partner Skill

Cryo Instincts

While at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)

Work Skills

Hoodle vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Hoodle#166
1
1
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—
Smokie Cryst#149B
—
—
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Hoodle
Use Hoodle if…
  • You specifically want Void-Dweller as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Hoodle's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.
Hoodle Pal Page
Smokie Cryst
Use Smokie Cryst if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Smokie Cryst Pal Page