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Icelyn vs Smokie Cryst

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Icelyn if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Icelyn hits 115 vs Smokie Cryst's 100.
  • You specifically want Witch's Icy Veil as your combat partner skill.
  • Icelyn sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie Cryst.

Pick Smokie Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie Cryst is Food 3.
Verdict

Icelyn and Smokie Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Icelyn leans on Witch's Icy Veil and a 115 attack frame. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 105). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Icelyn
Stat
Smokie Cryst
Ice
Type
Dark / Ice
R4
Winner
Rarity
R3
115
Winner
Attack
100
95
Winner
HP
85
105
Winner
Defense
90
Witch's Icy VeilWhen activated, Icelyn changes the player's attack type to Ice and increases Attack by (30~50)% .
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
Winner
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Cooling · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv5 · Lv5 · Lv4 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · GatheringLv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
3
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Icelyn

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv5)
  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv5)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

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

Icelyn

Partner Skill

Witch's Icy Veil

When activated, Icelyn changes the player's attack type to Ice and increases Attack by (30~50)% .

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

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

Pal
Icelyn#119
5
4
5
2
Smokie Cryst#149B
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Icelyn
Use Icelyn if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Icelyn hits 115 vs Smokie Cryst's 100.
  • You specifically want Witch's Icy Veil as your combat partner skill.
  • Icelyn sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie Cryst.
Icelyn Pal Page
Smokie Cryst
Use Smokie Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie Cryst is Food 3.
Smokie Cryst Pal Page