Incineram vs Smokie
Incineram vs Smokie — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Incineram if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram hits 150 vs Smokie's 100.
- You specifically want Flameclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage.
Pick Smokie if…
- You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie is Food 3.
Incineram and Smokie both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Incineram leans on Flameclaw Hunter and a 150 attack frame. Smokie answers with Dig, Smokie! Dig! and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Incineram
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 4 — plan ranch capacity
Smokie
Strengths
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Spirit Fire45
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Hellfire Claw70
- Lv30Shadow Burst55
Partner Skill
Dig, Smokie! Dig!When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv3Bog Blast40
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
Work Skills
Incineram vs Smokie on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram hits 150 vs Smokie's 100.
- You specifically want Flameclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage.
- Incineram sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.
- You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie is Food 3.