Incineram vs Smokie Cryst
Incineram vs Smokie Cryst — 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 Cryst's 100.
- You specifically want Flameclaw Hunter as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Fire/Dark typing for coverage.
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.
Incineram and Smokie Cryst 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 Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 85). 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 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
- Lv1Ignis Blast30
- Lv7Spirit Fire45
- Lv15Flare Arrow55
- Lv22Hellfire Claw70
- Lv30Shadow Burst55
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
Incineram vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incineram#091 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — |
| Smokie Cryst#149B | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Incineram hits 150 vs Smokie Cryst'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 Cryst.
- 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.