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Jolthog Cryst vs Mau Cryst

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Jolthog Cryst if…

  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Jolthog Cryst brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Cold Bomb as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Cold Bomb.

Pick Mau Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau Cryst is Food 1.
Verdict

Jolthog Cryst and Mau Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Jolthog Cryst leans on Cold Bomb and a 75 attack frame. Mau Cryst answers with Gold Digger and 70 attack (70 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

Jolthog Cryst
Stat
Mau Cryst
Ice
Type
Ice
R2
Rarity
R2
75
Winner
Attack
70
70
HP
70
80
Winner
Defense
70
Cold BombWhen activated, equips Jolthog Cryst to the player's hand. When thrown at an enemy, causes an icy explosion upon impact.
Partner Skill
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
CoolingLv1
Work Skills
Cooling · FarmingLv1 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
1
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Jolthog Cryst

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv1
  • Ice-type Pal
  • Partner skill: Cold Bomb

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Cooling work (Lv1)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Mau Cryst

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv1 base contribution
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Combat Kit

Jolthog Cryst

Partner Skill

Cold Bomb

When activated, equips Jolthog Cryst to the player's hand. When thrown at an enemy, causes an icy explosion upon impact.

Active Skills

Mau Cryst

Partner Skill

Gold Digger

Sometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Jolthog Cryst#15B
1
Mau Cryst#27B
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Jolthog Cryst
Use Jolthog Cryst if…
  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Jolthog Cryst brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Cold Bomb as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Cold Bomb.
Jolthog Cryst Pal Page
Mau Cryst
Use Mau Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau Cryst is Food 1.
Mau Cryst Pal Page