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Jolthog Cryst vs Munchill

Jolthog Cryst vs Munchill — 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 specifically want Cold Bomb as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Cold Bomb.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Jolthog Cryst is Food 2.

Pick Munchill if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Munchill hits 100 vs Jolthog Cryst's 75.
  • You specifically want Icy Maw as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Chaotic Spray.
Verdict

Jolthog Cryst and Munchill 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. Munchill answers with Icy Maw and 100 attack (85 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
Munchill
Ice
Type
Ice / Water
R2
Rarity
R3
Winner
75
Attack
100
Winner
70
HP
75
Winner
80
Defense
85
Winner
Cold BombWhen activated, equips Jolthog Cryst to the player's hand. When thrown at an enemy, causes an icy explosion upon impact.
Partner Skill
Icy MawWhile in party, reduces the weight of ingredient and food by (30~60)% . When paired with another Ice Pal, their Rot Speed also reduces by (-30~-80)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
Chaotic Spray180 Power
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
CoolingLv1
Work Skills
Cooling · Watering · TransportingLv3 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
3

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

Munchill

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage
  • Exclusive skill: Chaotic Spray

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

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

Munchill

Partner Skill

Icy Maw

While in party, reduces the weight of ingredient and food by (30~60)% . When paired with another Ice Pal, their Rot Speed also reduces by (-30~-80)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Munchill#086
3
2
1
Jolthog Cryst#15B
1

Who Should You Use?

Jolthog Cryst
Use Jolthog Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Cold Bomb as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Cold Bomb.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Jolthog Cryst is Food 2.
Jolthog Cryst Pal Page
Munchill
Use Munchill if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Munchill hits 100 vs Jolthog Cryst's 75.
  • You specifically want Icy Maw as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Chaotic Spray.
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage.
  • Exclusive skill: Chaotic Spray.
Munchill Pal Page