Jolthog Cryst vs Pengullet
Jolthog Cryst vs Pengullet — 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 Pengullet if…
- You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
- Pengullet's Ice kit fits your party better than Jolthog Cryst's.
Jolthog Cryst and Pengullet 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. Pengullet answers with Pengullet Cannon and 75 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
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
Pengullet
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Cold BombWhen activated, equips Jolthog Cryst to the player's hand. When thrown at an enemy, causes an icy explosion upon impact.
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile30
- Lv7Power Shot35
- Lv15Iceberg70
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Icicle Cutter55
Partner Skill
Pengullet CannonWhen activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile30
- Lv7Hydro Jet30
- Lv15Aqua Gun40
- Lv22Icicle Cutter55
- Lv30Iceberg70
Work Skills
Jolthog Cryst vs Pengullet on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolthog Cryst#15B | 1 | — | — | — |
| Pengullet#017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Who Should You Use?
- 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 sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pengullet.
- You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
- Pengullet's Ice kit fits your party better than Jolthog Cryst's.