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Jolthog Cryst vs Snugloo

Jolthog Cryst vs Snugloo — 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 Snugloo if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Snugloo hits 100 vs Jolthog Cryst's 75.
  • You specifically want Invisible Eye as your combat partner skill.
  • Snugloo sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Jolthog Cryst.
Verdict

Jolthog Cryst and Snugloo 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. Snugloo answers with Invisible Eye 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
Snugloo
Ice
Type
Ice
R2
Rarity
R3
Winner
75
Attack
100
Winner
70
HP
80
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
Invisible EyeWhile in party, reduces the chance of being detected by enemies. (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
CoolingLv1
Work Skills
Cooling · Mining · Handiwork · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

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

Snugloo

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
  • Combat stats lag behind the food cost

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

Snugloo

Partner Skill

Invisible Eye

While in party, reduces the chance of being detected by enemies. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Snugloo#133
3
2
3
2
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
Snugloo
Use Snugloo if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Snugloo hits 100 vs Jolthog Cryst's 75.
  • You specifically want Invisible Eye as your combat partner skill.
  • Snugloo sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Jolthog Cryst.
Snugloo Pal Page