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Jolthog vs Pengullet Lux

Jolthog vs Pengullet Lux — two Electric Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Jolthog if…

  • You specifically want Jolt Bomb as your combat partner skill.
  • Generating Electricity Lv1.
  • Partner skill: Jolt Bomb.

Pick Pengullet Lux if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pengullet Lux hits 100 vs Jolthog's 75.
  • You specifically want Pengullet Lux Launcher as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Electric typing for coverage.
Verdict

Jolthog and Pengullet Lux both cover Electric DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Jolthog leans on Jolt Bomb and a 75 attack frame. Pengullet Lux answers with Pengullet Lux Launcher and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Jolthog
Stat
Pengullet Lux
Electric
Type
Water / Electric
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner
75
Attack
100
Winner
70
HP
70
70
Defense
70
Jolt BombWhen activated, equips Jolthog to the player's hand. When thrown at an enemy, causes an electrical explosion upon impact.
Partner Skill
Pengullet Lux LauncherWhen activated, the player equips Pengullet Lux to fire Rocket Launcher as ammunition. Pengullet Lux explodes on impact and is incapacitated. Technology 18
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Thunderstorm600 Power
Winner
Generating ElectricityLv1
Work Skills
Generating Electricity · Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
1
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Jolthog

Strengths

  • Generating Electricity Lv1
  • Electric-type Pal
  • Partner skill: Jolt Bomb

Weaknesses

  • Mono Electric typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Generating Electricity work (Lv1)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Pengullet Lux

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Dual Water/Electric typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Jolthog

Partner Skill

Jolt Bomb

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

Active Skills

Pengullet Lux

Partner Skill

Pengullet Lux Launcher

When activated, the player equips Pengullet Lux to fire Rocket Launcher as ammunition. Pengullet Lux explodes on impact and is incapacitated. Technology 18

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Pengullet Lux#17B
2
1
1
1
Jolthog#015
1

Who Should You Use?

Jolthog
Use Jolthog if…
  • You specifically want Jolt Bomb as your combat partner skill.
  • Generating Electricity Lv1.
  • Partner skill: Jolt Bomb.
Jolthog Pal Page
Pengullet Lux
Use Pengullet Lux if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pengullet Lux hits 100 vs Jolthog's 75.
  • You specifically want Pengullet Lux Launcher as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Electric typing for coverage.
  • Pengullet Lux sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Jolthog.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Pengullet Lux is Food 1.
Pengullet Lux Pal Page