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Kelpsea vs Pengullet Lux

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Kelpsea if…

  • You specifically want Aqua Spout as your combat partner skill.
  • Kelpsea's Water kit fits your party better than Pengullet Lux's.

Pick Pengullet Lux if…

  • 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 Kelpsea.
Verdict

Kelpsea and Pengullet Lux both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Kelpsea leans on Aqua Spout and a 100 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

Kelpsea
Stat
Pengullet Lux
Water
Type
Water / Electric
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner
100
Attack
100
70
HP
70
70
Defense
70
Aqua SpoutWhile in team, increases attack power of Water Pals.
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
Hydro Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Thunderstorm600 Power
Winner
Farming · WateringLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Generating Electricity · Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
1
Food Upkeep
1

Strengths & Weaknesses

Kelpsea

Strengths

  • Farming Lv1 base contribution

Weaknesses

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

Pengullet Lux

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Kelpsea

Partner Skill

Aqua Spout

While in team, increases attack power of Water Pals.

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

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

Pal
Kelpsea#043
1
1
Pengullet Lux#17B
1
2
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Kelpsea
Use Kelpsea if…
  • You specifically want Aqua Spout as your combat partner skill.
  • Kelpsea's Water kit fits your party better than Pengullet Lux's.
Kelpsea Pal Page
Pengullet Lux
Use Pengullet Lux if…
  • 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 Kelpsea.
Pengullet Lux Pal Page