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Kelpsea vs Pengullet

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Kelpsea if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Kelpsea hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
  • You specifically want Aqua Spout as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Kelpsea is Food 1.

Pick Pengullet if…

  • You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Pengullet's Water kit fits your party better than Kelpsea's.
Verdict

Kelpsea and Pengullet 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 answers with Pengullet Cannon and 75 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
Water
Type
Water / Ice
R1
Rarity
R1
100
Winner
Attack
75
70
HP
70
70
Defense
70
Aqua SpoutWhile in team, increases attack power of Water Pals.
Partner Skill
Pengullet CannonWhen activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Hydro Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Farming · WateringLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Cooling · Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
1
Winner
Food Upkeep
2

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

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

Kelpsea

Partner Skill

Aqua Spout

While in team, increases attack power of Water Pals.

Active Skills

Pengullet

Partner Skill

Pengullet Cannon

When activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Kelpsea#043
1
1
Pengullet#017
1
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Kelpsea
Use Kelpsea if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Kelpsea hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
  • You specifically want Aqua Spout as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Kelpsea is Food 1.
Kelpsea Pal Page
Pengullet
Use Pengullet if…
  • You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Pengullet's Water kit fits your party better than Kelpsea's.
Pengullet Pal Page