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Killamari Primo vs Pengullet

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Killamari Primo if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Killamari Primo hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
  • You specifically want Fried Killamari as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.

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 Killamari Primo's.
Verdict

Killamari Primo and Pengullet both cover Water DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Killamari Primo leans on Fried Killamari 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

Killamari Primo
Stat
Pengullet
Neutral / Water
Type
Water / Ice
R2
Winner
Rarity
R1
100
Winner
Attack
75
70
HP
70
70
Defense
70
Fried KillamariWhile in party, modifies the performance of the equipped glider. Enables gentle floating while gliding for an extended time.
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
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Transporting · Gathering · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Cooling · Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
2
Food Upkeep
2

Strengths & Weaknesses

Killamari Primo

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Dual Neutral/Water typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • 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

Killamari Primo

Partner Skill

Fried Killamari

While in party, modifies the performance of the equipped glider. Enables gentle floating while gliding for an extended time.

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

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

Pal
Killamari Primo#30B
1
1
2
Pengullet#017
1
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Killamari Primo
Use Killamari Primo if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Killamari Primo hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
  • You specifically want Fried Killamari as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Neutral/Water typing for coverage.
  • Killamari Primo sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pengullet.
Killamari Primo 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 Killamari Primo's.
Pengullet Pal Page