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Killamari vs Needoll Noct

Killamari vs Needoll Noct — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Killamari if…

  • You specifically want Fried Squid as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Water typing for coverage.

Pick Needoll Noct if…

  • You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
  • Needoll Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Killamari.
Verdict

Killamari and Needoll Noct both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Killamari leans on Fried Squid and a 100 attack frame. Needoll Noct answers with Hug You So Much 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

Killamari
Stat
Needoll Noct
Dark / Water
Type
Dark / Grass
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner
100
Attack
100
60
HP
75
Winner
70
Defense
70
Fried SquidWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Can float for long periods of time while gliding.
Partner Skill
Hug You So MuchWhile in party, the player's attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6) . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Transporting · Gathering · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Gathering · Planting · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv1
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
2
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Killamari

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Needoll Noct

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Killamari

Partner Skill

Fried Squid

While in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Can float for long periods of time while gliding.

Active Skills

Needoll Noct

Partner Skill

Hug You So Much

While in party, the player's attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6) . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Killamari#030
1
1
2
Needoll Noct#100B
3
1
3

Who Should You Use?

Killamari
Use Killamari if…
  • You specifically want Fried Squid as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Water typing for coverage.
Killamari Pal Page
Needoll Noct
Use Needoll Noct if…
  • You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
  • Needoll Noct sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Killamari.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Needoll Noct is Food 2.
Needoll Noct Pal Page