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Killamari vs Smokie Cryst

Killamari vs Smokie Cryst — 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 Smokie Cryst if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Verdict

Killamari and Smokie Cryst 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. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Killamari
Stat
Smokie Cryst
Dark / Water
Type
Dark / Ice
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner
100
Attack
100
60
HP
85
Winner
70
Defense
90
Winner
Fried SquidWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Can float for long periods of time while gliding.
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Transporting · Gathering · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Cooling · GatheringLv2 · Lv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
3

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

Smokie Cryst

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv2 base contribution
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

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

Smokie Cryst

Partner Skill

Cryo Instincts

While at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)

Work Skills

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

Pal
Killamari#030
1
1
2
Smokie Cryst#149B
2
2

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
Smokie Cryst
Use Smokie Cryst if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Smokie Cryst sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Killamari.
Smokie Cryst Pal Page