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.
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
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
Partner Skill
Fried SquidWhile in team, can be summoned and used instead of a glider. Can float for long periods of time while gliding.
Active Skills
- Lv1Hydro Jet30
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Dark Ball40
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Acid Rain80
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Crystal Breath160
- Lv22Icicle Bullet250
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?
- You specifically want Fried Squid as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Water typing for coverage.
- 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.