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Killamari

Dark / Water · R1

Killamari

VS
Smokie

Dark · R2

Smokie

Killamari vs Smokie

Killamari vs Smokie — 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 if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie brings 85 Defense.
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
Verdict

Killamari and Smokie 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 answers with Dig, Smokie! Dig! and 100 attack (85 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
Dark / Water
Type
Dark
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner
100
Attack
100
60
HP
85
Winner
70
Defense
85
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
Dig, Smokie! Dig!When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
Transporting · Gathering · WateringLv2 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
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

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)

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

Partner Skill

Dig, Smokie! Dig!

When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58

Work Skills

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

Pal
Killamari#030
1
1
2
Smokie#149
—
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
Use Smokie if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie brings 85 Defense.
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Smokie sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Killamari.
Smokie Pal Page