Theorylytics
Lapiron

Ground · R3

Lapiron

VS
Pupperai

Ground · R2

Pupperai

Lapiron vs Pupperai

Lapiron vs Pupperai — two Ground Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Lapiron if…

  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Lapiron brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.

Pick Pupperai if…

  • You specifically want Best Boy as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Persistent Slash.
  • Party buff partner skill.
Verdict

Lapiron and Pupperai both cover Ground DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Lapiron leans on Friend of Earth and a 100 attack frame. Pupperai answers with Best Boy and 100 attack (70 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Lapiron
Stat
Pupperai
Ground
Type
Ground
R3
Winner
Rarity
R2
100
Attack
100
70
HP
70
80
Winner
Defense
70
Friend of EarthWhile in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Best BoyWhile in party, increases the player's melee weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
Persistent Slash90 Power
Rocky Impact600 Power
Top Skill Power
Rocky Impact600 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Mining · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Gathering · Lumbering · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
4
Food Upkeep
1
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Lapiron

Strengths

  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Pupperai

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Persistent Slash

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Combat Kit

Lapiron

Partner Skill

Friend of Earth

While in party, increases the player's Defense by (50~65)% while sprinting. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Pupperai

Partner Skill

Best Boy

While in party, increases the player's melee weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack)

Work Skills

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

Pal
Lapiron#165
3
4
2
1
—
Pupperai#013
—
1
—
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Lapiron
Use Lapiron if…
  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Lapiron brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Friend of Earth as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Lapiron sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pupperai.
Lapiron Pal Page
Pupperai
Use Pupperai if…
  • You specifically want Best Boy as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Persistent Slash.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Persistent Slash.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Pupperai is Food 1.
Pupperai Pal Page