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Lapure vs Melpaca

Lapure vs Melpaca — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Lapure if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Lapure hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
  • You specifically want Long-Sleeved Hurray as your combat partner skill.
  • Lapure sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Melpaca.

Pick Melpaca if…

  • You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Verdict

Lapure and Melpaca both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Lapure leans on Long-Sleeved Hurray and a 100 attack frame. Melpaca answers with Pacapaca Wool and 90 attack (90 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Lapure
Stat
Melpaca
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R4
Winner
Rarity
R3
100
Winner
Attack
90
105
Winner
HP
90
100
Winner
Defense
90
Long-Sleeved HurrayWhile in party, reduces the Partner Skill cooldowns for other party Pals by (10~50)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Pacapaca WoolCan be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.
None
Exclusive Skill
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Pal Blast150 Power
Handiwork · GatheringLv6 · Lv5
Winner
Work Skills
FarmingLv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
7
Food Upkeep
3
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Lapure

Strengths

  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep
  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage

Melpaca

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Farming work (Lv2)

Combat Kit

Lapure

Partner Skill

Long-Sleeved Hurray

While in party, reduces the Partner Skill cooldowns for other party Pals by (10~50)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Melpaca

Partner Skill

Pacapaca Wool

Can be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Lapure#170
6
5
Melpaca#020
2

Who Should You Use?

Lapure
Use Lapure if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Lapure hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
  • You specifically want Long-Sleeved Hurray as your combat partner skill.
  • Lapure sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Melpaca.
Lapure Pal Page
Melpaca
Use Melpaca if…
  • You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Melpaca is Food 3.
Melpaca Pal Page