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Leafan vs Nitemary Botan

Leafan vs Nitemary Botan — two Grass Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Leafan if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Leafan hits 115 vs Nitemary Botan's 100.
  • You specifically want Selfless Discipline as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Rapid Kick.

Pick Nitemary Botan if…

  • You value bulk in Grass fights — Nitemary Botan brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Soul Binder as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nitemary Botan is Food 6.
Verdict

Leafan and Nitemary Botan both cover Grass DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Leafan leans on Selfless Discipline and a 115 attack frame plus exclusive Rapid Kick. Nitemary Botan answers with Soul Binder and 100 attack (105 Defense vs 95). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Leafan
Stat
Nitemary Botan
Grass
Type
Grass
R7
Rarity
R7
115
Winner
Attack
100
100
HP
110
Winner
95
Defense
105
Winner
Selfless DisciplineThis Pal's Attack and Defense increase by (2~6)% for each other Grass Pal in your party.
Partner Skill
Soul BinderWhile in party, increases Defense of Grass Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
Rapid Kick250 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Wind Burst600 Power
Top Skill Power
Wind Burst600 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Planting · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
Handiwork · Planting · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
7
Food Upkeep
6
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Leafan

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Exclusive skill: Rapid Kick

Weaknesses

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

Nitemary Botan

Strengths

  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Sturdy defense for frontline work

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
  • Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Leafan

Partner Skill

Selfless Discipline

This Pal's Attack and Defense increase by (2~6)% for each other Grass Pal in your party.

Active Skills

Nitemary Botan

Partner Skill

Soul Binder

While in party, increases Defense of Grass Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

Leafan vs Nitemary Botan on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Leafan#090
3
3
3
2
Nitemary Botan#148B
3
4
2

Who Should You Use?

Leafan
Use Leafan if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Leafan hits 115 vs Nitemary Botan's 100.
  • You specifically want Selfless Discipline as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Rapid Kick.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Exclusive skill: Rapid Kick.
Leafan Pal Page
Nitemary Botan
Use Nitemary Botan if…
  • You value bulk in Grass fights — Nitemary Botan brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Soul Binder as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nitemary Botan is Food 6.
Nitemary Botan Pal Page