Loupmoon vs Mau
Loupmoon vs Mau — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Loupmoon if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Loupmoon hits 130 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Claws Glistening In The Dark as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Jumping Claw.
Pick Mau if…
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.
Verdict
Loupmoon and Mau both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Loupmoon leans on Claws Glistening In The Dark and a 130 attack frame plus exclusive Jumping Claw. Mau answers with Gold Digger and 70 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
Loupmoon
Stat
Mau
Dark
Type
Dark
R3
WinnerRarity
R1
130
WinnerAttack
70
80
WinnerHP
70
80
WinnerDefense
70
Claws Glistening In The DarkWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Jumping Claw.
Partner Skill
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
HandiworkLv2
Work Skills
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
1
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Loupmoon
Strengths
- Exclusive skill: Jumping Claw
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Handiwork work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Mau
Strengths
- Farming Lv1 base contribution
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Loupmoon
Partner Skill
Claws Glistening In The DarkWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Jumping Claw.
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Ball40
- Lv7Jumping ClawExclusive55
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Icicle Cutter55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Mau
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Loupmoon vs Mau on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Loupmoon hits 130 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Claws Glistening In The Dark as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Jumping Claw.
- Exclusive skill: Jumping Claw.
- Loupmoon sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau.
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.