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Loupmoon vs Needoll Noct

Loupmoon vs Needoll Noct — 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 Needoll Noct's 100.
  • You specifically want Claws Glistening In The Dark as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Jumping Claw.

Pick Needoll Noct if…

  • You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Needoll Noct is Food 2.
Verdict

Loupmoon and Needoll Noct 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. Needoll Noct answers with Hug You So Much 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

Loupmoon
Stat
Needoll Noct
Dark
Type
Dark / Grass
R3
Rarity
R3
130
Winner
Attack
100
80
Winner
HP
75
80
Winner
Defense
70
Claws Glistening In The DarkWhen activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Jumping Claw.
Partner Skill
Hug You So MuchWhile in party, the player's attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6) . (Does not stack)
Jumping Claw55 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Winner
HandiworkLv2
Work Skills
Gathering · Planting · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
5
Food Upkeep
2
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Loupmoon

Strengths

  • Exclusive skill: Jumping Claw

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Handiwork work (Lv2)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Needoll Noct

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Loupmoon

Partner Skill

Claws Glistening In The Dark

When activated, attacks targeted enemy with a powerful Jumping Claw.

Active Skills

Needoll Noct

Partner Skill

Hug You So Much

While in party, the player's attacks inflict Ivy-Covered (2~6) . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

Loupmoon vs Needoll Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Loupmoon#056
2
Needoll Noct#100B
3
3
1

Who Should You Use?

Loupmoon
Use Loupmoon if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Loupmoon hits 130 vs Needoll Noct's 100.
  • 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 Pal Page
Needoll Noct
Use Needoll Noct if…
  • You specifically want Hug You So Much as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Grass typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Needoll Noct is Food 2.
Needoll Noct Pal Page