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Mau Cryst vs Munchill

Mau Cryst vs Munchill — two Ice Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Mau Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau Cryst is Food 1.

Pick Munchill if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Munchill hits 100 vs Mau Cryst's 70.
  • You specifically want Icy Maw as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Chaotic Spray.
Verdict

Mau Cryst and Munchill both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Mau Cryst leans on Gold Digger and a 70 attack frame. Munchill answers with Icy Maw and 100 attack (85 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Mau Cryst
Stat
Munchill
Ice
Type
Ice / Water
R2
Rarity
R3
Winner
70
Attack
100
Winner
70
HP
75
Winner
70
Defense
85
Winner
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
Partner Skill
Icy MawWhile in party, reduces the weight of ingredient and food by (30~60)% . When paired with another Ice Pal, their Rot Speed also reduces by (-30~-80)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
Chaotic Spray180 Power
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Cooling · FarmingLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Cooling · Watering · TransportingLv3 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
1
Winner
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Mau Cryst

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv1 base contribution
  • Ranch production partner skill

Weaknesses

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

Munchill

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage
  • Exclusive skill: Chaotic Spray

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Mau Cryst

Partner Skill

Gold Digger

Sometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Munchill

Partner Skill

Icy Maw

While in party, reduces the weight of ingredient and food by (30~60)% . When paired with another Ice Pal, their Rot Speed also reduces by (-30~-80)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

Mau Cryst vs Munchill on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Munchill#086
3
2
1
Mau Cryst#27B
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Mau Cryst
Use Mau Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
  • Ranch production partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau Cryst is Food 1.
Mau Cryst Pal Page
Munchill
Use Munchill if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Munchill hits 100 vs Mau Cryst's 70.
  • You specifically want Icy Maw as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Chaotic Spray.
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage.
  • Exclusive skill: Chaotic Spray.
Munchill Pal Page