Mau Cryst vs Pengullet
Mau Cryst vs Pengullet — 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.
- Mau Cryst sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pengullet.
Pick Pengullet if…
- You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
- Pengullet's Ice kit fits your party better than Mau Cryst's.
Mau Cryst and Pengullet 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. Pengullet answers with Pengullet Cannon and 75 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
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
Pengullet
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile30
- Lv7Air Cannon25
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Icicle Cutter55
- Lv30Iceberg70
Partner Skill
Pengullet CannonWhen activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile30
- Lv7Hydro Jet30
- Lv15Aqua Gun40
- Lv22Icicle Cutter55
- Lv30Iceberg70
Work Skills
Mau Cryst vs Pengullet on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Mau Cryst sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pengullet.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau Cryst is Food 1.
- You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
- Pengullet's Ice kit fits your party better than Mau Cryst's.