Theorylytics

Mau Cryst vs Smokie Cryst

Mau Cryst vs Smokie Cryst — 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 Smokie Cryst if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Mau Cryst's 70.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Verdict

Mau Cryst and Smokie Cryst 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. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 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
Smokie Cryst
Ice
Type
Dark / Ice
R2
Rarity
R3
Winner
70
Attack
100
Winner
70
HP
85
Winner
70
Defense
90
Winner
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Cooling · FarmingLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Cooling · GatheringLv2 · Lv2
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

Smokie Cryst

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv2 base contribution
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

Combat Kit

Mau Cryst

Partner Skill

Gold Digger

Sometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Smokie Cryst

Partner Skill

Cryo Instincts

While at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)

Work Skills

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

Pal
Smokie Cryst#149B
2
2
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
Smokie Cryst
Use Smokie Cryst if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Mau Cryst's 70.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Smokie Cryst sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau Cryst.
Smokie Cryst Pal Page