Mau vs Smokie
Mau vs Smokie — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
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.
Pick Smokie if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie hits 100 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Mau and Smokie both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Mau leans on Gold Digger and a 70 attack frame. Smokie answers with Dig, Smokie! Dig! 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
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
Smokie
Strengths
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Dig, Smokie! Dig!When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv3Bog Blast40
- Lv7Umbral Surge60
- Lv15Dark Cannon70
Work Skills
Mau vs Smokie 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.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Mau is Food 1.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie hits 100 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Smokie sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau.