Mau vs Smokie Cryst
Mau vs Smokie Cryst — 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 Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Mau and Smokie Cryst 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 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
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 Cryst
Strengths
- Cooling Lv2 base contribution
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick
Combat Kit
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Dark)40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Dark)50
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Crystal Breath160
- Lv22Icicle Bullet250
Work Skills
Mau vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokie Cryst#149B | 2 | — | 2 |
| Mau#027 | 1 | 1 | — |
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 Cryst hits 100 vs Mau'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.