Mau vs Wistella
Mau vs Wistella — two Dark Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Mau if…
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Mau brings 70 Defense.
- You specifically want Gold Digger as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
Pick Wistella if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Wistella hits 100 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Hidden Dark Energy as your combat partner skill.
- Wistella sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau.
Verdict
Mau and Wistella 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. Wistella answers with Hidden Dark Energy and 100 attack (60 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
Stat
Wistella
Dark
Type
Dark
R1
Rarity
R2
Winner70
Attack
100
Winner70
HP
80
Winner70
WinnerDefense
60
Gold DiggerSometimes digs up Gold Coin when assigned to Ranch.
Partner Skill
Hidden Dark EnergyWhile in party, increases Defense of Dark Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv6 · Lv6 · Lv1
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
1
WinnerFood Upkeep
5
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
Wistella
Strengths
- Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
- Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv6)
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
Combat Kit
Mau
Active Skills
- Lv1Sand Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Sand Tornado80
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Wistella
Partner Skill
Hidden Dark EnergyWhile in party, increases Defense of Dark Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Dark Cannon70
- Lv7Dark Arrow120
- Lv15Comet Strike180
- Lv22Nightmare Ball300
- Lv30Comet Barrage450
Work Skills
Mau vs Wistella on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Dark fights — Mau brings 70 Defense.
- 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 — Wistella hits 100 vs Mau's 70.
- You specifically want Hidden Dark Energy as your combat partner skill.
- Wistella sits at R2 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Mau.