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Melpaca vs Ribbuny

Melpaca vs Ribbuny — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Melpaca if…

  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Melpaca brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.

Pick Ribbuny if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Ribbuny hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
  • You specifically want Skilled Fingers as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny is Food 2.
Verdict

Melpaca and Ribbuny both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Melpaca leans on Pacapaca Wool and a 90 attack frame plus exclusive Fluffy Tackle. Ribbuny answers with Skilled Fingers and 100 attack (70 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Melpaca
Stat
Ribbuny
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R3
Winner
Rarity
R1
90
Attack
100
Winner
90
Winner
HP
75
90
Winner
Defense
70
Pacapaca WoolCan be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.
Partner Skill
Skilled FingersWhile in team, increases attack power of Neutral Pals. While at base, increases work efficiency if working at Weapon Workbench.
Exclusive Skill
None
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Pal Blast150 Power
FarmingLv2
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
2
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Melpaca

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Farming work (Lv2)

Ribbuny

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Combat Kit

Melpaca

Partner Skill

Pacapaca Wool

Can be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.

Active Skills

Ribbuny

Partner Skill

Skilled Fingers

While in team, increases attack power of Neutral Pals. While at base, increases work efficiency if working at Weapon Workbench.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Melpaca vs Ribbuny on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Melpaca#020
2
Ribbuny#044
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Melpaca
Use Melpaca if…
  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Melpaca brings 90 Defense.
  • You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle.
Melpaca Pal Page
Ribbuny
Use Ribbuny if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Ribbuny hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
  • You specifically want Skilled Fingers as your combat partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny is Food 2.
Ribbuny Pal Page