Theorylytics
Melpaca

Neutral · R3

Melpaca

VS
Valentail

Neutral · R2

Valentail

Melpaca vs Valentail

Melpaca vs Valentail — 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 Valentail if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Valentail hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
  • You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch.
Verdict

Melpaca and Valentail 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. Valentail answers with Big Stretch 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
Valentail
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R3
Winner
Rarity
R2
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
Big StretchWhile in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)
Fluffy Tackle40 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
FarmingLv2
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
3
Winner
Food Upkeep
4

Strengths & Weaknesses

Melpaca

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

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

Valentail

Strengths

  • Gathering Lv2
  • Neutral-type Pal
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Melpaca

Partner Skill

Pacapaca Wool

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

Active Skills

Valentail

Partner Skill

Big Stretch

While in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Melpaca#020
2
—
Valentail#162
—
2

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
Valentail
Use Valentail if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Valentail hits 100 vs Melpaca's 90.
  • You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch.
Valentail Pal Page