Melpaca vs Vixy
Melpaca vs Vixy — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Melpaca if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Vixy's 70.
- You specifically want Pacapaca Wool as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Fluffy Tackle.
Pick Vixy if…
- You specifically want Dig Here! as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vixy is Food 1.
Verdict
Melpaca and Vixy 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. Vixy answers with Dig Here! and 70 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
Vixy
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R3
WinnerRarity
R2
90
WinnerAttack
70
90
WinnerHP
70
90
WinnerDefense
70
Pacapaca WoolCan be ridden. Sometimes drops Wool when assigned to Ranch.
Partner Skill
Dig Here!Sometimes digs up items from the ground when assigned to Ranch.
FarmingLv2
Work Skills
Farming · GatheringLv1 · Lv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
1
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Melpaca
Strengths
- Ride / mobility partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Fluffy Tackle
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Farming work (Lv2)
Vixy
Strengths
- Farming Lv1 base contribution
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
- Mostly an early capture — outclassed later
Combat Kit
Melpaca
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Fluffy TackleExclusive40
- Lv15Sand Blast40
- Lv22Power Shot35
- Lv30Shockwave40
Vixy
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Sand Blast40
- Lv15Power Shot35
- Lv22Wind Cutter30
- Lv30Seed Machine Gun50
Work Skills
Melpaca vs Vixy on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Melpaca hits 90 vs Vixy's 70.
- 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.
- You specifically want Dig Here! as your combat partner skill.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Vixy is Food 1.