Muffly vs Smokie Cryst
Muffly vs Smokie Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Muffly if…
- You specifically want Fluffy Flutterer as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Muffly's Ice kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.
Pick Smokie Cryst if…
- You value bulk in Ice fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
- You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
- Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Muffly and Smokie Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Muffly leans on Fluffy Flutterer and a 100 attack frame. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 55). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Muffly
Strengths
- Cooling Lv2 base contribution
- Party buff partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
- Frail early-game combat stats
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
Partner Skill
Fluffy FluttererWhile in party, increases the capture rate of Pals afflicted with Freeze . (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon40
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Air Blade160
- Lv22Crystal Breath160
- Lv30Icicle Bullet250
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
Muffly vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Muffly#059 | 2 | 1 | — |
| Smokie Cryst#149B | 2 | — | 2 |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Fluffy Flutterer as your combat partner skill.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Muffly's Ice kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.
- You value bulk in Ice fights — Smokie Cryst brings 90 Defense.
- 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 Muffly.