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Munchill vs Smokie Cryst

Munchill vs Smokie Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Munchill if…

  • You specifically want Icy Maw as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Chaotic Spray.
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage.

Pick Smokie Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Smokie Cryst's Ice kit fits your party better than Munchill's.
Verdict

Munchill and Smokie Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Munchill leans on Icy Maw and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Chaotic Spray. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 85). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Munchill
Stat
Smokie Cryst
Ice / Water
Type
Dark / Ice
R3
Rarity
R3
100
Attack
100
75
HP
85
Winner
85
Defense
90
Winner
Icy MawWhile in party, reduces the weight of ingredient and food by (30~60)% . When paired with another Ice Pal, their Rot Speed also reduces by (-30~-80)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
Chaotic Spray180 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Diamond Rain600 Power
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Cooling · Watering · TransportingLv3 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · GatheringLv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Munchill

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage
  • Exclusive skill: Chaotic Spray

Weaknesses

  • 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

Munchill

Partner Skill

Icy Maw

While in party, reduces the weight of ingredient and food by (30~60)% . When paired with another Ice Pal, their Rot Speed also reduces by (-30~-80)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Smokie Cryst

Partner Skill

Cryo Instincts

While at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)

Work Skills

Munchill vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Munchill#086
2
3
1
Smokie Cryst#149B
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Munchill
Use Munchill if…
  • You specifically want Icy Maw as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Chaotic Spray.
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage.
  • Exclusive skill: Chaotic Spray.
Munchill Pal Page
Smokie Cryst
Use Smokie Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Smokie Cryst's Ice kit fits your party better than Munchill's.
Smokie Cryst Pal Page