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Munchill vs Surfent

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Munchill if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Munchill hits 100 vs Surfent's 90.
  • You specifically want Icy Maw as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Chaotic Spray.

Pick Surfent if…

  • You specifically want Swift Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Watering Lv3 base contribution.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Verdict

Munchill and Surfent both cover Water 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. Surfent answers with Swift Swimmer and 90 attack (80 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
Surfent
Ice / Water
Type
Water
R3
Rarity
R4
Winner
100
Winner
Attack
90
75
HP
90
Winner
85
Winner
Defense
80
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
Swift SwimmerCan be ridden to travel on water. While mounted, prevents stamina depletion while moving over water.
Chaotic Spray180 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Hydro Laser150 Power
Cooling · Watering · TransportingLv3 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Watering · FarmingLv3 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
3
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

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

Surfent

Strengths

  • Watering Lv3 base contribution
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage

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

Surfent

Partner Skill

Swift Swimmer

Can be ridden to travel on water. While mounted, prevents stamina depletion while moving over water.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Surfent#075
3
2
Munchill#086
2
3
1

Who Should You Use?

Munchill
Use Munchill if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Munchill hits 100 vs Surfent's 90.
  • 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
Surfent
Use Surfent if…
  • You specifically want Swift Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Watering Lv3 base contribution.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Surfent sits at R4 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Munchill.
Surfent Pal Page