Theorylytics

Nitemary Botan vs Shroomer Noct

Nitemary Botan vs Shroomer Noct — two Grass Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Nitemary Botan if…

  • You value bulk in Grass fights — Nitemary Botan brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Soul Binder as your combat partner skill.
  • Nitemary Botan sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Shroomer Noct.

Pick Shroomer Noct if…

  • You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.
Verdict

Nitemary Botan and Shroomer Noct both cover Grass DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Nitemary Botan leans on Soul Binder and a 100 attack frame. Shroomer Noct answers with Roiling Spores and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 105). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Nitemary Botan
Stat
Shroomer Noct
Grass
Type
Grass / Dark
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
100
Attack
100
110
HP
110
105
Winner
Defense
90
Soul BinderWhile in party, increases Defense of Grass Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Roiling SporesCan be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by (10~15)% . Technology 39
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Wind Burst600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dark Whisp600 Power
Handiwork · Planting · TransportingLv4 · Lv3 · Lv2
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Planting · LumberingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv3 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
6
Food Upkeep
5
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nitemary Botan

Strengths

  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
  • Sturdy defense for frontline work

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers
  • Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage

Shroomer Noct

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal
  • Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity

Combat Kit

Nitemary Botan

Partner Skill

Soul Binder

While in party, increases Defense of Grass Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Shroomer Noct

Partner Skill

Roiling Spores

Can be ridden. While at a base, its mysterious spores slow the rate at which the SAN value of allies at the base decreases by (10~15)% . Technology 39

Active Skills

Work Skills

Nitemary Botan vs Shroomer Noct on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Nitemary Botan#148B
3
4
2
Shroomer Noct#118B
3
3
3
2

Who Should You Use?

Nitemary Botan
Use Nitemary Botan if…
  • You value bulk in Grass fights — Nitemary Botan brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Soul Binder as your combat partner skill.
  • Nitemary Botan sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Shroomer Noct.
Nitemary Botan Pal Page
Shroomer Noct
Use Shroomer Noct if…
  • You specifically want Roiling Spores as your combat partner skill.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Dual Grass/Dark typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Shroomer Noct is Food 5.
Shroomer Noct Pal Page