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Nitewing vs Tocotoco

Nitewing vs Tocotoco — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Nitewing if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Nitewing hits 100 vs Tocotoco's 80.
  • You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.

Pick Tocotoco if…

  • You specifically want Eggbomb Launcher as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Megaton Implode.
  • Supportive partner skill.
Verdict

Nitewing and Tocotoco both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Nitewing leans on Travel Companion and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Tornado Attack. Tocotoco answers with Eggbomb Launcher and 80 attack (70 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Nitewing
Stat
Tocotoco
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R3
Winner
Rarity
R1
100
Winner
Attack
80
100
Winner
HP
60
80
Winner
Defense
70
Travel CompanionCan be ridden as a flying mount.
Partner Skill
Eggbomb LauncherWhen activated, equips to the player and transforms into an egg launcher.
Exclusive Skill
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Winner
GatheringLv2
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv1
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
7
Food Upkeep
2
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Nitewing

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep
  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)

Tocotoco

Strengths

  • Supportive partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Megaton Implode

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Nitewing

Partner Skill

Travel Companion

Can be ridden as a flying mount.

Active Skills

Tocotoco

Partner Skill

Eggbomb Launcher

When activated, equips to the player and transforms into an egg launcher.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Nitewing#051
2
Tocotoco#053
1

Who Should You Use?

Nitewing
Use Nitewing if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Nitewing hits 100 vs Tocotoco's 80.
  • You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Tornado Attack.
Nitewing Pal Page
Tocotoco
Use Tocotoco if…
  • You specifically want Eggbomb Launcher as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Megaton Implode.
  • Supportive partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Megaton Implode.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Tocotoco is Food 2.
Tocotoco Pal Page