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Nitewing vs Valentail

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Nitewing if…

  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Nitewing brings 80 Defense.
  • You specifically want Travel Companion as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Tornado Attack.

Pick Valentail if…

  • You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Valentail is Food 4.
Verdict

Nitewing and Valentail 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. Valentail answers with Big Stretch and 100 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
Valentail
Neutral
Type
Neutral
R3
Winner
Rarity
R2
100
Attack
100
100
Winner
HP
75
80
Winner
Defense
70
Travel CompanionCan be ridden as a flying mount.
Partner Skill
Big StretchWhile in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)
Exclusive Skill
None
Pal Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Holy Burst700 Power
Winner
GatheringLv2
Work Skills
GatheringLv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
7
Food Upkeep
4
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)

Valentail

Strengths

  • Gathering Lv2
  • Neutral-type Pal
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch

Weaknesses

  • Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Combat Kit

Nitewing

Partner Skill

Travel Companion

Can be ridden as a flying mount.

Active Skills

Valentail

Partner Skill

Big Stretch

While in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Nitewing#051
2
Valentail#162
2

Who Should You Use?

Nitewing
Use Nitewing if…
  • You value bulk in Neutral fights — Nitewing brings 80 Defense.
  • 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
Valentail
Use Valentail if…
  • You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
  • Partner skill: Big Stretch.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Valentail is Food 4.
Valentail Pal Page