Nox vs Tombat
Nox vs Tombat — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Nox if…
- You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Nox sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Tombat.
Pick Tombat if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Tombat hits 100 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Ultrasonic Sensor as your combat partner skill.
- Tombat's Dark kit fits your party better than Nox's.
Verdict
Nox and Tombat both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Nox leans on Kuudere and a 85 attack frame. Tombat answers with Ultrasonic Sensor and 100 attack (80 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Nox
Stat
Tombat
Dark
Type
Dark
R6
WinnerRarity
R5
85
Attack
100
Winner75
HP
95
Winner70
Defense
80
WinnerKuudereWhen fighting together, applies Dark damage to the player's attacks.
Partner Skill
Ultrasonic SensorWhen activated, uses ultrasonic waves to detect the location of nearby Pals.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
GatheringLv1
Work Skills
Mining · Gathering · TransportingLv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
WinnerNo
Ride / Mount
No
2
WinnerFood Upkeep
5
Strengths & Weaknesses
Nox
Strengths
- Combat-focused partner skill
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv1)
Tombat
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Nox
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Dark Ball40
- Lv15Shadow Burst55
- Lv22Power Bomb70
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Tombat
Partner Skill
Ultrasonic SensorWhen activated, uses ultrasonic waves to detect the location of nearby Pals.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Dark Ball40
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Nox vs Tombat on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Kuudere as your combat partner skill.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Nox sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Tombat.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Nox is Food 2.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Tombat hits 100 vs Nox's 85.
- You specifically want Ultrasonic Sensor as your combat partner skill.
- Tombat's Dark kit fits your party better than Nox's.