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Ophydia vs Panthalus

Ophydia vs Panthalus — two Water Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Ophydia if…

  • You specifically want Glorious Mist as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lotus Bloom.
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv5).

Pick Panthalus if…

  • You value bulk in Water fights — Panthalus brings 180 Defense.
  • You specifically want Resonant Guardian as your combat partner skill.
  • Flying mount (no saddle).
Verdict

Ophydia and Panthalus both cover Water DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Ophydia leans on Glorious Mist and a 115 attack frame plus exclusive Lotus Bloom. Panthalus answers with Resonant Guardian and 120 attack (180 Defense vs 120). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Ophydia
Stat
Panthalus
Grass / Water
Type
Water
R9
Rarity
R10
Winner
115
Attack
120
Winner
130
HP
180
Winner
120
Defense
180
Winner
Glorious MistCan be ridden. While in party, the player's attacks inflict Soak (2~6) . (Does not stack) Technology 72
Partner Skill
Resonant GuardianCan be ridden as a flying mount. Only 1 can be summoned to a base. While at a base, it constantly patrols the skies and bombards intruders from high above.
Lotus Bloom700 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Lotus Bloom700 Power
Top Skill Power
Aqua Tornado800 Power
Winner
Planting · WateringLv7 · Lv5
Winner
Work Skills
None
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
9
Food Upkeep
9

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ophydia

Strengths

  • Near-best Planting (Lv7)
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv5)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier

Weaknesses

  • Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep

Panthalus

Strengths

  • Flying mount (no saddle)
  • Base sky patrol — bombard intruders
  • Legendary Water combatant
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Very fast mount / travel option

Weaknesses

  • Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage
  • No base work suitability

Combat Kit

Ophydia

Partner Skill

Glorious Mist

Can be ridden. While in party, the player's attacks inflict Soak (2~6) . (Does not stack) Technology 72

Active Skills

Panthalus

Partner Skill

Resonant Guardian

Can be ridden as a flying mount. Only 1 can be summoned to a base. While at a base, it constantly patrols the skies and bombards intruders from high above.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Ophydia#175
5
7
Panthalus#203

Who Should You Use?

Ophydia
Use Ophydia if…
  • You specifically want Glorious Mist as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Lotus Bloom.
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv5).
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Ophydia Pal Page
Panthalus
Use Panthalus if…
  • You value bulk in Water fights — Panthalus brings 180 Defense.
  • You specifically want Resonant Guardian as your combat partner skill.
  • Flying mount (no saddle).
  • Legendary Water combatant.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Panthalus Pal Page