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Palumba vs Tropicaw

Palumba vs Tropicaw — two Grass Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Palumba if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Palumba hits 110 vs Tropicaw's 100.
  • You specifically want Samba Step as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Dash Kick.

Pick Tropicaw if…

  • You specifically want Flower Dance as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Flower Stomp.
  • Exclusive skill: Flower Stomp.
Verdict

Palumba and Tropicaw both cover Grass DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Palumba leans on Samba Step and a 110 attack frame plus exclusive Dash Kick. Tropicaw answers with Flower Dance and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 115). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Palumba
Stat
Tropicaw
Grass
Type
Grass
R6
Winner
Rarity
R5
110
Winner
Attack
100
105
Winner
HP
85
115
Winner
Defense
90
Samba StepCan be ridden. Movement Speed is increased by (155~240)% while mounted on grass . Technology 35
Partner Skill
Flower DanceWhile in party, extends the invincibility period during dodge rolls and dodge steps by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
Dash Kick300 Power
Exclusive Skill
Flower Stomp550 Power
Wind Burst600 Power
Top Skill Power
Wind Burst600 Power
Mining · Gathering · PlantingLv5 · Lv4 · Lv4
Winner
Work Skills
Gathering · PlantingLv5 · Lv5
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
6
Food Upkeep
6

Strengths & Weaknesses

Palumba

Strengths

  • Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

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

Tropicaw

Strengths

  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
  • Strong Planting worker (Lv5)
  • Exclusive skill: Flower Stomp

Weaknesses

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

Combat Kit

Palumba

Partner Skill

Samba Step

Can be ridden. Movement Speed is increased by (155~240)% while mounted on grass . Technology 35

Active Skills

Tropicaw

Partner Skill

Flower Dance

While in party, extends the invincibility period during dodge rolls and dodge steps by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Tropicaw#173
5
5
Palumba#106
4
4
5

Who Should You Use?

Palumba
Use Palumba if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Palumba hits 110 vs Tropicaw's 100.
  • You specifically want Samba Step as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Dash Kick.
  • Palumba sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Tropicaw.
Palumba Pal Page
Tropicaw
Use Tropicaw if…
  • You specifically want Flower Dance as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Flower Stomp.
  • Exclusive skill: Flower Stomp.
Tropicaw Pal Page