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Pengullet vs Smokie Cryst

Pengullet vs Smokie Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Pengullet if…

  • You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Pengullet is Food 2.

Pick Smokie Cryst if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Verdict

Pengullet and Smokie Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Pengullet leans on Pengullet Cannon and a 75 attack frame. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 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

Pengullet
Stat
Smokie Cryst
Water / Ice
Type
Dark / Ice
R1
Rarity
R3
Winner
75
Attack
100
Winner
70
HP
85
Winner
70
Defense
90
Winner
Pengullet CannonWhen activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Hydro Laser150 Power
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Cooling · Handiwork · Transporting · WateringLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
Work Skills
Cooling · GatheringLv2 · Lv2
No
Ride / Mount
No
2
Winner
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Pengullet

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Smokie Cryst

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv2 base contribution
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

Combat Kit

Pengullet

Partner Skill

Pengullet Cannon

When activated, the player equips a Rocket Launcher and fires Pengullet as ammunition. Pengullet explodes on contact and is incapacitated.

Active Skills

Smokie Cryst

Partner Skill

Cryo Instincts

While at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)

Work Skills

Pengullet vs Smokie Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Pengullet#017
1
1
1
1
Smokie Cryst#149B
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Pengullet
Use Pengullet if…
  • You specifically want Pengullet Cannon as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Pengullet is Food 2.
Pengullet Pal Page
Smokie Cryst
Use Smokie Cryst if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Pengullet's 75.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Smokie Cryst sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Pengullet.
Smokie Cryst Pal Page