Penking vs Reptyro Cryst
Penking vs Reptyro Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Penking if…
- You specifically want Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
Pick Reptyro Cryst if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Reptyro Cryst hits 105 vs Penking's 95.
- You specifically want Ice-loving Beast as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Frost Burst.
Verdict
Penking and Reptyro Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Penking leans on Brave Sailor and a 95 attack frame plus exclusive Emperor Slide. Reptyro Cryst answers with Ice-loving Beast and 105 attack (130 Defense vs 95). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Penking
Stat
Reptyro Cryst
Water / Ice
Type
Ice / Ground
R6
Rarity
R7
Winner95
Attack
105
Winner95
HP
110
Winner95
Defense
130
WinnerBrave SailorWhen fighting together, Fire Pals drop more items when defeated.
Partner Skill
Ice-loving BeastCan be ridden. Improves efficiency of mining ores while mounted.
Mining · Transporting · Cooling · Handiwork · WateringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
WinnerWork Skills
Cooling · MiningLv5 · Lv5
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
8
Food Upkeep
5
WinnerStrengths & Weaknesses
Penking
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Combat-focused partner skill
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage
Weaknesses
- Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
Reptyro Cryst
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv5)
- Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
- Sturdy defense for frontline work
Weaknesses
- Food 5 — plan ranch capacity
Combat Kit
Penking
Active Skills
- Lv1Aqua Gun40
- Lv7Iceberg70
- Lv15Emperor SlideExclusive70
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Aqua Burst100
Reptyro Cryst
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile30
- Lv7Stone Blast55
- Lv15Iceberg70
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Frost BurstExclusive100
Work Skills
Penking vs Reptyro Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penking#018 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Reptyro Cryst#129B | — | — | 5 | 5 | — |
Who Should You Use?
- You specifically want Brave Sailor as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Emperor Slide.
- Combat-focused partner skill.
- Dual Water/Ice typing for coverage.
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Reptyro Cryst hits 105 vs Penking's 95.
- You specifically want Ice-loving Beast as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Frost Burst.
- Reptyro Cryst sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Penking.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Reptyro Cryst is Food 5.