Theorylytics

Pierdon Cryst vs Polapup

Pierdon Cryst vs Polapup — two Ice Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Pierdon Cryst if…

  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Pierdon Cryst brings 120 Defense.
  • You specifically want Power Crystal as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Ice Burst.

Pick Polapup if…

  • You specifically want Rider of the Snowy Mountain as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage.
Verdict

Pierdon Cryst and Polapup both cover Ice DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Pierdon Cryst leans on Power Crystal and a 110 attack frame plus exclusive Ice Burst. Polapup answers with Rider of the Snowy Mountain and 105 attack (105 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

Pierdon Cryst
Stat
Polapup
Ice
Type
Ice / Water
R7
Winner
Rarity
R5
110
Winner
Attack
105
100
Winner
HP
95
120
Winner
Defense
105
Power CrystalWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Dragon damage. (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Rider of the Snowy MountainCan be ridden. Movement Speed is increased by (80~160)% while mounted on snow . Can also slide quickly down slopes. Technology 26
Ice Burst600 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Winner
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Cooling · MiningLv6 · Lv5
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · WateringLv4 · Lv3
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
8
Food Upkeep
4
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Pierdon Cryst

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv6)
  • Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier

Weaknesses

  • Food 8 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Polapup

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)
  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 4 — plan ranch capacity

Combat Kit

Pierdon Cryst

Partner Skill

Power Crystal

While in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Dragon damage. (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Polapup

Partner Skill

Rider of the Snowy Mountain

Can be ridden. Movement Speed is increased by (80~160)% while mounted on snow . Can also slide quickly down slopes. Technology 26

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Pierdon Cryst#131B
5
6
Polapup#072
4
3

Who Should You Use?

Pierdon Cryst
Use Pierdon Cryst if…
  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Pierdon Cryst brings 120 Defense.
  • You specifically want Power Crystal as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Ice Burst.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Pierdon Cryst sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Polapup.
Pierdon Cryst Pal Page
Polapup
Use Polapup if…
  • You specifically want Rider of the Snowy Mountain as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Dual Ice/Water typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Polapup is Food 4.
Polapup Pal Page