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Pierdon vs Surfent Terra

Pierdon vs Surfent Terra — two Ground Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Pierdon if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pierdon hits 105 vs Surfent Terra's 90.
  • You specifically want Power Stone as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Horn Burst.

Pick Surfent Terra if…

  • You specifically want Sand Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Surfent Terra is Food 5.
Verdict

Pierdon and Surfent Terra both cover Ground DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Pierdon leans on Power Stone and a 105 attack frame plus exclusive Horn Burst. Surfent Terra answers with Sand Swimmer and 90 attack (100 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
Stat
Surfent Terra
Ground
Type
Ground
R6
Winner
Rarity
R5
105
Winner
Attack
90
100
Winner
HP
90
120
Winner
Defense
100
Power StoneWhile in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Muddy by (50~65)% . (Does not stack)
Partner Skill
Sand SwimmerCan be ridden.
Horn Burst600 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Horn Burst600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Rock Lance150 Power
MiningLv5
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv3
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
8
Food Upkeep
5
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Pierdon

Strengths

  • Strong Mining worker (Lv5)
  • Party buff partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Horn Burst

Weaknesses

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

Surfent Terra

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Pierdon

Partner Skill

Power Stone

While in party, increases player's and Pals' damage to enemies afflicted with Muddy by (50~65)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Surfent Terra

Partner Skill

Sand Swimmer

Can be ridden.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Pierdon#131
5
Surfent Terra#75B
3

Who Should You Use?

Pierdon
Use Pierdon if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Pierdon hits 105 vs Surfent Terra's 90.
  • You specifically want Power Stone as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Horn Burst.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Horn Burst.
Pierdon Pal Page
Surfent Terra
Use Surfent Terra if…
  • You specifically want Sand Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Surfent Terra is Food 5.
Surfent Terra Pal Page