Polapup Terra vs Rayhound Cryst
Polapup Terra vs Rayhound Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Polapup Terra if…
- You value bulk in Ice fights — Polapup Terra brings 110 Defense.
- You specifically want Snowy Mountain Slider as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
Pick Rayhound Cryst if…
- You specifically want Snow Shepherd as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang (Ice).
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
Polapup Terra and Rayhound Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Polapup Terra leans on Snowy Mountain Slider and a 105 attack frame. Rayhound Cryst answers with Snow Shepherd and 105 attack (80 Defense vs 110). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Polapup Terra
Strengths
- Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)
- Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
- Ride / mobility partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 4 — plan ranch capacity
Rayhound Cryst
Strengths
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Party buff partner skill
- Exclusive skill: Double Fang (Ice)
Weaknesses
- Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Snowy Mountain SliderCan be ridden. Movement Speed is increased by (80~160)% while mounted on snow . Can also slide quickly down slopes. While it starts out slow, the top speed it can hit while sliding is no joke. Technology 55
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile40
- Lv7Stone Blast80
- Lv15Iceberg120
- Lv22Rockburst300
- Lv30Blizzard Spike450
Partner Skill
Snow ShepherdCan be ridden. Can perform a double jump while mounted. While in party, increases Defense of Ice Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack) Technology 32
Active Skills
- Lv1Double Fang (Ice)Exclusive40
- Lv2Fierce Fang (Ice)Exclusive50
- Lv3Bog Blast40
- Lv7Icicle Cutter80
- Lv15Iceberg120
Work Skills
Polapup Terra vs Rayhound Cryst on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
| Pal | ||
|---|---|---|
| Polapup Terra#72B | 4 | 4 |
| Rayhound Cryst#98B | — | 3 |
Who Should You Use?
- You value bulk in Ice fights — Polapup Terra brings 110 Defense.
- You specifically want Snowy Mountain Slider as your combat partner skill.
- Ride / mobility partner skill.
- You specifically want Snow Shepherd as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang (Ice).
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Party buff partner skill.
- Exclusive skill: Double Fang (Ice).