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Polapup Terra vs Vanwyrm Cryst

Polapup Terra vs Vanwyrm 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 Vanwyrm Cryst if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Polapup Terra's 105.
  • You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Polapup Terra and Vanwyrm 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 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

Polapup Terra
Stat
Vanwyrm Cryst
Ice / Ground
Type
Ice / Dark
R6
Winner
Rarity
R5
105
Attack
120
Winner
95
Winner
HP
90
110
Winner
Defense
95
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
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Rocky Impact600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
Cooling · MiningLv4 · Lv4
Winner
Work Skills
Transporting · CoolingLv3 · Lv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
6

Strengths & Weaknesses

Polapup Terra

Strengths

  • Strong Cooling worker (Lv4)
  • Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 4 — plan ranch capacity

Vanwyrm Cryst

Strengths

  • Transporting Lv3 base contribution
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Food 6 — hungrier than average workers

Combat Kit

Polapup Terra

Partner Skill

Snowy Mountain Slider

Can 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

Vanwyrm Cryst

Partner Skill

Aerial Marauder

Can be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Polapup Terra#72B
4
4
Vanwyrm Cryst#64B
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Polapup Terra
Use 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.
  • Polapup Terra sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Vanwyrm Cryst.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Polapup Terra is Food 4.
Polapup Terra Pal Page
Vanwyrm Cryst
Use Vanwyrm Cryst if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Polapup Terra's 105.
  • You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Vanwyrm Cryst Pal Page