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Polapup vs Skutlass Ignis

Polapup vs Skutlass Ignis — two Water Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Polapup if…

  • You value bulk in Water fights — Polapup brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Rider of the Snowy Mountain as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.

Pick Skutlass Ignis if…

  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
  • Skutlass Ignis's Water kit fits your party better than Polapup's.
Verdict

Polapup and Skutlass Ignis both cover Water DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Polapup leans on Rider of the Snowy Mountain and a 105 attack frame. Skutlass Ignis answers with Seared Fish Fillet and 105 attack (80 Defense vs 105). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Polapup
Stat
Skutlass Ignis
Ice / Water
Type
Water / Fire
R5
Rarity
R5
105
Attack
105
95
Winner
HP
70
105
Winner
Defense
80
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
Partner Skill
Seared Fish FilletWhen activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Diamond Rain600 Power
Top Skill Power
Fire Ball600 Power
Cooling · WateringLv4 · Lv3
Work Skills
Kindling · Lumbering · Gathering · WateringLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Polapup

Strengths

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

Weaknesses

  • Food 4 — plan ranch capacity

Skutlass Ignis

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Food 5 — plan ranch capacity

Combat Kit

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

Skutlass Ignis

Partner Skill

Seared Fish Fillet

When activated, Skutlass Ignis becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2900~4200) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass Ignis will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Polapup#072
3
4
Skutlass Ignis#128B
2
3
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Polapup
Use Polapup if…
  • You value bulk in Water fights — Polapup brings 105 Defense.
  • 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
Skutlass Ignis
Use Skutlass Ignis if…
  • You specifically want Seared Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Water/Fire typing for coverage.
  • Skutlass Ignis's Water kit fits your party better than Polapup's.
Skutlass Ignis Pal Page