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Polapup vs Skutlass

Polapup vs Skutlass — 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 if…

  • You specifically want Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
  • Skutlass's Water kit fits your party better than Polapup's.
Verdict

Polapup and Skutlass 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 answers with Fish Fillet and 100 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
Ice / Water
Type
Water
R5
Rarity
R5
105
Winner
Attack
100
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
Fish FilletWhen activated, Skutlass becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2600~3900) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Diamond Rain600 Power
Top Skill Power
Geyser Gush600 Power
Cooling · WateringLv4 · Lv3
Work Skills
Lumbering · Watering · GatheringLv4 · Lv4 · Lv1
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

Strengths

  • Strong Lumbering worker (Lv4)
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv4)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Water typing limits elemental coverage

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

Partner Skill

Fish Fillet

When activated, Skutlass becomes the player's katana (Attack: (2600~3900) ). If it does not revert to its normal form quickly, Skutlass will become incapacitated. It will also become incapacitated if Iaigiri is used.

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Skutlass#128
4
1
4
Polapup#072
3
4

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
Use Skutlass if…
  • You specifically want Fish Fillet as your combat partner skill.
  • Strong Watering worker (Lv4).
  • Skutlass's Water kit fits your party better than Polapup's.
Skutlass Pal Page