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Polapup vs Vanwyrm Cryst

Polapup 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 if…

  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Polapup brings 105 Defense.
  • You specifically want Rider of the Snowy Mountain 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's 105.
  • You specifically want Aerial Marauder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Polapup and Vanwyrm Cryst both cover Ice 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. Vanwyrm Cryst answers with Aerial Marauder and 120 attack (95 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Ice / Water
Type
Ice / Dark
R5
Rarity
R5
105
Attack
120
Winner
95
Winner
HP
90
105
Winner
Defense
95
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
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Dark Laser150 Power
Cooling · WateringLv4 · Lv3
Winner
Work Skills
Transporting · CoolingLv3 · Lv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
6

Strengths & Weaknesses

Polapup

Strengths

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

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

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

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

Pal
Polapup#072
3
4
Vanwyrm Cryst#64B
2
3

Who Should You Use?

Polapup
Use Polapup if…
  • You value bulk in Ice 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
Vanwyrm Cryst
Use Vanwyrm Cryst if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Vanwyrm Cryst hits 120 vs Polapup'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