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.
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
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
Partner Skill
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
Active Skills
- Lv1Ice Missile40
- Lv7Aqua Gun50
- Lv15Iceberg120
- Lv22Splash160
- Lv30Freeze Wall200
Partner Skill
Aerial MarauderCan be ridden as a flying mount. Increases damage player deals to enemy weak points while mounted.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Ice Missile30
- Lv15Icicle Cutter55
- Lv22Cryst Breath90
- Lv30Nightmare Ball100
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?
- 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.
- 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.