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Reindrix vs Smokie Cryst

Reindrix vs Smokie Cryst — two Ice Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Reindrix if…

  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Reindrix brings 110 Defense.
  • You specifically want Cool Body as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Freezing Charge.

Pick Smokie Cryst if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Reindrix's 85.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
Verdict

Reindrix and Smokie Cryst both cover Ice DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Reindrix leans on Cool Body and a 85 attack frame plus exclusive Freezing Charge. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 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

Reindrix
Stat
Smokie Cryst
Ice
Type
Dark / Ice
R4
Winner
Rarity
R3
85
Attack
100
Winner
100
Winner
HP
85
110
Winner
Defense
90
Cool BodyCan be ridden. Keeps the rider cool in hot environments.
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
Exclusive Skill
None
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
Winner
Cooling · LumberingLv3 · Lv3
Winner
Work Skills
Cooling · GatheringLv2 · Lv2
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
7
Food Upkeep
3
Winner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Reindrix

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv3 base contribution
  • Ride / mobility partner skill
  • Exclusive skill: Freezing Charge

Weaknesses

  • Food 7 — high upkeep
  • Mono Ice typing limits elemental coverage

Smokie Cryst

Strengths

  • Cooling Lv2 base contribution
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

Combat Kit

Reindrix

Partner Skill

Cool Body

Can be ridden. Keeps the rider cool in hot environments.

Active Skills

Smokie Cryst

Partner Skill

Cryo Instincts

While at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)

Work Skills

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

Pal
Reindrix#101
3
3
Smokie Cryst#149B
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Reindrix
Use Reindrix if…
  • You value bulk in Ice fights — Reindrix brings 110 Defense.
  • You specifically want Cool Body as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Freezing Charge.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
  • Exclusive skill: Freezing Charge.
Reindrix Pal Page
Smokie Cryst
Use Smokie Cryst if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Smokie Cryst hits 100 vs Reindrix's 85.
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie Cryst is Food 3.
Smokie Cryst Pal Page