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Ribbuny Botan vs Tanzee

Ribbuny Botan vs Tanzee — two Grass Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Ribbuny Botan if…

  • You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny Botan is Food 1.

Pick Tanzee if…

  • You specifically want Cheery Rifle as your combat partner skill.
  • Tanzee's Grass kit fits your party better than Ribbuny Botan's.
Verdict

Ribbuny Botan and Tanzee both cover Grass DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Ribbuny Botan leans on Ground 'n' Pound and a 100 attack frame. Tanzee answers with Cheery Rifle and 100 attack. Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Ribbuny Botan
Stat
Tanzee
Grass
Type
Grass
R1
Rarity
R1
100
Attack
100
80
HP
80
70
Defense
70
Ground 'n' PoundWhile in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.
Partner Skill
Cheery RifleWhen activated, Tanzee will mercilessly fire an assault rifle at nearby enemies.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Wind Burst600 Power
Winner
Top Skill Power
Solar Blast150 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Planting · TransportingLv2 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv1
Winner
Work Skills
Gathering · Handiwork · Lumbering · Planting · TransportingLv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1 · Lv1
No
Ride / Mount
No
1
Winner
Food Upkeep
2

Strengths & Weaknesses

Ribbuny Botan

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Party buff partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats

Tanzee

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles

Weaknesses

  • Mono Grass typing limits elemental coverage
  • Frail early-game combat stats
  • Mostly an early capture — outclassed later

Combat Kit

Ribbuny Botan

Partner Skill

Ground 'n' Pound

While in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by (25~40)% . (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by (200~400)% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.

Active Skills

Tanzee

Partner Skill

Cheery Rifle

When activated, Tanzee will mercilessly fire an assault rifle at nearby enemies.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Ribbuny Botan vs Tanzee on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Ribbuny Botan#44B
2
2
2
1
Tanzee#023
1
1
1
1
1

Who Should You Use?

Ribbuny Botan
Use Ribbuny Botan if…
  • You specifically want Ground 'n' Pound as your combat partner skill.
  • Party buff partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Ribbuny Botan is Food 1.
Ribbuny Botan Pal Page
Tanzee
Use Tanzee if…
  • You specifically want Cheery Rifle as your combat partner skill.
  • Tanzee's Grass kit fits your party better than Ribbuny Botan's.
Tanzee Pal Page