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Robinquill Terra vs Surfent Terra

Robinquill Terra vs Surfent Terra — two Ground Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Robinquill Terra if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Robinquill Terra hits 105 vs Surfent Terra's 90.
  • You specifically want Hawk Eye as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.

Pick Surfent Terra if…

  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Surfent Terra brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Sand Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Verdict

Robinquill Terra and Surfent Terra both cover Ground DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Robinquill Terra leans on Hawk Eye and a 105 attack frame. Surfent Terra answers with Sand Swimmer and 90 attack (100 Defense vs 80). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Robinquill Terra
Stat
Surfent Terra
Grass / Ground
Type
Ground
R6
Winner
Rarity
R5
105
Winner
Attack
90
90
HP
90
80
Defense
100
Winner
Hawk EyeWhile fighting together, allows you to deal more damage to weak points.
Partner Skill
Sand SwimmerCan be ridden.
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Solar Blast150 Power
Top Skill Power
Rock Lance150 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Lumbering · Medicine Production · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2 · Lv2
Winner
Work Skills
GatheringLv3
No
Ride / Mount
Yes
3
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Robinquill Terra

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
  • Combat-focused partner skill
  • Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage

Weaknesses

  • Better as a specialist than a do-everything pick

Surfent Terra

Strengths

  • Ride / mobility partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Ground typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Robinquill Terra

Partner Skill

Hawk Eye

While fighting together, allows you to deal more damage to weak points.

Active Skills

Surfent Terra

Partner Skill

Sand Swimmer

Can be ridden.

Active Skills

Work Skills

Robinquill Terra vs Surfent Terra on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.

Pal
Robinquill Terra#76B
3
3
2
2
2
Surfent Terra#75B
3

Who Should You Use?

Robinquill Terra
Use Robinquill Terra if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Robinquill Terra hits 105 vs Surfent Terra's 90.
  • You specifically want Hawk Eye as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Dual Grass/Ground typing for coverage.
  • Robinquill Terra sits at R6 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Surfent Terra.
Robinquill Terra Pal Page
Surfent Terra
Use Surfent Terra if…
  • You value bulk in Ground fights — Surfent Terra brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Sand Swimmer as your combat partner skill.
  • Ride / mobility partner skill.
Surfent Terra Pal Page