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Shaolong vs Xenogard

Shaolong vs Xenogard — two Dragon Pals in the High (R8–10) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Shaolong if…

  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Shaolong hits 135 vs Xenogard's 120.
  • You specifically want Azure Sovereign as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Hydra Charge.

Pick Xenogard if…

  • You value bulk in Dragon fights — Xenogard brings 130 Defense.
  • You specifically want Unknown Intruder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Verdict

Shaolong and Xenogard both cover Dragon DPS in the High (R8–10) band, but they win different fights. Shaolong leans on Azure Sovereign and a 135 attack frame plus exclusive Hydra Charge. Xenogard answers with Unknown Intruder and 120 attack (130 Defense vs 120). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Shaolong
Stat
Xenogard
Dragon / Water
Type
Dragon
R9
Rarity
R9
135
Winner
Attack
120
140
Winner
HP
110
120
Defense
130
Winner
Azure SovereignCan be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal's Attack increases by (4~8)% for each other Dragon Pal in your party. Technology 77
Partner Skill
Unknown IntruderCan be ridden. While in party, increases the player's energy weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack) Technology 41
Hydra Charge500 Power
Exclusive Skill
None
Winner
Top Skill Power
Dragon Meteor600 Power
Watering · GatheringLv8 · Lv5
Winner
Work Skills
MiningLv4
Yes
Ride / Mount
Yes
9
Food Upkeep
9

Strengths & Weaknesses

Shaolong

Strengths

  • Top-tier Watering (Lv8)
  • Strong Gathering worker (Lv5)
  • Excellent combat stats for party use

Weaknesses

  • Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep

Xenogard

Strengths

  • Strong Mining worker (Lv4)
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier
  • Very fast mount / travel option

Weaknesses

  • Food 9 — heavy ranch upkeep
  • Mono Dragon typing limits elemental coverage

Combat Kit

Shaolong

Partner Skill

Azure Sovereign

Can be ridden as a flying mount. This Pal's Attack increases by (4~8)% for each other Dragon Pal in your party. Technology 77

Active Skills

Xenogard

Partner Skill

Unknown Intruder

Can be ridden. While in party, increases the player's energy weapon damage by (10~35)% . (Does not stack) Technology 41

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Shaolong#192
8
5
Xenogard#146
4

Who Should You Use?

Shaolong
Use Shaolong if…
  • You want the higher raw attack frame — Shaolong hits 135 vs Xenogard's 120.
  • You specifically want Azure Sovereign as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Hydra Charge.
  • Top-tier Watering (Lv8).
  • Excellent combat stats for party use.
Shaolong Pal Page
Xenogard
Use Xenogard if…
  • You value bulk in Dragon fights — Xenogard brings 130 Defense.
  • You specifically want Unknown Intruder as your combat partner skill.
  • Solid ranged attack for its tier.
  • Very fast mount / travel option.
Xenogard Pal Page