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Smokie

Dark · R2

Smokie

VS
Smokie Cryst

Dark / Ice · R3

Smokie Cryst

Smokie vs Smokie Cryst

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Smokie if…

  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Smokie's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.

Pick Smokie Cryst if…

  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Smokie Cryst sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.
Verdict

Smokie and Smokie Cryst both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Smokie leans on Dig, Smokie! Dig! and a 100 attack frame. Smokie Cryst answers with Cryo Instincts and 100 attack (90 Defense vs 85). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Smokie
Stat
Smokie Cryst
Dark
Type
Dark / Ice
R2
Rarity
R3
Winner
100
Attack
100
85
HP
85
85
Defense
90
Winner
Dig, Smokie! Dig!When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58
Partner Skill
Cryo InstinctsWhile at a base, increases the Cooling Work Suitability Level for all other Base Pals by +1 . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Diamond Rain600 Power
GatheringLv2
Work Skills
Cooling · GatheringLv2 · Lv2
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Food Upkeep
3

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smokie

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
  • Only light Gathering work (Lv2)

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

Smokie

Partner Skill

Dig, Smokie! Dig!

When activated, uses its sharp sense of smell to detect nearby Chromite . While fighting together, Chromite acquisition increases by +(100~200)% . Technology 58

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

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

Pal
Smokie#149
2
—
Smokie Cryst#149B
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Smokie
Use Smokie if…
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Smokie's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie Cryst's.
Smokie Pal Page
Smokie Cryst
Use Smokie Cryst if…
  • You specifically want Cryo Instincts as your combat partner skill.
  • Dual Dark/Ice typing for coverage.
  • Smokie Cryst sits at R3 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Smokie.
Smokie Cryst Pal Page