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Smokie vs Wistella

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Smokie if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie brings 85 Defense.
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.

Pick Wistella if…

  • You specifically want Hidden Dark Energy as your combat partner skill.
  • Wistella's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie's.
Verdict

Smokie and Wistella 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. Wistella answers with Hidden Dark Energy and 100 attack (60 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
Wistella
Dark
Type
Dark
R2
Rarity
R2
100
Attack
100
85
Winner
HP
80
85
Winner
Defense
60
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
Hidden Dark EnergyWhile in party, increases Defense of Dark Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
None
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dragon Meteor600 Power
GatheringLv2
Work Skills
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv6 · Lv6 · Lv1
Winner
No
Ride / Mount
No
3
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Smokie

Strengths

  • Combat-focused partner skill

Weaknesses

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

Wistella

Strengths

  • Strong Handiwork worker (Lv6)
  • Strong Medicine Production worker (Lv6)
  • Flexible base helper — 3 work roles

Weaknesses

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

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

Wistella

Partner Skill

Hidden Dark Energy

While in party, increases Defense of Dark Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Smokie#149
2
Wistella#181
6
6
1

Who Should You Use?

Smokie
Use Smokie if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Smokie brings 85 Defense.
  • You specifically want Dig, Smokie! Dig! as your combat partner skill.
  • Combat-focused partner skill.
  • Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Smokie is Food 3.
Smokie Pal Page
Wistella
Use Wistella if…
  • You specifically want Hidden Dark Energy as your combat partner skill.
  • Wistella's Dark kit fits your party better than Smokie's.
Wistella Pal Page