Sootseer vs Tombat
Sootseer vs Tombat — two Dark Pals in the Mid (R5–7) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Sootseer if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Tombat's 100.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
Pick Tombat if…
- You specifically want Ultrasonic Sensor as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Tombat is Food 5.
- Tombat's Dark kit fits your party better than Sootseer's.
Sootseer and Tombat both cover Dark DPS in the Mid (R5–7) band, but they win different fights. Sootseer leans on Grave Robber and a 125 attack frame. Tombat answers with Ultrasonic Sensor and 100 attack (80 Defense vs 90). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Sootseer
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 5 work roles
- Solid ranged attack for its tier
- Ranch production partner skill
Weaknesses
- Food 7 — high upkeep
Tombat
Strengths
- Flexible base helper — 3 work roles
Weaknesses
- Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Grave RobberWhile in party, player and party Pals take (15~30)% less Neutral damage. (Does not stack) Sometimes digs up Bone when assigned to Ranch .
Active Skills
- Lv1Ignis Blast40
- Lv7Dark Ball50
- Lv15Spirit Fire80
- Lv22Spirit Flame200
- Lv30Nightmare Ball300
Partner Skill
Ultrasonic SensorWhen activated, uses ultrasonic waves to detect the location of nearby Pals.
Active Skills
- Lv1Air Cannon25
- Lv7Poison Blast30
- Lv15Dark Ball40
- Lv22Shadow Burst55
- Lv30Spirit Flame75
Work Skills
Sootseer vs Tombat on shared work types — sort a column to see who wins the base slot.
Who Should You Use?
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Sootseer hits 125 vs Tombat's 100.
- You specifically want Grave Robber as your combat partner skill.
- Solid ranged attack for its tier.
- Ranch production partner skill.
- Sootseer sits at R7 in this band — stronger base rarity ceiling than Tombat.
- You specifically want Ultrasonic Sensor as your combat partner skill.
- Lower food upkeep matters on your ranch — Tombat is Food 5.
- Tombat's Dark kit fits your party better than Sootseer's.