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Tarantriss vs Wistella

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

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Tarantriss if…

  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.

Pick Wistella if…

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

Tarantriss and Wistella both cover Dark DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Tarantriss leans on Tarantriss’ Web and a 100 attack frame plus exclusive Webstrike Impact. Wistella answers with Hidden Dark Energy and 100 attack (60 Defense vs 100). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.

At a Glance

Tarantriss
Stat
Wistella
Dark
Type
Dark
R3
Winner
Rarity
R2
100
Attack
100
110
Winner
HP
80
100
Winner
Defense
60
Tarantriss’ WebCan be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20
Partner Skill
Hidden Dark EnergyWhile in party, increases Defense of Dark Pals by (15~30)% . (Does not stack)
Exclusive Skill
None
Dark Whisp600 Power
Top Skill Power
Dragon Meteor600 Power
Gathering · Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv3 · Lv3 · Lv2 · Lv2
Work Skills
Handiwork · Medicine Production · TransportingLv6 · Lv6 · Lv1
Winner
Yes
Ride / Mount
No
4
Winner
Food Upkeep
5

Strengths & Weaknesses

Tarantriss

Strengths

  • Flexible base helper — 4 work roles
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal
  • Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact

Weaknesses

  • Mono Dark typing limits elemental coverage

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

Tarantriss

Partner Skill

Tarantriss’ Web

Can be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. Additionally, can shoot spider web to grapple and move at high speed. Technology 20

Active Skills

Wistella

Partner Skill

Hidden Dark Energy

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

Active Skills

Work Skills

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

Pal
Wistella#181
6
6
1
Tarantriss#071
3
3
2
2

Who Should You Use?

Tarantriss
Use Tarantriss if…
  • You value bulk in Dark fights — Tarantriss brings 100 Defense.
  • You specifically want Tarantriss’ Web as your combat partner skill.
  • You want access to the exclusive skill Webstrike Impact.
  • Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
  • Exclusive skill: Webstrike Impact.
Tarantriss 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 Tarantriss's.
Wistella Pal Page