Valentail vs Yakumo
Valentail vs Yakumo — two Neutral Pals in the Early (R1–4) rarity band competing for the same combat slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Valentail if…
- You want the higher raw attack frame — Valentail hits 100 vs Yakumo's 85.
- You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
Pick Yakumo if…
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Yakumo brings 85 Defense.
- You specifically want Birds of a Feather as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang.
Valentail and Yakumo both cover Neutral DPS in the Early (R1–4) band, but they win different fights. Valentail leans on Big Stretch and a 100 attack frame. Yakumo answers with Birds of a Feather and 85 attack (85 Defense vs 70). Pick the partner skill and bulk profile that match how you actually fight — not just the rarer dex number.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Valentail
Strengths
- Gathering Lv2
- Neutral-type Pal
- Partner skill: Big Stretch
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
- Frail early-game combat stats
Yakumo
Strengths
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal
- Exclusive skill: Double Fang
Weaknesses
- Mono Neutral typing limits elemental coverage
- Only light Gathering work (Lv2)
Combat Kit
Partner Skill
Big StretchWhile in party, reduces the effects of gravity on the player, making them more floaty while jumping and falling. (Does not stack)
Active Skills
- Lv1Bog Blast40
- Lv7Air Cannon40
- Lv15Power Shot80
- Lv22Power Bomb120
- Lv30Air Blade160
Partner Skill
Birds of a FeatherCan be ridden. While fighting together, (15~30)% increased chance of encountering pals with the same Passive Skill as this Pal. (Excludes certain Passive Skills) Technology 41
Active Skills
- Lv1Double FangExclusive40
- Lv2Fierce Fang50
- Lv3Bog Blast40
- Lv7Power Shot80
- Lv15Stone Blast80
Work Skills
Valentail vs Yakumo 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 — Valentail hits 100 vs Yakumo's 85.
- You specifically want Big Stretch as your combat partner skill.
- Partner skill: Big Stretch.
- You value bulk in Neutral fights — Yakumo brings 85 Defense.
- You specifically want Birds of a Feather as your combat partner skill.
- You want access to the exclusive skill Double Fang.
- Useful as a mounted travel Pal.
- Exclusive skill: Double Fang.