Best Pals
Combat picks by element
For each element, the 1st Pal is a support (having it in your party boosts that element's attack), and the 2nd is the main damage dealer. Carry the 1st while attacking with the 2nd.
Support
Lava SpoutWhile in party, increases Attack of Fire Pals by 15%. (Does not stack) Sometimes drops Flame Organ when assigned to Ranch.
Main
Magma KaiserCan be ridden. While in party, increases the Attack and Defense of the Pal fighting alongside you by 5% whenever you defeat an enemy. This effect lasts 20 seconds and stacks up to five times.
Support
Aqua SpoutWhile in party, increases Attack of Water Pals by 15%. (Does not stack) Sometimes drops Aquatic Pal Fluids when assigned to Ranch.
Main
Angry SharkWhen activated, attacks the targeted enemy with a powerful Aqua Shot. While in the party, increases the player's attack power.
Support
Shiny HaulerWhile in party, reduces weight of Sulfur and Coal by 80%. Also improves player's and Pals' Ground damage to enemy weak points by 80%. (Does not stack)
Main
Steel Guardian ModeWhen activated, steels its resolve, increasing its attack power and defense for a set time.
Support
Ground 'n' PoundWhile in party, improves player's and Pals' Grass damage to enemy weak points by 25%. (Does not stack) Increases efficiency by 200% when working at a Weapon Workbench, Weapon Assembly Line, or other related facilities.
Main
Grass Dragon AffectionCan be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player’s attack type to Grass and increases Attack by 5%.
Support
Shadow StanceWhen activated, Croajiro Noct channels its loyalty and puffs up its abdomen to store energy. Climbing on top will propel the player high into the air. While in party, improves player's and Pals' Dark damage to enemy weak points by 25%. (Does not stack)
Main
Modified DNACan be ridden as a flying mount. While flying, Movement Speed is increased. Enhances Dark attacks by 15% while mounted.
Fast-movement Pals
Speed
Flying
Ground
Water
Fastest
Very fast
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Fast
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Fairly fast
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Flying
Fastest
Aerial MissileCan be ridden as a flying mount. Can rapid-fire a missile launcher while mounted.
Very fast
Meteor WingsCan be ridden as a flying mount. Greatly increases movement speed while flying.
Fast
Icy SteedCan be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player's attack type to Ice, inflict 2, increases Attack by 10%.
Fast
Black SteedCan be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player's attack type to Dark, inflict 2, increases Attack by 10%.
Fast
Scorching PredatorCan be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, Ice Pals drop 40% more items when defeated. (Does not stack)
Fast
Tidal PredatorCan be ridden as a flying mount. While in party, Fire Pals drop 40% more items when defeated. (Does not stack)
Fairly fast
Modified DNACan be ridden as a flying mount. While flying, Movement Speed is increased. Enhances Dark attacks by 15% while mounted.
Fairly fast
Flame WingCan be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player’s attack type to Fire and increases Attack by 5%.
Fairly fast
Wings of DeathCan be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player’s attack type to Dark and increases Attack by 5%.
Fairly fast
Wings of ThunderCan be ridden as a flying mount. While mounted, changes the player’s attack type to Electric and increases Attack by 5%.
Ground
Fastest
Night DancerCan be ridden. Boosts jumping ability while mounted. This Pal's movement speed increases by +50% at night.
Fastest
Sand SprintCan be ridden. Movement Speed is increased by 50% while mounted on sand.
Very fast
Wind and CloudsCan be ridden. Enables a double jump while mounted.
Very fast
StormcloudCan be ridden. Can double jump while mounted. While in party, Water Pals drop 40% more items when defeated. (Does not stack)
Very fast
Plasma DashCan be ridden. Can also dash in midair to move at high speed.
Fast
Holy Knight of the FirmamentCan be ridden. Enables a triple jump while mounted.
Fast
Dark Knight of the AbyssCan be ridden. Enables a double jump while mounted.
Fast
Sandstorm's BlessingCan be ridden. While mounted, changes the player’s attack type to Ground and increases Attack by 5%.
Fairly fast
Direhowl RiderCan be ridden. Notable for slightly faster movement speed while mounted.
Fairly fast
Red HareCan be ridden. While mounted, changes the player’s attack type to Fire and increases Attack by 5%.
Fairly fast
Black HareCan be ridden. While mounted, changes the player’s attack type toDark and increases Attack by 5%.
Base-work picks by aptitude
Guardian of the DesertWhile fighting together, applies Ground damage to the player's attacks. Occasionally dodges attacks with a quick step during battle.
Blade of Uncontrolled PassionWhile in party, the amount of items obtained from using the Meat Cleaver increases by 100%. (Does not stack)