Building the right Tatari team in Clash of Critters becomes much more important once you reach the middle stages of the game. At first, it may feel like you can level up almost any unit and still progress without problems. However, resources slowly become harder to obtain, especially when evolving Tatari into higher tiers. Because of that, choosing the right units early can save you a lot of materials later on.
This guide will help explain how Tatari works, the different roles and elements in the game, and which types of units are worth prioritizing first. Whether you are a beginner or already entering the mid game, understanding team building can make progression much easier.
What Are Tatari in Clash of Critters?
Tatari are the main companions you use to battle enemies known as Zobos. There are currently more than 55 different Tatari available in the game, with more expected to arrive in future updates. Every Tatari has its own role, elemental type, and evolution path.
Some Tatari only evolve once, while others can evolve multiple times until they reach their strongest forms. Upgrading them unlocks stronger stats, better abilities, and improved combat performance. You can collect Tatari from several game modes and activities, including:
- Pinball shooting rewards
- Rotating events
- Badge Dojo clears
- Special event shops
- Login rewards
- Limited-time activities
The game also includes special glitter variants, which are basically shiny versions of Tatari. These do not increase stats or power, but they have different visual appearances. Glitter variants have a very low chance of appearing when feeding glitter fruits to a Tatari.
Understanding Elements and Roles
One of the most important systems in Clash of Critters is elemental advantage. There are five main elements in the game:
- Fire
- Water
- Grass
- Rock
- Lightning
Elemental matchups matter a lot during battles. Attacking enemies with an elemental advantage deals double damage, while attacking with a disadvantage can reduce your damage heavily. Because of this, building multiple teams becomes important later in the game.
Tatari are also divided into six combat roles:
- DPS
- Tank
- Guardian
- Support
- Healer
- Specialist
Tanks and guardians are usually placed at the front to absorb damage and protect the team. DPS units focus on dealing heavy damage to enemies quickly. Supports and healers help keep your team alive with buffs, shields, or healing abilities. Specialists are unique units that provide crowd control, debuffs, or other special effects.
A balanced lineup usually performs much better than simply stacking damage dealers.
Tatari Tier System Explained
Tatari strength is heavily connected to their tier level. Higher tier evolutions unlock stronger skills and better overall stats. The game uses background colors to identify each evolution stage. Here is a simple breakdown:
- Blue Tier: First stage of a two-stage evolution
- Purple Tier: Early evolution stage
- Gold Tier (T2): Mid evolution stage
- Red Tier (T3): Advanced evolution stage
- Rainbow Tier (T4): Final evolution stage
Many new players waste upgrade materials early because they evolve random Tatari without planning ahead. This becomes a problem later because evolution materials become very limited in mid and late game content. Because of that, focusing on a smaller group of strong Tatari early is usually the best strategy.
Clash of Critters Tier List
The list below focuses on the first-stage Tatari in each evolution line. This makes it easier to decide which creatures are worth developing without having to list every evolved form separately.
S+ Tier — Best Tatari
These are the Tatari I would prioritize if you want to invest your resources into some of the strongest evolution lines available.
- Buddi
- Dewgrub
- Punchimp
- Taptail
- Voltfawn
S+ Tatari are the top choices on this list and should generally be among your first targets for upgrades and evolution. If you have one of these creatures available, investing resources into them can be a good long-term decision.
S Tier — Excellent Tatari
S-tier Tatari are also strong choices and are only slightly behind the top group. They are worth developing if you don’t have an S+ option or simply prefer one of these evolution lines.
- Ashlarva
- Droppit
- Frugling
- Goonbug
- Manteeny
- Maskfry
- Pyropup
- Zappur
- Zaplet
These creatures can be useful throughout progression and are solid candidates for Candy and Lunch Box investments.
A Tier — Strong Choices
A-tier Tatari are reliable options that can perform well without necessarily being the first creatures you should prioritize. They are especially useful when you don’t have access to the higher-ranked options.
- Cactobud
- Cheerling
- Frostnip
- Pandaroo
- Sealing
- Souphog
- Waddledo
If you already have one of these Tatari at a higher level, there is usually little reason to immediately replace it just because another creature ranks higher. Existing upgrades and resources can make a difference.
B Tier — Decent Tatari
B-tier Tatari are usable and can still contribute to your team, but they generally aren’t the first choices for players trying to maximize their progression.
- Cribbler
- Gibber
- Hootlet
- Sackling
- Shardsnail
- Sparkeet
- Sparkit
- Shrimpyro
- Tindercub
These creatures can be worth keeping if you already have them upgraded. However, if you have limited resources, consider putting your Candy and other upgrade materials toward a higher-ranked evolution line first.
C Tier — Lower Priority
C-tier Tatari are generally better treated as secondary options. They can still be fun to use, especially if you like their designs, but they aren’t the main choices for competitive progression.
- Blueflick
- Drilleroo
- Dumbopus
- Flameow
- Fluffle
- Fumekit
- Funglet
- Gopher
- Humbug
- Kittazap
- Lollama
- Rubblet
- Volkit
- Zapuni
There is nothing wrong with using these creatures, especially early in the game. However, if upgrade materials are limited, you may want to save your resources for a stronger Tatari evolution line.
D Tier — Lowest Priority
These are currently the lowest-ranked first-stage Tatari on the list. They can still be collected and evolved, but they would generally be lower on my upgrade priority.
- Joeyo
- Lullelly
- Sinklet
A D-tier ranking doesn’t mean these Tatari are completely useless. Tier lists are based on overall usefulness, and your personal preferences can always change which creatures you want to use.
Which Tatari Should You Evolve First?
If you’re starting to build your collection and don’t know where to spend your resources, focus on the S+ tier first. Buddi, Dewgrub, Punchimp, Taptail, and Voltfawn are the strongest priorities according to this ranking.
If you don’t have any S+ Tatari, move down to the S tier. There are several strong options available there, giving you plenty of alternatives without having to wait for a specific creature.
A simple priority order is:
- S+ Tier: Highest priority.
- S Tier: Excellent alternatives.
- A Tier: Strong and reliable.
- B Tier: Good for general use.
- C Tier: Use mainly when needed.
- D Tier: Lowest upgrade priority.
Clash of Critters has a surprisingly deep team-building system once you start understanding elements, roles, and Tatari synergy. While high-tier units are important, proper positioning and balanced team composition matter just as much during difficult content.
For newer players, focusing on reliable early game Tatari and avoiding wasteful upgrades can make progression much smoother. Later on, building specialized teams for campaign stages, boss fights, and Horde Invasion will help you push much further into the game.
At the end of the day, the best Tatari lineup is the one that matches your playstyle. Some players enjoy heavy damage teams, while others prefer safer defensive setups. Experiment with different combinations, learn how skills interact, and slowly build your own powerful roster to take down every Zobo wave.