Elemental synergy is one of the most important systems in Trickcal: Chibi Go. Building teams around a single element unlocks major stat bonuses and passive boosts that dramatically increase battle efficiency.
This Trickcal Chibi Go Elemental Team Building Guide explains how element-based team building works, the meaning of different apostle types, and provides both maximum (ideal) and minimum (budget) builds for every element — including recommended units, substitutes, and investment priorities.
Understanding Elemental Team Building
In Trickcal: Chibi Go, each unit (called an Apostle) belongs to an element — such as Pure, Fire, Ice, Light, or Dark.
When you field multiple Apostles of the same element, your team gains a synergy bonus, improving attack, defense, or other stats.
Common Team Compositions:
Full Synergy (6/0) – All six characters share the same element.
Hybrid Synergy (4/2) – Four of one element, two of another (still viable if you lack key Apostles).
Key Terms and Team Concepts
Team Types
Maximum Team – Uses all top-tier core and recommended Apostles for the perfect mono-element composition.
Minimum Team – Uses partial or substitute Apostles when you’re missing key units, but still performs efficiently.
Apostle Roles
Each Apostle fits into one of four priority tiers for team construction:
| Role Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Core | Essential characters that define the team. Without them, the element setup struggles to function. |
| Recommended (RECO.) | Strong secondary choices that can be swapped with good substitutes. Usually ideal farm targets. |
| Usable | Decent filler or early substitutes when missing stronger options. |
| Filler | Last-resort options to complete elemental synergy. Use them to activate the 6-element bonus if you lack others. |
Tip: Eldains are powerful but not always the best pick for mono-element teams. For example, Chloe and Aya can underperform compared to their non-Eldain counterparts within their own elements.
ELEMENTAL TEAM BREAKDOWN
Below are the best maximum and minimum setups for each element.
Each section also includes investment priority (how resource-intensive the team is to maintain).
PURE ELEMENT TEAM
Investment Level: Low
Pure teams focus on sustain and consistency. They have strong self-healing, flexible tanks, and balanced synergy that performs well in long fights.
Maximum Team Setup
Core: Vivi, Dia, Naia
Recommended: Erpin
Usable: Gavia
Filler: Any Pure Apostle
| Role | Apostles |
|---|---|
| Core | Vivi, Dia, Naia |
| Recommended | Erpin |
| Usable | Gavia |
| Filler | Any Pure |
Notes:
- Vivi is the best Eldain Selector target due to her unmatched sustain and synergy.
- Gavia offers additional defensive support if Erpin is unavailable.
- If you already have Vivi and Naia, a DPS filler is sufficient for early content.
Minimum Team Setup
Core: Vivi, Dia, Naia
Usable: Gavia
Filler: Any Pure Apostle
This version still activates full synergy but may lack Erpin’s utility. Use a DPS filler to compensate for damage loss.
FIRE ELEMENT TEAM
Investment Level: High
Fire teams are offense-heavy and rely on powerful but resource-demanding units. They’re strong burst damage teams but limited in flexibility due to fewer Fire Apostles overall.
Maximum Team Setup
Core: Ritz / Chloe, Diana
Recommended: Cyst, Alice, Belita
Filler: Any Fire Apostle
| Role | Apostles |
|---|---|
| Core | Ritz (or Chloe), Diana |
| Recommended | Cyst, Alice, Belita |
| Filler | Any Fire |
Notes:
- Ritz and Diana form the backbone of Fire compositions.
- Cyst provides excellent AoE and burn utility.
- Fire element is limited in substitutes — prioritize pulling or farming key units.
- Shady is not recommended unless you invest heavily; weak performance at low star levels.
- Do NOT use your Eldain selector for Chloe; she’s strong but not worth using that ticket.
Minimum Team Setup
Core: Chloe, Diana
Filler: Any Fire Apostles
Ritz is ideal but not mandatory. For a lightweight team, use Diana + Chloe with 4 other Fire fillers to activate synergy.
ICE ELEMENT TEAM
Investment Level: Medium
Ice teams rely on debuffs and sustain, offering strong control and good scaling with Crayon upgrades.
Maximum Team Setup
Core: Ed, Amelia
Recommended: Picora, Elena, Scylla
Usable: Meluna, Jade, Velvet, Frickle, Aya
Filler: Any Ice Apostle
| Role | Apostles |
|---|---|
| Core | Ed, Amelia |
| Recommended | Picora, Elena, Scylla |
| Usable | Meluna, Jade, Velvet, Frickle, Aya |
Notes:
- Ed is vital — she defines the Ice team’s strength. Without her, skip building this team for now.
- Amelia can be farmed from Clone Factory, but it costs valuable Star Candies.
- Meluna is a strong temporary slot if lacking Picora.
- Aya is an Eldain but not a priority target for selectors.
Minimum Team Setup
Core: Ed, Amelia
Usable: Meluna, Jade, Velvet, Frickle, Aya
Filler: Any Ice Apostle
Still a stable composition without Picora or Scylla. Focus on Amelia for DPS and sustain.
LIGHT ELEMENT TEAM
Investment Level: Extremely High
Light teams are expensive but incredibly powerful. They offer strong burst, healing, and shields, making them top-tier in endgame modes.
Maximum Team Setup
Core: Seline, Epica, Ui
Recommended: Tig, Rufo, Kanna
| Role | Apostles |
|---|---|
| Core | Seline, Epica, Ui |
| Recommended | Tig, Rufo, Kanna |
Notes:
- This is one of the most expensive teams to build.
- Ui can be a good Eldain selector pick if you already have Vivi from Pure.
- Tig acts as a pseudo-tank if Seline is missing.
- Rufo and Kanna provide strong DPS utility and team support.
Minimum Team Setup
Core: Tig / Seline, Epica, Ui
Filler: Any Light (preferably Ruud or Butter)
You can mix 4 Light units + 2 from another element to avoid using weak fillers.
Full Light synergy is viable only with high investment.
DARK ELEMENT TEAM
Investment Level: Low
Dark teams are surprisingly strong for their low cost. They offer great DPS scaling and healing potential while being easy to assemble.
Maximum Team Setup
Core: Komi, Hilde, Zion
Recommended: Kydian, Portia, Blanche
Usable: Rim, Sylphir
Filler: Any Dark Apostle
| Role | Apostles |
|---|---|
| Core | Komi, Hilde, Zion |
| Recommended | Kydian, Portia, Blanche |
| Usable | Rim, Sylphir |
| Filler | Any Dark |
Notes:
- Komi and Hilde are must-haves for sustain and team survival.
- Kydian is the core DPS powerhouse — invest heavily in her skills.
- Rim serves as a usable damage filler when you lack Portia or Kydian.
- Avoid using Eldain selector for Zion; not worth compared to better Eldain picks.
Minimum Team Setup
Core: Komi, Hilde, Zion
Usable: Rim, Sylphir
Filler: Any Dark Apostle
Excellent option for early to midgame — Dark has solid synergy even without top-tier units.
Recommended Eldain Selector Priorities
If you’re choosing an Eldain from a selector ticket, consider these top-value picks for synergy and long-term usage:
| Rank | Character | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| #1 – Vivi (Pure) | Universal tank/support; fits in every team | |
| #2 – Ui (Light) | Powerful AoE burst and great synergy scaling | |
| #3 – Aya (Ice) | Niche but strong with investment | |
| #4 – Chloe (Fire) | Good hybrid frontliner but not priority | |
| #5 – Zion (Dark) | Works well but overshadowed by Kydian in output |
Elemental team building in Trickcal: Chibi Go revolves around balancing synergy with practicality. While full 6-element teams offer the highest stat bonuses, 4/2 hybrid setups are often easier to assemble and just as effective in most content.
If you’re new, focus first on:
- Building your Pure or Dark team (lowest investment).
- Saving Crayons and Certificates for Vivi and your primary DPS unit.
- Gradually expanding into Fire, Ice, and Light once you have their cores.
Consistency in upgrading Crayon Boards, farming Dungeons, and improving team synergy will take you much farther than chasing every new Apostle banner.