Talk:Pearl vs. Undyne/@comment-26885152-20160726213903

Well. I can't really say I disagree here, since Undyne the Undying definitely stomps.

I just don't think Pearl would ever trigger that form, ESPECIALLY if Frisk couldn't trigger it during any nuetral route. Unless Pearl posed some threat to her entire race, Undying wouldn't gather enough determination to transform. And I believe Pearl beats base Undyne with a bit of difficulty.

Undyne is the bulkier one of the two, could keep Pearl at bay with her long range spears, and is possibly faster without her armor (though Pearl becomes more durable if that armor is removed, so it's kind of a pick your poison scenario here). Undyne's determination should also help her stay in the battle a bit.

Pearl has better mobility (assuming Undyne is wearing her armor), better durability (assuming Undyne isn't wearing her armor), a more varied arsenal, better strategy, and much more experience that I believe helps her beat Undyne in base. I have also seen it argued that gems may not be affected by soul manipulation as they aren't natural creatures, but I don't think there is enough evidene to support that.

TL;DR I think Pearl beats base Undyne, and that Undying isn't really a factor. I enjoyed reaing this though!