Determining the highest-level monster

[Progmode]

I got my cards out:

Originally Posted by Mate

...It is a separate monster with all the same levels, bonuses, and treasure that the original monster had.

...If the monsters survive the combat, they will move together, and are represented by the original standie.

So, I stand by my statement that a level 10 Mated monster is not higher level than a level 15 monster.

[ArcadianRefugee]

Originally Posted by Progmode

I got my cards out...

Right. The reason being another card could get rid of the Mate and leave the original monster behind.