Bonesky vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 465 for Bonesky, a gap of 145 (31.2% more).
Bonesky wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 5.
The biggest gap is Break: Shrubclaw has 99 and Bonesky has 38, 160.5% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Bonesky | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 71 | 90 | 19 | Shrubclaw |
| Attack | 88 | 75 | 13 | Bonesky |
| Magic Attack | 88 | 75 | 13 | Bonesky |
| Defense | 56 | 109 | 53 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 57 | 77 | 20 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 67 | 85 | 18 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 38 | 99 | 61 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 465 | 610 | 145 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Bonesky places #217 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Bonesky | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #217 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #26 of 29 Ice | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Bonesky's own elements get no strong hit on Shrubclaw: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Shrubclaw's Rock hits Bonesky's Ice for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonesky (Ice) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Bonesky (Ice) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Bonesky (Ice) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Bonesky (Ice) | ×1 | Neutral |
Each pairing of one element against one element is listed on its own, with the game's own multipliers. An attack uses the element of its skill, so the skill check below is the fuller picture.
Skill coverage
Bonesky has 6 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Bonesky's strongest damaging skill is Ice Strikes: Ice, might 55.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
Where to find them
Find Bonesky in Beast Fang Ridge, Mistwoods in Breezy Plains.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Bonesky | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny rate | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) |
| Dark rate | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) |
From the game's shiny_rate and dark_rate fields.
Body and movement
| Game value | Bonesky | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.91 | 1.8 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Bonesky and Shrubclaw share no homeland work.
| Work | Bonesky | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | Level 1 | No |
| Artisanship | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |