Mudflat Budclaw vs Rainstorm Thornblade
Which is better by the numbers
Rainstorm Thornblade has the higher base stat total: 620 against 518 for Mudflat Budclaw, a gap of 102 (19.7% more).
Mudflat Budclaw wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Rainstorm Thornblade wins 5.
The biggest gap is Attack: Rainstorm Thornblade has 121 and Mudflat Budclaw has 64, 89.1% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Mudflat Budclaw | Rainstorm Thornblade | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 76 | 96 | 20 | Rainstorm Thornblade |
| Attack | 64 | 121 | 57 | Rainstorm Thornblade |
| Magic Attack | 64 | 121 | 57 | Rainstorm Thornblade |
| Defense | 93 | 70 | 23 | Mudflat Budclaw |
| Magic Defense | 65 | 70 | 5 | Rainstorm Thornblade |
| EP Regen | 72 | 92 | 20 | Rainstorm Thornblade |
| Break | 84 | 50 | 34 | Mudflat Budclaw |
| Total | 518 | 620 | 102 | Rainstorm Thornblade |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Mudflat Budclaw places #180 and Rainstorm Thornblade places #59 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Mudflat Budclaw | Rainstorm Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #180 of 227 | #59 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #59 of 137 |
| Within its element | #27 of 34 Rock | #6 of 54 Grass, #15 of 26 Electric |
Type match-up
Mudflat Budclaw's own elements get no strong hit on Rainstorm Thornblade: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Rainstorm Thornblade's Grass hits Mudflat Budclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mudflat Budclaw (Rock) | Rainstorm Thornblade (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Mudflat Budclaw (Rock) | Rainstorm Thornblade (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rainstorm Thornblade (Grass) | Mudflat Budclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Rainstorm Thornblade (Electric) | Mudflat Budclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
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
Mudflat Budclaw has 6 skills on record and Rainstorm Thornblade has 8.
Mudflat Budclaw's strongest damaging skill is Verdant Beam: Grass, might 66.
None of Mudflat Budclaw's 3 damaging skills hits Rainstorm Thornblade's Grass and Electric for more than ×1.
Rainstorm Thornblade's strongest damaging skill is Elegant Waltz: Grass, might 172.
- Rainstorm Thornblade's Thorny Defense (Grass) hits Mudflat Budclaw for ×1.6
- Rainstorm Thornblade's Aqua Defense (Water) hits Mudflat Budclaw for ×1.6
- Rainstorm Thornblade's Thorny Impact (Grass) hits Mudflat Budclaw for ×1.6
- Rainstorm Thornblade's Thorny Rain (Grass) hits Mudflat Budclaw for ×1.6
- Rainstorm Thornblade's Elegant Waltz (Grass) hits Mudflat Budclaw for ×1.6
Where to find them
Find Mudflat Budclaw in Tideblossom Coast, Sea of Flowers in Breezy Plains.
Find Rainstorm Thornblade in Sea of Flowers in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets. Rainstorm Thornblade shows up only during rain or thunderstorm. Rainstorm Thornblade is a unique spawn: once caught, it will not respawn.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains, and both show up in Sea of Flowers.
Evolution lines
- Mudflat Budclaw evolves into Mudflat Shrubclaw (Aniimo level 21; Tideblossom Coast)
- Rainstorm Thornblade has no evolution recorded
Body and movement
| Game value | Mudflat Budclaw | Rainstorm Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.45 | 0.4 |
| Height | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | 1.35 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Mudflat Budclaw and Rainstorm Thornblade share no homeland work.
| Work | Mudflat Budclaw | Rainstorm Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 1 | No |
| Lightning | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |
| Artisanship | No | Level 3 |