Budclaw vs Plateau Nimbi
Which is better by the numbers
Budclaw and Plateau Nimbi have the same base stat total, 518.
Budclaw wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Plateau Nimbi wins 5.
The biggest gap is Break: Budclaw has 84 and Plateau Nimbi has 43, 95.3% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Budclaw | Plateau Nimbi | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 76 | 80 | 4 | Plateau Nimbi |
| Attack | 64 | 76 | 12 | Plateau Nimbi |
| Magic Attack | 64 | 76 | 12 | Plateau Nimbi |
| Defense | 93 | 68 | 25 | Budclaw |
| Magic Defense | 65 | 82 | 17 | Plateau Nimbi |
| EP Regen | 72 | 93 | 21 | Plateau Nimbi |
| Break | 84 | 43 | 41 | Budclaw |
| Total | 518 | 518 | 0 | Tie |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Budclaw places #180 and Plateau Nimbi places #180 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Budclaw | Plateau Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #180 of 227 | #180 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #27 of 34 Rock, #43 of 54 Grass | #29 of 41 Wind, #25 of 29 Ice |
Type match-up
Budclaw's Rock hits Plateau Nimbi's Ice for ×1.6.
Plateau Nimbi's Wind hits Budclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budclaw (Rock) | Plateau Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Budclaw (Rock) | Plateau Nimbi (Ice) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Plateau Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Plateau Nimbi (Ice) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Plateau Nimbi (Wind) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Plateau Nimbi (Wind) | Budclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Plateau Nimbi (Ice) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Plateau Nimbi (Ice) | Budclaw (Grass) | ×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
Budclaw has 6 skills on record and Plateau Nimbi has 6.
Budclaw's strongest damaging skill is Verdant Beam: Grass, might 66.
Plateau Nimbi's strongest damaging skill is Cloud Orb: Wind, might 30.
Where to find them
Find Budclaw in Beast Fang Ridge, Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Plateau Nimbi in Driftwise Meadow in Breezy Plains.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Budclaw | Plateau Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny rate | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) | Not recorded |
| Dark rate | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) | Not recorded |
From the game's shiny_rate and dark_rate fields.
Body and movement
| Game value | Budclaw | Plateau Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.45 | 0.54 |
| Height | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Can fly | No | Yes |
| Can glide | No | Yes |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Run speed | 4.2 | Not recorded |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Budclaw and Plateau Nimbi share no homeland work.
| Work | Budclaw | Plateau Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 1 | No |
| Grass | Level 1 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Ice | No | Level 1 |
| Leisure | No | Level 1 |
| Wind | No | Level 1 |