Budclaw vs Rainstorm Nimbi
Which is better by the numbers
Budclaw and Rainstorm Nimbi have the same base stat total, 518.
Budclaw wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Rainstorm Nimbi wins 5.
The biggest gap is Break: Budclaw has 84 and Rainstorm Nimbi has 43, 95.3% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Budclaw | Rainstorm Nimbi | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 76 | 80 | 4 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| Attack | 64 | 76 | 12 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| Magic Attack | 64 | 76 | 12 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| Defense | 93 | 68 | 25 | Budclaw |
| Magic Defense | 65 | 82 | 17 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| EP Regen | 72 | 93 | 21 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| Break | 84 | 43 | 41 | Budclaw |
| Total | 518 | 518 | 0 | Tie |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Budclaw places #180 and Rainstorm Nimbi places #180 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Budclaw | Rainstorm 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 26 Electric |
Type match-up
Budclaw's own elements deal neutral ×1 damage to Rainstorm Nimbi.
Rainstorm Nimbi's Wind hits Budclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budclaw (Rock) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Budclaw (Rock) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | Budclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | 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 Rainstorm Nimbi has 6.
Budclaw's strongest damaging skill is Verdant Beam: Grass, might 66.
None of Budclaw's 3 damaging skills hits Rainstorm Nimbi's Wind and Electric for more than ×1.
Rainstorm 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 Rainstorm Nimbi in Nimbus Field, The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains. Rainstorm Nimbi shows up only during rain or thunderstorm.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains, and both show up in Nimbus Field.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Budclaw | Rainstorm 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 | Rainstorm 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 Rainstorm Nimbi share no homeland work.
| Work | Budclaw | Rainstorm Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 1 | No |
| Grass | Level 1 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Lightning | No | Level 1 |
| Leisure | No | Level 1 |
| Wind | No | Level 1 |