Budclaw vs Nimbi
Which is better by the numbers
Budclaw and Nimbi have the same base stat total, 518.
Budclaw wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Nimbi wins 5.
The biggest gap is Break: Budclaw has 84 and Nimbi has 43, 95.3% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Budclaw | Nimbi | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 76 | 80 | 4 | Nimbi |
| Attack | 64 | 76 | 12 | Nimbi |
| Magic Attack | 64 | 76 | 12 | Nimbi |
| Defense | 93 | 68 | 25 | Budclaw |
| Magic Defense | 65 | 82 | 17 | Nimbi |
| EP Regen | 72 | 93 | 21 | Nimbi |
| Break | 84 | 43 | 41 | Budclaw |
| Total | 518 | 518 | 0 | Tie |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Budclaw places #180 and Nimbi places #180 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Budclaw | 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 |
Type match-up
Budclaw's own elements deal neutral ×1 damage to Nimbi.
Nimbi's Wind hits Budclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budclaw (Rock) | Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Nimbi (Wind) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Nimbi (Wind) | Budclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
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 Nimbi has 6.
Budclaw's strongest damaging skill is Verdant Beam: Grass, might 66.
None of Budclaw's 3 damaging skills hits Nimbi's Wind for more than ×1.
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 Nimbi in Nimbus Field, The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets, and both show up in Nimbus Field and Sea of Flowers.
Evolution lines
- Budclaw evolves into Geoclaw (Defeat the Alpha Geoclaw; Aniimo level 21; Tenacious personality: Personality contains [Tenacious])
- Budclaw evolves into Shrubclaw (Aniimo level 21)
- Nimbi evolves into Dreaple (Aniimo level 21; A long night has passed: Rest with the Pathfinder from night to day; Learn passive talent [Melody of Slumber])
- Nimbi evolves into Turbo (Defeat the Alpha Turbo; Aniimo level 21)
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Budclaw | Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Budclaw | 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 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Budclaw and Nimbi share no homeland work.
| Work | Budclaw | Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 1 | No |
| Grass | Level 1 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Leisure | No | Level 1 |
| Wind | No | Level 1 |