Budclaw vs Popapus
Which is better by the numbers
Popapus has the higher base stat total: 552 against 518 for Budclaw, a gap of 34 (6.6% more).
Budclaw wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Popapus wins 4, with 1 stat tied.
The biggest gap is Break: Budclaw has 84 and Popapus has 45, 86.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Budclaw | Popapus | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 76 | 90 | 14 | Popapus |
| Attack | 64 | 102 | 38 | Popapus |
| Magic Attack | 64 | 102 | 38 | Popapus |
| Defense | 93 | 58 | 35 | Budclaw |
| Magic Defense | 65 | 65 | 0 | Tie |
| EP Regen | 72 | 90 | 18 | Popapus |
| Break | 84 | 45 | 39 | Budclaw |
| Total | 518 | 552 | 34 | Popapus |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Budclaw places #180 and Popapus places #152 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Budclaw | Popapus |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #180 of 227 | #152 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #27 of 34 Rock, #43 of 54 Grass | #27 of 42 Water |
Type match-up
Budclaw's Grass hits Popapus's Water for ×1.6.
Popapus's Water hits Budclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budclaw (Rock) | Popapus (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Popapus (Water) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Popapus (Water) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Popapus (Water) | Budclaw (Grass) | ×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
Budclaw has 6 skills on record and Popapus has 4.
Budclaw's strongest damaging skill is Verdant Beam: Grass, might 66.
Popapus's strongest damaging skill is Clearance Sale: Water, might 124.
Where to find them
Find Budclaw in Beast Fang Ridge, Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Popapus in Crescent Bay in Whisperwake Isles.
They do not share a spawn region.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Budclaw | Popapus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Popapus |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.45 | Not recorded |
| Height | 0.8 | Not recorded |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Run speed | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Budclaw and Popapus share no homeland work.
| Work | Budclaw | Popapus |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 1 | No |
| Grass | Level 1 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Water | No | Level 3 |