Budclaw vs Scorchhowl
Which is better by the numbers
Scorchhowl has the higher base stat total: 610 against 518 for Budclaw, a gap of 92 (17.8% more).
Budclaw wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Scorchhowl wins 5.
The biggest gap is Attack: Scorchhowl has 115 and Budclaw has 64, 79.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Budclaw | Scorchhowl | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 76 | 90 | 14 | Scorchhowl |
| Attack | 64 | 115 | 51 | Scorchhowl |
| Magic Attack | 64 | 115 | 51 | Scorchhowl |
| Defense | 93 | 80 | 13 | Budclaw |
| Magic Defense | 65 | 70 | 5 | Scorchhowl |
| EP Regen | 72 | 90 | 18 | Scorchhowl |
| Break | 84 | 50 | 34 | Budclaw |
| Total | 518 | 610 | 92 | Scorchhowl |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Budclaw places #180 and Scorchhowl places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Budclaw | Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #180 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #27 of 34 Rock, #43 of 54 Grass | #9 of 30 Fire |
Type match-up
Budclaw's Rock hits Scorchhowl's Fire for ×1.6.
Scorchhowl's Fire hits Budclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budclaw (Rock) | Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Scorchhowl (Fire) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Scorchhowl (Fire) | 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 Scorchhowl has 9.
Budclaw's strongest damaging skill is Verdant Beam: Grass, might 66.
Scorchhowl's strongest damaging skill is Falling Star: Fire, might 170.
- Budclaw's The Luminus Gust (Rock) hits Scorchhowl for ×1.6
- Scorchhowl's Fire Kick (Fire) hits Budclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Scorchhowl's Burn Breaker (Fire) hits Budclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Scorchhowl's Fire Bolt (Fire) hits Budclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Scorchhowl's Falling Star (Fire) hits Budclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
Where to find them
Find Budclaw in Beast Fang Ridge, Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Scorchhowl in The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Budclaw | Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.45 | 0.55 |
| Height | 0.8 | 1.7 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | 1.601 |
| Run speed | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Carry.
| Work | Budclaw | Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 1 | No |
| Grass | Level 1 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Fire | No | Level 3 |