Budclaw vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 518 for Budclaw, a gap of 92 (17.8% more).
Budclaw wins 0 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 7.
The biggest gap is Defense: Shrubclaw has 109 and Budclaw has 93, 17.2% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Budclaw | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 76 | 90 | 14 | Shrubclaw |
| Attack | 64 | 75 | 11 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Attack | 64 | 75 | 11 | Shrubclaw |
| Defense | 93 | 109 | 16 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 65 | 77 | 12 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 72 | 85 | 13 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 84 | 99 | 15 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 518 | 610 | 92 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Budclaw places #180 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Budclaw | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Budclaw's Grass hits Shrubclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's Grass hits Budclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budclaw (Rock) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Budclaw (Rock) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Budclaw (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | 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 Shrubclaw has 8.
Budclaw's strongest damaging skill is Verdant Beam: Grass, might 66.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
Both can use The Luminus Gust, Verdant Beam and Leaf Slash.
Where to find them
Find Budclaw in Beast Fang Ridge, Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets, and both show up in Berylline Causeway.
Evolution lines
Budclaw evolves directly into Shrubclaw at Aniimo level 21.
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Budclaw | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.45 | 0.6 |
| Height | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Run speed | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Earth, Grass and Carry.
| Work | Budclaw | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 1 | Level 3 |
| Grass | Level 1 | Level 3 |
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |