Budclaw vs Skippy
Which is better by the numbers
Budclaw has the higher base stat total: 518 against 386 for Skippy, a gap of 132 (34.2% more).
Budclaw wins 6 of the 7 base stats and Skippy wins 1.
The biggest gap is Defense: Budclaw has 93 and Skippy has 45, 106.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Budclaw | Skippy | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 76 | 69 | 7 | Budclaw |
| Attack | 64 | 54 | 10 | Budclaw |
| Magic Attack | 64 | 54 | 10 | Budclaw |
| Defense | 93 | 45 | 48 | Budclaw |
| Magic Defense | 65 | 66 | 1 | Skippy |
| EP Regen | 72 | 48 | 24 | Budclaw |
| Break | 84 | 50 | 34 | Budclaw |
| Total | 518 | 386 | 132 | Budclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Budclaw places #180 and Skippy places #225 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Budclaw | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #180 of 227 | #225 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #27 of 34 Rock, #43 of 54 Grass | #40 of 42 Water |
Type match-up
Budclaw's Grass hits Skippy's Water for ×1.6.
Skippy's Water hits Budclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budclaw (Rock) | Skippy (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Budclaw (Grass) | Skippy (Water) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Skippy (Water) | Budclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Skippy (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 Skippy has 5.
Budclaw's strongest damaging skill is Verdant Beam: Grass, might 66.
Skippy's strongest damaging skill is Water Orb: Water, might 30.
Where to find them
Find Budclaw in Beast Fang Ridge, Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Skippy in Mistwoods, Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains, and both show up in Nimbus Field and Mistwoods.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Budclaw | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.45 | 0.5 |
| Height | 0.8 | 1 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | 1 |
| 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 | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 1 | No |
| Grass | Level 1 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Water | No | Level 1 |