Budsquire vs Melloblum
Which is better by the numbers
Melloblum has the higher base stat total: 620 against 527 for Budsquire, a gap of 93 (17.6% more).
Budsquire wins 0 of the 7 base stats and Melloblum wins 6, with 1 stat tied.
The biggest gap is Break: Melloblum has 91 and Budsquire has 43, 111.6% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Budsquire | Melloblum | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 82 | 95 | 13 | Melloblum |
| Attack | 103 | 108 | 5 | Melloblum |
| Magic Attack | 103 | 108 | 5 | Melloblum |
| Defense | 59 | 70 | 11 | Melloblum |
| Magic Defense | 59 | 70 | 11 | Melloblum |
| EP Regen | 78 | 78 | 0 | Tie |
| Break | 43 | 91 | 48 | Melloblum |
| Total | 527 | 620 | 93 | Melloblum |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Budsquire places #170 and Melloblum places #59 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Budsquire | Melloblum |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #170 of 227 | #59 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #59 of 137 |
| Within its element | #36 of 54 Grass | #6 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Budsquire's Grass is resisted by Melloblum's Grass (×0.625).
Melloblum's Grass is resisted by Budsquire's Grass (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budsquire (Grass) | Melloblum (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Melloblum (Grass) | Budsquire (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
Budsquire has 4 skills on record and Melloblum has 6.
Budsquire's strongest damaging skill is Thorny Defense: Grass, might 75.
None of Budsquire's 2 damaging skills hits Melloblum's Grass for more than ×1.
Melloblum's strongest damaging skill is Healing Rose: Grass, might 40.
None of Melloblum's 3 damaging skills hits Budsquire's Grass for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Budsquire in Sea of Flowers, Rosetower Woods in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Melloblum in Rosetower Woods in Breezy Plains. Melloblum's spawn does not respawn once caught.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains, and both show up in Rosetower Woods.
Evolution lines
Budsquire evolves directly into Melloblum at Aniimo level 27.
- Budsquire evolves into Melloblum (Growth is a solitary journey: Complete Journey: Flowers and Thorns; Aniimo level 27; Personality: Faithful: Personality contains [Faithful])
- Budsquire evolves into Thornblade (Aniimo level 27; Defeat your ideal self alone: Defeat a Thornblade using a roster that only has a Budsquire in it)
- Melloblum evolves from Budsquire (Growth is a solitary journey: Complete Journey: Flowers and Thorns; Aniimo level 27; Personality: Faithful: Personality contains [Faithful])
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Budsquire | Melloblum |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Budsquire | Melloblum |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Height | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.81 | 1.5 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Grass and Artisanship.
| Work | Budsquire | Melloblum |
|---|---|---|
| Grass | Level 1 | Level 3 |
| Artisanship | Level 1 | Level 3 |