Budsquire vs Rainstorm Turbo
Which is better by the numbers
Rainstorm Turbo has the higher base stat total: 610 against 527 for Budsquire, a gap of 83 (15.7% more).
Budsquire wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Rainstorm Turbo wins 5.
The biggest gap is Magic Defense: Rainstorm Turbo has 96 and Budsquire has 59, 62.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Budsquire | Rainstorm Turbo | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 82 | 95 | 13 | Rainstorm Turbo |
| Attack | 103 | 90 | 13 | Budsquire |
| Magic Attack | 103 | 90 | 13 | Budsquire |
| Defense | 59 | 80 | 21 | Rainstorm Turbo |
| Magic Defense | 59 | 96 | 37 | Rainstorm Turbo |
| EP Regen | 78 | 109 | 31 | Rainstorm Turbo |
| Break | 43 | 50 | 7 | Rainstorm Turbo |
| Total | 527 | 610 | 83 | Rainstorm Turbo |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Budsquire places #170 and Rainstorm Turbo places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Budsquire | Rainstorm Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #170 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #36 of 54 Grass | #5 of 41 Wind, #16 of 26 Electric |
Type match-up
Budsquire's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Rainstorm Turbo.
Rainstorm Turbo's Wind hits Budsquire's Grass for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budsquire (Grass) | Rainstorm Turbo (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Budsquire (Grass) | Rainstorm Turbo (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rainstorm Turbo (Wind) | Budsquire (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Rainstorm Turbo (Electric) | Budsquire (Grass) | ×1 | Neutral |
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 Rainstorm Turbo has 9.
Budsquire's strongest damaging skill is Thorny Defense: Grass, might 75.
None of Budsquire's 2 damaging skills hits Rainstorm Turbo's Wind and Electric for more than ×1.
Rainstorm Turbo's strongest damaging skill is Nimbi Burst: Wind, might 30.
Where to find them
Find Budsquire in Sea of Flowers, Rosetower Woods in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Rainstorm Turbo in Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets. Rainstorm Turbo shows up only during rain or thunderstorm.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
- 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)
- Rainstorm Turbo evolves from Rainstorm Nimbi (Defeat the Alpha Turbo; Aniimo level 21; Rainy)
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Budsquire | Rainstorm Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny rate | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) | Not recorded |
| Dark rate | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) | Not recorded |
From the game's shiny_rate and dark_rate fields.
Body and movement
| Game value | Budsquire | Rainstorm Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.3 | 0.74 |
| Height | 0.9 | 1.5 |
| Can fly | No | Yes |
| Can glide | No | Yes |
| Walk speed | 0.81 | 1.5 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | Not recorded |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Budsquire and Rainstorm Turbo share no homeland work.
| Work | Budsquire | Rainstorm Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Grass | Level 1 | No |
| Artisanship | Level 1 | No |
| Lightning | No | Level 3 |
| Leisure | No | Level 3 |
| Wind | No | Level 3 |