Cubbo vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 552 for Cubbo, a gap of 58 (10.5% more).
Cubbo wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 4.
The biggest gap is Break: Shrubclaw has 99 and Cubbo has 42, 135.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Cubbo | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 92 | 90 | 2 | Cubbo |
| Attack | 107 | 75 | 32 | Cubbo |
| Magic Attack | 107 | 75 | 32 | Cubbo |
| Defense | 71 | 109 | 38 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 62 | 77 | 15 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 71 | 85 | 14 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 42 | 99 | 57 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 552 | 610 | 58 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Cubbo places #152 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Cubbo | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #152 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #22 of 34 Rock | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Cubbo's own elements get no strong hit on Shrubclaw: 2 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Shrubclaw's Grass hits Cubbo's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubbo (Rock) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Cubbo (Rock) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Cubbo (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Cubbo (Rock) | ×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
Cubbo has 5 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Cubbo's strongest damaging skill is Earthquake: Rock, might 53.
None of Cubbo's 2 damaging skills hits Shrubclaw's Rock and Grass for more than ×1.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
Where to find them
Find Cubbo in Rosetower Woods in Breezy Plains.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Cubbo | 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 | Cubbo | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.35 | 0.6 |
| Height | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.929 | 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: Carry and Earth.
| Work | Cubbo | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | Level 1 | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |