Emberpup vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 457 for Emberpup, a gap of 153 (33.5% more).
Emberpup wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 5.
The biggest gap is Break: Shrubclaw has 99 and Emberpup has 38, 160.5% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Emberpup | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 67 | 90 | 23 | Shrubclaw |
| Attack | 86 | 75 | 11 | Emberpup |
| Magic Attack | 86 | 75 | 11 | Emberpup |
| Defense | 60 | 109 | 49 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 53 | 77 | 24 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 67 | 85 | 18 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 38 | 99 | 61 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 457 | 610 | 153 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Emberpup places #219 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Emberpup | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #219 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #28 of 30 Fire | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Emberpup's Fire hits Shrubclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's Rock hits Emberpup's Fire for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emberpup (Fire) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Emberpup (Fire) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Emberpup (Fire) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Emberpup (Fire) | ×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
Emberpup has 6 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Emberpup's strongest damaging skill is Fire Kick: Fire, might 72.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
- Emberpup's Fire Kick (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Emberpup's Fire Bolt (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Shrubclaw's The Luminus Gust (Rock) hits Emberpup for ×1.6
- Shrubclaw's Charged Strike (Rock) hits Emberpup for ×1.6
- Shrubclaw's Quake Impact (Rock) hits Emberpup for ×1.6
Where to find them
Find Emberpup in Echoback Landing, Beast Fang Ridge 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.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Emberpup | 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 | Emberpup | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.35 | 0.6 |
| Height | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.026 | 1.8 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Carry.
| Work | Emberpup | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Level 1 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |