Geoclaw vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Geoclaw has the higher base stat total: 630 against 610 for Shrubclaw, a gap of 20 (3.3% more).
Geoclaw wins 6 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 1.
The biggest gap is Attack: Geoclaw has 80 and Shrubclaw has 75, 6.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Geoclaw | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 93 | 90 | 3 | Geoclaw |
| Attack | 80 | 75 | 5 | Geoclaw |
| Magic Attack | 80 | 75 | 5 | Geoclaw |
| Defense | 113 | 109 | 4 | Geoclaw |
| Magic Defense | 79 | 77 | 2 | Geoclaw |
| EP Regen | 82 | 85 | 3 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 103 | 99 | 4 | Geoclaw |
| Total | 630 | 610 | 20 | Geoclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Geoclaw places #38 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Geoclaw | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #38 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #38 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #7 of 29 Ice | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Geoclaw's own elements get no strong hit on Shrubclaw: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Shrubclaw's Rock hits Geoclaw's Ice for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoclaw (Ice) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Geoclaw (Ice) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Geoclaw (Ice) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Geoclaw (Ice) | ×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
Geoclaw has 7 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Geoclaw's strongest damaging skill is Freezing Claws: Ice, might 173.
None of Geoclaw's 4 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
Geoclaw has no wild spawn. It evolves from Budclaw at Aniimo level 21.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Geoclaw | 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 | Geoclaw | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.2 | 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.
| Work | Geoclaw | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | Level 3 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |