Geodeback vs Minespine
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 580 for Geodeback, a gap of 60 (10.3% more).
Geodeback wins 0 of the 7 base stats and Minespine wins 7.
The biggest gap is HP: Minespine has 110 and Geodeback has 99, 11.1% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Geodeback | Minespine | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 99 | 110 | 11 | Minespine |
| Attack | 81 | 90 | 9 | Minespine |
| Magic Attack | 85 | 90 | 5 | Minespine |
| Defense | 89 | 99 | 10 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 54 | 60 | 6 | Minespine |
| EP Regen | 70 | 78 | 8 | Minespine |
| Break | 102 | 113 | 11 | Minespine |
| Total | 580 | 640 | 60 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Geodeback places #141 and Minespine places #16 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Geodeback | Minespine |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #141 of 227 | #16 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #16 of 137 |
| Within its element | #19 of 34 Rock | #6 of 34 Rock |
Type match-up
Geodeback's Rock is resisted by Minespine's Rock (×0.625).
Minespine's Rock is resisted by Geodeback's Rock (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geodeback (Rock) | Minespine (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Minespine (Rock) | Geodeback (Rock) | ×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
Geodeback has 5 skills on record and Minespine has 7.
Geodeback's strongest damaging skill is Earth Spikes: Rock, might 68.
None of Geodeback's 2 damaging skills hits Minespine's Rock for more than ×1.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Geodeback's Rock for more than ×1.
Both can use Earth Spikes and Stone Shell.
Where to find them
Find Geodeback in Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Geodeback evolves directly into Minespine at Aniimo level 48.
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Geodeback | Minespine |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Geodeback | Minespine |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.7 | 1 |
| Height | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 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: Carry and Earth.
| Work | Geodeback | Minespine |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | Level 2 | Level 3 |