Geodeback vs Popota
Which is better by the numbers
Geodeback has the higher base stat total: 580 against 551 for Popota, a gap of 29 (5.3% more).
Geodeback wins 5 of the 7 base stats and Popota wins 2.
The biggest gap is Break: Geodeback has 102 and Popota has 80, 27.5% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Geodeback | Popota | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 99 | 92 | 7 | Geodeback |
| Attack | 81 | 96 | 15 | Popota |
| Magic Attack | 85 | 80 | 5 | Geodeback |
| Defense | 89 | 68 | 21 | Geodeback |
| Magic Defense | 54 | 68 | 14 | Popota |
| EP Regen | 70 | 67 | 3 | Geodeback |
| Break | 102 | 80 | 22 | Geodeback |
| Total | 580 | 551 | 29 | Geodeback |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Geodeback places #141 and Popota places #159 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Geodeback | Popota |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #141 of 227 | #159 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #19 of 34 Rock | #30 of 42 Water |
Type match-up
Geodeback's Rock is resisted by Popota's Water (×0.625).
Popota's Water hits Geodeback's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geodeback (Rock) | Popota (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Popota (Water) | Geodeback (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
Geodeback has 5 skills on record and Popota has 4.
Geodeback's strongest damaging skill is Earth Spikes: Rock, might 68.
None of Geodeback's 2 damaging skills hits Popota's Water for more than ×1.
Popota's strongest damaging skill is Water Dash: Water, might 74.
Where to find them
Find Geodeback in Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Popota in Echoback Landing, Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
- Geodeback evolves from Pebbling (Aniimo level 38)
- Geodeback evolves into Minespine (Defeat the Alpha Minespine; Aniimo level 48)
- Popota evolves from Susuta (Aniimo level 29)
- Popota evolves into Panpanta (Defeat the Alpha Panpanta; Aniimo level 39)
- Popota evolves into Piopiota (Aniimo level 39; Calling out for love, love, love at the beach.: Approach and attract a Susuta of the opposite gender to follow)
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Geodeback | Popota |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Popota |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.7 | 0.33 |
| Height | 1.4 | 1.25 |
| 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
Geodeback and Popota share no homeland work.
| Work | Geodeback | Popota |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 2 | No |
| Leisure | No | Level 2 |
| Water | No | Level 2 |