Geodeback vs Thunderstorm Scorchhowl
Which is better by the numbers
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has the higher base stat total: 610 against 580 for Geodeback, a gap of 30 (5.2% more).
Geodeback wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl wins 4.
The biggest gap is Break: Geodeback has 102 and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has 50, 104% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Geodeback | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 99 | 90 | 9 | Geodeback |
| Attack | 81 | 115 | 34 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Magic Attack | 85 | 115 | 30 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Defense | 89 | 80 | 9 | Geodeback |
| Magic Defense | 54 | 70 | 16 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| EP Regen | 70 | 90 | 20 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Break | 102 | 50 | 52 | Geodeback |
| Total | 580 | 610 | 30 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Geodeback places #141 and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Geodeback | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #141 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #19 of 34 Rock | #9 of 30 Fire, #16 of 26 Electric |
Type match-up
Geodeback's Rock hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Fire for ×1.6.
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's own elements get no strong hit on Geodeback: 2 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geodeback (Rock) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Geodeback (Rock) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | Geodeback (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | 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 Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has 9.
Geodeback's strongest damaging skill is Earth Spikes: Rock, might 68.
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's strongest damaging skill is Falling Star: Fire, might 170.
None of Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's 6 damaging skills hits Geodeback's Rock for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Geodeback in Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Thunderstorm Scorchhowl in Beast Fang Ridge in Breezy Plains. Thunderstorm Scorchhowl shows up only during thunderstorm. Thunderstorm Scorchhowl is a unique spawn: once caught, it will not respawn.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
- Geodeback evolves from Pebbling (Aniimo level 38)
- Geodeback evolves into Minespine (Defeat the Alpha Minespine; Aniimo level 48)
- Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has no evolution recorded
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Geodeback | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny rate | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) | Not recorded |
| Dark rate | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) | Not recorded |
From the game's shiny_rate and dark_rate fields.
Body and movement
| Game value | Geodeback | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.7 | 0.55 |
| Height | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.601 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | Not recorded |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Carry.
| Work | Geodeback | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | Level 2 | No |
| Lightning | No | Level 3 |
| Fire | No | Level 3 |