Geodeback vs Bay Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Bay Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 580 for Geodeback, a gap of 30 (5.2% more).
Geodeback wins 4 of the 7 base stats and Bay Shrubclaw wins 3.
The biggest gap is Magic Defense: Bay Shrubclaw has 77 and Geodeback has 54, 42.6% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Geodeback | Bay Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 99 | 90 | 9 | Geodeback |
| Attack | 81 | 75 | 6 | Geodeback |
| Magic Attack | 85 | 75 | 10 | Geodeback |
| Defense | 89 | 109 | 20 | Bay Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 54 | 77 | 23 | Bay Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 70 | 85 | 15 | Bay Shrubclaw |
| Break | 102 | 99 | 3 | Geodeback |
| Total | 580 | 610 | 30 | Bay Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Geodeback places #141 and Bay Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Geodeback | Bay Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | #13 of 34 Rock |
Type match-up
Geodeback's Rock is resisted by Bay Shrubclaw's Rock (×0.625).
Bay Shrubclaw's Rock is resisted by Geodeback's Rock (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geodeback (Rock) | Bay Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Bay Shrubclaw (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 Bay Shrubclaw has 8.
Geodeback's strongest damaging skill is Earth Spikes: Rock, might 68.
None of Geodeback's 2 damaging skills hits Bay Shrubclaw's Rock for more than ×1.
Bay Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
Where to find them
Find Geodeback in Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Bay Shrubclaw in The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Geodeback | Bay Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Bay Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| 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 and Earth.
| Work | Geodeback | Bay Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | Level 2 | Level 3 |