Geodeback vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
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 Shrubclaw wins 3.
The biggest gap is Magic Defense: Shrubclaw has 77 and Geodeback has 54, 42.6% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Geodeback | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 99 | 90 | 9 | Geodeback |
| Attack | 81 | 75 | 6 | Geodeback |
| Magic Attack | 85 | 75 | 10 | Geodeback |
| Defense | 89 | 109 | 20 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 54 | 77 | 23 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 70 | 85 | 15 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 102 | 99 | 3 | Geodeback |
| Total | 580 | 610 | 30 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Geodeback places #141 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Geodeback | 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, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Geodeback's own elements get no strong hit on Shrubclaw: 2 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Shrubclaw's Grass hits Geodeback's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geodeback (Rock) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Geodeback (Rock) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Geodeback (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | 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 Shrubclaw has 8.
Geodeback's strongest damaging skill is Earth Spikes: Rock, might 68.
None of Geodeback's 2 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
Find Geodeback in Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Geodeback | 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 | Geodeback | 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 | 4.2 |
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 | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |