Geodeback vs Skippy
Which is better by the numbers
Geodeback has the higher base stat total: 580 against 386 for Skippy, a gap of 194 (50.3% more).
Geodeback wins 6 of the 7 base stats and Skippy wins 1.
The biggest gap is Break: Geodeback has 102 and Skippy has 50, 104% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Geodeback | Skippy | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 99 | 69 | 30 | Geodeback |
| Attack | 81 | 54 | 27 | Geodeback |
| Magic Attack | 85 | 54 | 31 | Geodeback |
| Defense | 89 | 45 | 44 | Geodeback |
| Magic Defense | 54 | 66 | 12 | Skippy |
| EP Regen | 70 | 48 | 22 | Geodeback |
| Break | 102 | 50 | 52 | Geodeback |
| Total | 580 | 386 | 194 | Geodeback |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Geodeback places #141 and Skippy places #225 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Geodeback | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #141 of 227 | #225 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #19 of 34 Rock | #40 of 42 Water |
Type match-up
Geodeback's Rock is resisted by Skippy's Water (×0.625).
Skippy's Water hits Geodeback's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geodeback (Rock) | Skippy (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Skippy (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 Skippy has 5.
Geodeback's strongest damaging skill is Earth Spikes: Rock, might 68.
None of Geodeback's 2 damaging skills hits Skippy's Water for more than ×1.
Skippy's strongest damaging skill is Water Orb: Water, might 30.
Where to find them
Find Geodeback in Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Skippy in Mistwoods, Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains, and both show up in Nimbus Field.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Geodeback | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Height | 1.4 | 1 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1 |
| 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.
| Work | Geodeback | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | Level 2 | No |
| Water | No | Level 1 |