Geodeback vs Witchin
Which is better by the numbers
Witchin 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 Witchin wins 3.
The biggest gap is Break: Geodeback has 102 and Witchin has 50, 104% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Geodeback | Witchin | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 99 | 115 | 16 | Witchin |
| Attack | 81 | 80 | 1 | Geodeback |
| Magic Attack | 85 | 80 | 5 | Geodeback |
| Defense | 89 | 80 | 9 | Geodeback |
| Magic Defense | 54 | 90 | 36 | Witchin |
| EP Regen | 70 | 115 | 45 | Witchin |
| Break | 102 | 50 | 52 | Geodeback |
| Total | 580 | 610 | 30 | Witchin |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Geodeback places #141 and Witchin places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Geodeback | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | #25 of 46 Dark, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Geodeback's own elements get no strong hit on Witchin: 2 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Witchin's Grass hits Geodeback's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geodeback (Rock) | Witchin (Dark) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Geodeback (Rock) | Witchin (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Witchin (Dark) | Geodeback (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Witchin (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 Witchin has 9.
Geodeback's strongest damaging skill is Earth Spikes: Rock, might 68.
None of Geodeback's 2 damaging skills hits Witchin's Dark and Grass for more than ×1.
Witchin's strongest damaging skill is Annihilation Bomb: Dark, might 164.
Where to find them
Find Geodeback in Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Witchin in Mistwoods, 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 | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Height | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| 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 Witchin share no homeland work.
| Work | Geodeback | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 2 | No |
| Artisanship | No | Level 2 |
| Grass | No | Level 2 |
| Dark | No | Level 2 |