Helmut vs Pranky
Which is better by the numbers
Pranky has the higher base stat total: 540 against 391 for Helmut, a gap of 149 (38.1% more).
Helmut wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Pranky wins 5.
The biggest gap is Magic Defense: Pranky has 99 and Helmut has 48, 106.3% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Helmut | Pranky | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 106 | 46 | Pranky |
| Attack | 52 | 81 | 29 | Pranky |
| Magic Attack | 52 | 72 | 20 | Pranky |
| Defense | 68 | 65 | 3 | Helmut |
| Magic Defense | 48 | 99 | 51 | Pranky |
| EP Regen | 51 | 72 | 21 | Pranky |
| Break | 60 | 45 | 15 | Helmut |
| Total | 391 | 540 | 149 | Pranky |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Helmut places #222 and Pranky places #163 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Helmut | Pranky |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #222 of 227 | #163 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #44 of 46 Dark | #32 of 42 Water |
Type match-up
Helmut's Dark is resisted by Pranky's Water (×0.625).
Pranky's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Helmut.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmut (Dark) | Pranky (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Pranky (Water) | Helmut (Dark) | ×1 | Neutral |
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
Helmut has 6 skills on record and Pranky has 5.
Helmut's strongest damaging skill is Guardbreak Slam: Dark, might 45.
Pranky's strongest damaging skill is Water Orb: Water, might 30.
None of Pranky's 2 damaging skills hits Helmut's Dark for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Helmut in Russet Highlands in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Pranky in Mistwoods, Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
- Helmut evolves into Pawney (Find the sword in the stone that belongs to the warrior: Pull out the Sword of Bravery; Aniimo level 45)
- Helmut evolves into Rookey (Aniimo level 45; Defend as offense to defeat the Opponent: Defeat the Opponent by dealing damage with Counter in defense mode; Learn passive talent [Immovable Bastion])
- Pranky evolves from Skippy (Aniimo level 12)
- Pranky evolves into Glacy (Aniimo level 20)
- Pranky evolves into Leafy (Defeat the Alpha Leafy; Aniimo level 20; With the support of the giant leaves: Located on the giant lotus leaf where the Alpha Leafy resides)
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Helmut | Pranky |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Helmut | Pranky |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.4 | 0.55 |
| Height | 1 | 1.1 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.816 | 1.995 |
| 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 | Helmut | Pranky |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Dark | Level 1 | No |
| Water | No | Level 2 |