Helmut vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 391 for Helmut, a gap of 219 (56% more).
Helmut wins 0 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 7.
The biggest gap is Defense: Shrubclaw has 109 and Helmut has 68, 60.3% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Helmut | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 90 | 30 | Shrubclaw |
| Attack | 52 | 75 | 23 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Attack | 52 | 75 | 23 | Shrubclaw |
| Defense | 68 | 109 | 41 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 48 | 77 | 29 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 51 | 85 | 34 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 60 | 99 | 39 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 391 | 610 | 219 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Helmut places #222 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Helmut | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #222 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #44 of 46 Dark | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Helmut's Dark hits Shrubclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's own elements get no strong hit on Helmut: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helmut (Dark) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Helmut (Dark) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Helmut (Dark) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | 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 Shrubclaw has 8.
Helmut's strongest damaging skill is Guardbreak Slam: Dark, might 45.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
None of Shrubclaw's 5 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 Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway 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])
- Shrubclaw evolves from Budclaw (Aniimo level 21)
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Helmut | 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 | Helmut | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.816 | 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.
| Work | Helmut | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Dark | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |