Iris vs Melloblum
Which is better by the numbers
Melloblum has the higher base stat total: 620 against 498 for Iris, a gap of 122 (24.5% more).
Iris wins 0 of the 7 base stats and Melloblum wins 7.
The biggest gap is Break: Melloblum has 91 and Iris has 50, 82% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Iris | Melloblum | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 69 | 95 | 26 | Melloblum |
| Attack | 101 | 108 | 7 | Melloblum |
| Magic Attack | 101 | 108 | 7 | Melloblum |
| Defense | 53 | 70 | 17 | Melloblum |
| Magic Defense | 53 | 70 | 17 | Melloblum |
| EP Regen | 71 | 78 | 7 | Melloblum |
| Break | 50 | 91 | 41 | Melloblum |
| Total | 498 | 620 | 122 | Melloblum |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Iris places #203 and Melloblum places #59 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Iris | Melloblum |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #203 of 227 | #59 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #59 of 137 |
| Within its element | #48 of 54 Grass | #6 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Iris's Grass is resisted by Melloblum's Grass (×0.625).
Melloblum's Grass is resisted by Iris's Grass (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris (Grass) | Melloblum (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Melloblum (Grass) | Iris (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
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
Iris has 5 skills on record and Melloblum has 6.
Iris's strongest damaging skill is Vortex of Petals: Grass, might 46.
None of Iris's 2 damaging skills hits Melloblum's Grass for more than ×1.
Melloblum's strongest damaging skill is Healing Rose: Grass, might 40.
None of Melloblum's 3 damaging skills hits Iris's Grass for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Iris in Mistwoods, Sea of Flowers in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Melloblum in Rosetower Woods in Breezy Plains. Melloblum's spawn does not respawn once caught.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains, and both show up in Rosetower Woods.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Iris | Melloblum |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Iris | Melloblum |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Height | 0.85 | 1.6 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.825 | 1.5 |
| 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: Grass.
| Work | Iris | Melloblum |
|---|---|---|
| Grass | Level 1 | Level 3 |
| Leisure | Level 1 | No |
| Artisanship | No | Level 3 |