Iris vs Nimbi
Which is better by the numbers
Nimbi has the higher base stat total: 518 against 498 for Iris, a gap of 20 (4% more).
Iris wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Nimbi wins 4.
The biggest gap is Magic Defense: Nimbi has 82 and Iris has 53, 54.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Iris | Nimbi | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 69 | 80 | 11 | Nimbi |
| Attack | 101 | 76 | 25 | Iris |
| Magic Attack | 101 | 76 | 25 | Iris |
| Defense | 53 | 68 | 15 | Nimbi |
| Magic Defense | 53 | 82 | 29 | Nimbi |
| EP Regen | 71 | 93 | 22 | Nimbi |
| Break | 50 | 43 | 7 | Iris |
| Total | 498 | 518 | 20 | Nimbi |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Iris places #203 and Nimbi places #180 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Iris | Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #203 of 227 | #180 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #48 of 54 Grass | #29 of 41 Wind |
Type match-up
Iris's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Nimbi.
Nimbi's Wind hits Iris's Grass for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris (Grass) | Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Nimbi (Wind) | Iris (Grass) | ×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
Iris has 5 skills on record and Nimbi has 6.
Iris's strongest damaging skill is Vortex of Petals: Grass, might 46.
None of Iris's 2 damaging skills hits Nimbi's Wind for more than ×1.
Nimbi's strongest damaging skill is Cloud Orb: Wind, might 30.
Where to find them
Find Iris in Mistwoods, Sea of Flowers in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Nimbi in Nimbus Field, The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets, and both show up in Sea of Flowers and Rosetower Woods.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Iris | Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.4 | 0.54 |
| Height | 0.85 | 1.2 |
| Can fly | No | Yes |
| Can glide | No | Yes |
| Walk speed | 0.825 | 1.2 |
| 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: Leisure.
| Work | Iris | Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Grass | Level 1 | No |
| Leisure | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Wind | No | Level 1 |