Iris vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 498 for Iris, a gap of 112 (22.5% more).
Iris wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 5.
The biggest gap is Defense: Shrubclaw has 109 and Iris has 53, 105.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Iris | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 69 | 90 | 21 | Shrubclaw |
| Attack | 101 | 75 | 26 | Iris |
| Magic Attack | 101 | 75 | 26 | Iris |
| Defense | 53 | 109 | 56 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 53 | 77 | 24 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 71 | 85 | 14 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 50 | 99 | 49 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 498 | 610 | 112 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Iris places #203 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Iris | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #203 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #48 of 54 Grass | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Iris's Grass hits Shrubclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's own elements get no strong hit on Iris: 2 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Iris (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Iris (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (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 Shrubclaw has 8.
Iris's strongest damaging skill is Vortex of Petals: Grass, might 46.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
None of Shrubclaw's 5 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 Shrubclaw in 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 | Iris | 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 | Iris | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Height | 0.85 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.825 | 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: Grass.
| Work | Iris | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Grass | Level 1 | Level 3 |
| Leisure | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |