Melloblum vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Melloblum has the higher base stat total: 620 against 610 for Shrubclaw, a gap of 10 (1.6% more).
Melloblum wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 4.
The biggest gap is Defense: Shrubclaw has 109 and Melloblum has 70, 55.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Melloblum | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 90 | 5 | Melloblum |
| Attack | 108 | 75 | 33 | Melloblum |
| Magic Attack | 108 | 75 | 33 | Melloblum |
| Defense | 70 | 109 | 39 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 70 | 77 | 7 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 78 | 85 | 7 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 91 | 99 | 8 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 620 | 610 | 10 | Melloblum |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Melloblum places #59 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Melloblum | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #59 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #59 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #6 of 54 Grass | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Melloblum's Grass hits Shrubclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's own elements get no strong hit on Melloblum: 2 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melloblum (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Melloblum (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Melloblum (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Melloblum (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
Melloblum has 6 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Melloblum's strongest damaging skill is Healing Rose: Grass, might 40.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
None of Shrubclaw's 5 damaging skills hits Melloblum's Grass for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Melloblum in Rosetower Woods in Breezy Plains. Melloblum's spawn does not respawn once caught.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Melloblum | 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 | Melloblum | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 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 | Melloblum | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Grass | Level 3 | Level 3 |
| Artisanship | Level 3 | No |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |