Minespine vs Rainstorm Nimbi
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 518 for Rainstorm Nimbi, a gap of 122 (23.6% more).
Minespine wins 5 of the 7 base stats and Rainstorm Nimbi wins 2.
The biggest gap is Break: Minespine has 113 and Rainstorm Nimbi has 43, 162.8% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Rainstorm Nimbi | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 80 | 30 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 76 | 14 | Minespine |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 76 | 14 | Minespine |
| Defense | 99 | 68 | 31 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 82 | 22 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| EP Regen | 78 | 93 | 15 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| Break | 113 | 43 | 70 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 518 | 122 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Rainstorm Nimbi places #180 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Rainstorm Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #180 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #29 of 41 Wind, #25 of 26 Electric |
Type match-up
Minespine's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Rainstorm Nimbi.
Rainstorm Nimbi's own elements get no strong hit on Minespine: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Minespine (Rock) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | Minespine (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | Minespine (Rock) | ×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
Minespine has 7 skills on record and Rainstorm Nimbi has 6.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Rainstorm Nimbi's Wind and Electric for more than ×1.
Rainstorm Nimbi's strongest damaging skill is Cloud Orb: Wind, might 30.
None of Rainstorm Nimbi's 2 damaging skills hits Minespine's Rock for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Rainstorm Nimbi in Nimbus Field, The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains. Rainstorm Nimbi shows up only during rain or thunderstorm.
They do not share a spawn region.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Rainstorm Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny rate | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) | Not recorded |
| Dark rate | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) | Not recorded |
From the game's shiny_rate and dark_rate fields.
Body and movement
| Game value | Minespine | Rainstorm Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.54 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Can fly | No | Yes |
| Can glide | No | Yes |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | Not recorded |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Rainstorm Nimbi share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Rainstorm Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Lightning | No | Level 1 |
| Leisure | No | Level 1 |
| Wind | No | Level 1 |