Minespine vs Nimbi
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 518 for Nimbi, a gap of 122 (23.6% more).
Minespine wins 5 of the 7 base stats and Nimbi wins 2.
The biggest gap is Break: Minespine has 113 and Nimbi has 43, 162.8% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | 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 | Nimbi |
| EP Regen | 78 | 93 | 15 | Nimbi |
| Break | 113 | 43 | 70 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 518 | 122 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Nimbi places #180 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | 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 |
Type match-up
Minespine's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Nimbi.
Nimbi's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Minespine.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Nimbi (Wind) | Minespine (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
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 Nimbi has 6.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Nimbi's Wind for more than ×1.
Nimbi's strongest damaging skill is Cloud Orb: Wind, might 30.
None of Nimbi's 2 damaging skills hits Minespine's Rock for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Nimbi in Nimbus Field, The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | 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 | Minespine | 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 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Nimbi share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Nimbi |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Leisure | No | Level 1 |
| Wind | No | Level 1 |