Minespine vs Pebbling
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 480 for Pebbling, a gap of 160 (33.3% more).
Minespine wins 6 of the 7 base stats and Pebbling wins 1.
The biggest gap is Defense: Minespine has 99 and Pebbling has 52, 90.4% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Pebbling | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 83 | 27 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 68 | 22 | Minespine |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 68 | 22 | Minespine |
| Defense | 99 | 52 | 47 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 74 | 14 | Pebbling |
| EP Regen | 78 | 56 | 22 | Minespine |
| Break | 113 | 79 | 34 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 480 | 160 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Pebbling places #210 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Pebbling |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #210 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #33 of 34 Rock |
Type match-up
Minespine's Rock is resisted by Pebbling's Rock (×0.625).
Pebbling's Rock is resisted by Minespine's Rock (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Pebbling (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Pebbling (Rock) | 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 Pebbling has 5.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Pebbling's Rock for more than ×1.
Pebbling's strongest damaging skill is Earth Spikes: Rock, might 68.
None of Pebbling's 2 damaging skills hits Minespine's Rock for more than ×1.
Both can use Earth Spikes and Stone Shell.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Pebbling in Nimbus Field, Mistwoods in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Pebbling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pebbling |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.45 |
| Height | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Carry and Earth.
| Work | Minespine | Pebbling |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | Level 3 | Level 1 |