Minespine vs Rookey
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine and Rookey have the same base stat total, 640.
Minespine wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Rookey wins 4.
The biggest gap is Magic Defense: Rookey has 70 and Minespine has 60, 16.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Rookey | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 103 | 7 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 92 | 2 | Rookey |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 92 | 2 | Rookey |
| Defense | 99 | 103 | 4 | Rookey |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 70 | 10 | Rookey |
| EP Regen | 78 | 75 | 3 | Minespine |
| Break | 113 | 105 | 8 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 640 | 0 | Tie |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Rookey places #16 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Rookey |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #16 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #16 of 137 |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #3 of 46 Dark |
Type match-up
Minespine's Rock is resisted by Rookey's Dark (×0.625).
Rookey's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Minespine.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Rookey (Dark) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Rookey (Dark) | 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 Rookey has 8.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Rookey's Dark for more than ×1.
Rookey's strongest damaging skill is Heavy Slam: Dark, might 196.
None of Rookey's 5 damaging skills hits Minespine's Rock for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Rookey in Russet Highlands in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Rookey |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rookey |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.5 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 0.96 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Rookey share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Rookey |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Artisanship | No | Level 3 |
| Dark | No | Level 3 |