Minespine vs Scorchhowl
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 610 for Scorchhowl, a gap of 30 (4.9% more).
Minespine wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Scorchhowl wins 4.
The biggest gap is Break: Minespine has 113 and Scorchhowl has 50, 126% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Scorchhowl | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 90 | 20 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 115 | 25 | Scorchhowl |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 115 | 25 | Scorchhowl |
| Defense | 99 | 80 | 19 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 70 | 10 | Scorchhowl |
| EP Regen | 78 | 90 | 12 | Scorchhowl |
| Break | 113 | 50 | 63 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 610 | 30 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Scorchhowl places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #9 of 30 Fire |
Type match-up
Minespine's Rock hits Scorchhowl's Fire for ×1.6.
Scorchhowl's Fire is resisted by Minespine's Rock (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Scorchhowl (Fire) | 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 Scorchhowl has 9.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
Scorchhowl's strongest damaging skill is Falling Star: Fire, might 170.
None of Scorchhowl's 6 damaging skills hits Minespine's Rock for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Scorchhowl in The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.55 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.601 |
| 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.
| Work | Minespine | Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Fire | No | Level 3 |