Minespine vs Shelly
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 472 for Shelly, a gap of 168 (35.6% more).
Minespine wins 5 of the 7 base stats and Shelly wins 0, with 2 stats tied.
The biggest gap is Break: Minespine has 113 and Shelly has 39, 189.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Shelly | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 75 | 35 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 90 | 0 | Tie |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 90 | 0 | Tie |
| Defense | 99 | 56 | 43 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 56 | 4 | Minespine |
| EP Regen | 78 | 66 | 12 | Minespine |
| Break | 113 | 39 | 74 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 472 | 168 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Shelly places #213 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #213 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #37 of 42 Water |
Type match-up
Minespine's Rock is resisted by Shelly's Water (×0.625).
Shelly's Water hits Minespine's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Shelly (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shelly (Water) | Minespine (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
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 Shelly has 4.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Shelly's Water for more than ×1.
Shelly's strongest damaging skill is Torrent Slam: Water, might 47.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Shelly in Echoback Landing, Forest of Falling Stars in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.5 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Shelly share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Leisure | No | Level 1 |
| Water | No | Level 1 |