Minespine vs Thunderstorm Sherro
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 630 for Thunderstorm Sherro, a gap of 10 (1.6% more).
Minespine wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Thunderstorm Sherro wins 4.
The biggest gap is Break: Minespine has 113 and Thunderstorm Sherro has 50, 126% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Thunderstorm Sherro | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 100 | 10 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 121 | 31 | Thunderstorm Sherro |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 121 | 31 | Thunderstorm Sherro |
| Defense | 99 | 75 | 24 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 75 | 15 | Thunderstorm Sherro |
| EP Regen | 78 | 88 | 10 | Thunderstorm Sherro |
| Break | 113 | 50 | 63 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 630 | 10 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Thunderstorm Sherro places #38 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Thunderstorm Sherro |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #38 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #38 of 137 |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #6 of 42 Water, #4 of 26 Electric |
Type match-up
Minespine's own elements get no strong hit on Thunderstorm Sherro: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Thunderstorm Sherro's Water hits Minespine's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Thunderstorm Sherro (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Minespine (Rock) | Thunderstorm Sherro (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Thunderstorm Sherro (Water) | Minespine (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Thunderstorm Sherro (Electric) | 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 Thunderstorm Sherro has 8.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Thunderstorm Sherro's Water and Electric for more than ×1.
Thunderstorm Sherro's strongest damaging skill is Torrent Blade: Water, might 160.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Thunderstorm Sherro in Echoback Landing in Breezy Plains. Thunderstorm Sherro shows up only during thunderstorm. Thunderstorm Sherro is a unique spawn: once caught, it will not respawn.
They do not share a spawn region.
Evolution lines
- Minespine evolves from Geodeback (Defeat the Alpha Minespine; Aniimo level 48)
- Thunderstorm Sherro has no evolution recorded
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Thunderstorm Sherro |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny rate | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) | Not recorded |
| Dark rate | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) | Not recorded |
From the game's shiny_rate and dark_rate fields.
Body and movement
| Game value | Minespine | Thunderstorm Sherro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.55 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 2 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | Not recorded |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Thunderstorm Sherro share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Thunderstorm Sherro |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Lightning | No | Level 3 |
| Water | No | Level 3 |
| Leisure | No | Level 3 |