Minespine vs Sparki
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 518 for Sparki, a gap of 122 (23.6% more).
Minespine wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Sparki wins 4.
The biggest gap is Break: Minespine has 113 and Sparki has 41, 175.6% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Sparki | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 68 | 42 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 92 | 2 | Sparki |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 92 | 2 | Sparki |
| Defense | 99 | 60 | 39 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 67 | 7 | Sparki |
| EP Regen | 78 | 98 | 20 | Sparki |
| Break | 113 | 41 | 72 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 518 | 122 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Sparki places #180 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Sparki |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #180 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #24 of 30 Fire |
Type match-up
Minespine's Rock hits Sparki's Fire for ×1.6.
Sparki's Fire is resisted by Minespine's Rock (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Sparki (Fire) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Sparki (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 Sparki has 4.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
Sparki's strongest damaging skill is Fire Orb: Fire, might 50.
None of Sparki's 2 damaging skills hits Minespine's Rock for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Sparki in Nimbus Field, Beast Fang Ridge in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets. Sparki shows up only at night.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Sparki |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Sparki |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.4 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Sparki share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Sparki |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Fire | No | Level 1 |