Minespine vs Thornblade
MinespineRock · BreakBase stat total 640
ThornbladeGrass · DPSBase stat total 620Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 620 for Thornblade, a gap of 20 (3.2% more).
Minespine wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Thornblade wins 4.
The biggest gap is Break: Minespine has 113 and Thornblade has 50, 126% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Thornblade | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 96 | 14 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 121 | 31 | Thornblade |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 121 | 31 | Thornblade |
| Defense | 99 | 70 | 29 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 70 | 10 | Thornblade |
| EP Regen | 78 | 92 | 14 | Thornblade |
| Break | 113 | 50 | 63 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 620 | 20 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Thornblade places #59 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #59 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #59 of 137 |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #6 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Minespine's Rock is resisted by Thornblade's Grass (×0.625).
Thornblade's Grass hits Minespine's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Thornblade (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Thornblade (Grass) | 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 Thornblade has 8.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Thornblade's Grass for more than ×1.
Thornblade's strongest damaging skill is Elegant Waltz: Grass, might 172.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Thornblade in Sea of Flowers in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.4 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.35 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Thornblade share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |
| Artisanship | No | Level 3 |