Minespine vs Tromber
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 610 for Tromber, a gap of 30 (4.9% more).
Minespine wins 4 of the 7 base stats and Tromber wins 3.
The biggest gap is Break: Minespine has 113 and Tromber has 51, 121.6% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Tromber | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 113 | 3 | Tromber |
| Attack | 90 | 88 | 2 | Minespine |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 88 | 2 | Minespine |
| Defense | 99 | 79 | 20 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 81 | 21 | Tromber |
| EP Regen | 78 | 110 | 32 | Tromber |
| Break | 113 | 51 | 62 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 610 | 30 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Tromber places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Tromber |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #5 of 41 Wind |
Type match-up
Minespine's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Tromber.
Tromber's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Minespine.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Tromber (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Tromber (Wind) | Minespine (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
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 Tromber has 9.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Tromber's Wind for more than ×1.
Tromber's strongest damaging skill is Zephyr's Breath: Wind, might 92.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Tromber in The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets. Tromber shows up only during rain or thunderstorm.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Tromber |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tromber |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.35 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Can fly | No | Yes |
| Can glide | No | Yes |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Tromber share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Tromber |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Wind | No | Level 3 |