Minespine vs Tuckin
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 630 for Tuckin, a gap of 10 (1.6% more).
Minespine wins 6 of the 7 base stats and Tuckin wins 1.
The biggest gap is Magic Defense: Tuckin has 110 and Minespine has 60, 83.3% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Tuckin | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 106 | 4 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 80 | 10 | Minespine |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 80 | 10 | Minespine |
| Defense | 99 | 83 | 16 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 110 | 50 | Tuckin |
| EP Regen | 78 | 71 | 7 | Minespine |
| Break | 113 | 100 | 13 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 630 | 10 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Tuckin places #38 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Tuckin |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #38 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #38 of 137 |
| Within its element | #6 of 34 Rock | #4 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Minespine's Rock is resisted by Tuckin's Grass (×0.625).
Tuckin's Grass hits Minespine's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Tuckin (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Tuckin (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 Tuckin has 7.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Tuckin's Grass for more than ×1.
Tuckin's strongest damaging skill is Breaking Roar: Grass, might 165.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Tuckin in The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Tuckin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Tuckin |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.5 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 0.917 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Tuckin share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Tuckin |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |
| Artisanship | No | Level 3 |