Minespine vs Rainstorm Turbo
Which is better by the numbers
Minespine has the higher base stat total: 640 against 610 for Rainstorm Turbo, a gap of 30 (4.9% more).
Minespine wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Rainstorm Turbo wins 2, with 2 stats tied.
The biggest gap is Break: Minespine has 113 and Rainstorm Turbo has 50, 126% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Minespine | Rainstorm Turbo | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 110 | 95 | 15 | Minespine |
| Attack | 90 | 90 | 0 | Tie |
| Magic Attack | 90 | 90 | 0 | Tie |
| Defense | 99 | 80 | 19 | Minespine |
| Magic Defense | 60 | 96 | 36 | Rainstorm Turbo |
| EP Regen | 78 | 109 | 31 | Rainstorm Turbo |
| Break | 113 | 50 | 63 | Minespine |
| Total | 640 | 610 | 30 | Minespine |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Minespine places #16 and Rainstorm Turbo places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Minespine | Rainstorm Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 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, #16 of 26 Electric |
Type match-up
Minespine's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Rainstorm Turbo.
Rainstorm Turbo's own elements get no strong hit on Minespine: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minespine (Rock) | Rainstorm Turbo (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Minespine (Rock) | Rainstorm Turbo (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rainstorm Turbo (Wind) | Minespine (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rainstorm Turbo (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 Rainstorm Turbo has 9.
Minespine's strongest damaging skill is Meteors: Rock, might 189.
None of Minespine's 4 damaging skills hits Rainstorm Turbo's Wind and Electric for more than ×1.
Rainstorm Turbo's strongest damaging skill is Nimbi Burst: Wind, might 30.
None of Rainstorm Turbo's 4 damaging skills hits Minespine's Rock for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Minespine in The Lost Islets.
Find Rainstorm Turbo in Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets. Rainstorm Turbo shows up only during rain or thunderstorm.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Minespine | Rainstorm Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rainstorm Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1 | 0.74 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Can fly | No | Yes |
| Can glide | No | Yes |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | Not recorded |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Minespine and Rainstorm Turbo share no homeland work.
| Work | Minespine | Rainstorm Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Lightning | No | Level 3 |
| Leisure | No | Level 3 |
| Wind | No | Level 3 |