Rainstorm Nimbi vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 518 for Rainstorm Nimbi, a gap of 92 (17.8% more).
Rainstorm Nimbi wins 4 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 3.
The biggest gap is Break: Shrubclaw has 99 and Rainstorm Nimbi has 43, 130.2% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Rainstorm Nimbi | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 90 | 10 | Shrubclaw |
| Attack | 76 | 75 | 1 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| Magic Attack | 76 | 75 | 1 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| Defense | 68 | 109 | 41 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 82 | 77 | 5 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| EP Regen | 93 | 85 | 8 | Rainstorm Nimbi |
| Break | 43 | 99 | 56 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 518 | 610 | 92 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Rainstorm Nimbi places #180 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Rainstorm Nimbi | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #180 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #29 of 41 Wind, #25 of 26 Electric | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Rainstorm Nimbi's Wind hits Shrubclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's own elements deal neutral ×1 damage to Rainstorm Nimbi.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Rainstorm Nimbi (Electric) | ×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
Rainstorm Nimbi has 6 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Rainstorm Nimbi's strongest damaging skill is Cloud Orb: Wind, might 30.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
None of Shrubclaw's 5 damaging skills hits Rainstorm Nimbi's Wind and Electric for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Rainstorm Nimbi in Nimbus Field, The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains. Rainstorm Nimbi shows up only during rain or thunderstorm.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Rainstorm Nimbi | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny rate | Not recorded | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) |
| Dark rate | Not recorded | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) |
From the game's shiny_rate and dark_rate fields.
Body and movement
| Game value | Rainstorm Nimbi | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.54 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | Yes | No |
| Can glide | Yes | No |
| Walk speed | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Run speed | Not recorded | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Rainstorm Nimbi and Shrubclaw share no homeland work.
| Work | Rainstorm Nimbi | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning | Level 1 | No |
| Leisure | Level 1 | No |
| Wind | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |