Nimbi vs Thunderstorm Scorchhowl
Which is better by the numbers
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has the higher base stat total: 610 against 518 for Nimbi, a gap of 92 (17.8% more).
Nimbi wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl wins 5.
The biggest gap is Attack: Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has 115 and Nimbi has 76, 51.3% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Nimbi | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 90 | 10 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Attack | 76 | 115 | 39 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Magic Attack | 76 | 115 | 39 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Defense | 68 | 80 | 12 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Magic Defense | 82 | 70 | 12 | Nimbi |
| EP Regen | 93 | 90 | 3 | Nimbi |
| Break | 43 | 50 | 7 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Total | 518 | 610 | 92 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Nimbi places #180 and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Nimbi | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | #9 of 30 Fire, #16 of 26 Electric |
Type match-up
Nimbi's own elements get no strong hit on Thunderstorm Scorchhowl: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Electric hits Nimbi's Wind for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimbi (Wind) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Nimbi (Wind) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | Nimbi (Wind) | ×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
Nimbi has 6 skills on record and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has 9.
Nimbi's strongest damaging skill is Cloud Orb: Wind, might 30.
None of Nimbi's 2 damaging skills hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Fire and Electric for more than ×1.
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's strongest damaging skill is Falling Star: Fire, might 170.
Where to find them
Find Nimbi in Nimbus Field, The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Thunderstorm Scorchhowl in Beast Fang Ridge in Breezy Plains. Thunderstorm Scorchhowl shows up only during thunderstorm. Thunderstorm Scorchhowl is a unique spawn: once caught, it will not respawn.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Nimbi | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nimbi | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.54 | 0.55 |
| Height | 1.2 | 1.7 |
| Can fly | Yes | No |
| Can glide | Yes | No |
| Walk speed | 1.2 | 1.601 |
| Run speed | 4.2 | Not recorded |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Nimbi and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl share no homeland work.
| Work | Nimbi | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure | Level 1 | No |
| Wind | Level 1 | No |
| Lightning | No | Level 3 |
| Fire | No | Level 3 |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |