Nimbi vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 518 for Nimbi, a gap of 92 (17.8% more).
Nimbi wins 4 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 3.
The biggest gap is Break: Shrubclaw has 99 and Nimbi has 43, 130.2% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Nimbi | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 90 | 10 | Shrubclaw |
| Attack | 76 | 75 | 1 | Nimbi |
| Magic Attack | 76 | 75 | 1 | Nimbi |
| Defense | 68 | 109 | 41 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 82 | 77 | 5 | Nimbi |
| EP Regen | 93 | 85 | 8 | Nimbi |
| Break | 43 | 99 | 56 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 518 | 610 | 92 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Nimbi places #180 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | 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 | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Nimbi's Wind hits Shrubclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's own elements deal neutral ×1 damage to Nimbi.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nimbi (Wind) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Nimbi (Wind) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Nimbi (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Nimbi (Wind) | ×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
Nimbi has 6 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
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 Nimbi's Wind for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Nimbi in Nimbus Field, The Argent Strait in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Nimbi | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Nimbi and Shrubclaw share no homeland work.
| Work | Nimbi | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure | Level 1 | No |
| Wind | Level 1 | No |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |