Nighttime Piopiota vs Thunderstorm Scorchhowl
Which is better by the numbers
Nighttime Piopiota has the higher base stat total: 640 against 610 for Thunderstorm Scorchhowl, a gap of 30 (4.9% more).
Nighttime Piopiota wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl wins 4.
The biggest gap is Break: Nighttime Piopiota has 98 and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has 50, 96% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Nighttime Piopiota | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 102 | 90 | 12 | Nighttime Piopiota |
| Attack | 108 | 115 | 7 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Magic Attack | 108 | 115 | 7 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Defense | 75 | 80 | 5 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Magic Defense | 75 | 70 | 5 | Nighttime Piopiota |
| EP Regen | 74 | 90 | 16 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Break | 98 | 50 | 48 | Nighttime Piopiota |
| Total | 640 | 610 | 30 | Nighttime Piopiota |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Nighttime Piopiota places #16 and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Nighttime Piopiota | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #4 of 42 Water, #3 of 46 Dark | #9 of 30 Fire, #16 of 26 Electric |
Type match-up
Nighttime Piopiota's Water hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Fire for ×1.6 and Dark hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Electric for ×1.6.
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Electric hits Nighttime Piopiota's Water for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nighttime Piopiota (Water) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Nighttime Piopiota (Water) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Nighttime Piopiota (Dark) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Nighttime Piopiota (Dark) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | Nighttime Piopiota (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | Nighttime Piopiota (Dark) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | Nighttime Piopiota (Water) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | Nighttime Piopiota (Dark) | ×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
Nighttime Piopiota has 7 skills on record and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has 9.
Nighttime Piopiota's strongest damaging skill is Wrath of the Sea: Water, might 100.
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's strongest damaging skill is Falling Star: Fire, might 170.
- Nighttime Piopiota's Water Cannon (Water) hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl: Fire ×1.6, Electric ×1
- Nighttime Piopiota's Surge (Water) hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl: Fire ×1.6, Electric ×1
- Nighttime Piopiota's Dark Tide (Dark) hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl: Fire ×1, Electric ×1.6
- Nighttime Piopiota's Surf (Water) hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl: Fire ×1.6, Electric ×1
- Nighttime Piopiota's Wrath of the Sea (Water) hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl: Fire ×1.6, Electric ×1
- Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Lightning Kick (Electric) hits Nighttime Piopiota: Water ×1.6, Dark ×1
Where to find them
Find Nighttime Piopiota in The Lost Islets. Nighttime Piopiota shows up only at night.
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.
They do not share a spawn region.
Evolution lines
- Nighttime Piopiota evolves from Nighttime Popota (Aniimo level 39; Calling out for love, love, love at the beach.: Approach and attract a Susuta of the opposite gender to follow; Personality: Energetic and Playful: Personality contains [Energetic] and [Playful]; Nighttime)
- Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has no evolution recorded
Body and movement
| Game value | Nighttime Piopiota | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.43 | 0.55 |
| Height | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.2 | 1.601 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Nighttime Piopiota and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl share no homeland work.
| Work | Nighttime Piopiota | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Level 3 | No |
| Leisure | Level 3 | No |
| Dark | Level 3 | No |
| Lightning | No | Level 3 |
| Fire | No | Level 3 |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |