Nighttime Popota vs Mudflat Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Mudflat Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 551 for Nighttime Popota, a gap of 59 (10.7% more).
Nighttime Popota wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Mudflat Shrubclaw wins 4.
The biggest gap is Defense: Mudflat Shrubclaw has 109 and Nighttime Popota has 68, 60.3% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Nighttime Popota | Mudflat Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 92 | 90 | 2 | Nighttime Popota |
| Attack | 96 | 75 | 21 | Nighttime Popota |
| Magic Attack | 80 | 75 | 5 | Nighttime Popota |
| Defense | 68 | 109 | 41 | Mudflat Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 68 | 77 | 9 | Mudflat Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 67 | 85 | 18 | Mudflat Shrubclaw |
| Break | 80 | 99 | 19 | Mudflat Shrubclaw |
| Total | 551 | 610 | 59 | Mudflat Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Nighttime Popota places #159 and Mudflat Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Nighttime Popota | Mudflat Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #159 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | Not a final form | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #30 of 42 Water | #13 of 34 Rock |
Type match-up
Nighttime Popota's Water hits Mudflat Shrubclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
Mudflat Shrubclaw's Rock is resisted by Nighttime Popota's Water (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nighttime Popota (Water) | Mudflat Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Mudflat Shrubclaw (Rock) | Nighttime Popota (Water) | ×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
Nighttime Popota has 4 skills on record and Mudflat Shrubclaw has 8.
Nighttime Popota's strongest damaging skill is Water Dash: Water, might 74.
Mudflat Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
Where to find them
Find Nighttime Popota in Echoback Landing in Breezy Plains. Nighttime Popota shows up only at night.
Find Mudflat Shrubclaw in Tideblossom Coast in Breezy Plains.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
- Nighttime Popota evolves from Nighttime Susuta (Aniimo level 29; Nighttime)
- Nighttime Popota evolves into Nighttime Panpanta (Defeat the Alpha Panpanta; Aniimo level 39; Nighttime; Personality: Instinctive and Judicious: Personality contains [Instinctive] and [Judicious])
- Nighttime Popota evolves into Nighttime Piopiota (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)
- Mudflat Shrubclaw evolves from Mudflat Budclaw (Aniimo level 21; Tideblossom Coast)
Body and movement
| Game value | Nighttime Popota | Mudflat Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.33 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1.25 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.5 | 1.8 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Nighttime Popota and Mudflat Shrubclaw share no homeland work.
| Work | Nighttime Popota | Mudflat Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure | Level 2 | No |
| Water | Level 2 | No |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |