Popota vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw has the higher base stat total: 610 against 551 for Popota, a gap of 59 (10.7% more).
Popota wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 4.
The biggest gap is Defense: Shrubclaw has 109 and Popota has 68, 60.3% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Popota | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 92 | 90 | 2 | Popota |
| Attack | 96 | 75 | 21 | Popota |
| Magic Attack | 80 | 75 | 5 | Popota |
| Defense | 68 | 109 | 41 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 68 | 77 | 9 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 67 | 85 | 18 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 80 | 99 | 19 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 551 | 610 | 59 | Shrubclaw |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Popota places #159 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Popota | 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, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Popota's Water hits Shrubclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's Grass hits Popota's Water for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popota (Water) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Popota (Water) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Popota (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Popota (Water) | ×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
Popota has 4 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Popota's strongest damaging skill is Water Dash: Water, might 74.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
Where to find them
Find Popota in Echoback Landing, Berylline Causeway 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, and both show up in Berylline Causeway.
Evolution lines
- Popota evolves from Susuta (Aniimo level 29)
- Popota evolves into Panpanta (Defeat the Alpha Panpanta; Aniimo level 39)
- Popota evolves into Piopiota (Aniimo level 39; Calling out for love, love, love at the beach.: Approach and attract a Susuta of the opposite gender to follow)
- Shrubclaw evolves from Budclaw (Aniimo level 21)
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Popota | 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 | Popota | 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 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Popota and Shrubclaw share no homeland work.
| Work | Popota | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Leisure | Level 2 | No |
| Water | Level 2 | No |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |