Snowfield Rookey vs Thornblade
Which is better by the numbers
Snowfield Rookey has the higher base stat total: 640 against 620 for Thornblade, a gap of 20 (3.2% more).
Snowfield Rookey wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Thornblade wins 3, with 1 stat tied.
The biggest gap is Break: Snowfield Rookey has 105 and Thornblade has 50, 110% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Snowfield Rookey | Thornblade | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 103 | 96 | 7 | Snowfield Rookey |
| Attack | 92 | 121 | 29 | Thornblade |
| Magic Attack | 92 | 121 | 29 | Thornblade |
| Defense | 103 | 70 | 33 | Snowfield Rookey |
| Magic Defense | 70 | 70 | 0 | Tie |
| EP Regen | 75 | 92 | 17 | Thornblade |
| Break | 105 | 50 | 55 | Snowfield Rookey |
| Total | 640 | 620 | 20 | Snowfield Rookey |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Snowfield Rookey places #16 and Thornblade places #59 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Snowfield Rookey | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #59 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #59 of 137 |
| Within its element | #3 of 46 Dark, #3 of 29 Ice | #6 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Snowfield Rookey's Dark hits Thornblade's Grass for ×1.6.
Thornblade's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Snowfield Rookey.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowfield Rookey (Dark) | Thornblade (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Snowfield Rookey (Ice) | Thornblade (Grass) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Thornblade (Grass) | Snowfield Rookey (Dark) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Thornblade (Grass) | Snowfield Rookey (Ice) | ×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
Snowfield Rookey has 8 skills on record and Thornblade has 8.
Snowfield Rookey's strongest damaging skill is Heavy Slam: Dark, might 196.
Thornblade's strongest damaging skill is Elegant Waltz: Grass, might 172.
None of Thornblade's 6 damaging skills hits Snowfield Rookey's Dark and Ice for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Snowfield Rookey in Russet Highlands in Breezy Plains. Snowfield Rookey shows up only during snow.
Find Thornblade in Sea of Flowers in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
- Snowfield Rookey evolves from Snowfield Helmut (Aniimo level 45; Defend as offense to defeat the Opponent: Defeat the Opponent by dealing damage with Counter in defense mode; Snowy; Learn passive talent [Immovable Bastion])
- Thornblade evolves from Budsquire (Aniimo level 27; Defeat your ideal self alone: Defeat a Thornblade using a roster that only has a Budsquire in it)
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Snowfield Rookey | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny rate | Not recorded | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) |
| Dark rate | Not recorded | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) |
From the game's shiny_rate and dark_rate fields.
Body and movement
| Game value | Snowfield Rookey | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.96 | 1.35 |
| Run speed | Not recorded | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Snowfield Rookey and Thornblade share no homeland work.
| Work | Snowfield Rookey | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | Level 3 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Dark | Level 3 | No |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |
| Artisanship | No | Level 3 |