Rookey vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Rookey has the higher base stat total: 640 against 610 for Shrubclaw, a gap of 30 (4.9% more).
Rookey wins 4 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 3.
The biggest gap is Attack: Rookey has 92 and Shrubclaw has 75, 22.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Rookey | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 103 | 90 | 13 | Rookey |
| Attack | 92 | 75 | 17 | Rookey |
| Magic Attack | 92 | 75 | 17 | Rookey |
| Defense | 103 | 109 | 6 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 70 | 77 | 7 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 75 | 85 | 10 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 105 | 99 | 6 | Rookey |
| Total | 640 | 610 | 30 | Rookey |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Rookey places #16 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Rookey | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #3 of 46 Dark | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Rookey's Dark hits Shrubclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's own elements get no strong hit on Rookey: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rookey (Dark) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rookey (Dark) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Rookey (Dark) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Rookey (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
Rookey has 8 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Rookey's strongest damaging skill is Heavy Slam: Dark, might 196.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
None of Shrubclaw's 5 damaging skills hits Rookey's Dark for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Rookey in Russet Highlands 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 | Rookey | 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 | Rookey | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.96 | 1.8 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Rookey and Shrubclaw share no homeland work.
| Work | Rookey | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Artisanship | Level 3 | No |
| Dark | Level 3 | No |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |