Rookey vs Skippy
Which is better by the numbers
Rookey has the higher base stat total: 640 against 386 for Skippy, a gap of 254 (65.8% more).
Rookey wins 7 of the 7 base stats and Skippy wins 0.
The biggest gap is Defense: Rookey has 103 and Skippy has 45, 128.9% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Rookey | Skippy | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 103 | 69 | 34 | Rookey |
| Attack | 92 | 54 | 38 | Rookey |
| Magic Attack | 92 | 54 | 38 | Rookey |
| Defense | 103 | 45 | 58 | Rookey |
| Magic Defense | 70 | 66 | 4 | Rookey |
| EP Regen | 75 | 48 | 27 | Rookey |
| Break | 105 | 50 | 55 | Rookey |
| Total | 640 | 386 | 254 | Rookey |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Rookey places #16 and Skippy places #225 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Rookey | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #225 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | Not a final form |
| Within its element | #3 of 46 Dark | #40 of 42 Water |
Type match-up
Rookey's Dark is resisted by Skippy's Water (×0.625).
Skippy's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Rookey.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rookey (Dark) | Skippy (Water) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Skippy (Water) | 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 Skippy has 5.
Rookey's strongest damaging skill is Heavy Slam: Dark, might 196.
Skippy's strongest damaging skill is Water Orb: Water, might 30.
None of Skippy's 2 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 Skippy in Mistwoods, Nimbus Field in Breezy Plains.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Rookey | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.96 | 1 |
| Run speed | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Rookey and Skippy share no homeland work.
| Work | Rookey | Skippy |
|---|---|---|
| Artisanship | Level 3 | No |
| Dark | Level 3 | No |
| Carry | No | Level 1 |
| Water | No | Level 1 |