Rookey vs Thornblade
Which is better by the numbers
Rookey has the higher base stat total: 640 against 620 for Thornblade, a gap of 20 (3.2% more).
Rookey wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Thornblade wins 3, with 1 stat tied.
The biggest gap is Break: Rookey has 105 and Thornblade has 50, 110% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Rookey | Thornblade | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 103 | 96 | 7 | Rookey |
| Attack | 92 | 121 | 29 | Thornblade |
| Magic Attack | 92 | 121 | 29 | Thornblade |
| Defense | 103 | 70 | 33 | Rookey |
| Magic Defense | 70 | 70 | 0 | Tie |
| EP Regen | 75 | 92 | 17 | Thornblade |
| Break | 105 | 50 | 55 | Rookey |
| Total | 640 | 620 | 20 | Rookey |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Rookey places #16 and Thornblade places #59 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | 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 | #6 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Rookey's Dark hits Thornblade's Grass for ×1.6.
Thornblade's own element deals neutral ×1 damage to Rookey.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rookey (Dark) | Thornblade (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Thornblade (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 Thornblade has 8.
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 Rookey's Dark for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Rookey in Russet Highlands in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Thornblade in Sea of Flowers in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
- Rookey evolves from Helmut (Aniimo level 45; Defend as offense to defeat the Opponent: Defeat the Opponent by dealing damage with Counter in defense mode; 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 | Rookey | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Artisanship.
| Work | Rookey | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Artisanship | Level 3 | Level 3 |
| Dark | Level 3 | No |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |