Rookey vs Witchin
Which is better by the numbers
Rookey has the higher base stat total: 640 against 610 for Witchin, a gap of 30 (4.9% more).
Rookey wins 4 of the 7 base stats and Witchin wins 3.
The biggest gap is Break: Rookey has 105 and Witchin has 50, 110% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Rookey | Witchin | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 103 | 115 | 12 | Witchin |
| Attack | 92 | 80 | 12 | Rookey |
| Magic Attack | 92 | 80 | 12 | Rookey |
| Defense | 103 | 80 | 23 | Rookey |
| Magic Defense | 70 | 90 | 20 | Witchin |
| EP Regen | 75 | 115 | 40 | Witchin |
| Break | 105 | 50 | 55 | Rookey |
| Total | 640 | 610 | 30 | Rookey |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Rookey places #16 and Witchin places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Rookey | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #16 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #16 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #3 of 46 Dark | #25 of 46 Dark, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Rookey's Dark hits Witchin's Grass for ×1.6.
Witchin's own elements deal neutral ×1 damage to Rookey.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rookey (Dark) | Witchin (Dark) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Rookey (Dark) | Witchin (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Witchin (Dark) | Rookey (Dark) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Witchin (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 Witchin has 9.
Rookey's strongest damaging skill is Heavy Slam: Dark, might 196.
Witchin's strongest damaging skill is Annihilation Bomb: Dark, might 164.
None of Witchin'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 Witchin in Mistwoods, 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 | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Height | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 0.96 | 1.5 |
| 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 and Dark.
| Work | Rookey | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| Artisanship | Level 3 | Level 2 |
| Dark | Level 3 | Level 2 |
| Grass | No | Level 2 |