Thunderstorm Scorchhowl vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl and Shrubclaw have the same base stat total, 610.
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Shrubclaw wins 3, with 1 stat tied.
The biggest gap is Break: Shrubclaw has 99 and Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has 50, 98% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 90 | 0 | Tie |
| Attack | 115 | 75 | 40 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Magic Attack | 115 | 75 | 40 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Defense | 80 | 109 | 29 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 70 | 77 | 7 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 90 | 85 | 5 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl |
| Break | 50 | 99 | 49 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 610 | 610 | 0 | Tie |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Thunderstorm Scorchhowl places #93 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #93 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #90 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #9 of 30 Fire, #16 of 26 Electric | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Fire hits Shrubclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's Rock hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Fire for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl (Electric) | ×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
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has 9 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's strongest damaging skill is Falling Star: Fire, might 170.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
- Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Fire Kick (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Burn Breaker (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Fire Bolt (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Thunderstorm Scorchhowl's Falling Star (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Shrubclaw's The Luminus Gust (Rock) hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl: Fire ×1.6, Electric ×1
- Shrubclaw's Charged Strike (Rock) hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl: Fire ×1.6, Electric ×1
- Shrubclaw's Quake Impact (Rock) hits Thunderstorm Scorchhowl: Fire ×1.6, Electric ×1
Where to find them
Find Thunderstorm Scorchhowl in Beast Fang Ridge in Breezy Plains. Thunderstorm Scorchhowl shows up only during thunderstorm. Thunderstorm Scorchhowl is a unique spawn: once caught, it will not respawn.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
- Thunderstorm Scorchhowl has no evolution recorded
- Shrubclaw evolves from Budclaw (Aniimo level 21)
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.55 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.601 | 1.8 |
| Run speed | Not recorded | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Carry.
| Work | Thunderstorm Scorchhowl | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Lightning | Level 3 | No |
| Fire | Level 3 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |