Scorchhowl vs Shrubclaw
Which is better by the numbers
Scorchhowl and Shrubclaw have the same base stat total, 610.
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 Scorchhowl has 50, 98% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Scorchhowl | Shrubclaw | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 90 | 0 | Tie |
| Attack | 115 | 75 | 40 | Scorchhowl |
| Magic Attack | 115 | 75 | 40 | Scorchhowl |
| Defense | 80 | 109 | 29 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 70 | 77 | 7 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 90 | 85 | 5 | Scorchhowl |
| Break | 50 | 99 | 49 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 610 | 610 | 0 | Tie |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Scorchhowl places #93 and Shrubclaw places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | 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 | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Scorchhowl's Fire hits Shrubclaw's Grass for ×1.6.
Shrubclaw's Rock hits Scorchhowl's Fire for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scorchhowl (Fire) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Scorchhowl (Fire) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Scorchhowl (Fire) | ×0.625 | Weak |
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
Scorchhowl has 9 skills on record and Shrubclaw has 8.
Scorchhowl's strongest damaging skill is Falling Star: Fire, might 170.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
- Scorchhowl's Fire Kick (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Scorchhowl's Burn Breaker (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Scorchhowl's Fire Bolt (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Scorchhowl's Falling Star (Fire) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×0.625, Grass ×1.6
- Shrubclaw's The Luminus Gust (Rock) hits Scorchhowl for ×1.6
- Shrubclaw's Charged Strike (Rock) hits Scorchhowl for ×1.6
- Shrubclaw's Quake Impact (Rock) hits Scorchhowl for ×1.6
Where to find them
Find Scorchhowl in The Lost Islets.
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in The Lost Islets.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Scorchhowl | 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 | 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 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Carry.
| Work | Scorchhowl | Shrubclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Level 3 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Earth | No | Level 3 |
| Grass | No | Level 3 |