Shrubclaw vs Thornblade
Which is better by the numbers
Thornblade has the higher base stat total: 620 against 610 for Shrubclaw, a gap of 10 (1.6% more).
Shrubclaw wins 3 of the 7 base stats and Thornblade wins 4.
The biggest gap is Break: Shrubclaw has 99 and Thornblade has 50, 98% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Shrubclaw | Thornblade | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 96 | 6 | Thornblade |
| Attack | 75 | 121 | 46 | Thornblade |
| Magic Attack | 75 | 121 | 46 | Thornblade |
| Defense | 109 | 70 | 39 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 77 | 70 | 7 | Shrubclaw |
| EP Regen | 85 | 92 | 7 | Thornblade |
| Break | 99 | 50 | 49 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 610 | 620 | 10 | Thornblade |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Shrubclaw places #93 and Thornblade places #59 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Shrubclaw | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #93 of 227 | #59 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #90 of 137 | #59 of 137 |
| Within its element | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass | #6 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Shrubclaw's own elements get no strong hit on Thornblade: 2 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Thornblade's Grass hits Shrubclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Thornblade (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Thornblade (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Thornblade (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Thornblade (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×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
Shrubclaw has 8 skills on record and Thornblade has 8.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
None of Shrubclaw's 5 damaging skills hits Thornblade's Grass for more than ×1.
Thornblade's strongest damaging skill is Elegant Waltz: Grass, might 172.
- Thornblade's Thorny Defense (Grass) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1.6, Grass ×0.625
- Thornblade's Aqua Defense (Water) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1.6, Grass ×0.625
- Thornblade's Thorny Impact (Grass) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1.6, Grass ×0.625
- Thornblade's Thorny Rain (Grass) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1.6, Grass ×0.625
- Thornblade's Elegant Waltz (Grass) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1.6, Grass ×0.625
Where to find them
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway 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
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Shrubclaw | 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 | Shrubclaw | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Height | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | 1.35 |
| Run speed | 4.2 | 4.7 |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Grass.
| Work | Shrubclaw | Thornblade |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Grass | Level 3 | Level 3 |
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Artisanship | No | Level 3 |