Shrubclaw vs Highland Tubster
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw and Highland Tubster have the same base stat total, 610.
Shrubclaw wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Highland Tubster wins 3, with 2 stats tied.
The biggest gap is Defense: Shrubclaw has 109 and Highland Tubster has 61, 78.7% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Shrubclaw | Highland Tubster | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 108 | 18 | Highland Tubster |
| Attack | 75 | 75 | 0 | Tie |
| Magic Attack | 75 | 75 | 0 | Tie |
| Defense | 109 | 61 | 48 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 77 | 110 | 33 | Highland Tubster |
| EP Regen | 85 | 80 | 5 | Shrubclaw |
| Break | 99 | 101 | 2 | Highland Tubster |
| Total | 610 | 610 | 0 | Tie |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Shrubclaw places #93 and Highland Tubster places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Shrubclaw | Highland Tubster |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #93 of 227 | #93 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #90 of 137 | #90 of 137 |
| Within its element | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass | #5 of 41 Wind, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Shrubclaw's own elements get no strong hit on Highland Tubster: 2 of 4 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Highland Tubster's Wind hits Shrubclaw's Grass for ×1.6 and Grass hits Shrubclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Highland Tubster (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Highland Tubster (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Highland Tubster (Wind) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Highland Tubster (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Highland Tubster (Wind) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Highland Tubster (Wind) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Highland Tubster (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Highland Tubster (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 Highland Tubster has 8.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
None of Shrubclaw's 5 damaging skills hits Highland Tubster's Wind and Grass for more than ×1.
Highland Tubster's strongest damaging skill is Leaf Tornado: Grass, might 59.
- Highland Tubster's Leaf Tornado (Grass) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1.6, Grass ×0.625
- Highland Tubster's Pause Gust (Wind) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1, Grass ×1.6
- Highland Tubster's Water Tornado (Water) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1.6, Grass ×0.625
- Highland Tubster's Tornado (Wind) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1, Grass ×1.6
- Highland Tubster's Gale Guard (Wind) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1, Grass ×1.6
Where to find them
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Highland Tubster in Zephyrus Landbridge, Russet Highlands in Breezy Plains.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Shrubclaw | Highland Tubster |
|---|---|---|
| Shiny rate | 1 in 20,000 (0.005%) | Not recorded |
| Dark rate | 1 in 3,000 (0.033%) | Not recorded |
From the game's shiny_rate and dark_rate fields.
Body and movement
| Game value | Shrubclaw | Highland Tubster |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Height | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | 1.194 |
| Run speed | 4.2 | Not recorded |
Raw numbers from the game files. The game does not state their units.
Homeland work
Homeland work both can do: Grass.
| Work | Shrubclaw | Highland Tubster |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Grass | Level 3 | Level 3 |
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Wind | No | Level 3 |