Shrubclaw vs Wavwal
Which is better by the numbers
Wavwal has the higher base stat total: 650 against 610 for Shrubclaw, a gap of 40 (6.6% more).
Shrubclaw wins 1 of the 7 base stats and Wavwal wins 4, with 2 stats tied.
The biggest gap is Defense: Shrubclaw has 109 and Wavwal has 89, 22.5% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Shrubclaw | Wavwal | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 105 | 15 | Wavwal |
| Attack | 75 | 75 | 0 | Tie |
| Magic Attack | 75 | 75 | 0 | Tie |
| Defense | 109 | 89 | 20 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 77 | 93 | 16 | Wavwal |
| EP Regen | 85 | 103 | 18 | Wavwal |
| Break | 99 | 110 | 11 | Wavwal |
| Total | 610 | 650 | 40 | Wavwal |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Shrubclaw places #93 and Wavwal places #2 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Shrubclaw | Wavwal |
|---|---|---|
| All Aniimo | #93 of 227 | #2 of 227 |
| Final forms only | #90 of 137 | #2 of 137 |
| Within its element | #13 of 34 Rock, #26 of 54 Grass | #1 of 29 Ice |
Type match-up
Shrubclaw's Rock hits Wavwal's Ice for ×1.6.
Wavwal's own elements get no strong hit on Shrubclaw: 1 of 2 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Wavwal (Ice) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Wavwal (Ice) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Wavwal (Ice) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Wavwal (Ice) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×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
Shrubclaw has 8 skills on record and Wavwal has 7.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
Wavwal's strongest damaging skill is Wave Surge: Ice, might 67.
None of Wavwal's 4 damaging skills hits Shrubclaw's Rock and Grass for more than ×1.
Where to find them
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Wavwal in Crescent Bay in Whisperwake Isles.
They do not share a spawn region.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Shrubclaw | Wavwal |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Wavwal |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.6 | Not recorded |
| Height | 1.4 | Not recorded |
| Can fly | No | Not recorded |
| Can glide | No | Not recorded |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | Not recorded |
| 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: Carry.
| Work | Shrubclaw | Wavwal |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Grass | Level 3 | No |
| Carry | Level 1 | Level 1 |
| Ice | No | Level 3 |