Shrubclaw vs Witchin
Which is better by the numbers
Shrubclaw and Witchin have the same base stat total, 610.
Shrubclaw wins 2 of the 7 base stats and Witchin wins 5.
The biggest gap is Break: Shrubclaw has 99 and Witchin has 50, 98% more.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Shrubclaw | Witchin | Gap | Higher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 115 | 25 | Witchin |
| Attack | 75 | 80 | 5 | Witchin |
| Magic Attack | 75 | 80 | 5 | Witchin |
| Defense | 109 | 80 | 29 | Shrubclaw |
| Magic Defense | 77 | 90 | 13 | Witchin |
| EP Regen | 85 | 115 | 30 | Witchin |
| Break | 99 | 50 | 49 | Shrubclaw |
| Total | 610 | 610 | 0 | Tie |
Where they rank
By base stat total, Shrubclaw places #93 and Witchin places #93 of all 227 Aniimo.
| Rank by base stat total | Shrubclaw | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | #25 of 46 Dark, #26 of 54 Grass |
Type match-up
Shrubclaw's own elements get no strong hit on Witchin: 3 of 4 pairings are resisted (×0.625).
Witchin's Dark hits Shrubclaw's Grass for ×1.6 and Grass hits Shrubclaw's Rock for ×1.6.
| Attacker | Defender | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Witchin (Dark) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Rock) | Witchin (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Witchin (Dark) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Shrubclaw (Grass) | Witchin (Grass) | ×0.625 | Weak |
| Witchin (Dark) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1 | Neutral |
| Witchin (Dark) | Shrubclaw (Grass) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Witchin (Grass) | Shrubclaw (Rock) | ×1.6 | Strong |
| Witchin (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 Witchin has 9.
Shrubclaw's strongest damaging skill is Quake Impact: Rock, might 173.
None of Shrubclaw's 5 damaging skills hits Witchin's Dark and Grass for more than ×1.
Witchin's strongest damaging skill is Annihilation Bomb: Dark, might 164.
- Witchin's Malice Burst (Dark) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1, Grass ×1.6
- Witchin's Euphoric Sonic Blast (Grass) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1.6, Grass ×0.625
- Witchin's Black Hole Domain (Dark) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1, Grass ×1.6
- Witchin's Oozing Malice (Dark) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1, Grass ×1.6
- Witchin's Annihilation Bomb (Dark) hits Shrubclaw: Rock ×1, Grass ×1.6
Where to find them
Find Shrubclaw in Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Find Witchin in Mistwoods, Berylline Causeway in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets.
Both spawn in Breezy Plains and The Lost Islets, and both show up in Berylline Causeway.
Evolution lines
Shiny and dark rates
| Rate | Shrubclaw | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Height | 1.4 | 1.5 |
| Can fly | No | No |
| Can glide | No | No |
| Walk speed | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| 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 | Witchin |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | Level 3 | No |
| Grass | Level 3 | Level 2 |
| Carry | Level 1 | No |
| Artisanship | No | Level 2 |
| Dark | No | Level 2 |