Scorchhowl vs Inferlupa
A stat-by-stat comparison of Scorchhowl and Inferlupa, with element matchups and where each one is found. They are the two evolutions of one Aniimo, so this is a one-time choice worth getting right.
Side by side
Role, element, stage, stat total and where to find Scorchhowl and Inferlupa, one card each.
Scorchhowl- Role
- DPS
- Element
- Fire
- Stage
- Nova
- Stat total
- 511 (59%)
- Obtainable
- Yes
- Base catch rate
- 28%
Inferlupa- Role
- Breaker
- Element
- Dark / Fire
- Stage
- Nova
- Stat total
- 541 (89%)
- Obtainable
- Yes
- Base catch rate
- 28%
- Found in
- Beast Fang Ridge
Scorchhowl vs Inferlupa: every base stat
Base stats as the game ships them, with each value's place in the ranked roster beside it. The edge column names the gap, not a verdict.
Stat | Scorchhowl | Pct | Inferlupa | Pct | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 61% | 95 | 61% | Tie |
| ATK | 119 | 88% | 89 | 36% | Scorchhowl +30 |
| BREAK | 52 | 58% | 108 | 100% | Inferlupa +56 |
| P.DEF | 80 | 79% | 70 | 51% | Scorchhowl +10 |
| M.DEF | 75 | 61% | 80 | 74% | Inferlupa +5 |
| REGEN | 90 | 67% | 99 | 85% | Inferlupa +9 |
| Stat total | 511 | 59% | 541 | 89% | Inferlupa +30 |
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Evolving Flameruff
Scorchhowl and Inferlupa both evolve from Flameruff. What each branch asks for:
- Scorchhowl
- Lv. 20
- Inferlupa
- Lv. 20
Scorchhowl vs Inferlupa: meta, kits and how to get them
Ranks come from MetaBot’s meta ladder within each role; the skills are each side’s strongest moves.
| Scorchhowl | Inferlupa | |
|---|---|---|
| Meta tier | S #2 DPS | A #7 Breaker |
| Key skills | Falling Star, Burn Breaker, Fire Kick | Wolfpack Onslaught, Crossfire, Unbroken Flameruff Spirit |
| Trait | Scorching Flames | Full Energy |
| How to get | Evolution (Lv. 20) · Moderate | Wild spawn · Moderate |
| Homeland jobs | Fire 3, Carry 3 | Dark 3, Carry 3, Fire 2 |
Element matchups
Scorchhowl and Inferlupa take different damage from 3 of the nine elements. Only those are listed; the rest are identical.
| Attacking element | Scorchhowl | Inferlupa |
|---|---|---|
| Earth | ×1.6 · weak | ×1 |
| Wind | ×1 | ×1.6 · weak |
| Light | ×1 | ×1.6 · weak |
A base-stat comparison of Scorchhowl and Inferlupa. They are the two evolutions of one Aniimo, so this is a one-time choice worth getting right. Inferlupa leads on stat total by 30 (511 against 541). Scorchhowl is ahead on ATK, P.DEF. Inferlupa is ahead on BREAK, M.DEF, REGEN. They match exactly on HP. They take different damage from 3 elements, which is where the type chart separates them. Scorchhowl and Inferlupa are both evolutions of Flameruff. On MetaBot’s meta ladder Scorchhowl is S tier and Inferlupa is A tier for their roles.
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Scorchhowl vs Inferlupa FAQ
Is Scorchhowl or Inferlupa better?
Inferlupa has the higher stat total, by 30. That is a starting point rather than a verdict: Scorchhowl may still be the better pick depending on which stat your team is short of and which one you can actually get.
What are Scorchhowl's base stats?
Scorchhowl has HP 95, ATK 119, BREAK 52, P.DEF 80, M.DEF 75, REGEN 90, for a total of 511. These are base values as the game ships them, before levels, items or talents.
What are Inferlupa's base stats?
Inferlupa has HP 95, ATK 89, BREAK 108, P.DEF 70, M.DEF 80, REGEN 99, for a total of 541. These are base values as the game ships them, before levels, items or talents.
Should Flameruff evolve into Scorchhowl or Inferlupa?
Flameruff becomes Scorchhowl at Lv. 20 and Inferlupa at Lv. 20. The game names no preferred branch, so compare the kits and meta tiers on this page.
Which is better in the meta, Scorchhowl or Inferlupa?
Scorchhowl is S tier as a DPS; Inferlupa is A tier as a Breaker.
How is this comparison calculated?
From MetaBot's own extraction of the current game build. Percentiles are measured across every form that carries stats of its own, and the element multipliers come from the game's type chart.