Shrubclaw vs Geoclaw
A stat-by-stat comparison of Shrubclaw and Geoclaw, 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 Shrubclaw and Geoclaw, one card each.
Shrubclaw- Role
- Breaker
- Element
- Earth / Grass
- Stage
- Nova
- Stat total
- 550 (99%)
- Obtainable
- Yes
- Base catch rate
- 28%
- Found in
- Berylline Vale, Echoback Landing
Geoclaw- Role
- Breaker
- Element
- Ice
- Stage
- Nova
- Stat total
- 550 (99%)
- Obtainable
- Yes
- Base catch rate
- 28%
Shrubclaw vs Geoclaw: 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 | Shrubclaw | Pct | Geoclaw | Pct | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 61% | 93 | 46% | Shrubclaw +2 |
| ATK | 80 | 21% | 80 | 21% | Tie |
| BREAK | 104 | 93% | 103 | 89% | Shrubclaw +1 |
| P.DEF | 109 | 99% | 113 | 100% | Geoclaw +4 |
| M.DEF | 77 | 68% | 79 | 70% | Geoclaw +2 |
| REGEN | 85 | 50% | 82 | 42% | Shrubclaw +3 |
| Stat total | 550 | 99% | 550 | 99% | Tie |
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Evolving Budclaw
Shrubclaw and Geoclaw both evolve from Budclaw. What each branch asks for:
- Shrubclaw
- Lv. 21
- Geoclaw
- Lv. 21 · Personality contains [Tenacious]
Shrubclaw vs Geoclaw: 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.
| Shrubclaw | Geoclaw | |
|---|---|---|
| Meta tier | A #11 Breaker | A #8 Breaker |
| Key skills | Quake Impact, Verdant Beam, Leaf Slash | Freezing Claws, Icy Gravel Dance, Ice Spikes |
| Trait | Stealth | Frostbite Sunder |
| How to get | Wild spawn · Moderate | Evolution (Lv. 21) · Moderate |
| Homeland jobs | Carry 3, Earth 3, Grass 2 | Ice 3, Carry 3 |
Element matchups
Shrubclaw and Geoclaw take different damage from 5 of the nine elements. Only those are listed; the rest are identical.
| Attacking element | Shrubclaw | Geoclaw |
|---|---|---|
| Fire | ×1 | ×1.6 · weak |
| Water | ×1 | ×0.625 · resists |
| Earth | ×0.3906 · resists | ×1.6 · weak |
| Wind | ×1.6 · weak | ×1 |
| Dark | ×1.6 · weak | ×1 |
A base-stat comparison of Shrubclaw and Geoclaw. They are the two evolutions of one Aniimo, so this is a one-time choice worth getting right. Shrubclaw and Geoclaw tie on stat total at 550, so the split between their stats decides it. Shrubclaw is ahead on HP, BREAK, REGEN. Geoclaw is ahead on P.DEF, M.DEF. They match exactly on ATK. They take different damage from 5 elements, which is where the type chart separates them. Shrubclaw and Geoclaw are both evolutions of Budclaw. On MetaBot’s meta ladder Shrubclaw is A tier and Geoclaw is A tier for their roles.
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Shrubclaw vs Geoclaw FAQ
Is Shrubclaw or Geoclaw better?
Neither. Shrubclaw and Geoclaw have the same stat total, 550. The choice comes down to how that total is split between their stats and which element matchups you need.
What are Shrubclaw's base stats?
Shrubclaw has HP 95, ATK 80, BREAK 104, P.DEF 109, M.DEF 77, REGEN 85, for a total of 550. These are base values as the game ships them, before levels, items or talents.
What are Geoclaw's base stats?
Geoclaw has HP 93, ATK 80, BREAK 103, P.DEF 113, M.DEF 79, REGEN 82, for a total of 550. These are base values as the game ships them, before levels, items or talents.
Should Budclaw evolve into Shrubclaw or Geoclaw?
Budclaw becomes Shrubclaw at Lv. 21 and Geoclaw at Lv. 21, Personality contains [Tenacious]. The game names no preferred branch, so compare the kits and meta tiers on this page.
Which is better in the meta, Shrubclaw or Geoclaw?
Shrubclaw is A tier as a Breaker; Geoclaw 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.