Thornblade vs Melloblum
A stat-by-stat comparison of Thornblade and Melloblum, 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 Thornblade and Melloblum, one card each.
Thornblade- Role
- DPS
- Element
- Grass
- Stage
- Nova
- Stat total
- 509 (57%)
- Obtainable
- Yes
- Base catch rate
- 28%
- Found in
- Sea of Flowers
Melloblum- Role
- Support
- Element
- Grass
- Stage
- Nova
- Stat total
- 517 (69%)
- Obtainable
- Yes
- Base catch rate
- 28%
- Found in
- Rosetower Woods
Thornblade vs Melloblum: 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 | Thornblade | Pct | Melloblum | Pct | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 96 | 64% | 95 | 61% | Thornblade +1 |
| ATK | 121 | 93% | 113 | 75% | Thornblade +8 |
| BREAK | 53 | 60% | 91 | 81% | Melloblum +38 |
| P.DEF | 74 | 62% | 70 | 51% | Thornblade +4 |
| M.DEF | 73 | 55% | 70 | 51% | Thornblade +3 |
| REGEN | 92 | 70% | 78 | 32% | Thornblade +14 |
| Stat total | 509 | 57% | 517 | 69% | Melloblum +8 |
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Evolving Budsquire
Thornblade and Melloblum both evolve from Budsquire. What each branch asks for:
- Thornblade
- Lv. 27 · Defeat a Thornblade using a party that only has a Budsquire in it.
- Melloblum
- Lv. 27 · Personality contains [Faithful]
Thornblade vs Melloblum: 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.
| Thornblade | Melloblum | |
|---|---|---|
| Meta tier | S #3 DPS | B #10 Support |
| Key skills | Elegant Waltz, Thorny Defense, Thorny Impact | Rose Garden, Healing Rose, Thorny Blessing |
| Trait | Sword Dance | Phantom Opening |
| How to get | Wild spawn · Easy to get | Wild spawn · Moderate |
| Homeland jobs | Grass 3, Artisanship 3 | Grass 3, Artisanship 3 |
Element matchups
Thornblade and Melloblum share the same element profile, so nothing on the type chart separates them.
A base-stat comparison of Thornblade and Melloblum. They are the two evolutions of one Aniimo, so this is a one-time choice worth getting right. Melloblum leads on stat total by 8 (509 against 517). Thornblade is ahead on HP, ATK, P.DEF, M.DEF, REGEN. Melloblum is ahead on BREAK. Their element profiles are identical, so nothing on the type chart separates them. Thornblade and Melloblum are both evolutions of Budsquire. On MetaBot’s meta ladder Thornblade is S tier and Melloblum is B tier for their roles.
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Thornblade vs Melloblum FAQ
Is Thornblade or Melloblum better?
Melloblum has the higher stat total, by 8. That is a starting point rather than a verdict: Thornblade may still be the better pick depending on which stat your team is short of and which one you can actually get.
What are Thornblade's base stats?
Thornblade has HP 96, ATK 121, BREAK 53, P.DEF 74, M.DEF 73, REGEN 92, for a total of 509. These are base values as the game ships them, before levels, items or talents.
What are Melloblum's base stats?
Melloblum has HP 95, ATK 113, BREAK 91, P.DEF 70, M.DEF 70, REGEN 78, for a total of 517. These are base values as the game ships them, before levels, items or talents.
Should Budsquire evolve into Thornblade or Melloblum?
Budsquire becomes Thornblade at Lv. 27, Defeat a Thornblade using a party that only has a Budsquire in it. and Melloblum at Lv. 27, Personality contains [Faithful]. The game names no preferred branch, so compare the kits and meta tiers on this page.
Which is better in the meta, Thornblade or Melloblum?
Thornblade is S tier as a DPS; Melloblum is B tier as a Support.
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.