Budclaw, an Aniimo creature

#23Budclaw

Stage 1, 4 forms

EarthGrassBreak

Catch rate

56%

Defense

93#9

HP76#75
Attack64#84
Break84#22
EP regen72#71
Budclaw, front viewFront
Found inEchoback Landing, Lv 34–40AlphaAlpha BudclawForms4

“Does the plant on its head grow if someone waters it?”

About Budclaw

Mating for life, they’re always found in pairs. The heartbloom atop their shells indicates their state of happiness.

Twined passiveStealth — Builds Momentum when dealing damage, up to 6 stacks. Momentum gain is doubled while tunneling. At max stacks, BREAK efficiency increases by 30% for 20s.

Mudflat FormThey craft wigs out of sand, decorate their fur with nice pebbles, and exchange pebbles with their friends.

Beach FormFor Budclaws that live on the beach, wearing a coconut husk is a no-brainer, both for protection and camouflage.

Bay FormBudclaw living in coastal bays love to sunbathe until their shells turn bright red, using their vibrant coloration to attract potential mates.

Ecology

Backs off and watches41 Aniimo

BaleetleBoiler ChickenBoltyBoneskyBubbeepBudsquireBulblyCelestisChest Mimic Lumin StageChirpiCoziteCubboDewyEchobackEkoEmberpupFahlooFentuftFlutternymGracewingHelionHelmutHumminIrisJawlingLeaf Hat FireflyLittle Lightning ChirpLunaraMalangelMinespineMorphlingNimbiPebblingPopapusReefishShellySkippySparkiSquarrelSusutaWisptis

Read as “Budclawdoes this when it meets that”. The reverse is a separate rule and is not always the same.

Natures

Cheerful50%
Gentle30%
Aloof20%

A species only rolls from its own list, so any nature not shown here cannot be obtained on Budclaw. What each nature means.

Budclaw base stats

HP

76

#75 of 86

Attack

64

#84 of 86

Defense

93

#9 of 86

Magic attack

64

#84 of 86

Magic defense

65

#64 of 86

Break

84

#22 of 86

EP regen

72

#71 of 86

Budclaw evolution

Budclaw→Shrubclaw1 Loam Stone
Budclaw→Geoclaw1 Freeze Stone

Rarity odds

Sparkling

1 in 20,000

Umbral

1 in 3,000

Run speed

4.2

Talent odds

Instinctive22.00%
Extrovert Effort 22.00%
Energetic22.00%
Nimble13.00%
Practical13.00%
Faithful3.60%
Tenacious3.60%
Judicious0.40%

How talent rolls work

Budclaw's team and gear

Pairs withBailite (SUP)

Wants to holdGargantuan Horn

AbilityTunnel · MobilityFrom the official Aniimo wiki, the one fact here not read from the game itself.

Every recommended pairing is on one page.

Held items and runes

Gargantuan Horn10% BREAKBREAK rune12 attributes to choose from

Where to find Budclaw

Map of Idyll showing where Budclaw spawns
Budclaw has no recorded wild spawns in Idyll. It is met as Alpha Budclaw.Open interactive map

Spawn conditions

RegionWeatherTimeLevelPoints
Echoback LandingAny weatherAny time34–4020
Tideblossom CoastAny weather06:00 to 20:0053–6018
Berylline ValeAny weather06:00 to 20:0039–4717
Zephyrus LandbridgeAny weatherAny time46–5713
Argent StraitAny weatherAny time3–3111
Echoback LandingAny weather20:00 to 06:0034–409
Nimbus FieldsAny weatherAny time3–158
Sea of FlowersAny weatherAny time13–287
Berylline ValeAny weather20:00 to 06:0039–473
Beast Fang RidgeAny weather06:00 to 20:0029–352
Beast Fang RidgeAny weatherAny time29–352
Echoback LandingAny weather06:00 to 20:0034–402
Nimbus FieldsAny weatherBasic FormAny time3–152
Beast Fang RidgeAny weather20:00 to 06:0029–351
Berylline ValeAny weatherAny time39–471
Echoback LandingAny weatherBasic FormAny time34–401
MistwoodsAny weather06:00 to 20:0012–361
MistwoodsAny weatherAny time12–361
Tideblossom CoastAny weatherAny time53–601

Cross every creature against weather and the clock in the spawn finder.

How to catch Budclaw

Base catch rate 56% a throw with the standard Aniipod.

Staggering it first multiplies that by 1.5, and throwing from behind multiplies it by 1.5.

An Alpha version exists, Alpha Budclaw. An Alpha is only catchable after it is defeated.

Run the numbers at any HP and level in the catch rate calculator.

Regions

Sea of FlowersLv 13–28Beast Fang RidgeLv 29–35MistwoodsLv 12–36Echoback LandingLv 34–40Nimbus FieldsLv 3–15Argent StraitLv 3–31Zephyrus LandbridgeLv 46–57Berylline ValeLv 39–47Tideblossom CoastLv 53–60

Skills

ATK5 creaturesLeaf Slash2 creaturesThe Luminus Gust2 creaturesVerdant Beam2 creatures

Forms, twining and eggs

FormsBasic Form, Mudflat Form, Beach Form, Bay Form. Basic FormMudflat FormBeach FormBay FormHow forms work.

Photography2 photo objectives name Budclaw: Blind Panic, Heart Flutter. All objectives.

Maxing itResonance eats Budclaw Dewdrop Crystal and Loam Stone or Sprout Stone. The full bill.

Traits and how to unlock them

  • Blind Panic50 research points

    Photograph the moment Budclaw is knocked dizzy from a collision.

    Though Budclaw is fast when burrowing to escape, panic makes it crash headlong into rocks, leaving it dazed.

  • Heart Flutter50 research points

    Photograph Budclaw’s blooming courtship display.

    When Potential Budclaw Partners share close contact, the "Heartbloom" on their heads undergoes a wondrous change.

Every creature’s traits.

Research objectives

  • Defeat this Aniimo5 / 10 / 20 / 40
  • Defeat this Aniimo using a Dark skill1 / 2 / 5 / 10
  • Catch this Aniimo10 / 50 / 100 / 1000
  • Complete the evolution of this Aniimo1 / 2 / 4 / 8
  • Complete 2 evolution paths1
  • Collect 4 different forms4

Research rank is what unlocks accessory slots. How the Aniilog works.

Weak against and strong against

What Budclaw is weak against

Budclaw takes 1.6x damage from Wind, Dark.

Windhits Budclaw for 1.6x
Tromber, an Aniimo creatureTromberCornet, an Aniimo creatureCornetTubster, an Aniimo creatureTubsterGracewing, an Aniimo creatureGracewing

Wind Aniimo you can use against Budclaw: Tromber, Cornet, Tubster, Gracewing.

Darkhits Budclaw for 1.6x
Inferlupa, an Aniimo creatureInferlupaStellarys, an Aniimo creatureStellarysDreaple, an Aniimo creatureDreapleHexxin, an Aniimo creatureHexxin

Dark Aniimo you can use against Budclaw: Inferlupa, Stellarys, Dreaple, Hexxin.

What Budclaw is strong against

Budclaw deals 1.6x to Fire, Ice, Water.

Firetakes 1.6x from Budclaw
Scorchhowl, an Aniimo creatureScorchhowlInferlupa, an Aniimo creatureInferlupaFlamerion, an Aniimo creatureFlamerionSquashel, an Aniimo creatureSquashel

Fire Aniimo you can use against Budclaw: Scorchhowl, Inferlupa, Flamerion, Squashel.

Icetakes 1.6x from Budclaw
Malevsera, an Aniimo creatureMalevseraGlacy, an Aniimo creatureGlacyGeoclaw, an Aniimo creatureGeoclawGlynsera, an Aniimo creatureGlynsera

Ice Aniimo you can use against Budclaw: Malevsera, Glacy, Geoclaw, Glynsera.

Watertakes 1.6x from Budclaw
Coraliz, an Aniimo creatureCoralizGachapus, an Aniimo creatureGachapusGlameep, an Aniimo creatureGlameepJabster, an Aniimo creatureJabster

Water Aniimo you can use against Budclaw: Coraliz, Gachapus, Glameep, Jabster.

Budclaw also resists Ice, Lightning, Fire, Earth, Water, Grass, taking 0.625x.

Frequently asked questions about Budclaw

What is Budclaw weak against?

Budclaw is weak against Wind, Dark. Those elements deal 1.6x damage to it.

What is Budclaw strong against?

Budclaw is strong against Fire, Ice, Water, dealing 1.6x damage to them.

Where is Budclaw found?

Budclaw is found in Echoback Landing at level 34 to 40; Tideblossom Coast at level 53 to 60, between 06:00 to 20:00; Berylline Vale at level 39 to 47, between 06:00 to 20:00.

What is the catch rate for Budclaw?

Budclaw has a base catch rate of 56% a throw with a standard Aniipod. Staggering it multiplies that by 1.5 and throwing from behind by 1.5; catching it asleep, eating or baited doubles it.

What does Budclaw evolve into?

Budclaw evolves into Shrubclaw, Geoclaw, which costs 1 Loam Stone.

What held item is best for Budclaw?

Budclaw should carry Gargantuan Horn, with BREAK runes.

Is there an Alpha Budclaw?

Yes, Budclaw has an Alpha form, Alpha Budclaw. An Alpha is 2.4 times the size and can only be caught after it is defeated.

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