Minespine, an Aniimo creature

#74Minespine

Stage 3, 1 form

EarthBreak

Catch rate

0%

Break

105#6

HP110#10
Attack90#54
Break105#6
EP regen78#58
Minespine, front viewFront
AlphaAlpha Minespine

“The spines on its back absorbs energy when it sleeps.”

About Minespine

Wherever crystal minerals are found, so are they. Their hard spines serve both as protection and as storage for energy.

Twined passiveEarth Affinity — While in [Tunneling] state, can cast skills and deal 20% extra BREAK damage.

Ecology

Is scared of it58 Aniimo

BailiteBesauceBlazenBouldusButterfly Wing SpriteChest Monster Nova StageChest Monster Nova Stage BranchingCoralizCornetDazmandDreapleEklueErlathFenmaneFennelunFlamecrest Bird Nova StageFlamerionFlaminjaFragrancierFulmintisGachapusGeoclawGlacyGlameepGlynseraGracewingGrizboHelgonHexxinIgnitisInfergonInferlupaIrisalJabsterLeafyLuminelleMagmarexMalevseraMelloblumPanpantaPawneyPiopiotaPomawkRookeyScorchhowlSherroShrubclawSoleonSomniwingSparkelfSquashelStellarysThornbladeTromberTubsterTuckinTurboWaleetle

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

Natures

Cheerful50%
Sensitive50%

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

Minespine base stats

HP

110

#10 of 86

Attack

90

#54 of 86

Defense

97

#8 of 86

Magic attack

90

#54 of 86

Magic defense

60

#72 of 86

Break

105

#6 of 86

EP regen

78

#58 of 86

Minespine evolution

Geodeback→Minespine1 Loam Stone

Rarity odds

Sparkling

1 in 20,000

Umbral

1 in 3,000

Run speed

4.7

Talent odds

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

How talent rolls work

Minespine's team and gear

Pairs withCoraliz (ENERGY)

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 Minespine

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

How to catch Minespine

Base catch rate 0% 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 Minespine. An Alpha is only catchable after it is defeated.

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

Regions

Beast Fang RidgeLv 29–35

Skills

ATK5 creaturesEarth Spikes3 creaturesStone Shell3 creaturesMeteor Shower1 creatureSeismic Wave1 creature

Forms, twining and eggs

FormsBasic Form. Basic FormHow forms work.

Photography1 photo objective name Minespine: Sleepyhead. All objectives.

Maxing itResonance eats Pebbling Dewdrop Crystal and Loam Stone. The full bill.

Tier list placings

#7 highest break#7 best earth creatures

Traits and how to unlock them

  • Sleepyhead50 research points

    Take a photo of a sleeping Minespine

    Minespines use the crystal spikes on their backs to absorb nearby mineral energy while they sleep, replenishing what they expend during the day.

  • Tremor Sense50 research points

    Use Pound to get tunneling Alpha Minespine out

    Tunneling underground is an effective way for them to protect themselves, but the tremors of the earth also become more unbearable down there.

Every creature’s traits.

Research objectives

  • Use Skills10 / 20 / 40 / 80
  • Core Skills Used5 / 10 / 20 / 40
  • Use Ultimate2 / 5 / 10 / 20
  • Own an Elite Aniimo1
  • Obtain a Sparkling Aniimo1
  • Catch an Alpha Aniimo1

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

Weak against and strong against

What Minespine is weak against

Minespine takes 1.6x damage from Water, Grass.

Waterhits Minespine for 1.6x
Coraliz, an Aniimo creatureCoralizGachapus, an Aniimo creatureGachapusGlameep, an Aniimo creatureGlameepJabster, an Aniimo creatureJabster

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

Grasshits Minespine for 1.6x
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Grass Aniimo you can use against Minespine: Irisalis, Butterfly Wing Sprite, Forest Cloak Butterfly, Leaf Hat Firefly.

What Minespine is strong against

Minespine deals 1.6x to Fire, Ice.

Firetakes 1.6x from Minespine
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Fire Aniimo you can use against Minespine: Scorchhowl, Inferlupa, Flamerion, Squashel.

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

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

Minespine also resists Ice, Lightning, Fire, Earth, taking 0.625x.

Frequently asked questions about Minespine

What is Minespine weak against?

Minespine is weak against Water, Grass. Those elements deal 1.6x damage to it.

What is Minespine strong against?

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

What held item is best for Minespine?

Minespine should carry Gargantuan Horn, with BREAK runes.

Is there an Alpha Minespine?

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

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