In short
Budclaw is a Rock and Grass Aniimo in the Break role, at the Lumin stage. With 454 base stat points it ranks 61st of 86. Its best value is physical defence (93, 9th in the roster); its weak point is attack (64). It appears across 7 regions, including Beast Fang Ridge, Zephyrus Landbridge and Echoback Landing. It evolves into Shrubclaw and Geoclaw. In the Homeland it can take 3 jobs, and Twining into it grants the "Tunnel" movement ability.
Strengths
- Break +31 %
- Physical defence +26 %
Weaknesses
- Attack -35 %
- Health points -17 %
- Energy regeneration -15 %
Base stats
Level 1 base stats, as shown in the official index.
Compare with other Aniimo → Understand Potential and Capability Awakening →
Combat skills
Official descriptions taken from the game wiki.
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Spins Cores around itself, continuously dealing damage and applying Earth Debuff for 5.5s.
- Cost
- 10
- Power
- 35
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Fires an energy beam in the direction the camera is facing, continuously dealing damage to targets within range. Consecutive hits gradually increase its Might.
- Cost
- 20
- Power
- 67
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Spins leaves around itself, dealing damage for 5.5s.
- Cost
- 10
- Power
- 40
Innate skills
- ATK
Wields the power of fire to attack targets at close range.
Evolution
Evolution line
Lumin
Budclaw NO.023 
How it evolves
Budclaw→Shrubclaw
- Aniimo level 21
Loam Stone ×1
The heavy shell is a symbol of growth.
Budclaw→Geoclaw
- Defeat the Alpha Geoclaw
- Aniimo level 21
- Personality contains [Tenacious]
Freeze Stone ×1
The innocent heart is sealed in the crystal along with its bud.
BudclawMudflat Form→ShrubclawMudflat Form
- Aniimo level 21
- Tideblossom Coast
- Loam Stone ×1
The heavy shell is a symbol of growth.
BudclawBeach Form→ShrubclawBeach Form
- Aniimo level 21
- Loam Stone ×1
The heavy shell is a symbol of growth.
BudclawBay Form→ShrubclawBay Form
- Aniimo level 21
- Argent Strait, daytime
- Loam Stone ×1
The heavy shell is a symbol of growth.
Requirements read from the game tables (1.0 client).
Where to find it
Regions where this Aniimo appears.
- Nimbus Fields Lv. 6–16
- The Argent Strait Lv. 29–33
- Beast Fang Ridge Lv. 31–36
- Echoback Landing Lv. 37–41
- Berylline Vale Lv. 41–48
- Zephyrus Landbridge Lv. 48–58
- Tideblossom Coast Lv. 54–61
Aniimopedia
0 / 300 research points ticked
Mating for life, they’re always found in pairs. The heartbloom atop their shells indicates their state of happiness.
- Height
- 0.7 m
- Weight
- 18 kg
- Cries
- « Gulu-wah! » · « Click-clack! » · « Do-bo! »
Field Notes
Each note unlocks by observing Budclaw in a specific situation. The hint is the game’s own; the full note is hidden to avoid spoilers.
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« Don’t Panic in a Crisis »
How: Photograph the moment Budclaw is knocked dizzy from a collision.
Read the note
Though Budclaw is fast when burrowing to escape, panic makes it crash headlong into rocks, leaving it dazed.
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« Plants That Need Love? »
How: Photograph Budclaw’s blooming courtship display.
Read the note
When Potential Budclaw Partners share close contact, the "Heartbloom" on their heads undergoes a wondrous change.
Research objectives
The tiers of each objective, as listed in the game files. Remember to report at an outpost to collect the points.
| Objective | Tiers |
|---|---|
| Combat Defeat this Aniimo | |
| Combat Defeat this Aniimo using a Dark skill | |
| Catch Catch this Aniimo | |
| Evolution Complete the evolution of this Aniimo | |
| Evolution Complete 2 evolution paths | |
| Catch Collect 4 different forms |
Research points needed for each star: 1 ★ 110 · 2 ★ 90 · 3 ★ 150 · 4 ★ 200.
Appearances
The appearance variants recorded for this Aniimo.
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Mudflat Form Rock
It turns sand into a hairpiece and then decorates it.
They craft wigs out of sand, decorate their fur with nice pebbles, and exchange pebbles with their friends.
Variants: Sparkling Umbral
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Beach Form Rock
Using a coconut husk as its shell is truly sustainable!
For Budclaws that live on the beach, wearing a coconut husk is a no-brainer, both for protection and camouflage.
Variants: Sparkling Umbral
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Bay Form Rock
Just how long has it been sunbathing to make its shell so scorching hot?
Budclaw living in coastal bays love to sunbathe until their shells turn bright red, using their vibrant coloration to attract potential mates.
Variants: Sparkling Umbral
Variants are material presets applied to the model in game: the client stores no picture of them, so only the list can be published. Numbered Sparkling types exist on Prismana forms only.
Similar Aniimo
Same role and element.
