Basic Form
- Aniimo level 21
For Budclaws that live on the beach, wearing a coconut husk is a no-brainer, both for protection and camouflage.
Earth-type Aniimo specialize in reclaiming land and mining resources.
Aniimo with the Hauling ability can pick up stockpiled produce from facilities and carry it to the Home storage.
Enter the six white Innate values from your Aniimo. The preview starts at zero on each axis; these are inputs, not this species’ catch values.
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.
Tunnels underground to become immune to all ranged attacks by continuously consuming stamina. Pound skills can launch the Aniimo into the air.

Spins Cores around itself, continuously dealing damage and applying Earth Debuff for 5.5s.

Fires an energy beam in the direction the camera is facing, continuously dealing damage to targets within range. Consecutive hits gradually increase its Might.

Spins leaves around itself, dealing damage for 5.5s.

(BREAK) Wields the power of earth to attack targets at close range.
Same item in 3 quality tiers



The heavy shell is a symbol of growth.
The innocent heart is sealed in the crystal along with its bud.
Unlock: Defeat the Alpha Geoclaw
Choose your current form to see its available transformations and materials.
You must already have caught the target form. Each target has its own item cost.
You must already have caught the target form. Each target has its own item cost.
You must already have caught the target form. Each target has its own item cost.
You must already have caught the target form. Each target has its own item cost.
Resonance Training raises Budclaw’s base stats permanently. Each stage holds a short ladder of training levels paid for in materials; clearing one needs an Aniimo level and a stage material. The last stage opens at level 65.
Explore Budclaw’s habits, encounters and hidden treasures.
Photograph the moment Budclaw is knocked dizzy from a collision.
Blind Panic
Though Budclaw is fast when burrowing to escape, panic makes it crash headlong into rocks, leaving it dazed.
Photograph Budclaw’s blooming courtship display.
Heart Flutter
When Potential Budclaw Partners share close contact, the "Heartbloom" on their heads undergoes a wondrous change.
Research banks points for Budclaw as you play. 18 milestones across 6 topics are worth 200 topic points, and field notes and appearance sightings add 550 more toward the research level.