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Melloblum or Thornblade

Both evolve from Budsquire at level 27, and you only get one per Budsquire. Here is what separates them.

Melloblum, official art
MelloblumNo. 035
GrassSupport
Thornblade, official art
ThornbladeNo. 034
GrassDPS

How to get each

From the evolution guide
MelloblumThornblade
Level2727
Also needsComplete Journey: Flowers and Thorns; Personality contains FaithfulDefeat a Thornblade using a roster that only has a Budsquire in it
CostSprout Stone x3, Stamen of Cubbo's Rose x1Sprout Stone x3

Base stats, face to face

Both drawn on one scale
517Total509
95
HP
96
113
ATK
121
91
BREAK
53
70
P.DEF
74
70
M.DEF
73
78
REGEN
92

Trait and mobility

Melloblum
Phantom Opening
When a teammate deals basic attack damage, gains 1 stack of [Rose Mark], up to 10 stacks. Each stack of [Rose Mark] reduces Melloblum's EP cost by 3.
Mobility
None listed.
Lives in
Rosetower Woods
Thornblade
Sword Dance
Each skill used grants 1 stack of [Sword Dance], up to 4 stacks, lasting 15s. Each basic attack costs 1 stack of [Sword Dance] to deal 180% extra damage.
Mobility
None listed.
Lives in
Sea of Flowers

Melloblum or Thornblade, answered

Should Budsquire evolve into Melloblum or Thornblade?

It depends on the job you need filled. Pick Melloblum for a Support rather than a DPS and its best stat, attack at 113. Pick Thornblade for a DPS rather than a Support and its best stat, attack at 121.

What is the difference between Melloblum and Thornblade?

Melloblum is Grass and plays Support; Thornblade is Grass and plays DPS. Their base stat totals are 517 and 509.

How do you get Melloblum?

Evolve Budsquire at level 27. It also asks you to complete Journey: Flowers and Thorns; Personality contains Faithful. It costs Sprout Stone x3, Stamen of Cubbo's Rose x1.

How do you get Thornblade?

Evolve Budsquire at level 27. It also asks you to defeat a Thornblade using a roster that only has a Budsquire in it. It costs Sprout Stone x3.

Which has better stats, Melloblum or Thornblade?

Melloblum has the higher total, 517 to 509. Melloblum's best stat is attack at 113; Thornblade's is attack at 121.