Budsquire Aniimo Guide (2026): Grass DPS Stats, Skills, Evolution &

What Is Budsquire in Aniimo?

Budsquire is a Lumin-stage Grass-type Aniimo locked to the DPS role and serves as the beginning of a branching knight-themed line. Number 033 in the Aniilog, this armored squire fights with thorn attacks — raising a spiked bulwark to punish approaching enemies one moment and driving thorns into them the next. At evolution it splits into two distinct paths: Thornblade commits fully to Grass damage output, while Melloblum pivots toward a rose-themed support route.

Budsquire carries 5,465 total base stats with a base magic attack of 107, which sits above the usual Lumin weight class average. Its 101 recorded spawn points in the Breezy Plains make it an easy catch, and the 250 ATK is among the best Lumin Grass units offer — this squire punches well above its stage tier in raw damage potential.

Aniimo Overview

Aniimo is a creature-collection tactical game where you discover, catch, and evolve Aniimos across elemental types to build competitive teams. Combat is turn-based and relies on matching element advantages, managing energy points (EP), and timing cooldowns to win encounters. There is no crafting system, no player-vs-player arena, no trading between players, and no co-op mode built into the base game. Your primary loop is exploration, battling wild Aniimos, capturing them, evolving through your Aniilog, and optimizing team compositions for the PvE campaign.

The game features elemental matchups where Grass has natural advantages over certain types while being vulnerable to others. Understanding these relationships is key to building effective teams. The Aniilog serves as your reference encyclopedia, tracking every Aniimo you encounter along with their stats, evolution lines, and spawn locations.

Budsquire Base Stats

Stat	Base Value
HP	4,768
ATK	250
P.DEF	103
REGEN	121
M.DEF	103
BREAK	120

Budsquire’s total base stats come to 5,465, with a base magic attack of 107. The 250 ATK is the standout number here — comparable to several Nova-stage attackers — while the 4,768 HP gives it enough cushion to survive trades in extended fights against tougher enemies. Defenses are ordinary for the Lumin stage, so the Thorny Defense skill matters more for Budsquire than for most DPS units that rely purely on raw output.

Watch your EP reserves during longer encounters, since both primary skills cost 20 EP each. Running dry leaves you stuck on basic attacks for several seconds, which can be devastating in boss fights or high-HP encounters. The 120 BREAK stat means Budsquire can chip away at enemy shields effectively, making it valuable even against armored opponents.

Budsquire Skills

The kit is compact and hits hard, designed around alternating between sustained pressure and burst defense:

• Thorny Defense (Might 75, 20 EP, 6-second cooldown): A defensive-offensive hybrid that raises a thorny bulwark, dealing heavy damage to attackers while protecting Budsquire from incoming attacks. This is your best burst tool and your survivability mechanism in a single button press. Use this when enemies close in or when its 6-second cooldown refreshes.

• Thorny Impact (Might 57, 20 EP, 1-second cooldown): A fast thorn strike on an extremely short 1-second cooldown — your bread-and-butter attack for sustained pressure between bigger hits. This skill keeps enemies off balance and builds consistent damage throughout encounters.

• ATK (Might 6, 0.1-second cooldown): Basic attack filler to spend between skill rotations. While weak on its own, it serves as the bridge that fills gaps when your skills are on cooldown or when EP is too low to cast abilities.

The recommended rotation alternates Thorny Impact for consistent pressure with Thorny Defense whenever enemies close in or its 6-second cooldown refreshes. At 20 EP per cast, manage your energy carefully during long fights or against high-HP bosses. A solid strategy is to open with Thorny Impact to establish pressure, then cycle Thorny Defense when available for maximum burst windows.

Budsquire Evolution Line

Budsquire branches at evolution into two distinct final forms, each serving different team roles:

• Thornblade (#034): The Grass Nova DPS — 6,251 total stats, extra elemental strike variants including Aqua and Lightning Impact, and the 172-might Elegant Waltz ultimate. This is the pure damage continuation that transforms Budsquire into a serious late-game attacker.

• Melloblum (#035): The Grass Nova Support — a rose-themed unit with healing capabilities and the Rose Garden ultimate that boosts team Grass Crit Damage by 70%. This converts your investment toward team utility and amplifies other Grass units in your squad.

Both are final forms with no further evolution available. The choice is direction: Thornblade continues the damage path and benefits most from Budsquire’s already-high ATK foundation, while Melloblum converts the investment into team support that amplifies other Grass units. For most players building a competitive PvE team, Thornblade is the natural continuation given Budsquire’s stats.

Where to Find Budsquire

Budsquire spawns in the Breezy Plains with 101 recorded spawn points scattered across the region. Its abundance plus the strong stat line makes it one of the first serious Grass DPS options most players encounter. The Breezy Plains is an early-game area, so catching a Budsquire here gives you a reliable damage dealer that scales well into mid-game content.

Use your in-game tracker to locate active spawn zones, and prioritize catching a specimen with favorable IVs if your version supports individual variation. Check the Aniilog for spawn timers and regional patterns — some areas see higher spawn rates during specific game hours. Once caught, decide your evolution path based on your current team’s needs before committing resources.

Should You Use Budsquire?

Budsquire is an easy recommendation as an early Grass carry. The 250 ATK outclasses most Lumin peers in its element category, Thorny Defense gives it self-sufficiency that pure glass cannons lack, and both evolution paths are worth completing for different team compositions.

If your team eventually needs more support than raw damage, Melloblum is waiting. If not, Thornblade is a legitimate endgame attacker that competes with Nova-stage options. Either way, the Budsquire investment holds up through mid-game and into late-game content, making it one of the most versatile early Grass catches in Aniimo.

Budsquire FAQ

What element is Budsquire?

Budsquire is a Grass-element Aniimo with a thorn-and-armor knight theme running through its skills and evolutions.

What does Budsquire evolve into?

Budsquire evolves into either Thornblade (Grass DPS) or Melloblum (Grass Support). Both are Nova-stage final forms with no further evolution available.

How does Thorny Defense work?

Thorny Defense raises a spiked bulwark that deals 75 might damage to enemies while defending Budsquire, on a 6-second cooldown. It doubles as the kit’s biggest hit and primary survivability tool.

Where does Budsquire spawn?

Budsquire spawns in the Breezy Plains with 101 recorded spawn points — one of the more common Lumin Grass finds and an excellent early-game catch.

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Writer’s Note: This guide covers verified Aniimo data as of 2026. The Breezy Plains remains the primary Budsquire habitat, and both evolution paths are confirmed final forms. No PvP, crafting, trading, or co-op features apply to Aniimo’s core loop. Data sourced from Aniilog records and community spawn tracking.