Best Grass Aniimo — Grass-Type Roster & Picks (2026)
Every grass Aniimo on the official wiki with game8 tier data: Leafy is the only REGEN that heals allies, Melloblum powers Grass crit teams, and Thornblade anchors the launch grass comp.
Grass is the utility element: 13 indexed creatures but only one Nova endpoint so far, and its meta value is almost entirely about enabling others — the element owns the only REGEN Aniimo that can heal its teammates, plus the crit-team support that makes Grass DPS pop.
Stated by developer · 2026-09-17Quick answer: Leafy (S) is the only REGEN Aniimo capable of healing other Aniimo — restricted to Grass teammates, which makes it a build-around. Melloblum (A) is the crit-team support, and the launch comp runs Thornblade + Pomawk + Melloblum + Somniwing. Full roster below.
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The grass-type roster
| NO. | Creature | Stage | game8 tier | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Leafy | Nova | S | 1 |
| 034 | Thornblade | Gamma | A | 4 |
| 035 | Melloblum | Gamma | A | 2 |
| 033 | Budsquire | Lumin | B | 2 |
| 012 | Irisal | Gamma | C | 7 |
| 022 | Tuckin | Gamma | C | 2 |
| 037 | Pomawk | Gamma | C | 4 |
| 011 | Iris | Lumin | C | 7 |
| 020 | Hummin | Lumin | C | 2 |
| 024 | Shrubclaw | Gamma | D | 4 |
| 023 | Budclaw | Lumin | D | 4 |
| 036 | Pomegg | Lumin | D | 4 |
| 021 | Witchin | Gamma | — | 3 |
The tier column is game8's September 17 read (which mixes CBT 3 and launch-build evaluations per their own notice) joined against the official wiki's roster — full methodology and caveats live on the tier list.
Community report · 2026-09-17Meta picks for grass players
- Leafy (S tier) — the only REGEN Aniimo that heals allies — Grass-restricted by design, so it is the reason to build Grass at all.
- Melloblum (A tier) — Phantom Opening synergizes with crit-focused DPS — each stack feeds the damage plan.
- Thornblade (A tier) — solid base ATK even at Lumin stage; its Sword Dance trait scales into the mid game.
- Budsquire (B tier) — the budget Thornblade — same strengths, lower stats, a documented early-game stand-in.
The launch-era grass comp
| Slot | Creature |
|---|---|
| DPS | Thornblade |
| BREAK | Pomawk |
| Support | Melloblum |
| Heal / REGEN | Somniwing |
The grass comp borrows Somniwing (a Prismana special) for sustain — element comps routinely import specials, so do not treat rosters as silos. The complete nine-element grid is on the best team page.
Catching grass Aniimo
Spawns follow environment, weather, phenomena and time of day — officially. Use the creature database to find each creature's Habitat block on the official wiki, then route with the map guide; form-hunting (Highland, Beach, Nighttime and 16 more official forms) is where element-collecting gets profitable. The launch codes on the codes page currently grant Aniipod Pros — the catching currency that matters.
FAQ
What is the best grass Aniimo?
Leafy for team value (S tier and genuinely unique), Thornblade and Melloblum for comp play — the element is support-heavy by design.
Why does grass have only one Nova creature?
13 indexed creatures with a single Nova endpoint — the element skews young and utility-focused. Expect additions as the wiki grows.
Is Iris worth using?
Iris and Irisal sit in C tier but carry seven form pages each — the most of any family — making them the form-hunter's favorite (see the map guide).
Where next
Compare across elements on the tier list, study evolution context in the evolution guide, or check the beginner guide if you are still choosing your first team shape.