Umbral Aniimo are a special variant with a darker appearance and a guaranteed top-tier Innate Potential. Here's how to identify one, what makes them special, and where to find them.
What Is an Umbral Aniimo?
In-game, the Umbral trait's description reads: "Affected by concentrated Vein energy, Innate Potential is always Perfect. After evolution or transformation, the Umbral appearance disappears."
In other words, an Umbral Aniimo is guaranteed to have the highest possible Innate Potential rating, Perfect. That Umbral appearance is temporary, though: it disappears once the Aniimo evolves or transforms.
How to Identify an Umbral Aniimo
An Umbral Aniimo has a distinct, darker-toned appearance compared to its regular form, making it visually identifiable in the field before you even catch it.
Ways to Get an Umbral Aniimo
| Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Overworld Encounter | Umbral Aniimo can appear as a wild spawn while exploring the Overworld. |
| Hatch an Umbral Aniimo Egg | Hatching an Umbral Aniimo Egg is guaranteed to produce an Umbral Aniimo with Perfect potential. |
Here's what a wild Umbral Aniimo looks like when you spot one in the Overworld.
You can also get one from hatching eggs. The Umbral Aniimo Egg's item description reads: "Can be used in the Outpost Hatchinator and Home Hatchinator. The residual Prismatic energy from hatching will also coalesce into 3 Prismana Shell Shards."
| How to Obtain | Details |
|---|---|
| Operation: Egg Heist | Complete this event to obtain an Umbral Aniimo Egg. |
| Dig Up Egg Nests | Dig up an Egg Nest to obtain an Umbral Aniimo Egg. |
Tip: The Nurture system can help you target a specific Aniimo species by using offerings, which may make it easier to look for a particular Aniimo to check for an Umbral spawn.
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