Pokémon Stats

Learn about HP, Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed in Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee. Understand physical vs. special moves and how stats affect battle!

Hey there! So you're diving into Pokémon battles in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!? Awesome! Let's break down what all those stats mean. Think of them as your Pokémon's core abilities that make them unique.

You can check these out anytime in your Party menu, or even when you're about to pick a move in battle. Getting stronger is all about leveling up, evolving, and sometimes using special items like vitamins or candy.

Key Stats

Stat	Affects	What it Does
HP	Health	Short for “Hit Points”. This is a measure of your Pokémon’s health.
Attack	Physical moves	The higher this stat, the more damage your Pokémon will inflict when using physical moves.
Defense	Physical moves	The higher this stat, the less damage your Pokémon will receive from physical moves.
Sp. Atk	Special moves	Short for “Special Attack”. The higher this stat, the more damage your Pokémon will inflict when using special moves.
Sp. Def	Special moves	Short for “Special Defense”. The higher this stat, the less damage your Pokémon will receive from special moves.
Speed	Priority in battle	The Pokémon with the higher value will act first during battle.

Physical or Special?

Alright, so you've got your Pokémon's stats, but what about their moves? Not all moves are created equal, and knowing if a move is 'Physical' or 'Special' is super important. You can see this info when you check a move's details in the party menu or by pressing [Y button] during battle.

Look for a little icon next to the move's name:

• A red crash icon (looks like a punch!) means it's a physical move.
• A blue spiral icon (like an energy wave!) means it's a special move.
• There's also a grey yin-yang icon for status moves, which don't deal damage but can cause effects like sleep or poison.

So, how do you use this? Simple! If your Pokémon has a high 'Attack' stat, physical moves will hit harder. If their 'Sp. Atk' is higher, special moves will be more effective. If they're pretty balanced, you can mix and match!

Pro Tip: Always keep an eye on your opponent too! Some Pokémon, like Rock-types, have super high Defense, making them tough against physical attacks. And watch out for Chansey – its Special Defense is ridiculously high, so physical moves are usually better against it.