This video explains in depth what stats are in Pokemon Go, as well as describing how CP is calculated, and how damage, damage taken, and HP vary with different IVs.
References:
- CP Multiplier table: https://pogo.gamepress.gg/cp-multiplier
- Pokemon Go Hub (for moves and base stats): https://db.pokemongohub.net
- Damage mechanics: https://pogo.gamepress.gg/damage-mechanics
- Breakpoints: https://pogo.gamepress.gg/guide-breakpoints
- "Pokemon in Gyms have Twice Their Usual HP": https://www.reddit.com/r/TheSilphRoad/comments/4tqd5j/pokemon_in_gyms_have_twice_their_usual_hp/
- CP not used in battle: https://pokemongohub.net/post/wiki/pokemon-go-calculates-stats-max-cp/
- Great/Ultra League Requirements: https://hardcoregamer.com/pokemon-go-wow-great-league-ultra-league-master-leage/
- Clodsire #1 in Ultra League: https://pvpoke.com/rankings/all/1500/overall/clodsiresb/
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
How do stats work? - 01:50
What does "attack" actually do? - 06:36
What does "defense" actually do? - 11:31
What does "stamina" actually do? - 13:26
What is CP, anyway? - 15:08
Outro - 17:01