How to Calculate Stats

Learn how to calculate your Pokémon's stats in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee! Understand Base, IV, AV, Level, Nature, Happiness, and CP formulas.

Alright, so you want to know the nitty-gritty of how your Pokémon's stats are actually calculated in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee? It sounds super complicated, but after a bunch of research, we've got the breakdown for you. You won't need to memorize this stuff for a test, but understanding it can really help you figure out which Pokémon are the strongest!

Here are the key components that go into calculating your Pokémon's stats:

• Base: This is the species's inherent stats. Think of it as the starting point, and it varies a lot between different Pokémon. On average, it's around 70.
• IV (Individual Value): These range from 0 to 31 and are like a Pokémon's hidden potential.
• AV (Awakening Value): These go from 0 to 200 and are related to how you've trained your Pokémon.
• Level: This is the Pokémon's current level, from 1 to 100.
• Nature: Your Pokémon's Nature gives a modifier, either increasing a stat by 10% (1.1) or decreasing it by 10% (0.9).
• Happiness: This modifier can go up to 1.1, meaning a happier Pokémon gets a small boost.

When you're plugging these numbers into the formulas, remember to round down any decimals to the nearest whole number. It's a small detail, but it makes a difference!

CP (Combat Power) Explained

CP is basically a summary of your Pokémon's overall strength, kind of like in Pokémon GO. It's calculated based on the sum of all its stats. The game first looks at your Pokémon's stats after their AVs are taken into account, and then it considers the AVs themselves. While CP can go up to 10,000, reaching that cap isn't super tough if you've got a strong Pokémon.

Why This Matters (Even If You Don't Memorize It)

Seriously, don't stress about memorizing these formulas! There's no pop quiz coming. The real value here is understanding what's going on under the hood. For example, it can be confusing when your Pokémon levels up and you see small stat gains like +1 or +2. It feels like they're just getting fixed stat points, right?

What's actually happening is that your Pokémon's stats are being scaled to match their new level. This also explains why a Level 50 Pokémon in a multiplayer battle doesn't suddenly have its stats nerfed. Instead, its stats are just scaled down to fit that battle level. It’s all about how the game adjusts those core stats based on everything we just talked about!