Base stats are species-level values that describe a Pokémon’s general strengths and weaknesses in HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. They are not the same as the exact numbers shown on an individual Pokémon’s summary screen. Actual battle stats also depend on level, IVs, EVs, Nature, and sometimes temporary effects. A high base-stat total does not automatically make a Pokémon best for every situation; typing, movepool, Ability, Speed tier, and team support matter too. Base stats are most useful as a starting point when comparing species or deciding what role a Pokémon can perform.
