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Each Pokémon has two stats which are relevant to Pokémon battles: its HP and its CP (Combat Power). A Pokémon's CP determines the amount of damage it deals, meaning that Pokémon with higher CP are more powerful. A Pokémon loses HP when it is hit by attacks, and faints when its HP is depleted.
Each Pokémon has two stats which are relevant to Pokémon battles: its HP and its CP (Combat Power). A Pokémon's CP determines the amount of damage it deals, meaning that Pokémon with higher CP are more powerful. A Pokémon loses HP when it is hit by attacks, and faints when its HP is depleted.


{{DL|Damage|Type effectiveness}} applies in Pokémon GO the same way it does in the core series games, with the same [[Type/Type chart|type chart]] as the [[Generation VI]] games. However, [[same-type attack bonus]] does not seem to apply.
{{DL|Damage|Type effectiveness}} applies in Pokémon GO the same way it does in the core series games, with the same [[Type/Type chart|type chart]] as the [[Generation VI]] games. The [[same-type attack bonus]] is applied, giving a 25% boost to moves of the same type as the user.


During battle, the player can forfeit or switch Pokémon by tapping the buttons at the bottom-right of the screen.
During battle, the player can forfeit or switch Pokémon by tapping the buttons at the bottom-right of the screen.