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It's less about raw stats now and more about abilities, items and moves. One of the most powerful special sweepers in the entire game has only 131 special attack and 99 speed, we have a special Ground type that can hit harder than Mewtwo thanks to its ability, one of the most fearsome physical attackers has 81 attack and now two starter pokemon are deemed to be competitive with box legends. None of them would be where they are now without their upgraded moves and abilities this time around.