A Pokemon's stats are one of the most important aspects of their combat ability. A high Attack and high Special Attack stat means they can deal much more damage to their opponent. A high Defense ...

Deoxys is one of many Pokemon to possess multiple forms (Image via The Pokemon Company) Deoxys is one of the many creatures in Pokemon GO to possess multiple forms it can take on in battle.

Hoopa in its Unbound form is psychic- and dark-type (as opposed to its psychic- and ghost-type when its in its Confined form) ...

As for defense, you should bring the following with Max Guard and Max Spirit: These Pokémon are just meant to tank hits from Zapdos while they quickly charge up the max meter with their fast moves.