Dude you can do calcs if u want, and u will see, this is just 3rd gen pokes, there isnt a lot of things u should be aware if ur using 25+ def's starmie.
i like it, i mean, not a loot, but... i think pokemon have to change some traditional aspects, and removing traditional gyms and elite 4 formula is a good start.
Not really agree with the tweet...but however, Niantic said they removed footsteps because it was bugged really badly and are looking for another way to track pokemon, so maybe that radar is a good idea, don't give up.
Maybe you should pray to random arceus god a lil bit.
by the way, anyone knows something about shinys? there are strong rumors about it.
EDIT: i have a question, pokemons max cp is proporcional to trainer lvl?