I was looking up the mechanics update for the move Beat Up for Generation 5
http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Beat_Up_(move)
Basically, its just the base attack divided by 10 plus 5 (plus stab if dark type)
I understand its only the user's base attack that gets used in the formula and not the teammates' BA. However, I'm confused...
Is this formula giving the base power of the move? Or is it giving the actual HP damage?
For example, take a non-Technician Ambipom who has a base attack of 100. Using the formula: 100/10 + 5 = 15.
15 what? Is it the base power of the move (like Surf's bp is 95), or the actual HP it will take away from the opponent with each hit. I hope its the latter b/c it could essentially become a better Night Shade or Seismic Toss for it'd hit all types (with the stronger beat up users).
I'd appreciate the clarification over this. Sorry for reposting this.