Speed Stat Implementation for PvP???

I very much doubt they will. Implementing the speed stat properly would also mean having to redo the ATK and DEF stats since both currently utilise that as part of their formulas. They've already tinkered with DEF recently, so I can't see them doing that again, or at least not so soon.

I think the real question goes much deeper. I never played classical Pokemon games, so please correct me if I am wrong: The Speed stat determines the order of Pokémon that can act in battle. Pokémon with higher Speed at the start of any turn will generally make a move before ones with lower Speed. But battles in Go are not turn based! There is no reason to assume that PvP battles will be.

Nope...just another charge move made available

In the meantime details of the battle mechanics have been given. Looks not too bad to me. I like the option for long-distance fights with Hyper- and Best friends. Wonder how the second charge attack is selected? Well, there are going to be dozens of posting about this in the next hours. :-)