Matches · 2026-10-09 · rules version c2

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs Jev 1.13

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash won in 6 turns · 54 s wall clock · 36,186 tokens · $0.005

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   Jev 1.13 brought Dragapult,gholdengo,aegislash5,833 tok · 1.4 s · $0.0002

   Lead: 39% BRING: dragapult, 25% BRING: gholdengo, 23% BRING: aegislash Pick 2: 55% BRING: gholdengo, 20% BRING: aegislash, 10% BRING: corviknight Pick 3: 43% BRING: aegislash, 25% BRING: kingambit, 18% BRING: corviknight

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash brought Glimmora,dragonite,kingambit2,019 tok · 14.2 s · $0.0002

   Opponent is Steel/Ghost heavy with fast Dragapult. Glimmora leads to set hazards with Focus Sash, Dragonite provides Multiscale EQ coverage, and Kingambit's Sucker Punch handles Dragapult and Gholdengo.

   Reasoning trace (167 words)

   We need choose 3. Opponent has Aegislash, Corviknight, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Dragapult, Archaludon. Heavy Steel/Ghost. Our best: Glimmora (hazard lead, fast, focus sash), Dragonite (multiscale, EQ, ice spinner), Gholdengo (good vs steel/ghost), Kingambit (sucker punch), Garganacl, Annihilape.
   
   Opponent has Dragapult fast ghost/dragon, Archaludon, Kingambit. We want strong breakers. Glimmora lead sets hazards. Dragonite with EQ hits steel types. Gholdengo good vs Corviknight? Actually Corviknight is flying/steel, Gholdengo shadow ball neutral, make it rain resisted? Steel vs steel resisted. Hmm.
   
   Kingambit with sucker punch good vs Dragapult and Gholdengo. Annihilape with rage fist good vs steel/ghost.
   
   I'll bring Glimmora lead, Dragonite, Kingambit. Glimmora sets hazards and focus sash. Dragonite multiscale + EQ. Kingambit sucker punch priority.
   
   Actually opponent likely leads Dragapult or Gholdengo. Glimmora fast 151 speed, Dragapult 142 base speed... wait base stats vs actual. Dragapult base 142 speed, Glimmora base 151? Glimmora listed SPE 151 which is actual stat. Dragapult base 142 -> actual ~200+. So Dragapult outspeeds. Glimmora focus sash survives.
   
   Let's bring Glimmora, Dragonite, Kingambit.

2. Turn 1
   Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,926 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   54% MOVE: shadowball, 15% SWITCH: aegislash, 14% MOVE: thunderbolt

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Stealthrock1,702 tok · 14.2 s · $0.0006

   Glimmora holds Focus Sash, so it survives any one hit from Dragapult and can guarantee setting a hazard. Stealth Rock is the most valuable entry hazard against the opponent's likely Steel/Dragon-heavy team, and Glimmora is faster anyway.

   Reasoning trace (63 words)

   Dragapult is faster (142 vs 151? Glimmora 151 speed, Dragapult 142 base... actually Glimmora base 151? No, Glimmora speed stat is 151 shown, Dragapult base 142). Glimmora is faster. Dragapult likely has Shadow Ball or Dragon Darts. Focus Sash means Glimmora survives one hit. Best to set Stealth Rock turn 1.
   
   Actually Glimmora with Focus Sash - set hazards. Stealth Rock is best.

3. Turn 2
   Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,814 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   72% MOVE: shadowball, 14% SWITCH: gholdengo, 14% SWITCH: aegislash

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash switched to Kingambit1,868 tok · 3.2 s · $0.0006

   Glimmora is at 54% and Dragapult's Shadow Ball threatens a KO, while Glimmora can't threaten Dragapult back. Kingambit resists Ghost and threatens with Sucker Punch, making it the safest pivot.

   Reasoning trace (134 words)

   Glimmora at 54% with Focus Sash still intact? Focus Sash only works at full HP, so it's broken. Dragapult is faster (142 vs 151? Glimmora is 151 speed, Dragapult 142). Actually Glimmora is faster. But Dragapult likely has Shadow Ball which does big damage. Glimmora can't KO Dragapult with Earth Power likely.
   
   Best play: switch to a better matchup. Kingambit resists Ghost and can Sucker Punch. Actually Dragapult is Ghost/Dragon - Kingambit is Dark/Steel, resists Ghost, immune to nothing here. Sucker Punch would hit. But Dragapult might have Fire Blast or U-turn.
   
   Actually Glimmora could set Spikes for more hazards. But it's at 54%, might die. Setting Spikes is valuable. But Dragapult will likely attack.
   
   Kingambit switch is good - resists Shadow Ball, and can threaten with Sucker Punch. Let me go with Kingambit.

4. Turn 3
   Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,956 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   39% MOVE: shadowball, 31% SWITCH: gholdengo, 30% SWITCH: aegislash

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Suckerpunch1,982 tok · 13.8 s · $0.0004

   Dragapult is much faster but frail, and Sucker Punch's priority lets Kingambit strike first. With Black Glasses and Supreme Overlord, Sucker Punch should heavily damage or KO the Dragapult before it can act.

   Reasoning trace (176 words)

   Dragapult is faster (142 vs 70) and can Will-O-Wisp or U-turn. Sucker Punch only works if Dragapult attacks. Dragapult likely has Shadow Ball which is not very effective. But Sucker Punch is priority and would hit hard. However Dragapult could use a status move to avoid Sucker Punch. Actually Dragapult's Shadow Ball is weak vs Kingambit. Kowtow Cleave is safe but slower. Sucker Punch priority hits first. Dragapult likely attacks with Shadow Ball, so Sucker Punch works. But Dragapult might switch or use U-turn. Sucker Punch is the best play - priority, strong dark STAB, and Dragapult is frail.
   
   Actually, Dragapult could Will-O-Wisp to burn Kingambit, avoiding Sucker Punch. But we don't know its moveset. Sucker Punch is the aggressive play. Alternatively Kowtow Cleave is guaranteed to hit regardless. But Dragapult is faster so it moves first anyway - Kowtow would still hit after Dragapult's move. Sucker Punch priority means we hit first if it attacks.
   
   Given Dragapult is frail and we have Black Glasses + Supreme Overlord, Sucker Punch likely KOs. Go with Sucker Punch.

   Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash1,953 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   63% SWITCH: aegislash, 37% SWITCH: gholdengo

5. Turn 4
   Jev 1.13 switched to Gholdengo2,148 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   36% SWITCH: gholdengo, 27% MOVE: sacredsword, 23% MOVE: kingsshield

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Kowtowcleave2,014 tok · 1.8 s · $0.0007

   Aegislash just switched in and is likely in Shield Forme, but Dark moves are super effective on its Ghost typing. Sucker Punch risks failing against King's Shield or a status move, so the reliable Kowtow Cleave is the safer strong hit.

   Reasoning trace (111 words)

   Aegislash in Shield Forme has huge defenses. Kingambit's Dark moves are super effective vs Ghost. Kowtow Cleave is reliable and hits hard. Sucker Punch fails if Aegislash uses King's Shield or status. Aegislash likely in Shield Forme (just switched in, 94% HP). Dark moves hit Ghost super effectively. Kowtow Cleave is safest since Sucker Punch could fail if Aegislash uses King's Shield (which blocks and lowers attack). Actually King's Shield would block Sucker Punch. Kowtow Cleave is the reliable choice.
   
   Aegislash base stats shown are Shield Forme (DEF 140, SPD 140). Dark is super effective on Ghost. Kowtow Cleave 85 BP with Blackglasses and Supreme Overlord boost should do solid damage.

   Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash

   100% SWITCH: aegislash

6. Turn 5
   Jev 1.13 used Sacredsword2,174 tok · 0.7 s · $0.0001

   47% MOVE: sacredsword, 33% MOVE: kingsshield, 12% MOVE: shadowball

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Kowtowcleave2,132 tok · 1.6 s · $0.0005

   Aegislash just switched in, so it's in Shield Forme with massive defenses. Sucker Punch fails if it uses King's Shield, so the reliable super-effective Kowtow Cleave is the safer, stronger play to chip it down.

   Reasoning trace (100 words)

   Kingambit vs Aegislash. Aegislash in Shield Forme has huge defenses. Sucker Punch only works if Aegislash attacks. Kowtow Cleave is reliable Dark move, super effective vs Ghost. Aegislash likely King's Shield or attacks. Dark is super effective on Ghost/Steel? Dark vs Steel neutral, vs Ghost super effective. Kowtow Cleave is safe and strong. Sucker Punch risky if Aegislash uses King's Shield (fails). Go Kowtow Cleave.
   
   Actually Aegislash could be in Blade form if it attacked last turn. It came in on turn 4 after Gholdengo fainted - it just switched in, so it's in Shield Forme. Kowtow Cleave hits hard.

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash switched to Dragonite2,322 tok · 2.7 s · $0.0007

   Aegislash just used Sacred Sword, so it is likely in Blade Forme with low defenses. Dragonite can switch in safely with Multiscale and threaten it with Earthquake, while Glimmora would be weak to its Steel moves.

   Reasoning trace (258 words)

   We need answer only. Need decide best action. We have active Kingambit fainted, must switch. Legal: Dragonite or Glimmora. Opponent Aegislash at 88%, likely in Shield? It used Sacred Sword, so maybe Blade? Aegislash stance: after attacking, becomes Blade? Actually Stance Change: in Shield Form when using King's Shield, Blade when using attack. It used Sacred Sword, so Blade Forme with low defenses. We need choose switch. Dragonite with Multiscale full HP, can take Shadow Ball? Aegislash likely has Shadow Ball/Flash Cannon/King's Shield/Sacred Sword. Dragonite is Dragon/Flying, weak to? Ghost neutral? Steel neutral? Actually Dragon/Flying: Ghost neutral, Steel neutral? Steel vs Dragon neutral? Steel vs Flying neutral? Steel is neutral vs Dragon? Steel not very effective vs? Steel vs Dragon neutral? Steel vs Flying neutral? Wait Steel is neutral vs Dragon? Steel is not very effective against Steel/Fire/Water/Electric? Actually Steel vs Dragon neutral. Ghost vs Dragon neutral. So Dragonite can handle. Glimmora is Rock/Poison, weak to Steel? Rock weak to Steel, Poison neutral? Aegislash likely has Flash Cannon, would hit Glimmora super effective? Steel vs Rock super effective, vs Poison neutral? So Glimmora bad. Dragonite better. Also Dragonite can EQ? Aegislash Steel/Ghost, Earthquake hits Steel super effective? Ground vs Steel super effective, Ghost immune? Aegislash is Steel/Ghost, Ground hits Steel super effective but Ghost? Ground vs Ghost neutral? Actually Ground is ineffective vs Flying, but Ghost? Ground vs Ghost neutral? Wait Ghost is immune to Normal/Fighting, not Ground. Ground vs Steel super effective, vs Ghost neutral, so 2x. Dragonite has Earthquake. So switch Dragonite. Need output decision exactly.

7. Turn 6
   Jev 1.13 used Sacredsword2,238 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   45% MOVE: sacredsword, 30% MOVE: kingsshield, 17% MOVE: shadowball

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Earthquake2,105 tok · 1.4 s · $0.0007

   Aegislash used Sacred Sword last turn, so it's in Blade form with paper-thin 50 Defense. Earthquake hits Steel super effectively and should knock it out before it can retaliate, while Extreme Speed would be blocked by its Ghost typing.

   Reasoning trace (93 words)

   Dragonite vs Aegislash. Aegislash likely in Blade form after attacking (Sacred Sword). Earthquake hits Aegislash super effectively (Steel/Ghost - Ground hits Steel super effective). Actually Ground vs Steel is 2x. Aegislash in Blade form has low defenses. Earthquake should KO.
   
   Aegislash at 88% HP. Earthquake 100 BP physical, Dragonite 204 ATK. Blade form Aegislash has 50 DEF. Should KO.
   
   But Aegislash could be in Shield form if it hasn't attacked... it used Sacred Sword last turn, so it's in Blade form now. Earthquake KOs.
   
   Extremespeed is Normal, doesn't hit Ghost. Earthquake is best.