Matches · 2026-10-10 · rules version c2

GPT-6 Luna Pro vs Jev 1.13

GPT-6 Luna Pro won in 5 turns · 70 s wall clock · 65,957 tokens · $0.008

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   Jev 1.13 brought Dragapult,gholdengo,aegislash5,830 tok · 1.4 s · $0.0002

   Lead: 38% BRING: dragapult, 23% BRING: gholdengo, 22% BRING: aegislash Pick 2: 47% BRING: gholdengo, 26% BRING: aegislash, 10% BRING: corviknight Pick 3: 36% BRING: aegislash, 29% BRING: kingambit, 21% BRING: corviknight

   GPT-6 Luna Pro brought Garchomp,rotomwash,kingambit8,295 tok · 13.8 s · $0.0012

   Garchomp’s Earthquake pressures most of the Steel-heavy roster, while Rotom-Wash can punish Corviknight and Kingambit gives priority against Dragapult and a strong endgame. The key is covering Corviknight’s Ground immunity without giving up Garchomp’s broad matchup value.

   Reasoning trace (94 words)

   **Analyzing winning conditions**
   
   I'm considering Dragonite as a potential win condition, especially if the opponent's steel types are weakened. However, it can't set up freely. Maybe leading with Garchomp is a good idea since it can use Earthquake effectively? The team has several steel types, but the opponent could bring in Corviknight, which is immune. I wonder if Gholdengo is a viable choice against the opponent's steel, but it's quite weak to Kingambit. Maybe opting for Primarina for better coverage makes sense. Overall, it feels like leading with Garchomp is the way to go.

2. Turn 1
   Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,926 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   37% MOVE: shadowball, 23% MOVE: thunderbolt, 20% SWITCH: aegislash

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Dragonclaw7,301 tok · 13.0 s · $0.0011

   Dragapult is faster, but Garchomp’s Dragonclaw is super effective and the strongest reliable hit here. Earthquake is resisted, so Dragonclaw is the best immediate pressure.

   Reasoning trace (87 words)

   **Evaluating Garchomp vs Dragapult**
   
   I need to decide between Garchomp and Dragapult. Dragapult is likely faster and can use Dragon Claw effectively, possibly scoring a knockout. Garchomp has a sash and can also use Dragon Claw. A tricky point is whether Garchomp's Earthquake, which is resisted by Dragapult, will be effective. I should consider the safe choice, which seems to be Dragon Claw. I’m also factoring in potential switches, like Kingambit, which is immune to Ghost moves. Overall, Dragon Claw seems to be the best option here!

   Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash1,774 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   64% SWITCH: aegislash, 36% SWITCH: gholdengo

3. Turn 2
   Jev 1.13 used Kingsshield1,967 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   33% MOVE: kingsshield, 24% MOVE: sacredsword, 24% SWITCH: gholdengo

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Earthquake7,914 tok · 10.2 s · $0.0011

   Garchomp is faster, and Earthquake hits Aegislash super effectively while avoiding King’s Shield’s contact penalty. It’s the strongest immediate pressure.

   Reasoning trace (71 words)

   **Assessing battle options**
   
   I need to decide between Garchomp using Earthquake and Aegislash's stance. Earthquake is super effective, and with Garchomp's attack stat of 182 against Aegislash's likely 167 HP, it seems like a strong choice to potentially knock it out. Garchomp is faster, and his Earthquake can hit Aegislash's shield form without contact. This pressure puts Garchomp in a favorable position. Switching in Kingambit could help against Aegislash as well.

4. Turn 3
   Jev 1.13 switched to Gholdengo2,009 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   29% MOVE: kingsshield, 29% SWITCH: gholdengo, 21% MOVE: sacredsword

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Earthquake8,605 tok · 12.9 s · $0.0014

   Garchomp is faster, and Earthquake threatens a major hit if Aegislash leaves King's Shield stance. It also pressures a likely Kingambit switch, so attacking is the best play.

   Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash

   100% SWITCH: aegislash

5. Turn 4
   Jev 1.13 used Sacredsword2,003 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   42% MOVE: sacredsword, 32% MOVE: kingsshield, 20% MOVE: shadowball

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Earthquake8,139 tok · 9.1 s · $0.0011

   Garchomp is faster, and Earthquake is super effective against Aegislash without triggering King’s Shield’s contact penalty. Keep the pressure on with the likely knockout.

6. Turn 5
   Jev 1.13 used Sacredsword2,013 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   49% MOVE: sacredsword, 37% MOVE: kingsshield, 11% MOVE: shadowball

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Earthquake8,181 tok · 9.8 s · $0.0011

   Garchomp is faster, and Earthquake will knock out Aegislash if it attacks. Earthquake is also non-contact, so King's Shield won't punish it.

   Reasoning trace (77 words)

   **Deciding on the move**
   
   I need to consider using Earthquake with Garchomp against Aegislash, who’s at 1 HP. Garchomp is likely faster, so that’s good. King’s Shield might block my hit, but since Earthquake is a non-contact move, it could bypass that. If the opponent uses King’s Shield and then hits me with Sacred Sword next turn, Garchomp might not survive. Still, Earthquake seems like the safest move since I want to finish off Aegislash for sure.