Matches · 2026-10-10 · rules version c2
MiMo V2.6 Flash vs Gemma 4 31B
Gemma 4 31B won in 14 turns · 4 min wall clock · 80,809 tokens · $0.006
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Decisions
- Team previewMiMo V2.6 Flash brought
Torkoal,venusaur,gholdengoSun core is the plan: Torkoal sets drought for Venusaur's chlorophyll and solarbeam. Gholdengo rounds it out, checking Annihilape, Kingambit, and Incineroar while Venusaur handles Palafin and Garchomp.
Reasoning trace (11 words)
Sun team: Torkoal leads, Venusaur, Gholdengo. Gholdengo handles Annihilape/Kingambit/Incineroar. Good core.
Gemma 4 31B broughtIncineroar,palafin,gholdengoThe opponent's team features Torkoal and Venusaur, suggesting a Sun strategy. Incineroar is vital for Intimidate and Fake Out, Palafin provides powerful priority and pressure, and Gholdengo offers strong special offense and status immunity.
Reasoning trace (62 words)
The opponent has a balanced team with Torkoal (Sun setter), Venusaur (Chlorophyll sweeper), Gholdengo, Garchomp, Rotom-Wash, and Kingambit. I need a core that can handle these threats. Incineroar is essential for Intimidate and Fake Out. Palafin provides immense pressure and priority. Gholdengo provides a strong special attack and immunity to status. Deciding factor: Team synergy and coverage against the opponent's core.
- Turn 1Gemma 4 31B used
FakeoutTorkoal is extremely slow, and Fake Out provides guaranteed chip damage and a free turn to scout or pivot.
Reasoning trace (34 words)
Torkoal is extremely slow (Speed 20) and has already been Intimidated. Incineroar's Fake Out is the standard lead play to break potential focus sashes or provide a free turn for pivoting. Deciding factor: Speed/Utility.
MiMo V2.6 Flash usedStealthrockTorkoal's Eruption is resisted by Incineroar's Fire typing, so its immediate damage value is limited, and Incineroar threatens a sun-boosted Flare Blitz or Knock Off that would cut Torkoal's HP and weaken Eruption anyway. Setting Stealth Rock now secures permanent hazard value against the opponent's remaining team (palafin, garchomp, kingambit, annihilape) while Torkoal still has full HP to absorb a hit.
Reasoning trace (302 words)
Torkoal at full HP, Eruption in sun vs Incineroar — Incineroar is Fire/Dark, resists Fire (0.5x), but Eruption 150 BP in sun (1.5x) with Torkoal's 137 spa... Incineroar has 90 base SpD. Might do decent damage but not KO. Incineroar likely will use Flare Blitz or Knock Off, or set up. Torkoal is slow. Best play: Eruption for damage while at full HP, or Stealth Rock. Incineroar resists Eruption. Stealth Rock long-term value vs team with palafin, garchomp, gholdengo, kingambit, annihilape — good. But Torkoal might take a heavy hit and lose Eruption power. Incineroar likely Knock Off or Flare Blitz. Flare Blitz in sun would hurt Torkoal badly. Actually sun boosts Fire moves — Flare Blitz would do big damage. Torkoal at 177 HP, defense 176, Incineroar atk 115... Flare Blitz in sun could be ~50-60%. Eruption does maybe 40-50% to Incineroar through resistance? Sun-boosted 150 BP vs 90 SpD... probably around 45-55%. Hmm. Stealth Rock is permanent value and Torkoal likely survives one hit. But if sun-boosted Flare Blitz does 60%, Eruption loses power anyway. I'd go Stealth Rock — safe, sets hazards for the whole match. Actually, given Eruption only hits resisted, rocks are better value. Alternatively switch to Venusaur to take advantage of sun with chlorophyll... but Venusaur isn't in legal switch-ins (only venusaur and gholdengo listed). Venusaur with chlorophyll in sun would be fast. But opponent's Incineroar is Fire/Dark — Venusaur resists... no, Fire hits Grass super effectively? Venusaur Grass/Poison: Fire 1x (Grass weak, Poison resist cancels). Actually Fire vs Grass = 2x, Fire vs Poison = 0.5x → 1x. Dark vs Grass 1x, Dark vs Poison 1x. So Venusaur takes neutral. But sun weakens Water and Venusaur's solarbeam needs sun (instant). Venusaur could be a good switch but opponent might have counter. I'll go Stealth Rock.
- Turn 2Gemma 4 31B used
PartingshotTorkoal is extremely slow and lacks immediate threats to Incineroar. Parting Shot allows me to pivot to a stronger attacker while further reducing Torkoal's attack, maintaining momentum.
Reasoning trace (30 words)
Torkoal is very slow and lacks offensive pressure against Incineroar. Parting Shot allows me to pivot to a strong attacker while lowering Torkoal's attack further, maintaining momentum. Deciding factor: momentum.
MiMo V2.6 Flash switched toVenusaurTorkoal's Eruption is resisted by Incineroar's Fire/Dark typing, making this a bad matchup. Switching to Venusaur activates Chlorophyll in the sun, giving me a fast special attacker or Sleep Powder option next turn.
Reasoning trace (101 words)
Torkoal at 173/177, Eruption still near full power. Incineroar is Fire/Dark, resists Fire. Eruption would do reduced damage. But sun boosts it. Incineroar has 95/90 bulk — Eruption in sun from Torkoal (137 SpA) at 173 HP would still do decent damage but Incineroar resists. Switching to Venusaur in sun with Chlorophyll is great — Venusaur outspeeds everything and can fire off SolarBeams or Sleep Powder. Incineroar likely will use a Dark move or Flare Blitz. Venusaur takes those well. Switching to Venusaur seems best — bad matchup for Torkoal vs Incineroar (resists Fire), and Venusaur gets Chlorophyll speed in sun.
Gemma 4 31B switched toGholdengoVenusaur is currently weakened by Parting Shot. Gholdengo resists both of Venusaur's STAB types (Grass and Poison), making it the safest and most effective switch-in to maintain momentum.
Reasoning trace (143 words)
The opponent has switched in Venusaur, which is now at -1 Atk and -1 SpA due to Parting Shot. Incineroar has already used Parting Shot, so it is currently switching out (though the prompt says "Your Incineroar used Parting Shot" in Turn 2, and the current active is still Incineroar, meaning the switch happens *now*). Wait, looking at the "RECENT TURNS", Turn 2 just happened: "Your Incineroar used Parting Shot". In Pokémon, Parting Shot switches the user out immediately. The legal actions provided are SWITCH: palafin and SWITCH: gholdengo. Deciding factor: Matchup. Venusaur in sun is dangerous, but currently weakened. Gholdengo resists Grass and Poison, making it a safe and strong switch-in to pressure Venusaur. Wait, looking at the legal actions, I must choose who to switch *to* because Parting Shot forces a switch. Gholdengo is the best defensive and offensive answer here.
- Turn 3Gemma 4 31B used
MakeitrainVenusaur has -1 SpA and -1 Atk from Parting Shot. Gholdengo is faster and Make It Rain deals massive damage to Venusaur, potentially securing a knockout or forcing a switch.
Reasoning trace (57 words)
Venusaur is currently at -1 SpA and -1 Atk due to Parting Shot. Gholdengo is faster and has a strong offensive presence. Make It Rain deals significant damage to Venusaur, though it's not super effective. Deciding factor: likely knockout or heavy damage. Venusaur is weakened by the stat drops, and Make It Rain is Gholdengo's strongest move.
MiMo V2.6 Flash switched toGholdengoVenusaur is at -1 SpA and both its attacks are resisted by Steel/Ghost Gholdengo, while it risks a super-effective or heavy neutral hit back. My own Gholdengo resists both of Gholdengo's STABs (Steel and Ghost), making it the safe pivot into this bad matchup.
Reasoning trace (348 words)
Venusaur is at -1 SPA. Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, so Solar Beam (Grass) is neutral... actually Steel resists Grass? No, Steel does not resist Grass. Grass vs Steel: Steel resists... Steel is not resistant to Grass. Actually Steel resists: Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. Yes, Steel resists Grass. So Solar Beam is 0.5x. Sludge Bomb is Poison vs Steel/Ghost — Steel resists Poison (0.5x), Ghost doesn't. So 0.5x too. Gholdengo threatens with Make It Rain (Steel) which would hit Venusaur super effectively? Venusaur is Grass/Poison — Steel vs Poison: Steel is not very effective vs Poison? Steel vs Poison: Poison resists... Poison is weak to Ground and Psychic. Steel vs Poison — Steel is resisted by... Actually Steel moves are super effective against Ice, Rock, Fairy. Not very effective against Fire, Water, Electric, Steel. Neutral vs Poison. So Make It Rain is neutral. Gholdengo likely faster? Venusaur SPE 100 vs Gholdengo 84 base. Venusaur faster. But Venusaur at -1 spa. Best play: switch to something that handles Gholdengo. Kingambit (Dark/Steel) resists Steel, immune to... Make It Rain neutral on Kingambit? Steel vs Dark/Steel: Steel resisted by Steel (0.5), Dark neutral. So 0.5x. Kingambit is a good switch. But opponent could use Shadow Ball — Ghost vs Dark/Steel: Ghost super effective vs Dark (2x), Steel neutral. So 2x. Hmm. Rotom Wash: Electric/Water — Make It Rain neutral? Steel vs Water neutral, Steel vs Electric neutral. Shadow Ball neutral. Rotom resists neither badly. Actually Rotom-W is a decent pivot with Volt Switch. Gholdengo (mine) — Good as Gold blocks status; Steel/Ghost resists Steel (0.5) and Ghost (0.5). My Gholdengo resists both Make It Rain and Shadow Ball. That's the best switch. But mirror match. Actually switching to my own Gholdengo seems safest — resists both STABs. Alternatively, Venusaur could sleep powder (75% acc) — risky. I'd switch to gholdengo. Wait — but sun is up, Venusaur has chlorophyll... but it's not mega evolved yet (venusaurite item, ability shows chlorophyll). Speed 100 vs Gholdengo 84 — Venusaur faster anyway. Switching to my Gholdengo is the safe play.
- Turn 4Gemma 4 31B switched to
IncineroarMiMo V2.6 Flash usedNastyplotOpponent's Gholdengo is at -2 spa with Life Orb, so its attacks are heavily weakened and unlikely to knock me out. Nasty Plot lets me set up a sweep while I'm safe, and even if they switch, I'll have boosted attacks ready.
Reasoning trace (331 words)
Opponent Gholdengo is at -2 spa, so its attacks are weak. I'm at 111/194. Nasty Plot would let me sweep. But opponent could switch. Shadowball at neutral hits their Gholdengo for decent damage. Nasty Plot is risky if they switch to something that threatens me. Opponent at -2 spa with Life Orb Make It Rain did 83 damage last turn (194-111). At -2 it's weak. I could safely Nasty Plot here since even if they attack, I survive. Then sweep with +2 Make It Rain/Shadow Ball. Actually, they might switch to Incineroar (Dark, resists both, but Shadow Ball hits it neutrally... no, Dark resists Ghost? No, Dark is immune to... wait. Ghost is not very effective against Dark? Actually Dark resists Ghost? No — Ghost is resisted by Dark? Let me think: Ghost moves are not very effective against Dark types? No, Dark is immune to... Psychic. Ghost is neutral on Dark? Actually Ghost IS resisted by Dark? No. Type chart: Ghost vs Dark — Dark resists Ghost? No. Ghost is super effective against Ghost and Psychic. Dark takes neutral from Ghost? Actually, Dark resists Ghost? Let me recall: Ghost attacking Dark — I believe Dark is immune to... no. Normal and Dark are immune to... Normal is immune to Ghost? No, Ghost is immune to Normal. Dark is immune to Psychic. Ghost vs Dark: neutral? Actually I recall Dark resists Ghost... no. Let me think about the defensive type chart: Dark's resistances: Dark, Ghost,... Dark resists Dark and Ghost? Hmm. Actually yes — Dark resists Ghost and Dark. Wait no. Defensive: Dark is weak to Fighting, Bug, Fairy. Resists Ghost, Dark. Immune to Psychic. Yes! Dark resists Ghost and Dark. So Shadow Ball is resisted by Incineroar. But Nasty Plot +2 Make It Rain would still hit Incineroar for decent neutral damage (Steel vs Fire is not very effective actually — Steel is resisted by Fire). Anyway, Nasty Plot seems best since opponent is at -2 and can't threaten much.
- Turn 5Gemma 4 31B switched to
GholdengoOpposing Gholdengo has +2 Special Attack and will likely OHKO Incineroar. Switching to my own Gholdengo provides a crucial immunity to Ghost-type moves and a resistance to Steel-type moves.
Reasoning trace (68 words)
The opponent's Gholdengo has a +2 Special Attack boost and is at 57% HP. Incineroar is a physical wall but cannot take a +2 Special Attack from Gholdengo (likely Make It Rain or Shadow Ball). I need to get a resist or an immunity in. Gholdengo (my own) is immune to Gholdengo's Ghost moves and resists Steel moves. Deciding factor: bad matchup (Incineroar cannot tank +2 Special Attack).
MiMo V2.6 Flash usedMakeitrainI have +2 SPA with Life Orb, so Make It Rain is my strongest attack even though Incineroar resists Steel. The deciding factor is a likely knockout or heavy damage on whatever the opponent has, and Make It Rain at +2 hits hardest.
Reasoning trace (527 words)
The opponent's Incineroar likely uses Fake Out, which would flinch my Gholdengo. Actually, Fake Out only works on first switch-in - Incineroar just came in this turn (Turn 4... wait, it came in Turn 4 and it's now Turn 5). Looking at the recent turns: Turn 4 - Opposing Incineroar came in. So it's been in for one turn already. But wait, did it use Fake Out on Turn 4? The log doesn't show what Incineroar did on Turn 4 - it just shows it came in and my Gholdengo used Nasty Plot. So maybe Incineroar used Fake Out but... actually the log seems incomplete. Hmm, if Incineroar came in on Turn 4 and it's now Turn 5, Fake Out should still work since it's Incineroar's first turn... actually no, Fake Out works on the turn the Pokémon enters and the next turn. Wait, Fake Out works on the first turn the Pokémon is out. If it entered on Turn 4, it could use Fake Out on Turn 4 and Turn 5 (the turn after switching in). Actually, Fake Out works on the turn a Pokémon switches in AND the turn after. So Incineroar could still Fake Out this turn. But more importantly - I have +2 SPA Gholdengo. Make It Rain at +2 should be very powerful. Incineroar resists... no, Incineroar is Fire/Dark, Steel is not very effective against Fire... wait, Steel is not very effective against Fire? Let me check - Steel moves are not very effective against Fire, Water, Electric, Steel. So Make It Rain would be not very effective against Incineroar. Shadow Ball (Ghost) would hit Incineroar for neutral damage (Ghost is not very effective against Dark... wait, Ghost IS not very effective against Dark). So Shadow Ball would be not very effective too. Hmm, at +2 with Life Orb, Shadow Ball at 80 BP... would that KO Incineroar? Probably not since it's resisted. Actually, let me reconsider. Make It Rain is 120 BP but drops SPA after. Shadow Ball is 80 BP. Both are resisted. Make It Rain: 120 * 0.5 = 60 effective. Shadow Ball: 80 * 0.5 = 40 effective. So Make It Rain is still stronger despite resistance. But wait - if the opponent uses Fake Out, my Gholdengo flinches and can't attack. That's a risk. The safest play might be to just attack with Make It Rain since I'm at +2. Even if flinched, it's just one turn. Or I could switch. Actually, let me think about what the opponent would do. If Incineroar uses Fake Out, I flinch. If it uses Parting Shot, it switches out. If it uses Flare Blitz or something, it could damage me. With +2 SPA and Life Orb, Make It Rain should do significant damage to whatever comes in. Let me just go with Make It Rain - it's the strongest STAB option and will hit hard even on resisted targets. Actually, if Fake Out is used, I flinch and lose my boost turn... no, I already got the boost on Turn 4. The boosts persist. I think Make It Rain is the best play here - highest damage output at +2.
Gemma 4 31B switched toPalafinOpposing Gholdengo is at 47% HP and neutral SpA. Palafin is significantly faster and can potentially knock it out with a strong Water-type attack.
Reasoning trace (197 words)
The opponent's Gholdengo is at 47% HP and has +2 SpA (though it just took a -2 SpA drop from Make It Rain, so it's now at 0 SpA boost, or maybe +2 - 2 = 0). Wait, the log says "Opposing Gholdengo: spa -2" on Turn 5. It had +2 from Nasty Plot on Turn 4. So it's back to neutral. The opponent's Gholdengo is active. I need to bring in a counter. Palafin is a great choice here as it resists Steel and can hit Gholdengo hard with Jet Punch or Wave Crash (though Gholdengo is neutral to Water). Incineroar is also an option for Intimidate and pivoting, but Palafin provides immediate offensive pressure. Wait, looking at the stats: Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. Palafin is Water. Actually, Incineroar is better for pivoting and weakening it further, but Palafin can potentially KO it. However, Gholdengo is a special attacker. Intimidate doesn't help against Make It Rain. Palafin is faster (122 vs 84) and can hit hard. Wait, the legal actions only offer Palafin and Incineroar. Palafin is the better offensive choice to remove the threat. Deciding factor: Likely knockout/Speed. Palafin is faster and can deal significant damage.
- Turn 6Gemma 4 31B used
WavecrashGholdengo is at 47% HP and Palafin's Wave Crash with Mystic Water should be enough to secure a knockout this turn.
Reasoning trace (59 words)
The opponent's Gholdengo is at 47% HP and has -1 Attack. Palafin (Hero form) is active with Mystic Water. Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, so it's weak to Ground, Fire, Ghost, and Dark. Water moves are neutral. Wave Crash is a high-damage move that should likely knock out Gholdengo given its current HP and Palafin's high attack. Deciding factor: likely knockout.
MiMo V2.6 Flash usedShadowballPalafin just entered and is still in base form (70 Atk), so it can't threaten Gholdengo much this turn. Shadowball deals solid neutral damage whether it stays in or the opponent pivots, making it the safe, consistent play over setup.
Reasoning trace (363 words)
Palafin Hero form hits extremely hard with Jet Punch/Wave Crash. Gholdengo at 47% will likely be KO'd. Switch to Torkoal to take the Water hit? Torkoal resists... no, Water hits Torkoal neutrally. Palafin's Jet Punch would hurt Torkoal but Torkoal has high defense and 97% HP. Actually switching to Torkoal gives us sun for later and Torkoal can take a hit. But wait — Palafin in zero-to-hero form... it needs to switch out to activate hero form. Currently it's base form (70 atk). Base form Palafin is weak. Actually the ability shows zerotohero, meaning it hasn't transformed yet. Base form Palafin has 70 Atk — not threatening much. Hmm, but it could have just come in and be base form. Base Palafin's attacks are weak. Gholdengo could attack. But if Palafin switches out and comes back in hero form... Actually Palafin just came in on turn 5, so it's base form. Its attacks do little. Gholdengo could set up or attack. Shadowball hits Palafin neutrally for good damage. Or Nasty Plot to +2. But the risk: opponent might switch Palafin out to activate hero form. If I Nasty Plot and they bring in a counter... Incineroar with Fake Out/Parting Shot. Safest: Shadowball for damage on base Palafin, which does decent damage. Or Recover to heal up. Actually, base Palafin can't threaten Gholdengo much. Let's Nasty Plot to set up, since Palafin base form is weak. But if they switch to Incineroar, Nasty Plot is fine too (Incineroar can't kill Gholdengo easily). Hmm, but if Palafin is base form, it might use Flip Turn to pivot out and activate hero form. Then next time it comes in it's hero form with 150 Atk. I think Shadowball is a solid middle-ground play — damages whatever comes in. Base Palafin takes neutral from Ghost, decent damage. Actually let me think about what's best. Gholdengo at 47%. If Palafin stays base, it does maybe 30-40% with Wave Crash/Jet Punch... actually base form with 70 Atk does very little. I'll go with Nasty Plot to capitalize on the free turn against base Palafin. But risk of Flip Turn pivot... Shadowball is safer — consistent damage. Let's do Shadowball.
MiMo V2.6 Flash switched toVenusaurVenusaur gets Chlorophyll speed under Drought sun, outspeeding Palafin and firing an immediate Solar Beam for the likely knockout; Torkoal is slower and would have to tank Wave Crash first.
Reasoning trace (327 words)
Palafin at 85% HP, likely Hero form now (after switching out and in, it becomes Hero). Wait, Palafin's ability zerotohero: it becomes Hero form after switching out once. It came in at turn 5, used Wave Crash turn 6 — so it's still Zero form? Actually it must have been in battle before... It came in Turn 5 directly. So Hero form requires switching out then back in. Since it just came in and hasn't switched out, it's Zero form (base stats shown). But wait, it's shown base ATK 70 which is Zero form. Torkoal: Eruption at 97.7% HP in sun? Weather is none now, but Torkoal's Drought sets sun when it enters. Eruption 150 BP in sun vs Palafin 85% HP, frail SpDef 62. Torkoal SpA 137. Should KO. But Palafin outspeeds Torkoal (SPE 100 vs 40) and could Wave Crash KO Torkoal? Torkoal 177 HP, Def 176, Palafin ATK 70, Wave Crash 120 BP... 70 ATK is base stat, actual ATK stat unknown but roughly ~90ish at level 50. Torkoal defense is high. Wave Crash might do maybe 40-50%. Torkoal likely survives and Eruption KOs back. Venusaur: with sun, chlorophyll doubles speed to 200, outspeeds Palafin. Solar beam needs sun charge — Drought activates when Venusaur switches in, so sun will be up, Solar Beam fires immediately. Venusaur SpA 167, Solar Beam 120 BP vs Palafin SpDef 62 — likely OHKO. And Venusaur outspeeds with chlorophyll. Venusaur takes maybe a Wave Crash if it survives — SpDef/def lower... Venusaur bulk is decent, Palafin ATK low (zero form). Venusaur likely survives a Wave Crash. Venusaur is the better play: chlorophyll speed guarantees moving first, and solar beam should KO. Torkoal is slower and risks taking a hit first. Actually with sun from Drought, Solar Beam charges immediately. Venusaur at 100 HP, chlorophyll gives speed 200 (well, stat shown 100 → doubles to 200). Palafin speed ~100 (base). Venusaur moves first, Solar Beam OHKO. Decision: switch venusaur.
- Turn 7MiMo V2.6 Flash used
SolarbeamPalafin is weak to Grass, so Solarbeam should knock it out from 85% even if Venusaur loses the speed tie and takes a resisted Wave Crash first. Sleep Powder's 75% accuracy is less reliable than a likely knockout.
Reasoning trace (154 words)
Venusaur vs Palafin at 85%. Solarbeam: Palafin SPD 62 base, Venusaur spa 167 (mega). Solarbeam 120 BP grass vs water — neutral (water not resistant to grass... actually water is weak to grass!). Palafin weak to grass. Solarbeam should KO from 85%? Mega Venusaur spa 167 at level 50... likely yes, but Palafin has decent HP. Speed tie: both base 100, Venusaur spe 100 vs Palafin 100 — speed tie. Risky. Sleep Powder 75% acc would neutralize. But if Venusaur is slower, Palafin Wave Crash could hurt Venusaur badly (water vs grass — not very effective). Wave Crash is resisted, so Venusaur survives easily. Solarbeam one-shot potential: Mega Venusaur spa 167, Palafin spd... base 62 → ~100ish. 120 BP * 1.5 STAB * 2 (weakness) = 360 effective. Likely KO at 85%. Speed tie is the risk; even if slower, Venusaur takes resisted Wave Crash fine. Solarbeam seems best — reliable damage, likely KO.
Gemma 4 31B switched toIncineroarPalafin is completely walled by Venusaur and has no coverage moves to deal significant damage. Incineroar is the perfect switch-in to threaten Venusaur with Fire-type attacks.
Reasoning trace (33 words)
Palafin is facing Venusaur, which is a Grass-type and resists Water moves. Palafin has no coverage for Grass. Incineroar is a Fire-type and has a massive advantage against Venusaur. Deciding factor: bad matchup.
- Turn 8MiMo V2.6 Flash used
SolarbeamSolarbeam is the only legal action available, so I'll take it. Venusaur is faster than Incineroar and Grass hits it super effectively, though Solar Beam may need sun to fire at full power.
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Solarbeam is the only legal action.
Gemma 4 31B usedFlareblitzVenusaur is weak to Fire, and Incineroar can deal massive damage with Flare Blitz. Since Venusaur is slow and Incineroar is bulky, attacking is the best play.
Reasoning trace (163 words)
The opponent's Venusaur just used Solar Beam on Incineroar. Incineroar is a Fire/Dark type, so it takes neutral damage from Grass. However, Incineroar is very bulky. Venusaur is slow and has -1 Attack. I need to maintain momentum or deal damage. Flare Blitz is strong, but Parting Shot allows me to pivot to a better matchup (like Palafin or Garchomp) while lowering Venusaur's stats. However, since Venusaur is already -1 Atk, Parting Shot's attack drop is less valuable. Flare Blitz deals significant damage. Deciding factor: Matchup/Momentum. Flare Blitz is the strongest offensive play, but Parting Shot provides a safe switch. Given Venusaur's likely moveset (Solar Beam, Sludge Bomb, maybe Sleep Powder), Incineroar can take a hit. Flare Blitz puts immediate pressure. Wait, Venusaur is Grass/Poison. Flare Blitz is super effective. <thought> Venusaur is weak to Fire, and Incineroar can deal massive damage with Flare Blitz. Since Venusaur is slow and Incineroar is bulky, attacking is the best play. </thought> <decision> MOVE: flareblitz </decision>
MiMo V2.6 Flash switched toTorkoalOnly one legal action is available, so I must send in Torkoal. It resists Fire moves and has the bulk to handle Incineroar from here.
Reasoning trace (6 words)
Only legal action is Torkoal switch.
- Turn 9MiMo V2.6 Flash used
EruptionTorkoal is at near-full HP, so Eruption at 150 BP in sun should knock out the 51% Incineroar despite its Fire resistance being offset by the sun boost. Speed isn't a concern since even a Fake Out flinch only delays the knockout, and nothing else on their team wants to take a sun-boosted Eruption either.
Reasoning trace (88 words)
Torkoal at near full HP, Eruption in sun with 150 BP should knock out Incineroar (51% HP). Incineroar is Fire/Dark, sun boosts Fire. Speed: Incineroar faster (60 vs 40) but Fake Out only works first turn... Torkoal just switched in, so Fake Out could flinch. But even so, Eruption at near-full HP should KO. Fake Out would do minor damage. Actually if Fake Out flinches Torkoal, Eruption doesn't fire. But opponent might use Parting Shot or Flare Blitz. Eruption is the best play — high damage, likely KO.
Gemma 4 31B usedPartingshotIncineroar is a poor matchup for Torkoal, and Palafin-Hero is the ideal counter. Parting Shot allows a safe pivot to Palafin while reducing Torkoal's Attack.
Reasoning trace (65 words)
The opponent has Torkoal active in the sun. Incineroar is at ~50% HP. Torkoal is very slow and has high defense but low special defense. However, Incineroar's moves are physical. Palafin-Hero is a great switch-in here to threaten Torkoal with Water-type moves. Parting Shot allows a safe pivot to Palafin while lowering Torkoal's attack. Deciding factor: bad matchup to switch out of (Incineroar vs Torkoal).
Gemma 4 31B switched toPalafinTorkoal is a Fire-type and Incineroar cannot deal significant damage to it. Palafin-Hero has a massive type advantage and can likely knock out Torkoal.
Reasoning trace (65 words)
The opponent has Torkoal active, which is very slow and currently has -1 Atk and -1 SpA due to Parting Shot. I have Incineroar active, but the only legal action provided is to switch to Palafin-Hero. Since Incineroar cannot effectively damage Torkoal further and Palafin-Hero has a massive type advantage (Water vs Fire), switching is the correct play. Deciding factor: bad matchup (Incineroar vs Torkoal).
- Turn 10MiMo V2.6 Flash used
WillowispTorkoal should survive Palafin's Wavecrash thanks to sun halving Water damage and its massive physical bulk, so it gets a follow-up action. Burning Palafin with Will-O-Wisp halves its Attack and cripples the opponent's main physical threat, which is more valuable than rocks here.
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Palafin Hero at 57% will knock out Torkoal with Wavecrash. Torkoal is -1 spa, sun-boosted eruption... but Palafin resists fire? No, Water resists Fire. Eruption at 150 BP * 0.6 (resist) * 0.66 (sun doesn't boost... actually sun boosts fire) — sun boosts fire by 1.5x, so 150*1.5*0.5 = 112.5, *0.66 (spa -1) ≈ 74 base... Palafin has 87 SpDef, HP 100 base. Might not KO at 57%. Actually Torkoal likely dies to Wavecrash first (Palafin faster, spe 100 vs 40). So Torkoal faints regardless. Best to set up Stealth Rock before dying? Or willowisp to burn Palafin? Burn would halve attack — huge. But willowisp 85% accuracy. If it misses, Torkoal dies for nothing. Stealth Rock is guaranteed value. But burn on Palafin is very valuable for physical attacker. Hmm. Actually Torkoal dies this turn no matter what (Palafin faster). So guaranteed value: Stealth Rock. Willowisp has 85% chance to be better but 15% chance of nothing. Actually, wait — does Torkoal die? Wavecrash 120 BP, sun reduces water by 0.5, Palafin ATK 160 base with Hero... Torkoal def 176. Sun halves water: 120*0.5=60 effective. Torkoal very bulky physically. Might survive! Then Torkoal gets another turn. If Torkoal survives, eruption next turn at reduced HP still works (eruption BP based on HP). Hmm, but if Torkoal survives, willowisp burn would be great. Let me think: Palafin Hero ATK stat at level 50... base 160 → ~190ish. Torkoal HP 177, Def 176. Wavecrash in sun (0.5x): 60 BP * (190/176... ) roughly. Damage ≈ 60 * (190*2/176... ) Let's estimate: physical damage ≈ (2*50/5+2)*60*190/176 /50 + 2 ≈ (22)*60*1.08/50+2 ≈ 28.5+2 ≈ 30%? That seems low. Actually formula: ((2*Level/5+2)*BP*A/D)/50+2 = (22*60*190/176)/50+2 = (22*60*1.0795)/50+2 = (1425)/50+2 = 28.5+2 = 30.5. Plus STAB 1.5 = ~46. So Torkoal survives easily at ~54%. So Torkoal survives! Then next turn Torkoal can attack again. But Palafin will attack again and Torkoal dies. So this turn: Torkoal survives, should I willowisp? Burn halves attack — huge for Palafin. But 85% accuracy. Or set rocks. Given Torkoal survives, willowisp is very strong — burning Palafin cripples it. But if it misses, Torkoal takes another hit and dies next turn anyway. Actually the deciding factor: Torkoal likely survives the hit, so burn Palafin to cripple the physical threat. I'll go willowisp. Hmm, but risk of missing. Stealth Rock guaranteed. Palafin switching... Actually Palafin already Hero form, won't switch out easily. I think willowisp is the higher-value play since Torkoal survives. Let's do willowisp.
Gemma 4 31B usedWavecrashTorkoal has -1 Special Attack and very low Special Defense, but Palafin-Hero's Attack is massive. Wave Crash is super effective and should likely knock out Torkoal immediately.
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The opponent's Torkoal is at -1 SpA and -1 Atk due to Parting Shot. Palafin-Hero has a massive attack stat (233) and Mystic Water. Torkoal has very low SpD (70) and decent Def (140), but Water moves are super effective. Jet Punch is priority and deals significant damage, while Wave Crash is a massive hit. Given Torkoal's low speed and the current stats, Wave Crash should likely OHKO or leave it in range for a quick finish, but Jet Punch is safer. However, Wave Crash is the most decisive move here. Deciding factor: Likely knockout.
- Turn 11Gemma 4 31B used
JetpunchTorkoal is at 40% HP and has -1 SpA. Palafin is burned, reducing its attack, but Jet Punch is a priority move that should secure the knockout before Torkoal can move or heal further.
MiMo V2.6 Flash usedEruptionPalafin is burned at 33% HP and Water moves are halved by the sun, so Torkoal likely survives a Wave Crash. Eruption still has decent power at 72/177 HP with sun boost and should have a real shot at knocking out Palafin before it acts again.
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Palafin at 33% HP, burned. Torkoal at 72 HP with -1 spa. Palafin faster, will likely KO Torkoal with Wave Crash. Eruption at 72/177 HP does reduced damage plus -1 spa... probably won't KO Palafin at 33% (sunny reduces water, so Palafin's Wave Crash still does neutral damage despite sun? Sun weakens water moves by 50%). Palafin at 33% with burn - Wave Crash would be halved by sun. Eruption power: 150 * (72/177) ≈ 61 BP base, then -1 spa (2/3), sunnyday boosts fire 1.5x. Against Palafin 87 SPD... might be enough at 33%? Rough estimate: 61 * 1.5 * 0.667 ≈ 61 effective BP vs special. Probably ~40-50% damage. Might not KO. Alternatively Palafin might switch out? Or use Wave Crash. Since sun halves water, Palafin's Wave Crash does much less. Torkoal has176 DEF, high. Palafin ATK 160 with -1... wait Torkoal's ATK -1 doesn't affect Palafin. Palafin Wave Crash at 33% HP (power halved when low HP? No, Wave Crash power is constant, recoil). Actually Wave Crash base120 but user's HP doesn't affect it. Sun halves water damage: 120 * 0.5 = 60 BP effective, vs 176 DEF Torkoal with 72 HP... probably Torkoal survives. Safest: just use eruption to try to KO. If it fails, Torkoal likely survives water hit in sun anyway. Or set up stealth rocks. Actually willowisp already applied. Eruption is the aggressive play. Let's go eruption.
- Turn 12Gemma 4 31B used
JetpunchPalafin is burned and at low HP, but Torkoal is also very low (31%). Jet Punch is a priority move and should be enough to secure the knockout before Torkoal can move.
MiMo V2.6 Flash usedEruptionPalafin is slower than nothing here—it outspeeds Torkoal—but Jet Punch only deals ~10% to Torkoal's high Defense, so Torkoal survives and Eruption should knock out the 20% HP Palafin under sun.
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Palafin at 20% HP, burned. Torkoal at 55 HP with -1 SPA. Eruption at 31% HP... Eruption power = 150 * 55/177 ≈ 46.6, times -1 spa (0.67) ≈ 31 base... times STAB. Might not KO Palafin at 20%? Palafin HP 100 base, at level 50 HP≈ 100ish. 20% = ~20 HP. Eruption: 46.6 * 0.67 * 1.5 STAB ≈ 47 BP, special vs87 SPDef... damage≈ (47*100/50... let's estimate. Base100 special attack vs 87 spdef,47 power: roughly 15-20%. Plus sun boost 1.5x → ~25-30%. Should KO. But wait — Palafin is faster (SPE 100 vs 40) and will attack first with Jet Punch, KOing Torkoal? Torkoal at 55/177, Jet Punch burned at -1 ATK... Palafin ATK 160, burned halves, but hero form... Wave Crash was doing big damage. Jet Punch at 60 BP, burned (-1 atk effectively 0.5x from burn + maybe intimidate earlier). Burned: attack halved. Torkoal defense 176 high. Earlier Jet Punch did 61→44 = 17 damage out of 177, ~10%. So Torkoal survives Jet Punch easily. Then Eruption should KO. Also burn damage will hurt Palafin further. Actually even if Eruption doesn't KO, burn might finish it. Eruption is safest. But could opponent switch? Opponent has Incineroar at 51% and unknown others (kingambit, annihilape). If they switch to kingambit, Eruption... Kingambit resists? Fire vs Steel = resisted. Hmm. Stealthrock could be safer? But if opponent switches, burn... burn only on active. Actually if opponent switches to a Fire-resistant mon, Eruption does little. But Torkoal has -1 spa. Stealthrock would guarantee chip on switch-ins. But risk: Palafin KOs... no, Palafin doesn't KO Torkoal. If I use Stealthrock and Palafin stays, burn finishes Palafin (20% → burn 1/16 ≈ 6%... leaves13%). Then Palafin attacks Torkoal again with Jet Punch — Torkoal survives (17 dmg). Not guaranteed KO. Eruption: even resisted (say switch to kingambit), damage ~30% * 0.5 = 15%. If Palafin stays, likely KO. I think Eruption is best — likely knockout.
- Turn 13Gemma 4 31B used
JetpunchTorkoal is at 21% HP and Palafin is at 10.6% HP with a burn. Jet Punch is a priority move and will secure the knockout before Torkoal can move.
MiMo V2.6 Flash usedStealthrockPalafin is burned and will faint to burn damage at end of turn regardless, so securing Eruption is pointless — Jet Punch's priority likely KOs Torkoal first. Setting Stealth Rock now guarantees lasting value before Torkoal goes down.
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Palafin at 10% HP, burned — burn will KO it at end of turn. Jet Punch will likely KO Torkoal (38 HP, -1 SPA doesn't affect physical; Jet Punch 60 BP from160 ATK hero form... super effective, Torkoal at 38 HP probably dies). But Torkoal is at -1 ATK, not defense. Jet Punch will likely KO. Best to use eruption to deal damage before fainting? Or stealthrock since Torkoal likely dies anyway — setting rocks could help. Actually burn takes Palafin out regardless. If Torkoal survives, eruption KO's Palafin. If Torkoal faints, we bring in something. Palafin speed 100 > Torkoal 40, Jet Punch priority. Torkoal at 38 HP — Jet Punch from hero Palafin: 60 BP * 160 ATK, super effective on Fire... likely KO. So Torkoal probably faints. In that case, best action is stealthrock (persistent value) rather than eruption which won't happen. Hmm but if Torkoal survives (unlikely at 21% HP vs super-effective STAB priority), eruption KOs. Tough. Stealth rock is the safer value play since Palafin dies to burn anyway... wait, does burn damage apply? Palafin brn at 10% — burn damage is 1/16,10/100 ≈ 10 HP out of 100 — burn at end of turn takes 1/16 max HP. It already went16→10, that's burn. Next burn: 10 - ~6 = dies. So Palafin dies to burn this turn regardless. So Torkoal faints to Jet Punch, Palafin faints to burn, both down. Then opponent sends next Pokémon. Stealth rock would be useful for the rest of the match. Eruption won't fire since Torkoal dies first (priority Jet Punch). So stealthrock is best.
- Turn 14Gemma 4 31B used
JetpunchTorkoal is at 12% HP and Palafin's priority Jet Punch will easily secure the knockout before Torkoal can move.
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Palafin is at critical HP (10/207) and burned. Torkoal is at 12% HP. Palafin's Jet Punch has already brought Torkoal down to 6 HP (Turn 13), but Torkoal healed to 12 HP via Leftovers. Jet Punch is a priority move and should easily secure the knockout on Torkoal. Deciding factor: likely knockout.
MiMo V2.6 Flash usedEruptionPalafin at 4% will use priority Jet Punch to finish Torkoal before it moves, so Torkoal likely faints this turn regardless. The only upside is if Jet Punch somehow fails to KO, in which case Eruption (even at reduced power) easily finishes off Palafin's remaining 4 HP.
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Palafin at 4% HP with burn. Torkoal at 22 HP, -1 SPA. Palafin will use Jet Punch (priority) and knock out Torkoal regardless. So Torkoal's move barely matters—unless we can kill Palafin first. Eruption at 12% HP with -1 SPA... Palafin has 87 SPD, 4 HP. Eruption at -1 SPA (137 base spa... actually SPA 137 stat, times0.66≈ 90). Against 4 HP, even a weak hit kills. But Jet Punch is priority—Palafin moves first. So Palafin kills Torkoal with Jet Punch. Unless... Jet Punch might not kill? Torkoal at 22/177 with176 DEF. Palafin ATK 160 at4% HP... hero form ATK 160. Jet Punch60 BP, STAB, zero to hero. That likely does more than 22. Torkoal is -1 ATK though (intimidate from earlier).160*0.66 ≈ 105. Jet punch: 105 * 60/50... probably around 40-50% damage. Likely kills 22 HP. Hmm, but if Torkoal survives, eruption at4% Palafin would kill. Still, likely Torkoal faints. Best action: eruption for the chance to KO if Torkoal survives. Actually, if Jet Punch kills Torkoal anyway, none matter. Eruption is best case.