Matches · 2026-10-10 · rules version c3

Chimps at the Zoo vs GPT-6 Luna Pro

GPT-6 Luna Pro won in 11 turns · 3 min wall clock · 97,001 tokens · $0.016

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   GPT-6 Luna Pro brought Garchomp,primarina,gholdengo9,919 tok · 23.5 s · $0.0018

   Garchomp gives the best fast pressure into opposing Gholdengo and Kingambit, while Primarina covers both Dragons. Gholdengo rounds out the trio by resisting Primarina’s Fairy attacks and threatening it back.

2. Turn 1
   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Gholdengo
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Earthquake5,893 tok · 8.8 s · $0.0008

   Earthquake is the strongest immediate hit into the opposing Garchomp, and Focus Sash gives yours a safety net against a faster retaliation.

   Reasoning trace (156 words)

   **Analyzing Garchomp matchup**
   
   I need to decide between different moves and strategies here. Our Garchomp is likely faster with a Jolly nature at Speed 169. I’m weighing Dragon Claw against Earthquake; EQ has better base power despite possible opponent's EQ counters. If they use Stealth Rock while switching could be smart too. I think Primarina can switch in since it resists Dragon while being immune to Ground, but I need to consider Gholdengo's ground effectiveness as well. Ultimately, speed might be the deciding factor!**Considering speed and moves**
   
   I'm weighing my Garchomp’s known Speed of 169 against an unknown opponent. I believe Earthquake will provide the strongest immediate pressure, and since I have a sash, it protects me from retaliation. The unknown factor makes it tricky, but it’s clear that EQ remains my best option in terms of damage output. I need to be ready for their potential responses and think about how to maximize my advantage!

   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Garchomp
3. Turn 2
   Chimps at the Zoo used Swordsdance
   GPT-6 Luna Pro switched to Primarina6,927 tok · 16.0 s · $0.0011

   Primarina is the safer matchup into the opposing Garchomp: its Fairy typing shuts down Dragon Claw, and it can threaten back with Moonblast. Switching also avoids relying on a possible speed tie in the mirror.

4. Turn 3
   Chimps at the Zoo used Stealthrock
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast8,615 tok · 23.1 s · $0.0016

   Moonblast is Primarina’s best chance to knock out Garchomp, but the deciding factor is speed: boosted Garchomp likely attacks first and can KO Primarina. Switching into Garchomp is also dangerous, so take the immediate Moonblast chance.

5. Turn 4
   Chimps at the Zoo used Dragonclaw
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast6,601 tok · 12.7 s · $0.0009

   Garchomp is faster, but it is at 1 HP and Moonblast will knock it out if Primarina survives its attack. Switching risks giving it another turn to act.

   Reasoning trace (81 words)

   **Evaluating battle strategy**
   
   I need to decide on using Moonblast to knock out the opponent. However, it looks like their Garchomp is likely faster than my Primarina, which has 80 speed compared to Garchomp's 169. Though Primarina has 1 HP left, its Moonblast has normal priority. If Garchomp uses a +2 Earthquake, it could potentially take down my Primarina. But, Moonblast should be enough to finish off Garchomp, so that's my choice! I don't see a good possibility for switching here.

   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Primarina
6. Turn 5
   Chimps at the Zoo used Calmmind
   GPT-6 Luna Pro switched to Gholdengo7,898 tok · 18.7 s · $0.0013

   Gholdengo is the better matchup into opposing Primarina, resisting Fairy while threatening it with Make It Rain. Switching avoids a low-impact Primarina mirror turn.

   Reasoning trace (94 words)

   **Analyzing Primarina matchup**
   
   I need to decide on how to counter Primarina, starting with speed stats. Our speed is 80, whereas the opponent's is 60, but EVs might change this. Moonblast is Fairy-type, which is neutral against other Fairy moves. Hyper Voice becomes Water-type through Liquid Voice, but we're dealing with a potential half damage against our Water-type. 
   
   Gholdengo is a safe switch and resists Fairy-type attacks. After switching, it can still set up with Nasty Plot for an advantageous position against Primarina. I need to make a precise call on the next action.

7. Turn 6
   Chimps at the Zoo used Hypervoice
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Makeitrain7,906 tok · 11.3 s · $0.0012

   Make It Rain is super effective and Gholdengo resists Primarina’s Fairy STAB, making this the strongest way to pressure it without giving up the matchup.

   Reasoning trace (102 words)

   **Evaluating battle strategy**
   
   I’m considering using a water move that’s effective, even against a boosted special defense, which could hit around 40%. The opposing Primarina likely has Calm Mind (CM) and could attack again, so switching to my Primarina and using Encore could be strategic. However, the risk lies in the boosted attack from the opponent. My Primarina is at 80% with Life Orb; Moonblast and Hyper Voice are neutral against it. Gholdengo might resist Fairy but is vulnerable to water STAB, and I'm weighing my options carefully. Switching to Garchomp seems like a bad idea due to the opposing type matchup.

8. Turn 7
   Chimps at the Zoo used Calmmind
   GPT-6 Luna Pro switched to Primarina9,762 tok · 27.1 s · $0.0019

   Gholdengo is too low to survive the faster Primarina’s likely Hyper Voice, and its attacks are weakened by its Special Attack drops. Switch to your healthier Primarina, which is faster and can pressure it back.

9. Turn 8
   Chimps at the Zoo used Calmmind
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast9,343 tok · 16.2 s · $0.0017

   Moonblast is the strongest effective hit here: the Primarina mirror resists your Liquid Voice Hyper Voice, and Encore would let the boosted opponent set up again. Your Primarina is healthier and should attack rather than switch into the +2 threat.

10. Turn 9
    Chimps at the Zoo used Moonblast
    GPT-6 Luna Pro used Encore9,036 tok · 22.6 s · $0.0016

    Encore is the best matchup play: we move before the opposing Primarina and can lock it into Calm Mind instead of taking a boosted Hyper Voice. Its +3 Special Defense also makes an immediate attack unlikely to knock it out.

11. Turn 10
    Chimps at the Zoo used Calmmind
    GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast8,729 tok · 17.0 s · $0.0015

    Encore has trapped the opposing Primarina into Calm Mind, giving yours a safe attack turn. Moonblast is the strongest effective hit and should knock it out despite its Special Defense boosts.

12. Turn 11
    Chimps at the Zoo used Calmmind
    GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast6,372 tok · 9.6 s · $0.0008

    Your Primarina is faster and Moonblast will finish the opposing Primarina before it can act.

    Reasoning trace (73 words)

    **Evaluating KO strategy**
    
    I’m considering whether to select Moonblast for a 3% faster KO. Primarina's speed is notable because ours is 80 compared to the opponent's base speed of 60. This means we can use Moonblast first, as there’s no priority move to worry about. Taking all this into account, it seems that Moonblast guarantees a knockout, so I should focus on the speed factor and confirm the potential for a quick KO.