Matches · 2026-10-10 · rules version c3

Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Chimps at the Zoo

Gemini 3.8 Flash won in 8 turns · 36 s wall clock · 16,180 tokens · $0.017

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   Gemini 3.8 Flash brought Gholdengo,mimikyu,dragonite1,900 tok · 3.4 s · $0.0018

   Choice Scarf Gholdengo is an excellent fast lead that threatens immediate pressure against their team. Mimikyu provides unmatched defensive utility with Disguise, while Dragonite offers strong sweeping potential and priority cleanup.

2. Turn 1
   Chimps at the Zoo used Stoneedgemega
   Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain1,307 tok · 3.5 s · $0.0014

   Choice Scarf allows Gholdengo to outspeed Garchomp easily. Make It Rain is the strongest STAB move available to heavily damage Garchomp or whatever switches in.

3. Turn 2
   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Mimikyu
   Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrainautopilot1,285 tok · 3.8 s · $0.0012

   Reasoning trace (90 words)

   **Analyzing The Matchup**
   
   I've been calculating the scenario. It seems Gholdengo, holding a Choice Scarf, can finish off a Mega Garchomp at 32% HP with Make It Rain, even with the SpA drop, due to the speed advantage. I'm focusing on confirming the damage and speed calculations.
   
   
   **Confirming The Conclusion**
   
   I'm now certain that Make It Rain secures the KO. I've re-ran the damage calculations multiple times. The math holds, even under various circumstances. I'm satisfied with the assessment, and will proceed with the strategy based on this observation.
   
   
   

   Incident report

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4. Turn 3
   Chimps at the Zoo used Playrough
   Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain1,650 tok · 5.2 s · $0.0022

   Gholdengo is Choice Scarfed and outspeeds Mimikyu. At full HP, Gholdengo easily survives any unboosted hit from Mimikyu, so continuing to attack with Make It Rain applies damage without giving Mimikyu a free Swords Dance turn.

   Reasoning trace (48 words)

   **Analyzing Pokemon Dynamics**
   
   I've realized Gholdengo's Make It Rain will be useless against Mimikyu given the Choice Scarf and stat reduction. Mimikyu poses a real threat with Shadow Claw or Sneak. Dragonite's Multiscale offers a defensive advantage and a way to neutralize the pressure from Mimikyu's typing.
   
   
   

5. Turn 4
   Chimps at the Zoo used Shadowsneak
   Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain1,582 tok · 3.1 s · $0.0016

   Choice Scarf Gholdengo outspeeds Mimikyu. Even at -6 SpA, super effective STAB Make It Rain will comfortably deal the remaining 22% HP to KO Mimikyu.

   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Garchomp
6. Turn 5
   Chimps at the Zoo used Earthquake
   Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain1,729 tok · 5.9 s · $0.0020

   Scarf Gholdengo outspeeds Mega Garchomp. Even at -6 SpA, attacking chips Garchomp without giving up Dragonite's Multiscale or Mimikyu's Disguise on a switch.

   Reasoning trace (58 words)

   **Analyzing Gholdengo's Role**
   
   I've been calculating damage scenarios. Gholdengo's effectiveness, even at -6 Special Attack and locked into Make It Rain, against Mega Garchomp's speed and potential, is the focus. My analysis now zeroes in on Gholdengo's Speed tier relative to Mega Garchomp. I am verifying the specifics and implications of the Speed differential and damage output.
   
   
   

   Gemini 3.8 Flash switched to Mimikyu1,704 tok · 3.1 s · $0.0017

   Mimikyu naturally outspeeds Mega Garchomp (base 92 Speed) and can safely finish it off while preserving Dragonite's Multiscale for the final opponent.

7. Turn 6
   Chimps at the Zoo used Swordsdance
   Gemini 3.8 Flash used Shadowsneak1,661 tok · 2.8 s · $0.0016

   Mega Garchomp is at only 16% HP and will faint to priority Shadow Sneak, preserving Mimikyu's Disguise for the opponent's final Pokémon.

   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Dragonite
8. Turn 7
   Chimps at the Zoo used Outrage
   Gemini 3.8 Flash used Playrough1,705 tok · 2.7 s · $0.0017

   Opposing Dragonite is their last Pokémon and Mimikyu's Disguise is intact. STAB super-effective Play Rough will break Multiscale and deal massive damage, securing the win.

9. Turn 8
   Chimps at the Zoo used Dragondance
   Gemini 3.8 Flash used Playrough1,657 tok · 2.7 s · $0.0015

   Dragonite is locked into Outrage, which Mimikyu is immune to, and sitting at 42% HP without Multiscale. Play Rough will easily secure the knockout and win the battle.