Matches · 2026-10-10 · rules version c4

GPT-6 Luna Pro vs Jev 1.13

GPT-6 Luna Pro won in 7 turns · 2 min wall clock · 80,869 tokens · $0.009

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   Jev 1.13 brought Dragapult,gholdengo,aegislash6,526 tok · 1.4 s · $0.0003

   Lead: 34% BRING: dragapult, 28% BRING: aegislash, 22% BRING: gholdengo Pick 2: 60% BRING: gholdengo, 17% BRING: aegislash, 9% BRING: corviknight Pick 3: 39% BRING: aegislash, 28% BRING: kingambit, 21% BRING: corviknight

   GPT-6 Luna Pro brought Rotomwash,garchomp,primarina10,322 tok · 25.0 s · $0.0017

   Rotom-Wash pressures Corviknight and Archaludon, while Garchomp threatens the grounded Steel-types and Primarina gives the team a reliable answer to Dragapult. That broad matchup coverage is the deciding factor.

   Reasoning trace (91 words)

   **Evaluating team coverage**
   
   It looks like my team coverage is decent, but I'm noticing some vulnerabilities against opposing Dragapult and Archaludon. Garchomp is faster than Archaludon, which is a plus. Primarina with its Moonblast should handle Dragapult, but I need to consider the steel types that resist it. Rotom and Garchomp both seem like solid picks, and maybe a third Primarina could act as a good counter to dragons and Kingambit. My main team might just be Rotom, Garchomp, and Primarina, but I should rethink Kingambit's role against Gholdengo and Aegislash.

2. Turn 1
   Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,622 tok · 0.6 s · $0.0001

   35% MOVE: shadowball, 20% MOVE: thunderbolt, 19% SWITCH: aegislash

   GPT-6 Luna Pro switched to Primarina6,767 tok · 9.7 s · $0.0010

   Primarina is the safest pivot into Dragapult: it is immune to Dragon attacks and can threaten it with Moonblast. Rotom’s speed advantage is uncertain, so switching avoids risking a weak, resisted attack into a potentially faster Dragapult.

3. Turn 2
   Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,570 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   64% MOVE: shadowball, 18% SWITCH: gholdengo, 18% SWITCH: aegislash

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast6,943 tok · 13.3 s · $0.0010

   Dragapult is much faster, but Primarina can take another Shadow Ball and threaten a super-effective Life Orb Moonblast. The likely knockout makes attacking better than switching.

   Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash1,541 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   59% SWITCH: aegislash, 41% SWITCH: gholdengo

4. Turn 3
   Jev 1.13 switched to Gholdengo1,884 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   49% SWITCH: gholdengo, 31% MOVE: shadowball, 16% MOVE: kingsshield

   GPT-6 Luna Pro switched to Garchomp8,890 tok · 25.2 s · $0.0017

   Primarina is low and faces a dangerous Steel matchup, so staying risks losing it. Garchomp’s Earthquake threatens Aegislash super effectively and gives us the strongest position after switching.

   Reasoning trace (162 words)

   **Evaluating Pokémon Strategy**
   
   I need to decide between switching to Rotom-Wash or Garchomp against Aegislash. I’m considering Rotom-Wash’s resistances; steel moves are neutral, and water resists steel. Aegislash might have moves like Shadow Sneak or Iron Head, and since Rotom can use Hydro Pump, it could be effective. However, Garchomp also takes neutral damage and resists steel. I think switching to Rotom is the smarter move since it’s healthier, and I want to preserve Primarina. Plus, Rotom has a speed advantage.**Analyzing Pokémon Switch**
   
   I'm considering Garchomp for an effective switch against Aegislash. Garchomp’s Earthquake is super effective against Aegislash's steel type, and it likely outspeeds with its 169 speed. However, Aegislash’s shield form has high defense, so while the attack will deal substantial damage, it might not be a knockout. Switching to Primarina could leave it vulnerable to steel moves, especially with potential threats like Shadow Sneak. Given all this, I think switching to Garchomp is the best move to maintain pressure!

5. Turn 4
   Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash1,929 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   39% SWITCH: aegislash, 22% MOVE: shadowball, 15% MOVE: nastyplot

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Earthquake6,665 tok · 8.3 s · $0.0008

   Garchomp is faster than Gholdengo and Earthquake is super effective, making it the strongest immediate play.

   Reasoning trace (74 words)

   **Considering competitive matchups**
   
   I need to choose Earthquake (EQ) for Garchomp, since it's faster and likely to get a one-hit knockout on Gholdengo. With Garchomp's 182 attack against Gholdengo's defense of 103-161, it might deal 120-190 damage, though it’s not guaranteed due to Gholdengo’s bulk. Plus, if Gholdengo has Focus Sash, it could survive. Gholdengo can retaliate with moves like Make It Rain or Dazzling Gleam, but EQ seems like the best option here.

6. Turn 5
   Jev 1.13 switched to Gholdengo1,957 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   73% SWITCH: gholdengo, 18% MOVE: kingsshield, 5% MOVE: sacredsword

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Earthquake6,766 tok · 8.8 s · $0.0008

   Garchomp is faster, and Earthquake is super effective against Aegislash at just 13% HP, making it the best chance to knock it out this turn.

   Reasoning trace (84 words)

   **Choosing Earthquake strategy**
   
   I need to decide on using Earthquake (EQ). Aegislash is at 13%, and since Garchomp is faster, EQ is super effective and likely to KO. But I’m wondering about King's Shield priority – would that interfere? Well, EQ isn’t a contact move, so King’s Shield won’t protect against it since it only activates with a contact attack. Aegislash could still shield, but with low HP, it’s likely to be KO'd. Speed and the chance to KO are my key factors here.

   Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash

   100% SWITCH: aegislash

7. Turn 6
   Jev 1.13 used Kingsshield1,863 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   56% MOVE: kingsshield, 27% MOVE: sacredsword, 13% MOVE: shadowball

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Earthquake6,658 tok · 7.2 s · $0.0008

   Garchomp is faster, and Earthquake is super effective against Aegislash at only 13% HP. It’s the best chance to finish it before it can attack.

8. Turn 7
   Jev 1.13 used Kingsshield1,879 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

   51% MOVE: kingsshield, 29% MOVE: sacredsword, 16% MOVE: shadowball

   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Earthquake7,087 tok · 10.0 s · $0.0009

   Garchomp is faster, and Earthquake easily finishes Aegislash if it attacks. A second King’s Shield is possible, but its success is reduced after protecting last turn.

   Reasoning trace (86 words)

   **Evaluating battle strategies**
   
   I need to make a decision here. Aegislash’s King's Shield could be useful for blocking attacks, but I’m wondering about its success odds. Earthquake wouldn’t affect it since King's Shield only lowers contact damage. At a 13% HP, it might take out Aegislash, but predicting the opponent's moves is tricky. If they choose to use Swords Dance instead, that could be safer. It seems Earthquake is likely to finish it if it doesn't successfully shield. I'd say using Earthquake is the best option.