Matches · 2026-10-10 · rules version c4

Chimps at the Zoo vs GPT-6 Luna Pro

GPT-6 Luna Pro won in 7 turns · 2 min wall clock · 64,515 tokens · $0.010

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   GPT-6 Luna Pro brought Rotomwash,primarina,garchomp10,661 tok · 29.3 s · $0.0019

   Rotom-Wash is the best lead for its Choice Scarf speed and broad pivoting, while Primarina pressures the opposing Dragons and Garchomp gives us strong answers to Kingambit and Gholdengo.

2. Turn 1
   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Dragonite
   GPT-6 Luna Pro switched to Primarina6,983 tok · 13.1 s · $0.0010

   Primarina is the safest switch: it is immune to Garchomp’s Dragon STAB and resists likely coverage such as Fire Blast, while Rotom’s Hydro Pump is unreliable and unlikely to knock Garchomp out.

3. Turn 2
   Chimps at the Zoo used Dragonclaw
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast6,628 tok · 12.3 s · $0.0009

   Dragonite is faster, but Primarina has a strong super-effective Moonblast and should keep the favorable matchup rather than switch. Multiscale may soften the hit, but it doesn’t make another move better.

   Reasoning trace (77 words)

   **Evaluating matchup strategy**
   
   I need to compare moves, particularly between moonblast and Dragonite's full multiscale. Primarina is slower, but if it can attack, it might knock out Dragonite. I estimate Dragonite's bulk allows it to take some damage, but moonblast is really strong. Dragonite’s unknown moves are a factor too; Primarina has the advantage here. I should also consider switching Garchomp due to a bad ice matchup. Ultimately, it’s all about the placement and timing of attacks!

   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Garchomp
4. Turn 3
   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Kingambit
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast8,441 tok · 19.3 s · $0.0014

   Primarina is slower, but Moonblast is super effective and gets Life Orb plus STAB, giving it the best chance to knock out Garchomp before it can attack.

   Reasoning trace (86 words)

   **Calculating damage output**
   
   I’m considering the effectiveness of a move with max SpD at 150 and base damage at 57, which leads to a potential max of 171. I think the damage range is around 145-171, which is still less than HP 215. It looks like this has about an 80% effectiveness. The strongest move would definitely be Moonblast. I’m also thinking about switching Rotom with a scarf for Hydro Pump, since Garchomp is weak to water, but Moonblast seems to be the best option overall.

5. Turn 4
   Chimps at the Zoo used Swordsdance
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast7,337 tok · 13.2 s · $0.0009

   Moonblast dealt enough damage last turn to leave Kingambit at 37%, so another should knock it out. Speed is uncertain, but switching risks giving it room to attack.

   Reasoning trace (77 words)

   **Analyzing battle strategy**
   
   I need to determine if Moonblast can finish off Kingambit at 37%. Turn 3 did 63% damage, and with Primarina's stats, it looks promising. Moonblast should KO unless there’s a variable like a critical hit. Kingambit might outspeed Primarina, but since Moonblast could still land first if I'm quicker, it’s worth considering. Sucker Punch could be a threat, but if Primarina survives, it likely secures the win with Moonblast! Analyzing these details is key.

   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Garchomp
6. Turn 5
   Chimps at the Zoo used Earthquake
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Moonblast8,818 tok · 28.1 s · $0.0016

   Moonblast is super effective and likely knocks out Garchomp before Primarina can take another hit. The likely knockout is the deciding factor.

   Reasoning trace (80 words)

   **Considering Primarina's moves**
   
   I’m evaluating whether Moonblast is likely to secure a knockout. Primarina previously dealt 63% to Kingambit, which implies it's strong, but steel resists Fairy, making that a bit tricky. Against Garchomp, Moonblast should hit super effectively. Garchomp is faster, and its EQ would likely hit Primarina for neutral damage. Still, I think Primarina can survive given it has 133 HP. My calculations suggest Moonblast could potentially get the KO on Garchomp, so I’m inclined to click it!

7. Turn 6
   Chimps at the Zoo used Stealthrock
   GPT-6 Luna Pro switched to Rotom7,790 tok · 20.0 s · $0.0011

   The opposing Garchomp is faster and can knock out Primarina before it acts. Rotom-Wash is immune to its revealed Earthquake and can threaten it next turn.

   Reasoning trace (86 words)

   **Evaluating switching strategies**
   
   I need to choose an action in this matchup. Garchomp with a 1% sash is a concern, given Primarina’s low HP and the faster opponent could take it out. I could switch to either Garchomp or Rotom. Since their Garchomp is likely using Earthquake, Rotom's Levitate makes it a safe option. Switching to Rotom is smart, as it might resist the attack. Then I can consider an accurate Scarfed Hydro Pump for a potential KO. Switching seems like the best move for now.

8. Turn 7
   Chimps at the Zoo used Earthquake
   GPT-6 Luna Pro used Hydropump7,857 tok · 14.4 s · $0.0011

   Hydro Pump is the only damaging move that can hit Garchomp, and its super-effective damage should knock out the 1%-HP target. Even if Garchomp moves first, Earthquake cannot hit Rotom-Wash through Levitate.

   Reasoning trace (91 words)

   **Analyzing Hydro Pump choice**
   
   I need to choose Hydro Pump because Garchomp is at 1% and water moves are super effective. However, the ground type resists water. I’m unsure about the opponent's speed; they could use Earthquake, which would hit Rotom since it has Levitate. They might set up Stealth Rock or attack. If they reveal Earthquake, Hydro Pump should secure a clean knockout, despite its 80% accuracy compared to the immunity of Volt Switch and Thunderbolt. Should I mention speed? Hydro Pump is likely to KO, though with some inaccuracy.