Matches · 2026-10-10 · rules version c4

Jev 1.13 vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash

DeepSeek V4.1 Flash won in 6 turns · 30 s wall clock · 32,484 tokens · $0.003

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   Jev 1.13 brought Dragapult,gholdengo,aegislash6,565 tok · 1.4 s · $0.0003

   Lead: 34% BRING: dragapult, 27% BRING: aegislash, 23% BRING: gholdengo Pick 2: 51% BRING: gholdengo, 23% BRING: aegislash, 11% BRING: corviknight Pick 3: 39% BRING: aegislash, 26% BRING: kingambit, 24% BRING: corviknight

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash brought Kingambit,gholdengo,dragonite2,065 tok · 3.1 s · $0.0006

   Opponent's biggest threats are Dragapult and their own Gholdengo/Kingambit. My Kingambit's Sucker Punch handles Dragapult, and Gholdengo walls most of their team. Dragonite's Multiscale + Extreme Speed gives priority cleanup. Lead Kingambit to pressure Dragapult immediately.

   Reasoning trace (92 words)

   We need pick 3. Opponent has Aegislash, Corviknight, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Dragapult, Archaludon. Our team: glimmora, dragonite, gholdengo, kingambit, garganacl, annihilape.
   
   Dragapult is fast and threatening. Kingambit with sucker punch handles dragapult. Gholdengo good vs most. Glimmora sets hazards. 
   
   Best bring: kingambit (sucker punch vs dragapult/gholdengo), gholdengo (special attacker), dragonite (priority extremespeed, multiscale). Or annihilape for bulk up.
   
   Dragapult threatens a lot. Kingambit sucker punch is key. Let's bring kingambit, gholdengo, dragonite. Lead with... kingambit threatens dragapult. Actually lead glimmora to set hazards? But risk.
   
   I'll bring kingambit, gholdengo, dragonite with kingambit lead.

2. Turn 1
   Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash1,691 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   28% SWITCH: aegislash, 22% MOVE: thunderbolt, 22% SWITCH: gholdengo

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Suckerpunch1,518 tok · 3.3 s · $0.0005

   Dragapult is much faster, but Sucker Punch has +1 priority and is super effective against its Ghost typing. Dragapult is frail, so a Blackglasses-boosted Sucker Punch likely KOs before it can move. If it uses a status move, Sucker Punch fails, but attacking is the most common play.

   Reasoning trace (52 words)

   Dragapult is faster but Sucker Punch has priority and is super effective. Dragapult likely attacks (or could use status like Will-O-Wisp). Sucker Punch is the best play - it's priority and super effective. Dragapult is frail, likely KO.
   
   But Dragapult could use U-turn or status. Still, Sucker Punch is the standard play.

3. Turn 2
   Jev 1.13 used Sacredsword1,740 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   74% MOVE: sacredsword, 10% SWITCH: dragapult, 8% MOVE: kingsshield

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Kowtowcleave1,699 tok · 4.5 s · $0.0002

   Aegislash used King's Shield last turn, so Sucker Punch failed. It may attack now, but the risk of another King's Shield makes Sucker Punch unreliable. Kowtow Cleave is super effective, never misses, and deals guaranteed damage regardless of Aegislash's action.

   Reasoning trace (129 words)

   Aegislash likely in Shield forme, will likely King's Shield or attack. Sucker Punch failed last turn because Aegislash used King's Shield (status). Kowtow Cleave is safer and super effective. But Aegislash in Shield forme has huge defense. Still, Dark moves are super effective. Kowtow Cleave doesn't check accuracy and works regardless.
   
   Actually if Aegislash uses King's Shield, contact moves get Attack drop. Kowtow Cleave makes contact. Hmm. But Sucker Punch fails if not attacking. Better to use Kowtow Cleave for guaranteed damage.
   
   Actually Aegislash might attack with Sacred Sword or Shadow Ball. Sucker Punch would go first and hit super effectively. But risk of King's Shield. Given last turn it used King's Shield (sucker punch failed), it may attack now. But safer: Kowtow Cleave.
   
   Let me pick Kowtow Cleave.

4. Turn 3
   Jev 1.13 used Sacredsword1,802 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   62% MOVE: sacredsword, 18% SWITCH: dragapult, 10% SWITCH: gholdengo

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Kowtowcleave1,655 tok · 2.3 s · $0.0002

   Aegislash is at 1% HP, so any Dark move KOs it. Sucker Punch risks failing if Aegislash uses King's Shield, so Kowtow Cleave is the safe guaranteed KO that doesn't check accuracy.

   Reasoning trace (43 words)

   Aegislash at 1% HP. Sucker Punch fails if target isn't attacking, but Aegislash likely attacks (Sacred Sword). Kowtow Cleave is safe and super effective, guaranteed KO. Sucker Punch priority would go first but fails if Aegislash uses King's Shield. Kowtow Cleave is safer.

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash switched to Gholdengo1,751 tok · 10.0 s · $0.0002

   Aegislash is at 1% HP, so it dies to any hit next turn. Gholdengo is faster than Aegislash and can immediately threaten with Shadow Ball while also being a strong win condition against the remaining team. Dragonite's Multiscale is better saved for later.

   Reasoning trace (214 words)

   Aegislash at 1% HP, Kingambit fainted. I need to bring in a Pokémon. Aegislash is at 1% so any attack kills it. But I can only switch. Gholdengo or Dragonite?
   
   Aegislash likely uses Sacred Sword or Shadow Ball/Shadow Sneak. Gholdengo is immune to... no, Ghost/Steel. Sacred Sword is Fighting, hits Gholdengo neutral. Dragonite is weak to nothing here but Sacred Sword neutral.
   
   Actually Aegislash at 1% will likely die to anything, but I'm switching. Best to bring in something that handles the next Pokémon too. Gholdengo has good special attack and can threaten. Dragonite has multiscale.
   
   Aegislash at 1% - it will probably attack. If I bring Gholdengo, Sacred Sword does neutral damage. Gholdengo is faster (149 vs Aegislash ~72-123). Gholdengo can then kill with Shadow Ball.
   
   Actually wait, I should pick the switch that best handles Aegislash and the incoming. Gholdengo resists Steel/Ghost? Ghost/Steel: Ghost moves neutral, Steel neutral. Sacred Sword Fighting neutral. Gholdengo is fine.
   
   Dragonite: Flying weak to... Sacred Sword neutral, but Dragonite has multiscale so takes half.
   
   Either works. Gholdengo is faster and can immediately threaten. Let me pick Gholdengo.
   
   Actually, Aegislash at 1% - opponent will likely switch it out or sacrifice. If they switch, I want a good matchup. Gholdengo with Nasty Plot is strong. Let's go Gholdengo.

5. Turn 4
   Jev 1.13 switched to Dragapult1,866 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   30% SWITCH: dragapult, 24% MOVE: shadowball, 23% SWITCH: gholdengo

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Shadowball1,595 tok · 1.7 s · $0.0002

   Aegislash is at 1% HP and Gholdengo outspeeds it, so Shadow Ball's super-effective hit will knock it out before it can act. No need to set up or heal.

   Reasoning trace (16 words)

   Aegislash at 1% HP, Shadow Ball is super effective and Gholdengo moves first. Just KO it.

   Jev 1.13 switched to Gholdengo1,553 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   76% SWITCH: gholdengo, 24% SWITCH: aegislash

6. Turn 5
   Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,870 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   43% MOVE: shadowball, 31% MOVE: poltergeist, 17% MOVE: nastyplot

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Shadowball1,734 tok · 2.5 s · $0.0004

   Gholdengo mirror matchup: Shadow Ball is super effective against opposing Gholdengo while Make It Rain is resisted. My Wise Glasses boost plus super effective damage makes Shadow Ball the clear best play, and I'll likely outspeed or tie.

   Reasoning trace (60 words)

   We're in a Gholdengo mirror. Shadow Ball is super effective and both are Ghost/Steel. My Gholdengo has Wise Glasses boosting special attacks. Speed is uncertain (93-149 range), so either could move first. Shadow Ball is the best option here—super effective, and at worst it's a speed tie scenario. Make It Rain is not very effective. Shadow Ball is clearly optimal.

   Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash

   100% SWITCH: aegislash

7. Turn 6
   Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,753 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

   64% MOVE: shadowball, 34% MOVE: kingsshield, 2% MOVE: swordsdance

   DeepSeek V4.1 Flash used Shadowball1,627 tok · 1.7 s · $0.0004

   Aegislash is at 1% HP and slower than Gholdengo. Shadow Ball is super effective and will knock it out before it can act.

   Reasoning trace (14 words)

   Aegislash at 1% HP, Shadow Ball is super effective and faster. Just KO it.