Matches · 2026-10-10 · rules version c4
Jev 1.13 vs GPT-6 Luna
GPT-6 Luna won in 14 turns · 2 min wall clock · 62,248 tokens · $0.007
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Decisions
- Team previewJev 1.13 brought
Dragapult,gholdengo,aegislashLead: 34% BRING: dragapult, 29% BRING: aegislash, 22% BRING: gholdengo Pick 2: 53% BRING: gholdengo, 23% BRING: aegislash, 10% BRING: corviknight Pick 3: 44% BRING: aegislash, 24% BRING: kingambit, 20% BRING: corviknight
GPT-6 Luna broughtGarchomp,rotomwash,primarinaGarchomp pressures most of their Steel-heavy roster with Earthquake, while Rotom-Wash covers Corviknight and Primarina checks Dragapult and other Dragons. That matchup coverage is more valuable than doubling up on a physical Ground attacker.
Reasoning trace (79 words)
**Selecting the team strategy** I need to choose my team wisely against a tough opponent. The team has a Steel type and a Garchomp that can hit hard with Earthquake. I'm considering using Garchomp to threaten most opponents, and maybe a Rotom-W to counter Corviknight and Archaludon. Primarina looks strong against the dragons but struggles against Steel types. Dragonite could also work, but I’m leaning toward bringing Garchomp, Rotom-W, and Primarina. Leading with Garchomp seems like a solid choice!
- Turn 1Jev 1.13 used
Dragondarts39% MOVE: dragondarts, 20% SWITCH: aegislash, 18% SWITCH: gholdengo
GPT-6 Luna usedDragonclawDragon Claw is super effective and gives Garchomp the strongest reliable pressure on Dragapult. Dragapult may be faster, but switching risks giving it a free turn.
Reasoning trace (74 words)
**Analyzing dragon matchups** I need to choose moves carefully in this matchup with Dragonclaw likely a good option. Dragapult is faster and has strong attacks, while Garchomp might get knocked out. Primarina is immune to dragon moves but could fall for a U-turn or Phantom Force. Garchomp's Dragonclaw might deal solid damage—around 70-85%—but it isn't a guaranteed knockout. The speed disparity is crucial here, and I think sticking with Dragonclaw is my best bet.
Jev 1.13 switched toAegislash61% SWITCH: aegislash, 39% SWITCH: gholdengo
- Turn 2Jev 1.13 used
Sacredsword44% MOVE: sacredsword, 28% SWITCH: gholdengo, 15% MOVE: shadowball
GPT-6 Luna switched toRotomGarchomp is at critical health, and Aegislash can likely finish it after surviving an Earthquake in Shield Forme. Rotom-Wash is the safer switch, resisting Steel and avoiding Ground attacks.
Reasoning trace (171 words)
**Considering battle strategy** I need to figure out if Earthquake (EQ) is going to get a kill in this situation. Aegislash can use King's Shield with priority, but if Garchomp has 27 HP, EQ hitting the shield would lead to an attack drop and no damage. Should I switch to Rotom? It might handle Aegislash well, but Primarina does resist Steel, which complicates things. Garchomp is likely faster, but Aegislash's shield form has high defense. I think switching to Rotom-Wash could be the best move to preserve Garchomp.**Evaluating sacrifice strategy** I might consider using Garchomp as a sacrificial piece to apply EQ pressure. Aegislash's shield defense means Garchomp's EQ would likely deal around 60-75%, which wouldn’t be enough for a KO, and then Garchomp would be down. If I switch to Rotom, that seems safer since Aegislash may use a fighting move or King's Shield, which would be favorable for me. Garchomp's low health complicates things, and Rotom resists Steel and is immune to Ground. So, I’ll go ahead and switch.
- Turn 3Jev 1.13 switched to
Gholdengo53% SWITCH: gholdengo, 23% MOVE: sacredsword, 11% MOVE: kingsshield
GPT-6 Luna usedTrickRotom-Wash is faster, and Trick can cripple Aegislash by taking its item and locking it into one move. Primarina is a poor matchup into Aegislash’s Steel typing, so preserving momentum with a switch is less appealing.
Reasoning trace (74 words)
**Considering speed strategies** I'm thinking about the possibility of using a weakness policy with Rotom, but it already has a choice scarf for speed control. I believe it can trick and cripple Aegislash's speed. However, I’m wondering if Rotom's speed might still be lower than Aegislash despite the scarf—like if 123 times 1.5 equals 184, but Rotom's effective speed is 226, which means Aegislash is still slower. So, that trick could be quite strong!
- Turn 4Jev 1.13 switched to
Aegislash30% SWITCH: aegislash, 28% MOVE: poltergeist, 23% MOVE: shadowball
GPT-6 Luna switched toPrimarinaRotom is locked into Trick, which Good as Gold makes ineffective. Primarina is the safer switch at full health; Garchomp is critically low and too risky to expose.
- Turn 5Jev 1.13 switched to
Gholdengo51% SWITCH: gholdengo, 23% MOVE: kingsshield, 19% MOVE: shadowball
GPT-6 Luna usedHypervoiceHypervoice becomes a Water-type move and gets STAB, giving Primarina its strongest neutral hit into Aegislash. Speed is uncertain, but switching risks giving Aegislash a free turn.
Reasoning trace (75 words)
**Evaluating Pokémon matchup** I’m considering a matchup between Primarina and Aegislash. Primarina's Hyper Voice with Liquid Voice becomes Water-type, likely neutral against Aegislash, which indeed has Steel typing but doesn't resist Water. Aegislash could be in shield form with Sacred Sword, while Primarina has strong offensive stats. I’m wondering if I should switch to Rotom, but that trick already failed. Overall, Primarina's Water type and Hyper Voice seem to give it the upper hand here.
- Turn 6Jev 1.13 switched to
Aegislash49% SWITCH: aegislash, 17% MOVE: shadowball, 13% MOVE: steelbeam
GPT-6 Luna usedHypervoiceGholdengo moves first, but Primarina’s Liquid Voice makes Hyper Voice a Water-type STAB attack that hits neutrally and should finish it at 37%.
Reasoning trace (87 words)
**Evaluating battle strategies** I need to consider whether using Hyper Voice with Liquid Voice would be effective against Gholdengo, which has steel resistance. It seems steel doesn't resist water, so if Hyper Voice has a 37% chance to knock out Gholdengo, I should calculate its defensive stats. Primarina's 195 Sp.A is impressive, but Gholdengo's Sp.D is variable. I also need to factor in speed since Rotom might be faster with a scarf, which could change the battle dynamics. Hyper Voice might just be the way to go!
- Turn 7Jev 1.13 used
Kingsshield45% MOVE: kingsshield, 31% SWITCH: gholdengo, 19% MOVE: shadowball
GPT-6 Luna usedHypervoiceHyper Voice is Primarina’s strongest neutral STAB here, and the prior critical hit suggests another hit can finish Aegislash from 40%. Switching gives up the chance to secure the knockout.
- Turn 8Jev 1.13 used
Kingsshield39% MOVE: kingsshield, 29% SWITCH: gholdengo, 26% MOVE: shadowball
GPT-6 Luna usedHypervoiceHyper Voice is Primarina’s best chance to finish Aegislash, and it avoids the contact penalty from King’s Shield. The deciding factor is the likely knockout if Aegislash attacks or switches rather than shielding again.
Reasoning trace (76 words)
**Analyzing damage potential** I'm considering some hypothetical battle scenarios. It looks like Aegislash’s shield form has notable special bulk, around 63 to 112. Primarina might deal about 100% damage to it, especially if we factor in critical hits. Damage on a crit could be around 60% from full health, so with Aegislash in shield form, there's a chance it could be knocked out with a well-placed Hyper Voice. It's all estimates, but it’s an interesting calculation!
- Turn 9Jev 1.13 switched to
Gholdengo37% SWITCH: gholdengo, 32% MOVE: kingsshield, 25% MOVE: shadowball
GPT-6 Luna usedHypervoiceHyper Voice is Primarina’s strongest neutral attack and can likely knock out Aegislash if it leaves Shield Forme. It has already used King’s Shield twice, so repeating the attack is a worthwhile bet despite the protection risk.
Reasoning trace (178 words)
**Considering Aegislash tactics** I'm thinking about Aegislash and how it might predict Calm Mind and Sacred Sword. While Calm Mind boosts special defense, it doesn't impact Sacred Sword, which is physical. Maybe switching to Rotom-Wash could be useful since it resists steel. Aegislash is a significant threat, and it's likely it used King's Shield strategically. I'm also noting that if the opponent has been using King's Shield consecutively, they might be stalling, but the odds can get complicated! Hyper Voice shouldn't trigger an attack reduction, which might influence their moves.**Analyzing attack options** I'm considering the best attack option against Aegislash. Hyper Voice, which is usually strong, might not work as effectively due to the interaction with its ability. While Hyper Voice is a normal move, it becomes water-type with the ability, and I'm noticing that it says "no effect" on Aegislash, which feels confusing. If I hit with Hyper Voice again, I think I can still deal a decent amount of damage. I should probably keep pressing that attack, even if Aegislash might try to use Sacred Sword.
Jev 1.13 switched toAegislash100% SWITCH: aegislash
- Turn 10Jev 1.13 used
Kingsshield44% MOVE: kingsshield, 43% MOVE: shadowball, 9% MOVE: swordsdance
GPT-6 Luna usedHypervoicePrimarina’s Liquid Voice turns Hyper Voice into a Water move, avoiding Aegislash’s Ghost immunity and applying solid neutral damage. It’s the best chance to finish Aegislash if it shifts to Blade Forme before Primarina attacks.
Reasoning trace (81 words)
**Evaluating Aegislash strategy** I'm thinking about how stance change happens before an attack. If Aegislash goes first with Sacred Sword, it switches forms but could get knocked out due to low defenses. If Primarina hits first, the damage might be less. I wonder if Hyper Voice is immune; the ability conversion might work differently for Aegislash. However, the game should account for that. Could King’s Shield provide protection? The opponent might predict the move since Aegislash has used King’s Shield consecutively.
- Turn 11Jev 1.13 used
Kingsshield47% MOVE: kingsshield, 38% MOVE: shadowball, 9% MOVE: swordsdance
GPT-6 Luna usedHypervoiceHyper Voice is Primarina’s strongest neutral hit, and Aegislash is low enough that it may be knocked out if it attacks and shifts to Blade Forme. Even if it uses King’s Shield again, Primarina takes no contact penalty.
Reasoning trace (169 words)
**Evaluating strategy against opponent** I'm thinking about my moves against an opponent's attack. If they use King's Shield, I wonder if I should just go for Hyper Voice to apply pressure, especially since shielding wouldn't take any damage. I could also use Calm Mind, but that might give them time to set up. I need to decide if I prioritize damage or boosting my special attack for future turns. Repeated use of King's Shield can become predictable, so I might get a chance to exploit that in my next moves. How should I handle their Sacred Sword?**Estimating damage output** I'm analyzing Hyper Voice damage against a shield form, and I'm estimating it might deal around 32-38% damage with 195 special attack. However, hitting the 40% KO threshold seems uncertain. I need to consider if I should go for it, but it doesn't look like a guaranteed knockout. This makes me think about the effectiveness of my strategy and whether I should adjust my plans based on this damage calculation.
- Turn 12Jev 1.13 used
Kingsshield61% MOVE: kingsshield, 32% MOVE: shadowball, 4% MOVE: sacredsword
GPT-6 Luna usedMoonblastMoonblast is the only damaging move here that can hit Aegislash, and even resisted it easily finishes its 2% HP if it attacks. King's Shield failed last turn, making another attempt less likely to protect it.
- Turn 13Jev 1.13 used
Kingsshield57% MOVE: kingsshield, 36% MOVE: shadowball, 4% MOVE: sacredsword
GPT-6 Luna usedHypervoicePrimarina is healthy and resists Aegislash’s revealed Sacred Sword, while Liquid Voice makes Hyper Voice a neutral Water attack that will knock out Aegislash if it attacks. Its repeated King’s Shield is the main risk, but switching gives up the chance to finish it now.
Reasoning trace (70 words)
**Considering Primarina's abilities** I’m reflecting on Primarina’s health and its powerful move, Hyper Voice. It seems like I should consider how its ability can be a deciding factor in battles. I’m wondering how much its health impacts its performance overall. I think I can expand on this by discussing what makes its move effective and how it relates to strategy. This could really help in understanding Primarina in more depth!
- Turn 14Jev 1.13 used
Kingsshield61% MOVE: kingsshield, 32% MOVE: shadowball, 4% MOVE: sacredsword
GPT-6 Luna usedHypervoicePrimarina’s Liquid Voice makes Hyper Voice a neutral Water-type attack, and Aegislash is at only 2% HP. It may use King’s Shield again, but attacking is the best chance to finish it immediately.