Matches · 2026-10-10 · rules version c4

Jev 1.13 vs GPT-6 Luna

Player 1
Jev 1.13's team
autopilot 0%
Player 2 · winner
GPT-6 Luna's team
autopilot 0%

GPT-6 Luna won in 8 turns · 43 s wall clock · 38,996 tokens · $0.004

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Decisions

  1. Team preview
    Jev 1.13 brought Dragapult,gholdengo,aegislash6,526 tok · 1.5 s · $0.0003

    Lead: 33% BRING: dragapult, 29% BRING: aegislash, 21% BRING: gholdengo Pick 2: 52% BRING: gholdengo, 25% BRING: aegislash, 9% BRING: corviknight Pick 3: 40% BRING: aegislash, 26% BRING: kingambit, 22% BRING: corviknight

    GPT-6 Luna brought Rotomwash,garchomp,primarina2,280 tok · 7.9 s · $0.0005

    Garchomp pressures the Steel-heavy team with Earthquake, Rotom-Wash covers Corviknight and offers speed with Choice Scarf, and Primarina is the safest answer to Dragapult and Archaludon. Rotom-Wash is a flexible lead, while Garchomp and Primarina cover the key matchup gaps.

    Reasoning trace (78 words)
    **Analyzing Pokémon leads**
    
    I'm considering using Rotom as lead since it can Volt Switch, but I'm thinking about the threats like Archaludon and Dragapult. I could face a Corviknight lead, so Rotom seems optimal, though Gholdengo poses a challenge with its block. I also want to prioritize Garchomp and Primarina because they provide good coverage against Dragapult. I’ll go with Rotom, Garchomp, and Primarina. However, there’s a concern about Kingambit’s Sucker Punch; still, Garchomp should handle it well.
  2. Turn 1
    Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,622 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

    33% MOVE: shadowball, 23% MOVE: thunderbolt, 20% SWITCH: aegislash

    GPT-6 Luna used Trick1,646 tok · 6.6 s · $0.0003

    Choice Scarf lets Rotom-Wash outspeed even a maximally fast Dragapult, so Trick can disrupt it before it acts. Locking Dragapult into one move is more valuable than a resisted attack here.

    Reasoning trace (169 words)
    **Analyzing speed dynamics**
    
    I need to decide between Dragapult and Rotom. Dragapult might be faster, but with Rotom's scarf, its speed could actually be 226. I'm noticing that Dragapult's max speed is 213, which gives Rotom an advantage. The choice scarf sounds like a solid strategy for outspeeding many opponents. 
    
    I wonder if a trick could work to lock Dragapult into an unfavorable move, but I have to consider its potential special attack abilities. Maybe I should switch Primarina into a dragon move? It’s immune, but also vulnerable to other threats.**Choosing the right strategy**
    
    I think I need to use Trick since it’s a legal move to lock Dragapult into a specific action. By swapping items, Dragapult would end up with the scarf, while Rotom gets something else. This could limit Dragapult’s versatility. However, I also need to consider that Dragapult might outspeed Rotom, which is concerning. Rotom's speed, at 226.5, surpasses Dragapult’s maximum of 213. In this case, Trick seems like a solid choice to limit Dragapult’s options.
  3. Turn 2
    Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,769 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

    34% MOVE: shadowball, 21% MOVE: thunderbolt, 19% SWITCH: gholdengo

    GPT-6 Luna switched to Primarina1,809 tok · 6.1 s · $0.0004

    Rotom is locked into Trick and is weakened with reduced Special Defense, so staying in is a poor matchup. Primarina can take a likely Shadow Ball better than Rotom now and threatens Dragapult with Moonblast.

  4. Turn 3
    Jev 1.13 used Shadowball1,679 tok · 0.4 s · $0.0001

    53% MOVE: shadowball, 25% SWITCH: gholdengo, 22% SWITCH: aegislash

    GPT-6 Luna used Moonblast1,649 tok · 3.6 s · $0.0003

    Dragapult is locked into Shadow Ball by Choice Scarf, and Primarina can take another hit. Moonblast is super effective and offers the best chance to knock it out.

    Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash1,630 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

    56% SWITCH: aegislash, 44% SWITCH: gholdengo

  5. Turn 4
    Jev 1.13 switched to Gholdengo1,951 tok · 0.6 s · $0.0001

    61% SWITCH: gholdengo, 19% MOVE: kingsshield, 17% MOVE: shadowball

    GPT-6 Luna switched to Garchomp1,795 tok · 4.8 s · $0.0003

    Aegislash’s Steel typing makes Primarina’s strongest attack ineffective, and it can threaten her with Steel damage. Switch to healthy Garchomp, which threatens it with super-effective Earthquake.

  6. Turn 5
    Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash1,949 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

    35% SWITCH: aegislash, 23% MOVE: shadowball, 18% MOVE: nastyplot

    GPT-6 Luna used Earthquake1,626 tok · 3.0 s · $0.0002

    Garchomp is faster than Gholdengo, and Life Orb Earthquake is super effective with enough power to likely knock it out before it can move.

    Reasoning trace (75 words)
    **Considering earthquake strategy**
    
    I’m thinking about whether to use Earthquake with Gholdengo. It’s weak against ground moves, and since Garchomp has a Life Orb, its Earthquake is likely to get a knockout, especially with its high speed. Garchomp is guaranteed to be faster, which is a definite advantage in this situation. If I focus on speed and that Life Orb boost, it increases the likelihood of a successful knockout in just a couple of turns!
  7. Turn 6
    Jev 1.13 switched to Gholdengo2,012 tok · 0.6 s · $0.0001

    74% SWITCH: gholdengo, 19% MOVE: kingsshield, 4% MOVE: sacredsword

    GPT-6 Luna used Earthquake1,749 tok · 3.3 s · $0.0003

    Garchomp is faster, and Earthquake can finish the 1% Aegislash while also threatening a switch to Gholdengo. It is the strongest safe attack here; unlike Fire Fang, it avoids King's Shield’s contact penalty.

    Jev 1.13 switched to Aegislash

    100% SWITCH: aegislash

  8. Turn 7
    Jev 1.13 used Kingsshield1,928 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

    60% MOVE: kingsshield, 21% MOVE: sacredsword, 16% MOVE: shadowball

    GPT-6 Luna used Earthquake1,691 tok · 3.9 s · $0.0003

    Garchomp is faster and Earthquake is super effective, so it should finish Aegislash before it can attack. Earthquake also avoids the contact penalty if Aegislash uses King’s Shield.

    Reasoning trace (76 words)
    **Evaluating attack strategies**
    
    I need to consider choosing Earthquake, which has a 1% chance to kill. I'm wondering about King's Shield prioritizing to block and lower the attack if there's contact. Earthquake is non-contact, so it should block the attack, but Aegislash might use King's Shield, resulting in no damage. I think if I go with Earthquake, it’s straightforward; I'll need to keep my moves short and think about a plan for the next turn too.
  9. Turn 8
    Jev 1.13 used Kingsshield1,944 tok · 0.5 s · $0.0001

    57% MOVE: kingsshield, 24% MOVE: sacredsword, 16% MOVE: shadowball

    GPT-6 Luna used Earthquake1,741 tok · 3.4 s · $0.0003

    Garchomp is faster, and Earthquake will knock out Aegislash if it doesn’t protect again. Even if it uses King’s Shield, Earthquake is the best pressure without risking contact damage.