Matches · 2026-10-11 · rules version c4
Muse Spark 1.3 vs Laya
Muse Spark 1.3 won in 34 turns · 19 min wall clock · 175,216 tokens · $0.021
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Decisions
- Team previewLaya brought
Torterra,torkoal,rotomLead: 40% BRING: torterra, 37% BRING: rotom, 16% BRING: torkoal Pick 2: 58% BRING: torkoal, 34% BRING: rotom, 4% BRING: scrafty Pick 3: 94% BRING: rotom, 3% BRING: scrafty, 2% BRING: appletun
Muse Spark 1.3 broughtDragonite,primarina,gholdengoOpponent is slow and bulky, so speed and super-effective coverage is deciding. Dragonite leads with Multiscale to survive anything and threatens Torterra and Appletun with Ice Punch. Primarina and Gholdengo in back cover Torkoal, Scrafty, Rotom and Alcremie.
Reasoning trace (59 words)
Following the Pokémon Champions turn rules and selecting the single best action based on speed, knockout, or matchup.Selecting three Pokémon from the team for the initial bring order.Evaluating type coverage and speed tiers against the opponent team to finalize the three-Pokémon bring order.Shifting to defensive synergy and speed control to choose between Garchomp and Gholdengo for the third slot.
- Turn 1Laya switched to
Rotom35% SWITCH: rotom, 16% MOVE: shellsmash, 15% MOVE: bulletseed
Muse Spark 1.3 usedIcepunchmegaDragonite outspeeds Torterra and Ice Punch is 4x super effective, so the likely knockout decides it. Mega Evolving first boosts power to secure the OHKO on bulky Torterra.
Reasoning trace (40 words)
Analyzing Pokémon battle rules to select one legal action based on speed, knockout, or matchup.Evaluating speed and matchup to choose a legal move within the response format.Assessing Mega Evolution ability change risk versus guaranteed KO on Torterra with Ice Punch.
- Turn 2Laya switched to
Torkoal42% SWITCH: torkoal, 16% MOVE: discharge, 13% SWITCH: torterra
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoDragonite's Earthquake and ExtremeSpeed are both immune into Rotom's Levitate and Ghost typing, leaving only weak Ice Punch. This is a bad matchup to switch out of. Gholdengo blocks status and threatens back.
Reasoning trace (40 words)
Parsing Pokémon battle rules and selecting a single legal action under strict format constraints.Evaluating type matchups and speed to pick the optimal move against Rotom.Ruling out ineffective moves due to Levitate and Ghost immunity and weighing Dragon Dance against switching.
- Turn 3Laya switched to
Rotom44% SWITCH: rotom, 17% MOVE: flamethrower, 12% SWITCH: torterra
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo faces a bad matchup into Torkoal with Fire weakness and NVE Steel STAB. Primarina resists Fire and threatens super-effective Water STAB. Switch out.
Reasoning trace (23 words)
Analyzing type matchups and move options to choose the optimal battle action.Evaluating Primarina as a switch-in against Torkoal while weighing Gholdengo's matchup risk.
- Turn 4Laya switched to
Torkoal48% SWITCH: torkoal, 18% SWITCH: torterra, 16% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoPrimarina is slower than Rotom and takes super-effective damage from Electric, so it's a bad matchup to stay in. Gholdengo blocks status with Good as Gold and threatens Rotom with super-effective Shadow Ball. Switching preserves Primarina for Torkoal.
Reasoning trace (39 words)
Evaluating type matchups and bench threats to select the optimal move for Primarina against Rotom.Assessing Rotom's Electric STAB threat and switching to a more favorable defensive matchup.Evaluating pivot versus direct switch options against Rotom's Electric coverage and speed uncertainty.
- Turn 5Laya switched to
Rotom45% SWITCH: rotom, 20% SWITCH: torterra, 14% MOVE: flamethrower
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo is weak to Fire and only has a resisted Make It Rain into Torkoal, so this is a bad matchup to stay in. Primarina resists Fire and threatens a super-effective KO.
Reasoning trace (47 words)
Analyzing the battle state and legal actions to choose the optimal move for Gholdengo against Torkoal.Evaluating type matchups and damage to rule out Torkoal's status moves and assess Primarina's counterplay.Assessing Torkoal's ability and Body Press threat to compare staying, switching to Primarina, or switching to Mega Dragonite.
- Turn 6Laya switched to
Torkoal50% SWITCH: torkoal, 19% SWITCH: torterra, 12% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toDragonitePrimarina is slower than Rotom and weak to its Electric STAB, so staying in is a bad matchup. Dragonite resists Fire and Grass and is immune to Ground, walling both Torkoal and Torterra.
Reasoning trace (66 words)
Reconstructing battle state and teams from revealed Pokémon and HP, noting Rotom’s base form and unknown moves.Evaluating the Primarina versus Rotom type matchup and damage risk from Electric moves.Assessing Gholdengo as a safer switch into Electric versus predicting a Ghost move on Primarina.Evaluating type matchups and damage ranges to weigh Gholdengo against staying with Primarina.Comparing Gholdengo and Dragonite switch options against Rotom's damage and ability coverage.
- Turn 7Laya switched to
Rotom53% SWITCH: rotom, 12% MOVE: flamethrower, 9% MOVE: fissure
Muse Spark 1.3 usedEarthquakeDragonite is much faster than Torkoal and Earthquake is super effective, so immediate KO pressure is the deciding factor. Multiscale at full HP guarantees surviving any one attack.
Reasoning trace (51 words)
Evaluating speed, knockout potential, and matchup to select the single best legal action under format constraints.Validating the move against the legal actions list and format constraints.Evaluating burn risk and damage ranges to weigh Dragon Dance against Earthquake or switching.Assessing Earthquake’s coverage against opponent switch-ins and comparing it to switching to Primarina.
- Turn 8Laya switched to
Torkoal34% SWITCH: torkoal, 22% MOVE: discharge, 15% SWITCH: torterra
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoDragonite is walled here since Extreme Speed and Earthquake are both immune into Rotom, so this is a bad matchup to switch out of. Gholdengo blocks status with Good as Gold and threatens with Shadow Ball.
Reasoning trace (26 words)
Analyzing Pokémon battle state and move effectiveness to choose the optimal action against Rotom.Evaluating switch options and type matchups to avoid status and improve damage output.
- Turn 9Laya switched to
Rotom42% SWITCH: rotom, 16% MOVE: flamecharge, 15% MOVE: flamethrower
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo faces a bad matchup as Fire is super-effective against it and Torkoal resists Make It Rain. Primarina resists Fire and threatens a super-effective Water KO. Switching preserves Gholdengo.
Reasoning trace (39 words)
Analyzing Pokémon type matchups and move options to evaluate the optimal action against Torkoal.Evaluating switch options and type matchups to compare risk versus damage output.Assessing Primarina as the switch into Torkoal while weighing the Solar Beam risk from sun.
- Turn 10Laya switched to
Torkoal56% SWITCH: torkoal, 17% SWITCH: torterra, 10% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoPrimarina is slower than Rotom and weak to its likely Electric STAB, so staying risks heavy damage. Gholdengo blocks status with Good as Gold and threatens super-effective Shadow Ball.
Reasoning trace (56 words)
Evaluating speed, knockout potential, and matchup to select the single legal action from the provided options.Assessing Rotom's typing and immunity to rule out Earthquake and narrow the legal move choice.Evaluating speed and type matchups to weigh switching versus attacking this turn.Assessing type interactions and status immunity to choose between switching to Gholdengo or staying to attack.
- Turn 11Laya switched to
Rotom60% SWITCH: rotom, 17% MOVE: flamethrower, 7% MOVE: flamecharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo faces a bad matchup as Fire is super effective and Make It Rain is resisted. Primarina resists Fire and threatens a likely knockout with super effective Water.
Reasoning trace (39 words)
Evaluating Gholdengo versus Torkoal matchup and bench states to select the optimal move.Assessing Torkoal's ability and type advantage to weigh Nasty Plot against Shadow Ball.Switching to Primarina to exploit the water-type advantage and momentum while accounting for revealed counters.
- Turn 12Laya switched to
Torkoal40% SWITCH: torkoal, 26% SWITCH: torterra, 14% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toDragonitePrimarina is slower than Rotom and weak to Electric, so staying in risks a super-effective hit first. Dragonite walls Torterra and resists Torkoal, making it the safe switch out of this bad matchup.
Reasoning trace (62 words)
Inferring opponent's full team and move order from partial bench and speed data to select the optimal action.Evaluating type matchups and pivot options to choose between attacking or switching to Gholdengo.Assessing Rotom's Electric threat to Primarina and weighing Flip Turn chip versus a direct switch to Gholdengo.Evaluating type interactions and move risks to compare hard switching to Gholdengo versus using Flip Turn.
- Turn 13Laya switched to
Rotom56% SWITCH: rotom, 15% MOVE: flamethrower, 8% MOVE: flail
Muse Spark 1.3 usedEarthquakeDragonite is much faster than Torkoal and Earthquake is super effective. With Multiscale intact we survive any one hit. Attacking is safer than boosting into a likely burn.
Reasoning trace (66 words)
Evaluating speed, knockout potential, and matchup to select the single legal action from the provided list.Validating the chosen move against the legal action list and current battle state.Evaluating Earthquake versus Dragon Dance against Torkoal while accounting for burn risk and team matchups.Assessing Earthquake versus Dragon Dance against Torkoal given Rotom's immunity and burn risk.Evaluating Ice Punch coverage and Dragon Dance against likely Rotom or Torterra switches.
- Turn 14Laya switched to
Torkoal65% SWITCH: torkoal, 12% SWITCH: torterra, 12% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoDragonite is in a bad matchup — Earthquake and ExtremeSpeed are both immune into Rotom, leaving only Ice Punch. Gholdengo blocks status with Good as Gold and threatens with Shadow Ball.
Reasoning trace (36 words)
Evaluating Dragonite's move options against Rotom while accounting for Levitate immunity and type matchups.Assessing Gholdengo's type resistances and status immunity as a safer switch-in versus Rotom.Evaluating Gholdengo's status immunity and neutral STAB resistance against Rotom's moveset.
- Turn 15Laya switched to
Rotom41% SWITCH: rotom, 19% MOVE: flamethrower, 13% MOVE: flamecharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo faces a bad matchup into Torkoal since Fire is super effective into Steel/Ghost. Primarina resists Fire and threatens a super effective STAB KO. Switching out is the deciding factor.
Reasoning trace (44 words)
Evaluating move damage and type matchups to choose between Shadow Ball and Make It Rain against Torkoal.Assessing Torkoal's Fire-type coverage and Good as Gold interactions to refine the Gholdengo matchup.Evaluating a switch to Primarina for type advantage while weighing Protect to scout Torkoal's move.
- Turn 16Laya switched to
Torkoal65% SWITCH: torkoal, 21% SWITCH: torterra, 5% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoPrimarina is slower than Rotom and weak to its Electric STAB, so this is a bad matchup to stay in. Gholdengo takes Electric neutrally and threatens Rotom with Shadow Ball.
Reasoning trace (72 words)
Analyzing Pokémon battle rules and selecting the best turn action based on speed, knockout, or matchup factors.Evaluating type matchups and speed to pick between attacking, boosting, or switching.Comparing pivot damage against switch options while weighing Rotom's Electric threat to Primarina.Evaluating Flip Turn chip versus hard switch to Gholdengo against Rotom while accounting for opponent bench threats.Comparing Flip Turn chip against hard switch to Gholdengo while weighing Volt Switch momentum and status immunity.
- Turn 17Laya switched to
Rotom75% SWITCH: rotom, 8% MOVE: flamethrower, 5% MOVE: flamecharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo is weak to Fire and faces a bad matchup into Torkoal, risking a heavy STAB hit. Primarina resists Fire and threatens super-effective Water STAB in return.
Reasoning trace (34 words)
Analyzing a Pokémon battle state to choose the best move between Shadowball and Make It Rain against Torkoal.Comparing Shadowball and Make It Rain damage versus Torkoal and evaluating switch options against potential Fire coverage.
- Turn 18Laya switched to
Torkoal52% SWITCH: torkoal, 25% SWITCH: torterra, 8% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoRotom is faster than Primarina and likely has super-effective Electric STAB for a bad matchup. Staying risks heavy damage before Primarina moves. Gholdengo takes neutral hits and threatens with super-effective Shadow Ball.
Reasoning trace (35 words)
Reconstructing battle state from partial logs and inferring opponent team composition from revealed Pokémon.Evaluating type matchups and speed to compare staying in versus switching options.Assessing Rotom’s Electric advantage and Gholdengo’s Shadow Ball super-effectiveness against it.
- Turn 19Laya switched to
Rotom81% SWITCH: rotom, 6% MOVE: flamethrower, 4% MOVE: flamecharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo is weak to Fire and walled by Torkoal, so this is a bad matchup to switch out of. Primarina resists Fire and threatens a likely knockout with STAB Water.
Reasoning trace (54 words)
Analyzing the battle state and move effectiveness to choose Gholdengo's optimal move against Torkoal.Evaluating type matchups and switch options to avoid Gholdengo's fire weakness and secure a favorable matchup.Assessing the Torkoal switch-in and weighing Primarina versus Dragonite to counter predicted Torterra or Rotom.Extending type matchup analysis to resolve Gholdengo versus Torterra and Rotom interactions.
- Turn 20Laya switched to
Torkoal54% SWITCH: torkoal, 24% SWITCH: torterra, 8% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toDragonitePrimarina is slower than Rotom and weak to its Electric STAB, so this is a bad matchup to switch out of. Dragonite-Mega takes neutral from Electric/Ghost and walls Torterra and Torkoal.
Reasoning trace (59 words)
Analyzing battle state and legal actions to infer available Pokémon and select the best move.Evaluating type matchups and speed to choose between Flip Turn and staying in.Assessing type interactions and speed to weigh pivoting with Flip Turn against switching to Gholdengo.Evaluating defensive matchups and move order to choose between switching directly to Dragonite or Gholdengo versus using Flip Turn.
- Turn 21Laya switched to
Rotom57% SWITCH: rotom, 15% MOVE: flamethrower, 8% MOVE: flail
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaDragonite risks a crippling Will-O-Wisp burn from defensive Torkoal and is completely walled by Rotom's immunities. Primarina resists Fire and threatens Torkoal without fearing burn. Switching out of this bad matchup is safest.
Reasoning trace (72 words)
Evaluating turn action for Pokémon Champions singles by weighing speed, knockout potential, and matchup to select one legal move or switch.Adding a fallback to the first legal move when validation fails or output is empty.Evaluating move coverage and ability interactions against the opponent's team while accounting for Multiscale.Assessing Rotom's immunity to Earthquake and ExtremeSpeed and the burn risk from Torkoal.Evaluating Primarina and Gholdengo as burn-proof switches against Torkoal versus staying with Dragonite.
- Turn 22Laya switched to
Torkoal54% SWITCH: torkoal, 22% SWITCH: torterra, 9% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toDragonitePrimarina is slower than Rotom and weak to its Electric STAB, so this is a bad matchup to stay in. Dragonite-Mega takes neutral Electric and walls both Torterra and Torkoal in the back.
Reasoning trace (68 words)
Analyzing Pokémon battle rules and constraints to select the optimal single action for the turn.Evaluating legal move options against the current battle state to choose a valid action.Assessing type matchups and speed to rule out staying in and choose a switch.Evaluating Flip Turn chip damage versus hard switching to preserve Dragonite-Mega against Rotom.Comparing Dragonite-Mega's neutral bulk against Rotom to Gholdengo's Ghost weakness while weighing Primarina's bad Electric matchup.
- Turn 23Laya switched to
Rotom46% SWITCH: rotom, 19% MOVE: flamethrower, 11% MOVE: flail
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaTorkoal threatens Will-O-Wisp or Lava Plume burn which would cripple Dragonite and waste Multiscale. Primarina resists Fire and threatens an easy knockout. Switching preserves Dragonite for later.
Reasoning trace (32 words)
Evaluating Dragonite’s matchup against Torkoal by estimating damage and turn order to choose the optimal move.Assessing Torkoal’s status moves and burn risk against Multiscale, then comparing Primarina and Gholdengo as safer switches.
- Turn 24Laya switched to
Torkoal52% SWITCH: torkoal, 24% SWITCH: torterra, 9% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoPrimarina is weak to Rotom's likely Electric STAB and slower, so staying is a bad matchup. Gholdengo blocks status with Good as Gold and threatens Rotom with Shadow Ball.
Reasoning trace (60 words)
Analyzing Pokémon battle state and legal moves to evaluate Primarina versus Rotom type matchup and bench options.Evaluating type interactions and pivot options to avoid an unfavorable Rotom matchup.Assessing Rotom's likely Electric coverage and Good as Gold to compare hard switching versus Flip Turn for momentum.Evaluating Rotom's move set and bench threats to choose between Gholdengo and Dragonite-Mega for the switch.
- Turn 25Laya switched to
Rotom77% SWITCH: rotom, 7% MOVE: flamethrower, 5% MOVE: flamecharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo is weak to Fire and its Steel STAB is not very effective on Torkoal, so this is a bad matchup to stay in. Primarina resists Fire and threatens a knockout with Water STAB.
Reasoning trace (26 words)
Evaluating team composition and turn options to select the optimal move for Gholdengo against Torkoal.Assessing Torkoal's ability and fire threat to Gholdengo given the absent weather.
- Turn 26Laya switched to
Torkoal51% SWITCH: torkoal, 27% SWITCH: torterra, 8% MOVE: discharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoPrimarina is slower than Rotom and weak to its Electric STAB, a bad matchup to switch out of. Gholdengo takes Electric neutrally and threatens a likely knockout with super-effective Shadow Ball.
Reasoning trace (62 words)
Reconstructing the current Pokemon battle state from recent turns and bench information.Evaluating type matchups and switch options to pick the optimal move.Assessing type interactions and bulk to choose between Gholdengo and Dragonite for the switch.Evaluating Flip Turn pivot damage and switch safety versus Rotom's neutral coverage on Dragonite.Assessing Gholdengo's matchup against Rotom for a favorable switch based on speed and knockout potential.
- Turn 27Laya switched to
Rotom80% SWITCH: rotom, 6% MOVE: flamethrower, 4% MOVE: flamecharge
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo is weak to Fire and Torkoal likely carries strong Fire STAB, possibly in sun, so this is a bad matchup to stay in. Primarina resists Fire and threatens Torkoal with super effective Water STAB.
Reasoning trace (40 words)
Evaluating type matchup and available switch options for the current battle state.Comparing damage calculations and predicting opponent switch patterns to choose between attacking, boosting, or switching.Evaluating a switch to Primarina to resist Fire and break the predicted Rotom switch cycle.
- Turn 28Laya used
DoubleteamautopilotIncident report
[API ERROR] decision request failed after 3 attempts: Cannot connect to host 127.0.0.1:8091 ssl:default [The remote computer refused the network connection]. Default move played.
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toGholdengoPrimarina is slower than Rotom and weak to its Electric STAB, so staying is a bad matchup. Gholdengo avoids that hit and threatens Rotom back with Ghost STAB.
Reasoning trace (69 words)
Reconstructing battle state by inferring active and bench Pokémon from revealed teams and recent turn actions.Evaluating type matchups and speed to determine the optimal response to the opponent's double switch.Assessing Gholdengo's type resistances and Primarina's coverage against the remaining bench Pokémon.Evaluating switch options between Gholdengo and Dragonite against Rotom while weighing predicted opponent pivots.Assessing type matchups and pivot risks to break the switch cycle between Gholdengo, Dragonite, and Primarina.
- Turn 29Laya used
DoubleteamautopilotIncident report
[API ERROR] decision request failed after 3 attempts: Cannot connect to host 127.0.0.1:8091 ssl:default [The remote computer refused the network connection]. Default move played.
Muse Spark 1.3 usedShadowballRotom already has +1 evasion and will only get harder to hit. Shadow Ball is super effective and our best chance for a knockout before it snowballs.
Reasoning trace (38 words)
Evaluating Gholdengo versus Rotom with evasion boost and bench matchups to choose the optimal move.Assessing Good as Gold interaction with self-targeted evasion and accuracy penalties for Shadow Ball.Evaluating Nasty Plot setup versus immediate Shadow Ball against evasion-boosting Rotom.
Laya switched toTorkoalautopilotIncident report
[API ERROR] decision request failed after 3 attempts: Cannot connect to host 127.0.0.1:8091 ssl:default [The remote computer refused the network connection]. Default move played.
- Turn 30Laya used
FlamechargeautopilotIncident report
[API ERROR] decision request failed after 3 attempts: Cannot connect to host 127.0.0.1:8091 ssl:default [The remote computer refused the network connection]. Default move played.
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toPrimarinaGholdengo is weak to Fire and cannot threaten Torkoal hard, so this is a bad matchup to stay in. Primarina resists Fire and has super-effective Water STAB to likely knock it out.
Reasoning trace (41 words)
Inferring full battle state from partial bench and legal actions to assess 3v2 matchup and Torkoal ability.Evaluating type matchups and damage tradeoffs to choose between attacking or switching.Switching to the water-type to exploit the defensive matchup and secure a likely knockout.
- Turn 31Laya used
FlamechargeautopilotIncident report
[API ERROR] decision request failed after 3 attempts: Cannot connect to host 127.0.0.1:8091 ssl:default [The remote computer refused the network connection]. Default move played.
Muse Spark 1.3 usedSparklingariaPrimarina's STAB super-effective Sparkling Aria should knockout frail special-defense Torkoal before it threatens. Switching out wastes a winning matchup.
Reasoning trace (25 words)
Evaluating the optimal switch versus attack decision given type matchup and bench options.Assessing speed tie risk and potential KO before choosing to attack or pivot.
Laya switched toTorterra100% SWITCH: torterra
- Turn 32Laya used
SeedbombautopilotIncident report
[API ERROR] decision request failed after 3 attempts: Cannot connect to host 127.0.0.1:8091 ssl:default [The remote computer refused the network connection]. Default move played.
Muse Spark 1.3 switched toDragonitePrimarina is weak to Grass STAB from Torterra and risks a knockout before it can attack. Dragonite resists Grass and is immune to Ground, walling both STABs completely.
Reasoning trace (22 words)
Analyzing Pokemon type matchups to compare Primarina and Torterra damage effectiveness.Evaluating Torterra's Ground and Grass moves against Primarina and Gholdengo type resistances.
- Turn 33Muse Spark 1.3 used
IcepunchDragonite outspeeds Torterra and Ice Punch is 4x super effective, so it should knockout before Torterra moves.
Reasoning trace (18 words)
Calculating damage and type matchups to confirm Ice Punch is the optimal KO move for Dragonite against Torterra.
Laya usedSeedbombautopilotIncident report
[API ERROR] decision request failed after 3 attempts: Cannot connect to host 127.0.0.1:8091 ssl:default [The remote computer refused the network connection]. Default move played.
- Turn 34Laya used
SeedbombautopilotIncident report
[API ERROR] decision request failed after 3 attempts: Cannot connect to host 127.0.0.1:8091 ssl:default [The remote computer refused the network connection]. Default move played.
Muse Spark 1.3 usedIcepunchDragonite is faster than Torterra and Ice Punch is 4x super effective. Last Ice Punch left Torterra at 14%, so another one should knockout the final opponent.
Reasoning trace (37 words)
Analyzing turn constraints and selecting the single best legal action based on speed and matchup.Evaluating legal moves against the low-HP opponent while respecting the single-action constraint.Comparing priority and damage to confirm the KO on the low-HP opponent.