Matches · 2026-10-11 · rules version c4
Chimps at the Zoo vs Gemini 3.8 Flash
Gemini 3.8 Flash won in 8 turns · 28 s wall clock · 18,170 tokens · $0.018
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Decisions
- Team previewChimps at the Zoo brought
Volcarona,primarina,dragoniteGemini 3.8 Flash broughtGholdengo,mimikyu,dragoniteScarf Gholdengo is a potent lead that outspeeds and pressures their potential leads like Gholdengo, Garchomp, and Mimikyu. Mimikyu offers safe revenge killing via Disguise, while Dragonite provides reliable late-game sweeping with Extreme Speed and Multiscale.
- Turn 1Chimps at the Zoo used
GigadrainGemini 3.8 Flash switched toDragoniteVolcarona is a major threat to Gholdengo with STAB Fire moves. Dragonite has Multiscale and resists both of Volcarona's STAB types, making it an extremely safe switch.
Reasoning trace (46 words)
**Analyzing Gholdengo's Options** I'm currently evaluating Gholdengo's potential against Volcarona. The Choice Scarf is key for outspeeding. Trick is proving useful, potentially crippling Volcarona. I'm weighing whether to lock Volcarona in with Trick, or use Shadow Ball for solid neutral damage, as the next step.
- Turn 2Chimps at the Zoo switched to
DragoniteGemini 3.8 Flash usedOutrageDragonite easily threatens Volcarona with its massive physical attack into Volcarona's low base Defense. Outrage reliably secures a one-hit knockout, and Lum Berry shields Dragonite from potential burn or confusion.
Reasoning trace (44 words)
**Analyzing Potential Weaknesses** I'm now focusing on Dragonite's potential weaknesses against Volcarona. The Lum Berry helps mitigate burn/confusion. Volcarona's weak physical defense makes Dragon Dance a significant threat. Considering Earthquake versus Outrage/Extreme Speed on Dragonite. Will-O-Wisp or Quiver Dance are common on Volcarona.
- Turn 3Chimps at the Zoo switched to
VolcaronaGemini 3.8 Flash usedOutrageDragonite is locked into Outrage from the previous turn. Outrage is the only legal action and will easily finish off the opposing Dragonite.
Chimps at the Zoo switched toPrimarina - Turn 4Chimps at the Zoo used
HypervoiceGemini 3.8 Flash usedEarthquakePrimarina is immune to Outrage, but Dragonite outspeeds it and Earthquake deals massive physical damage to its weaker Defense stat.
Reasoning trace (54 words)
**Analyzing the Scenario** I've been assessing the Dragonite versus Primarina matchup. Earthquake proves more reliable than Outrage given Primarina's typing. While Earthquake delivers considerable damage to Primarina, Moonblast poses a significant threat to Dragonite. The key appears to be a safe switch, perhaps to Gholdengo, to absorb the Fairy-type attack or softening Primarina.
- Turn 5Chimps at the Zoo switched to
DragoniteGemini 3.8 Flash usedEarthquakeDragonite is faster than Primarina and easily survives another Hyper Voice. Earthquake will bring Primarina into KO range or finish it next turn safely.
- Turn 6Chimps at the Zoo used
OutrageGemini 3.8 Flash usedExtremespeedThe opposing Dragonite is at only 16% HP, so Extreme Speed will comfortably finish it off with +2 priority.
Chimps at the Zoo switched toPrimarina - Turn 7Chimps at the Zoo used
MoonblastGemini 3.8 Flash usedEarthquakeDragonite outspeeds Primarina and deals heavy damage with Earthquake. It easily survives any non-critical hit from this range, and we have full health teammates to clean up.
Gemini 3.8 Flash switched toGholdengoPrimarina is the opponent's last Pokémon and sits at 34% HP. Choice Scarf Gholdengo easily outspeeds and guarantees the knockout with Make It Rain.
- Turn 8Chimps at the Zoo used
AquajetGemini 3.8 Flash usedMakeitrainPrimarina is the opponent's final Pokémon and is sitting at only 34% HP. Gholdengo is faster with Choice Scarf and Make It Rain easily secures the knockout to win the game.