Matches · 2026-10-11 · rules version c4
PokéChamp vs DeepSeek V4.1 Flash
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash won in 8 turns · 79 s wall clock · 22,509 tokens · $0.006
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Decisions
- Team previewPokéChamp brought
Kingambit,gholdengo,dragoniteDeepSeek V4.1 Flash broughtGlimmora,gholdengo,dragoniteGlimmora is the best lead: it sets hazards and threatens opposing Glimmora with 4x Earth Power. Gholdengo blocks hazard removal and hits Glimmora super effectively, while Dragonite provides a Ground-immune win condition with Multiscale. This core covers the main threats.
Reasoning trace (1,425 words)
We need choose 3 of 6. Need best team preview. Opponent has similar team. We need pick strong core. Our team: Glimmora (hazard lead, focus sash), Dragonite (DD sweeper, multiscale, lum), Gholdengo (NP, good as gold), Kingambit (SD, sucker), Garganacl (defensive salt cure), Annihilape (bulk up). Opponent likely similar. Need bring 3. Consider matchup. Glimmora lead sets hazards, but opponent may also Glimmora. Gholdengo blocks defog/spin? Mortal spin is poison. Gholdengo good vs Glimmora? Gholdengo immune to poison? Steel immune to poison, ghost immune to normal/fighting. Gholdengo can threaten Glimmora with make it rain? Actually Glimmora Rock/Poison, Steel move neutral? Rock resists? Steel vs Rock: super effective? Steel is super effective vs Rock? Yes Steel is SE vs Rock, and vs Poison? Steel is neutral vs Poison? Actually Steel is not very effective vs Steel/Fire/Water/Electric, super effective vs Ice/Rock/Fairy. So Make It Rain SE vs Glimmora (Rock). Good. Dragonite with multiscale and lum berry, DD + ESpeed strong. Kingambit sucker punch. Annihilape bulk up. We need pick 3. Likely bring Glimmora, Gholdengo, Dragonite? Or Kingambit? Let's think opponent's likely bring: Glimmora, Dragonite, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Garganacl, Annihilape. They might bring Glimmora lead, Gholdengo, Kingambit? Hard. Our Glimmora can set hazards and mortal spin to remove TSpikes? Focus sash ensures survive. Gholdengo blocks rapid spin/defog. Dragonite is wincon. But Kingambit is strong with sucker punch. Annihilape can bulk up and taunt. Maybe bring Glimmora, Gholdengo, Kingambit? Gholdengo and Kingambit both weak to ground? Gholdengo immune? Gholdengo Steel/Ghost: Ground neutral? Steel weak to ground? Actually Steel is weak to Ground? No, Steel resists many but Ground is super effective vs Steel? Wait: Ground is super effective vs Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, Steel. Yes Steel weak to Ground. Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, so Ground is super effective? Ghost is immune to Normal/Fighting, not Ground. So Gholdengo weak to Ground. Kingambit Dark/Steel also weak to Ground? Dark neutral, Steel weak, so 2x weak. Both weak to Ground. Opponent Glimmora has Earth Power, Dragonite EQ, Garganacl? So risky. Dragonite is Dragon/Flying, immune to Ground. Good. Annihilape Fighting/Ghost, immune to Normal/Fighting, neutral to Ground? Fighting neutral, Ghost neutral? Actually Ghost immune to Normal/Fighting, but Ground neutral. So Annihilape not weak to Ground. Garganacl is Rock, weak to Ground? Rock weak to Ground? Ground is SE vs Rock. Yes. So Dragonite and Annihilape are safe from Ground. Gholdengo and Kingambit weak to Ground. Opponent likely has Glimmora with Earth Power, Dragonite with EQ, maybe Garganacl with EQ? Garganacl doesn't have EQ in our set, but opponent could. Annihilape no EQ. We need a balanced team. Glimmora is good lead to set hazards. But if opponent leads Glimmora, we can Mortal Spin? Actually Mortal Spin removes hazards and poisons. But Glimmora vs Glimmora: speed tie? Our Glimmora speed 151, opponent possible up to 151. If we are faster, we can Earth Power? Earth Power vs Glimmora: Ground vs Rock/Poison: Ground is SE vs Rock and Poison? Ground is SE vs Poison? Yes Ground is SE vs Poison. So Earth Power is 4x? Rock weak to Ground, Poison weak to Ground? Actually Poison is weak to Ground? Yes Ground is super effective vs Poison. So Earth Power is 4x vs Glimmora? Rock/Poison: Ground hits both for 2x each? In Pokémon, dual type multipliers multiply: 2x * 2x = 4x. So Earth Power would be 4x. That's huge. Our Glimmora has Earth Power. So if we lead Glimmora and opponent leads Glimmora, we can Earth Power and likely KO if faster. But opponent might also have Earth Power. Speed tie. Our speed 151 is max? Glimmora base speed 86, max at level 50 with 252 EVs and positive nature is 151? Actually base 86, max speed is 151? Let's check: base 86, level 50, 31 IV, 252 EV, +nature: (2*86+31+252/4)*50/100 +5 = (172+31+63)*0.5+5 = 266*0.5+5 = 133+5=138? Wait formula: ((2*Base + IV + EV/4) * Level / 100) + 5, then * nature. For level 50: (2*86 + 31 + 63) * 50 / 100 + 5 = (172+31+63)=266 *0.5=133 +5=138. Then nature 1.1 = 151.8 -> 151. Yes max speed 151. So our Glimmora has max speed. Opponent's possible range up to 151. So speed tie possible. If we are faster, Earth Power KOs. But if opponent is also max speed, tie. Could be risky. But we are choosing team, not turn 1 action. We need bring 3. The first one leads. So we can choose lead. If we lead Glimmora, we can set hazards or attack. But opponent might lead something else. Maybe better lead Dragonite? Multiscale makes it bulky, can DD. But opponent might have Glimmora with Mortal Spin? Not sure. We need pick 3 that cover each other. Common core: Glimmora (hazards), Gholdengo (spinblocker), Dragonite (sweeper). But Gholdengo weak to Ground. Alternatively, Glimmora, Dragonite, Kingambit? Kingambit weak to Ground too. Annihilape is good vs Kingambit? Annihilape Fighting vs Dark/Steel: Fighting is 4x? Fighting vs Dark 2x, vs Steel 2x? Actually Fighting is SE vs Dark, Steel, Ice, Rock, Normal. So vs Kingambit (Dark/Steel) it's 4x. So Annihilape hard counters Kingambit. Also Annihilape has Defiant to punish Intimidate? Not relevant. Opponent has Kingambit likely. So bringing Annihilape is good. Also Annihilape can Bulk Up and be a wincon. But Annihilape is weak to Ghost? Gholdengo Shadow Ball is SE vs Annihilape? Ghost vs Ghost 2x? Actually Ghost is SE vs Ghost. So Gholdengo threatens Annihilape. But Annihilape can Drain Punch Gholdengo? Fighting vs Steel/Ghost: Fighting vs Steel 2x, vs Ghost 0x? Wait Ghost is immune to Fighting! So Fighting moves don't affect Gholdengo. So Annihilape cannot hit Gholdengo with Drain Punch. But it has Rage Fist (Ghost) which is neutral vs Gholdengo? Ghost vs Steel: Ghost is not very effective? Ghost vs Steel: Steel resists Ghost? Actually Steel resists Ghost? No, Steel does not resist Ghost. Ghost is neutral vs Steel. Ghost vs Ghost: 2x. So Rage Fist is 2x vs Gholdengo? Wait Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. Ghost move: vs Steel 1x, vs Ghost 2x -> 2x. So Rage Fist is super effective vs Gholdengo. So Annihilape can hit Gholdengo with Rage Fist. But Gholdengo is faster (149 vs 110). Gholdengo can Shadow Ball, which is 2x vs Annihilape. So Gholdengo wins if it moves first. But Annihilape has Sitrus Berry and bulk. Maybe bring Glimmora, Dragonite, Annihilape? Glimmora sets hazards, Dragonite sweeper, Annihilape checks Kingambit and Garganacl? Annihilape vs Garganacl: Fighting vs Rock 2x, but Garganacl has Purifying Salt? Purifying Salt makes it immune to status and halves Ghost damage? Actually Purifying Salt: immune to status, and takes half damage from Ghost moves. So Annihilape's Rage Fist is halved. Drain Punch is 2x. Garganacl has high defense, Iron Defense, Body Press. Annihilape might struggle. But Annihilape can Bulk Up and Drain Punch. Alternatively, bring Garganacl to wall physical attackers. Garganacl with Iron Defense + Body Press is strong. But opponent has Gholdengo with Make It Rain (Steel) which is SE vs Rock? Steel vs Rock 2x. So Gholdengo threatens Garganacl. Also Glimmora Earth Power 4x? Ground vs Rock 2x. So Garganacl weak to Ground and Steel. We need a solid 3. Let's think of opponent's likely team. They have same options. They might bring Glimmora, Dragonite, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Garganacl, Annihilape. They will likely bring a hazard lead (Glimmora), a spinblocker (Gholdengo), and a sweeper (Dragonite or Kingambit). Or they might bring Garganacl as defensive. Our best bet might be to bring Glimmora, Gholdengo, Dragonite. This is a classic core. Glimmora sets hazards, Gholdengo blocks removal, Dragonite sweeps. But Gholdengo is weak to Ground, and opponent's Glimmora has Earth Power, Dragonite has EQ, Garganacl might have EQ. However, Gholdengo can use Make It Rain to hit Glimmora hard. Also Gholdengo can Nasty Plot and Recover. Alternatively, bring Glimmora, Dragonite, Kingambit. Kingambit is a strong sucker punch user, but weak to Ground and Fighting. Opponent's Annihilape would destroy Kingambit. So if opponent brings Annihilape, Kingambit is bad. But we don't know. Maybe bring Annihilape instead of Kingambit. Annihilape is good vs Kingambit and Garganacl. But weak to Gholdengo and Dragonite? Dragonite's Extreme Speed is Normal, immune to Ghost? Annihilape is Ghost, so Normal moves don't affect it. So Dragonite's ESpeed is useless vs Annihilape. Dragonite's EQ is neutral. Ice Spinner is neutral? Ice vs Fighting/Ghost: Ice vs Fighting 1x, vs Ghost 1x. So neutral. So Annihilape can handle Dragonite if it can Bulk Up? But Dragonite can DD and EQ. Annihilape is slower (110 vs 132). Dragonite might KO with EQ after DD? Not sure. What about bringing Garganacl? It walls physical attackers like Dragonite, Kingambit,
- Turn 1PokéChamp used
IronheadDeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedStealthrockGlimmora is faster, but Kingambit likely carries Sucker Punch, which fails if I use a status move. Setting Stealth Rock is the safest play: Focus Sash guarantees I survive any one hit, and if Kingambit attacks physically, Toxic Debris also sets Toxic Spikes. Earth Power won't KO through Kingambit's bulk, so hazards give better long-term value.
Reasoning trace (727 words)
We need answer with thought and decision. Need choose best action. State: Glimmora vs Kingambit turn1. We have Focus Sash. Kingambit likely Sucker Punch? We are faster. Earth Power super effective. But Kingambit may be Assault Vest? We can set hazards? Need decide. Glimmora's role lead set hazards. Opponent Kingambit likely can KO? Glimmora Rock/Poison weak to Steel? Kingambit Dark/Steel. Kingambit moves: Sucker Punch, Kowtow Cleave, Iron Head, Low Kick? Glimmora HP 160, Def 110. Kingambit attack huge. If we stay, Earth Power likely does big damage but may not KO. Kingambit can Iron Head? Steel vs Rock super effective, likely KO? But Focus Sash survives one hit if full. However if Kingambit uses Sucker Punch, it only works if we attack; Earth Power triggers Sucker Punch, priority, we get hit first. Focus Sash survives, then Earth Power hits. But if Sucker Punch KOs through sash? Sash leaves 1 HP. Then Earth Power. But if Kingambit has Sucker Punch, it goes first. If we set Stealth Rock, Sucker Punch fails (because we didn't attack), then we set rocks. But Kingambit may attack with Kowtow Cleave/Iron Head and KO? Focus Sash survives. Then next turn? We could set hazards safely? Actually if we use Stealth Rock, Kingambit likely attacks, Sash survives, we set rocks. Then we can maybe switch or Earth Power. But if Kingambit uses Iron Head, Sash survives. Then next turn we are at 1 HP, can Earth Power? But Kingambit may Sucker Punch? Hmm. Best competitive: Glimmora lead should set hazards. Kingambit is a setup? Opponent likely expects hazards. But Earth Power is super effective and can heavily damage Kingambit. However Kingambit may be Assault Vest? If we Earth Power, Sucker Punch hits first, Sash survives, then Earth Power. If Kingambit is not Sucker Punch, we attack first and maybe KO? Let's estimate damage: Glimmora SpA 182, Earth Power 90 vs Kingambit SpD maybe 94-150, HP 175-207. Kingambit is Dark/Steel, Ground 2x. Damage likely 70-100%? Could KO if low SpD. But Kingambit often has 135 HP? Actually level 50 Kingambit HP 175-207. SpD base 85? Wait Kingambit stats: HP 100, Atk 135, Def 120, SpA 60, SpD 85, Spe 50. At level 50, HP 175-207, SpD 94-150. Glimmora SpA 182. Earth Power 90 BP, 2x. Damage formula: ((2*50/5+2)*90*182/SpD)/50+2. Approx (22*90*182/120)/50 = (360360/120)/50? Let's compute: 22*90=1980; *182=360360; /120=3003; /50=60; +2=62. So ~62 damage. Not KO. If SpD 94, ~79. So not KO. So Earth Power won't KO. Setting hazards is better. But if we set Stealth Rock, Kingambit may attack, Sash survives, then next turn we can set Spikes or Earth Power. But if Kingambit has Sucker Punch, it fails if we set hazards. So Stealth Rock is safe from Sucker Punch. But Kingambit could use Iron Head and KO? Sash survives. Then we are at 1 HP. Next turn we can set Spikes? But Kingambit may attack again and KO. We could switch. But hazards are valuable. Which hazard? Stealth Rock or Spikes? Kingambit is grounded? Steel type, so Spikes affects grounded. But opponent team includes Glimmora, Dragonite, Gholdengo, Garganacl, Annihilape. Stealth Rock hits Dragonite 4x, Gholdengo neutral? Spikes hits grounded. Stealth Rock generally better. Also Glimmora has Toxic Debris if hit by physical, sets Toxic Spikes. So if Kingambit attacks physically, we get Toxic Spikes up. So using Stealth Rock is good: if they attack, we get rocks + toxic spikes. If they Sucker Punch, it fails, we get rocks. So Stealth Rock seems best. But wait: Kingambit might use Iron Head, which is Steel, super effective on Glimmora (Rock). Focus Sash survives. Then Toxic Debris triggers, setting Toxic Spikes on opponent side. Then we have rocks and toxic spikes. That's great. If they use Sucker Punch, it fails, no toxic debris. But we still get rocks. Then next turn we can set Spikes or switch. So Stealth Rock is likely optimal. Could we Earth Power to damage Kingambit? But Kingambit is a big threat; hazards help more. Also if we Earth Power, Sucker Punch hits, Sash survives, then Earth Power. But then we are at 1 HP and Kingambit still alive. Next turn we might be KO'd. Hazards are better. Thus decision: MOVE: stealthrock. Need ensure format exactly: MOVE: stealthrock. No number. Include thought 2-4 sentences. Mention speed? We are faster but Kingambit Sucker Punch. Deciding factor: hazards and Focus Sash. Let's craft.
- Turn 2PokéChamp used
SuckerpunchDeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedSpikesGlimmora is at 1 HP and will die to any hit, but it's faster than Kingambit. Rather than waste it attacking for chip damage, setting another Spikes layer gives lasting value for the rest of the game before it goes down.
Reasoning trace (255 words)
Glimmora at 1 HP. Kingambit will KO it with Iron Head. Earth Power is super effective but Glimmora is at 1 HP and slower? No, Glimmora is faster (151 vs 63-112). So Earth Power could hit first. But Kingambit likely survives and KOs Glimmora. Better to switch to Gholdengo to preserve Glimmora? Actually Glimmora at 1 HP is basically dead anyway. But it can set another hazard layer or attack. Actually, Glimmora is at 1 HP, it will die to any hit. Best to use it to set Spikes (another layer) before dying, or attack. But switching preserves nothing since Glimmora is at 1 HP. Wait, Glimmora is faster. Earth Power super effective could do significant damage to Kingambit. But Kingambit has high HP. Let me think - Glimmora SPA 182, Earth Power 90 BP super effective. Kingambit SpD 94-150. Could do maybe 50-70%. Not a KO. Better to set Spikes layer for more hazard damage, since Glimmora will die anyway. Actually, setting Spikes adds another layer of hazards which is valuable. Alternatively switch to Gholdengo to avoid losing Glimmora... but Glimmora at 1 HP is useless. Setting Spikes is best value. Actually wait - could switch to Gholdengo and preserve Glimmora? No, Glimmora at 1 HP can't do anything meaningful. Use it to set Spikes. Hmm, but actually the opponent has Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes already. Adding Spikes layer is good. Let me go with Spikes. Actually, Earth Power could chip Kingambit significantly before dying. But Spikes gives lasting value. I'll pick Spikes.
- Turn 3PokéChamp used
SuckerpunchDeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedEarthpowerGlimmora is at 1 HP and will die to anything Kingambit does, so I should get value before it faints. Earth Power is super effective on Kingambit and deals the most damage, chipping the opposing win condition before Glimmora goes down.
Reasoning trace (128 words)
Glimmora at 1 HP. It already set Stealth Rock, Toxic Spikes, and Spikes. No more layers needed really (spikes max 3). Kingambit will kill Glimmora next turn regardless with Iron Head or Sucker Punch. Earth Power is super effective but won't kill Kingambit outright. Best to just sack Glimmora? Actually, since Glimmora is at 1 HP, it will die to anything. But it can do damage with Earth Power before dying. Actually, could switch to preserve nothing—Glimmora is basically dead anyway. Earth Power does chip damage to Kingambit. Let's do Earth Power for damage before it dies. Sucker Punch would fail if we use a status move, but Earth Power is an attacking move so Sucker Punch connects. Still, Earth Power is our best damage. Decision: MOVE: earthpower
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash switched toDragoniteKingambit threatens Sucker Punch, but Dragonite has Multiscale intact and can use Dragon Dance to make Sucker Punch fail, then threaten with super-effective Earthquake. Gholdengo lacks a strong hit into Kingambit and would just invite Sucker Punch. Dragonite is the better switch-in.
Reasoning trace (748 words)
We need answer. Need decide best action. State: our Glimmora fainted, must switch? Legal actions only switch gholdengo or dragonite. Opponent Kingambit active at full, hazards on their side: SR, Toxic Spikes, Spikes. We need choose which to bring. Need consider matchup. Kingambit Dark/Steel. Gholdengo Steel/Ghost: immune to Fighting? no. Kingambit likely Sucker Punch, Iron Head. Gholdengo resists Steel, immune? Ghost immune to Normal, not Dark. Dark weak? Gholdengo Steel/Ghost: Dark neutral? Ghost weak Dark? Ghost takes 2x Dark? Actually Ghost weak Dark, Steel resists Dark? Steel resists Dark, so neutral? Steel/Ghost: Dark 1x? Ghost weak Dark (2), Steel resists Dark (0.5) = 1x. Steel resists Iron Head. Gholdengo can threaten Make It Rain? Steel vs Dark/Steel: Steel resisted by Steel? Make It Rain Steel vs Kingambit Steel: 0.5? Kingambit Steel resists Steel. Shadow Ball Ghost vs Dark/Steel: Steel resists Ghost? Steel resists Ghost? In Gen 6+, Steel resists Ghost? Yes Steel resists Ghost and Dark? Actually Steel resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. Ghost neutral? Wait type chart: Steel resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. Does not resist Ghost or Dark. Ghost vs Dark/Steel: Dark resists Ghost? Dark is immune to Psychic, resists Ghost? Dark resists Ghost and Dark. Yes Dark resists Ghost. So Shadow Ball resisted by Dark. Gholdengo has no Fighting. Could Nasty Plot. Dragonite: Dragon/Flying, Kingambit has Sucker Punch, Iron Head. Dragonite Multiscale full HP, can Dragon Dance? But Kingambit likely Sucker Punch. Dragonite Earthquake hits Kingambit super effective (Ground vs Steel 2x, Dark neutral? Ground vs Dark neutral? Ground vs Steel 2x, vs Dark 1 = 2x). Dragonite can threaten Earthquake. But Sucker Punch if Dragonite attacks? Dragonite has ExtremeSpeed priority +2, Sucker Punch +1? Sucker Punch priority +1, ExtremeSpeed +2. But Kingambit Sucker Punch only works if target attacks. Dragonite can Dragon Dance to avoid Sucker? If Dragonite uses Dragon Dance, Sucker Punch fails? Sucker Punch fails if target not attacking. Then next turn. But Kingambit may Iron Head. Dragonite with Multiscale takes reduced. Dragonite likely best: immune to Ground? no. Resists Iron Head? Steel vs Dragon/Flying: Steel neutral? Steel vs Dragon 1, vs Flying 1? Actually Steel not very effective vs? Steel vs Dragon 1, vs Flying 1. Sucker Punch Dark vs Dragon/Flying: neutral? Dark vs Dragon 1, vs Flying 1. So no weakness. Dragonite can Earthquake for super effective. Also hazards on opponent side will damage Kingambit? Kingambit already active, hazards only on switch. Kingambit at 100. Need break. Gholdengo: can Nasty Plot, but Kingambit Sucker Punch threatens. Gholdengo is slower? Gholdengo speed 149, Kingambit speed possible 63-112, so Gholdengo faster. But Sucker Punch priority. If Gholdengo uses Nasty Plot, Sucker fails. Then next turn +2 Make It Rain? Steel resisted. Shadow Ball resisted. Recover. Gholdengo can maybe wall Kingambit? Iron Head resisted, Sucker neutral. But Kingambit may have Low Kick? Not revealed. Gholdengo has Good as Gold immune to status. But Kingambit can set? no. Dragonite has Multiscale intact, can Dragon Dance to set up, then Earthquake. But Kingambit Sucker Punch can hit through? If Dragonite Dragon Dance, Sucker fails. Then Dragonite +1 Atk +1 Spe. Next turn if Dragonite uses Earthquake, Kingambit Sucker Punch goes first (priority) and hits. Dragonite at full with Multiscale, +? Sucker Punch damage maybe not KO. Then Earthquake likely KOs Kingambit? Need calc. Dragonite Atk 204, +1 = 306. Earthquake BP 100 vs Kingambit. Kingambit HP 175-207, Def 126-189. Likely KO? Let's estimate: level 50, Atk 306, Def maybe 150, HP 190. Damage = (((2*50/5+2)*100*306/150)/50)+2 = ((22*100*306/150)/50)+2 = (22*204)/50? Wait 100*306/150=204. 22*204=4488 /50=89.76 +2=91.76. *2 super effective =183.5. *1.5? no STAB. So ~183, maybe KO if HP 175-207. Could be close. If Kingambit Def 189, damage 22*100*306/189=356? 22*161.9=3561/50=71.2+2=73.2*2=146. Not KO. But Dragonite can ExtremeSpeed? Normal vs Steel resisted. Ice Spinner? Ice vs Dark/Steel: Ice vs Steel 0.5, vs Dark 1 = 0.5. Earthquake best. Gholdengo can Make It Rain: Steel vs Kingambit Steel 0.5, but high SpA 185, maybe neutral? Actually Steel vs Steel 0.5. Shadow Ball Ghost vs Dark/Steel: Dark resists Ghost 0.5, Steel neutral? So 0.5. Not great. But Gholdengo can Nasty Plot then maybe Make It Rain still resisted. Gholdengo has no coverage. So Dragonite better. Need choose SWITCH: dragonite. Ensure legal action line exactly "SWITCH: dragonite". Thought 2-4 sentences. Mention Kingambit's Sucker Punch, Dragonite can Dragon Dance to dodge and Earthquake threatens. Or just switch Dragonite because Gholdengo lacks super effective and Dragonite has Earthquake + Multiscale. Need final.
- Turn 4PokéChamp used
KowtowcleaveDeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedEarthquakeKingambit is slower, and Earthquake is super effective with Dragonite's massive 204 Attack. Sucker Punch has priority but Multiscale at full HP halves it, so Dragonite survives and KOs back. Attacking now is best rather than risking a Dance into Iron Head.
Reasoning trace (119 words)
Kingambit is slower, Dragonite has Multiscale and Earthquake is super effective. But Kingambit likely has Sucker Punch priority. Earthquake is 4x effective on Kingambit (Ground vs Dark/Steel = 2x actually, Ground is super effective vs Steel, neutral vs Dark = 2x). Sucker Punch only works if I attack. If I Dragon Dance, Sucker Punch fails. But Kingambit could Iron Head. Actually Earthquake 2x super effective, Dragonite has huge attack 204. Should KO. But Sucker Punch priority would hit first. With Multiscale at full HP, damage halved. Let me just Earthquake - it's super effective and likely KOs. Actually Sucker Punch goes first (priority +1 vs my +0). But Multiscale halves it. Earthquake should KO Kingambit. Let me pick Earthquake.
- Turn 5PokéChamp switched to
DragoniteDeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedEarthquakeKingambit is at 40% and Dragonite outspeeds it, so Earthquake is super effective and should knock it out before it can act. No need to risk setup or switching.
Reasoning trace (24 words)
Kingambit at 40%, Dragonite faster. Earthquake is super effective and should KO. Sucker Punch could hit but Dragonite survives likely. Just EQ to finish.
- Turn 6PokéChamp used
IcespinnerDeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedIcespinnerThe opposing Dragonite sits at 75% HP, so Multiscale is already broken and it takes full damage. Ice Spinner is 4x super effective and should knock it out. My Dragonite's Speed is risky, but the KO is worth it over a passive play.
Reasoning trace (167 words)
Both Dragonite. Opposing Dragonite is at 75%, but wait — it took Stealth Rock, so it's at 75% with Multiscale possibly broken? Multiscale halves damage at full HP. It's at 75%, so Multiscale is not active. Ice Spinner is 4x super effective on opposing Dragonite. My Dragonite at 110/168 with Multiscale not active (65.5%). Speed uncertain. Ice Spinner should KO opposing Dragonite. But if it's faster... opposing has possible higher speed. However Ice Spinner 4x should KO regardless. Actually opposing Dragonite could be Multiscale? No, it's at 75% so multiscale broken. Ice Spinner 4x KOs. But wait, my Dragonite is at 65.5% — Multiscale not active. Opposing could KO me with a Dragon move? Unknown moves. Risky. Best: Ice Spinner to KO. It's 4x effective. Speed: if opponent faster, they could attack first. But Ice Spinner KOs, and even if they hit first I might survive. Let's just pick Ice Spinner. Actually, could switch Gholdengo to avoid... no, best to attack. Deciding factor: Ice Spinner 4x KO.
PokéChamp switched toGholdengo - Turn 7PokéChamp used
MakeitrainDeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedEarthquakeGholdengo is immune to ExtremeSpeed (Ghost) and Ice Spinner is weak, but Earthquake is super effective against its Steel typing. Dragonite's massive 204 Attack should deal heavy damage, and it likely outspeeds, so attack now rather than risk a status move being blocked by Good as Gold.
Reasoning trace (74 words)
Dragonite at 65% with Multiscale broken? Multiscale only at full HP, so no. Gholdengo is immune to ExtremeSpeed (Ghost). Earthquake is super effective. Speed uncertain. Dragonite likely faster (132 vs up to 149). Earthquake is best - super effective, and Dragonite's Attack is huge (204). Gholdengo at 81% could be KO'd. Actually Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, Earthquake hits Steel super effectively. Dragonite's 204 Atk with 100 BP EQ should do heavy damage. Go for Earthquake.
PokéChamp switched toKingambit - Turn 8PokéChamp used
SuckerpunchDeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedEarthquakeKingambit is at 22% HP and Earthquake is super effective and KOs it. Sucker Punch has priority and will hit first, but Dragonite at 65% should survive even with Supreme Overlord boosts, so Earthquake is the reliable knockout.
Reasoning trace (121 words)
Kingambit at 22% HP, Sucker Punch priority. Earthquake is super effective and Dragonite is faster. But Sucker Punch has priority +1 and would hit first — Dragonite at 65% with Multiscale broken? Multiscale only at full HP, so no. Sucker Punch from Kingambit with Supreme Overlord (2 fallen) could do significant damage. But Earthquake KOs Kingambit. Sucker Punch only works if target uses attacking move. Earthquake KOs it before... no, Sucker Punch priority goes first. But Kingambit at 22% — Earthquake KOs. Sucker Punch hits first though. Dragonite 110/168 HP. Sucker Punch with Supreme Overlord boost ~ could do maybe 40-50%. Dragonite survives likely. Earthquake KOs. Actually safest: Earthquake KOs Kingambit. Even if Sucker Punch hits first, Dragonite survives. Go Earthquake.