Matches · 2026-10-11 · rules version c4
PokéChamp vs MiMo V2.6 Flash
PokéChamp won in 6 turns · 3 min wall clock · 21,687 tokens · $0.004
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Decisions
- Team previewPokéChamp brought
Garchomp,venusaur,torkoalMiMo V2.6 Flash broughtTorkoal,venusaur,gholdengoMirror sun matchup: Torkoal guarantees sun and immediate Eruption pressure as the lead, Venusaur abuses chlorophyll/growth under it, and Gholdengo provides a special-attacking core that resists many common replies. This trio covers speed and sun control better than the physical alternatives.
Reasoning trace (86 words)
Mirror match. Sun team: Torkoal lead sets sun, Venusaur chlorophyll sweeps, Gholdengo as backup. Opponent likely similar. Torkoal lead with Eruption is strong. Venusaur Mega with chlorophyll... wait, ability is chlorophyll with venusaurite — mega Venusaur has thick fat, losing chlorophyll. Hmm, but in sun, regular Venusaur with chlorophyll is fast. Mega loses speed boost from chlorophyll. Still, growth + solarbeam in sun is strong. Standard bring: torkoal, venusaur, gholdengo. Or garchomp over gholdengo. Gholdengo resists many things and hits hard. I'll go torkoal, venusaur, gholdengo.
- Turn 1PokéChamp used
EarthquakeMiMo V2.6 Flash switched toVenusaurGarchomp outspeeds Torkoal and likely uses Earthquake, which would cripple Torkoal and gut Eruption's power. Venusaur resists Ground and, with Chlorophyll active in the sun, will outspeed Garchomp next turn for a strong response.
Reasoning trace (238 words)
Garchomp likely uses Earthquake, which would KO Torkoal or heavily damage it. Torkoal is slow. Eruption is not very effective against Garchomp (Ground resists Fire? No — Ground doesn't resist Fire. Wait, Garchomp is Dragon/Ground. Dragon doesn't resist Fire, Ground doesn't resist Fire. Actually Fire is neutral against Dragon/Ground. Hmm, the game says "not very effective on garchomp" — that's odd. Actually Ground resists... no. Let me trust the prompt: it says not very effective. Hmm, actually Rock resists Fire, Ground does not. But the prompt says not very effective, so accept it. Garchomp outspeeds and likely Earthquakes, KOing or severely damaging Torkoal, weakening Eruption. Best play: switch to Venusaur? Venusaur resists Ground? No, Grass resists Ground. Venusaur is Grass/Poison — resists Ground. Sunny day boosts... Venusaur with chlorophyll could outspeed. But it's not mega yet (mega available: no for torkoal; venusaur has venusaurite). Switching to Venusaur seems good: resists Ground, and in sun chlorophyll doubles speed (if ability chlorophyll active — yes, ability is chlorophyll, not overgrow... it says chlorophyll). So Venusaur would outspeed Garchomp next turn. But Garchomp could use Dragon moves. Still, switching seems safer than Torkoal taking an Earthquake. Alternatively, Torkoal could just fire Eruption at full HP for big damage. But Garchomp outspeeds and Earthquake would do massive damage to Torkoal (weak to Ground? Fire is neutral to Ground; Torkoal Defense high). Torkoal might survive but Eruption power drops. I'll switch to Venusaur.
- Turn 2PokéChamp used
EarthquakeMiMo V2.6 Flash switched toGholdengoVenusaur is at 43% and the state says Garchomp outspeeds it, so staying in means eating an Earthquake and likely losing Venusaur for nothing. Gholdengo is a Ghost type and is immune to Earthquake, giving me a free switch into its offensive pressure.
Reasoning trace (797 words)
Venusaur at 43% HP, Garchomp faster. Garchomp likely uses Earthquake again, KOing Venusaur. Sleep Powder 75% chance — if it hits and Venusaur survives... but Venusaur probably dies to EQ first since Garchomp is faster. Actually, Venusaur with chlorophyll in sun — speed doubled to 200, so it moves first! The speed note says garchomp moves first unless priority... wait, chlorophyll doubles speed: 100 * 2 = 200, which exceeds 169 max. But the state says "your venusaur 100 vs garchomp 109-169, it moves first". Hmm, maybe chlorophyll isn't factored or the sun... weather is sunny. Odd — maybe mega evolving removes chlorophyll (mega Venusaur has thick fat). Actually the listed speed says 100, not doubled. Perhaps the sim didn't apply chlorophyll? Or mega venusaur's ability is thickfat so no chlorophyll — but the state shows speed 100 vs garchomp, implying garchomp faster this turn if we mega. Wait — if we don't mega, chlorophyll applies (it's listed in effects), speed would be 200. The display says 100 though. Ambiguous. But if we mega, ability becomes thick fat, losing chlorophyll → garchomp faster → Venusaur dies to EQ before acting. Best: don't mega, use solarbeam (no charge in sun) or sleep powder. If Venusaur moves first (chlorophyll), solarbeam might KO or heavily damage Garchomp. Garchomp full HP, solarbeam 120 BP from167 SpA... likely 60-70%, not KO. Sleep Powder 75% puts it to sleep — safer to disable it, then set up. But the prompt states garchomp moves first unless priority — suggesting without mega the sim still says garchomp faster? That's weird given chlorophyll. Maybe Venusaur's displayed speed 100 already... no, chlorophyll effect listed. The speed comparison seems to ignore chlorophyll — possibly an error, but I should trust stated speed: garchomp faster, Venusaur will die to EQ. If Venusaur dies anyway, best to... switch? Venusaur at 43%, dies to EQ. Switching to Torkoal absorbs EQ (immune? No, Torkoal is Fire, takes neutral... actually ground is neutral on Fire). Torkoal full HP can take EQ, set up sun/rocks later. But we lose Venusaur's pressure. Alternatively, sac Venusaur — but nothing gained. Actually switching Gholdengo: Ghost immune to EQ! Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, immune to Ground. Switching Gholdengo is a free switch — EQ does nothing, then Gholdengo threatens with Make It Rain/Shadow Ball. But then opponent may switch out Garchomp. Still, Gholdengo at full HP with nasty plot pressure is great. However, if chlorophyll actually makes Venusaur faster, sleep powder first would be great. The speed line explicitly says garchomp moves first — trust it? It says "unless a move has priority." Growth/sleep have no priority. Hmm, but chlorophyll doubles — maybe the sim hasn't applied it because... Actually wait, maybe the displayed speed already accounts? No, 100 is base stat value. I think the sim intends chlorophyll active: Venusaur speed 100 shown as raw stat, and comparison might be erroneous or the comparison intentionally shows pre-weather. Risky. Given the explicit statement, safer to consider garchomp faster. Hmm, but if garchomp is faster and Venusaur dies, the clear best play is switch to Gholdengo (immune to EQ). That gives a free switch-in. Alternatively switch Torkoal to reset sun and take hit. Torkoal 100% HP, EQ does maybe 40%. But Gholdengo immune — strictly better unless opponent predicts and uses a different move (only revealed EQ; could have Dragon Claw/Stone Edge). Gholdengo takes neutral from dragon/rock but resists... rock is neutral on steel? Steel resists rock0.5. Dragon neutral. So Gholdengo fine. If opponent predicts a Ghost switch and uses Dragon Claw, Gholdengo takes ~30%. Still fine. I'll go SWITCH: gholdengo. But if Venusaur actually outspeeds with chlorophyll, sleep powder would be strong play. The rules say trust state... The state says garchomp moves first. I'll switch. Actually wait — consider: even if Venusaur moves first, Solarbeam wouldn't KO, then Venusaur dies to EQ. Net: damage but lose Venusaur. Sleep powder 75% — if it hits, Garchomp asleep, Venusaur still dies to... no, sleeping Pokémon can't attack that turn. So Venusaur survives! Then can solarbeam next turn. That's the upside if Venusaur is faster. Given uncertainty in chlorophyll, the switch to Gholdengo is robust: if garchomp uses EQ, free switch; if Venusaur actually outspeeds, we lose tempo but Gholdengo is a good matchup against Garchomp anyway (immune to EQ, threatens back). Hmm, but Garchomp could have Dragon Claw/Stone Edge to hit Gholdengo. Still Gholdengo is fine. I'll go with SWITCH: gholdengo. Wait — one more consideration: MEGA Venusaur with Thick Fat would take reduced damage from Fire/Ice but EQ still hits. Not relevant. Also could mega + growth: if Venusaur moves first (chlorophyll lost after mega — no! mega evolves first, ability becomes Thick Fat, losing chlorophyll, so garchomp outspeeds and Venusaur dies). So mega is bad. Decision: SWITCH: gholdengo.
- Turn 3PokéChamp used
EarthquakeMiMo V2.6 Flash switched toTorkoalGholdengo is at 12 HP and likely slower than Garchomp, so it will faint before doing anything useful. Switching in full-HP Torkoal absorbs the Earthquake safely and positions Sun-boosted Eruption next turn.
Reasoning trace (147 words)
Gholdengo at 12 HP, faster? Garchomp speed109-169 vs Gholdengo 106 — Garchomp likely faster. Gholdengo will be knocked out by Earthquake unless Garchomp... actually Garchomp moves first likely. So Gholdengo probably dies. Best: switch to Venusaur? Venusaur at 43% would take Earthquake — super effective? No, Venusaur Grass/Poison, Earth neutral. But sunny day, Venusaur could outspeed with chlorophyll and sleep powder or solar beam. Actually switch Venusaur in: takes EQ (~neutral,43% might survive or not). Or Torkoal — takes EQ neutral, full HP, then sunny eruption. Gholdengo outspeeds only if Garchomp min speed. Risky. Switching preserves Gholdengo at 12 HP for later revenge? Switch to Torkoal seems safest — full HP, eats EQ. But Venusaur with chlorophyll under sun could sweep with solar beam (needs charge... in sun solar beam skips charge). Venusaur at 43% might die to EQ. Torkoal at full takes EQ fine. Switch Torkoal.
- Turn 4PokéChamp used
EarthquakeMiMo V2.6 Flash usedWillowispTorkoal survived Garchomp's Earthquake before, so it should live another hit and can cripple the physical attacker with a burn, halving its damage for the rest of the game. Speed is irrelevant here since Torkoal tanks the hit either way, and the burn is worth more than chip damage from a weakened Eruption.
Reasoning trace (403 words)
Torkoal at 68/177, Garchomp at full. Eruption at 38% HP would be weak. Garchomp likely KO's Torkoal with Earthquake. Venusaur at 43% — sunny day, chlorophyll... but it's not mega evolved yet (venusaurite, mega available: No this turn? It says Mega Evolution available: No for Torkoal). Venusaur has chlorophyll ability revealed, doubles speed in sun. Venusaur outspeeds Garchomp in sun. Sludgebomb vs Garchomp — neutral, not great damage. Solarbeam needs charge... in sun it fires immediately. Solarbeam vs Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) — neutral damage, 120 BP special. Venusaur SpA 167 (mega stats shown? Stats show SPA 167 which seems mega-like). Actually stats listed may be current. Switching Venusaur in on predicted Earthquake — Venusaur takes neutral damage, survives at 43%? Earthquake from Garchomp on Venusaur... Venusaur has 103 Def, decent. Could survive. Alternatively Stealth Rock on Torkoal before it faints — sets hazards for later. Torkoal likely dies this turn anyway; setting rocks gives value. But sun-boosted Eruption at 38% HP is weak (~75 BP * sun 1.5 vs Garchomp resist... fire not very effective on... Garchomp is not resistant to fire. Actually "not very effective on garchomp"? Ground/Dragon — fire is neutral. The label says not very effective — hmm, maybe wrong. Anyway. Best play: switch in Venusaur to take the hit and threaten with chlorophyll solarbeam/sleep powder? Venusaur at 43% might die to Earthquake. Risky. Stealth Rock gives guaranteed value before Torkoal goes down. Garchomp at full HP, rocks chip on switch-ins. I think Stealth Rock is the safe value play since Torkoal probably faints this turn anyway. But if Torkoal survives (EQ from full Garchomp vs 38% Torkoal with 176 Def — Torkoal is very physically bulky; EQ might not KO). Prior turns: Torkoal took EQ and survived at 57/177. So Torkoal survives hits. Then Eruption at 38% is weak though. Actually Torkoal survived EQ before at some HP. It can likely survive another. Willowisp burn would cripple Garchomp — 85% accuracy, burn halves attack. That's a strong play: burn Garchomp, then Torkoal can tank hits and Venusaur/Gholdengo clean up. But if Garchomp has Earthquake only revealed, burn cuts its damage hugely. Risk: miss (15%). If Torkoal survives the turn, burn is huge value. Speed: Garchomp moves first, Torkoal survives (based on history), willowisp lands → Garchomp burned. That seems best. Alternatively Stealth Rock is guaranteed value. But burn is more impactful if it lands and Torkoal survives. I'll go willowisp.
MiMo V2.6 Flash switched toVenusaurVenusaur resists Ground 4x, so it comfortably switches in on Earthquake and can threaten Garchomp back with Sludge Bomb or Solar Beam in the sun. Gholdengo at 6% would faint to anything, so Venusaur is the only real play here.
Reasoning trace (75 words)
Garchomp is at full HP with only Earthquake revealed. Venusaur at 43% could take an Earthquake (Ground vs Grass is 0.25x), so Venusaur is safe to switch in. Venusaur can then Mega Evolve and attack (Sludge Bomb or Solar Beam in sun). Gholdengo at 6% would die to anything. Venusaur is the clear choice - it's immune-ish (resists Ground heavily) and can threaten Garchomp back with Sludge Bomb or set up with Growth in sun.
- Turn 5PokéChamp used
EarthquakeMiMo V2.6 Flash usedSleeppowdermegaGarchomp moves first and its Earthquake will KO Venusaur at 81 HP with regular defenses; Mega Evolving raises Venusaur's Defense enough to likely survive the hit, which then lets Sleep Powder disable Garchomp and open a path back into the game. Speed decides the order, but the bulk boost from Mega is the deciding factor for staying alive to act.
Reasoning trace (1,838 words)
Venusaur at 81 HP, Garchomp at full. Garchomp likely outspeeds base (109-169 vs 100). But with chlorophyll in sun, Venusaur speed doubles to... the speed stat shown is 100, with chlorophyll effect active it's doubled. Actually the speed comparison says "your venusaur 100 vs garchomp 109-169, it moves first unless priority" — so Garchomp moves first. Wait, chlorophyll is listed as active effect: "If Sunny Day is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled." But the speed comparison still says garchomp moves first. Hmm, maybe Venusaur's 100 already includes chlorophyll? Speed stat 100 at level 50 with chlorophyll... Base80 speed Venusaur would have ~90-100 speed normally. With chlorophyll doubled it'd be ~180-200. The comparison says 100, so maybe the display doesn't include chlorophyll doubling, or garchomp outspeeds anyway. Garchomp uses Earthquake, Venusaur takes it — Venusaur at 81 HP with 103 Def vs Garchomp EQ (100 BP, likely ~150+ attack). EQ would do well over 81 HP probably. Grass/Poison doesn't resist Ground. Likely OHKO. Mega evolving increases Venusaur's bulk (Mega Venusaur has Thick Fat, better defenses). Mega Venusaur Def ~123 base... At level 50, Mega Venusaur bulk: HP 187, Def maybe ~130-140. Earthquake from Garchomp attack135-200. Damage: 100 BP * (atk/def) roughly. If Garchomp atk 160, Venusaur def 135: 100 * 160/135 ≈ 118 * STAB 1.5 = ~178 * 4/3... wait STAB applies: EQ100 BP * 1.5 STAB = 150. 150 * 160/135 ≈ 178. That's way more than 81. Venusaur would faint regardless. Hmm, but with EVs... rough calc: level 50, formula roughly: ((2*50/5+2)*Power*A/D)/50+2. For A=160ish effective, D=135ish: (2*50/5+2)=22, *2 = wait ((2*50/5+2)*A)/50+2 = (22*160)/50+2 = 72.4 per... then *Power/ D... Let me do properly: Damage = ((2*Level/5+2)*Power*A/D)/50+2. = ((22)*100*160/135)/50+2 = (22*100*1.185)/50+2 = (2607)/50+2 = 54. Then *STAB 1.5 = 81. That exactly KO's Venusaur at 81. Hmm interesting. So Mega evolving (higher defense) might let Venusaur survive with a sliver. Mega Venusaur defenses: base 123 Def/SpD. Stat at50 with 0 EVs: roughly (2*base/8... formula: ((2*base+IV+EV/4)*50/100+10) = (2*123+31+0)*0.5+10 = 277*0.5+10 = 148. With EVs maybe higher. Non-mega Venusaur base 83 Def: (166+31)*0.5+10 = 108.5 — matches displayed 103 (maybe some stat calc differences). So Mega Venusaur def ~148 vs 103: damage reduced by 103/148 = 0.7. 81 * 0.7 = 57 damage. Venusaur survives at ~24 HP! And Thick Fat doesn't help vs Ground. Wait, but displayed Venusaur def is 103 and HP 81. Non-mega EQ damage computed: with def 103: (22*100*A/103)/50+2 = 0.0427*A+2, *1.5 STAB. For A=160: 6.84+2=8.8*1.5 = 13.2?? That seems too low. Let me redo: (2*50/5+2) = 22? 2*50/5 = 20, +2 = 22. Yes. 22 * 100 * A/D = 22*100*160/103 = 3417. /50 = 68.3 +2 = 70. *1.5 STAB = 106. So non-mega Venusaur takes 106 damage — faints (81 HP). Mega with def 148: 22*100*160/148 = 2378 /50 = 47.6+2 = 49.6 *1.5 = 74.4. Venusaur survives at ~7 HP (81-74). Critical hit would KO though. Hmm, but Garchomp attack could be up to 200: mega damage: 22*100*200/148 = 2973/50=59.5+2=61.5*1.5=92 — KO. With 160 atk it survives. But what does Venusaur do after surviving? Not much — sludgebomb not very effective, solarbeam off-chlorophyll... Venusaur's speed: does it outspeed Garchomp with chlorophyll? The prompt says Garchomp moves first — Garchomp is active, moves first regardless. Actually wait — the speed comparison: "your venusaur 100 vs opposing garchomp 109-169... it moves first, unless priority." So Venusaur's effective speed is 100 — chlorophyll doubling maybe not applied because... Venusaur's ability is chlorophyll and sunny day is active. Hmm, base speed 80 Venusaur: stat = (160+31)*0.5+10 = 105.5 with0 EV. Displayed 100 — with negative nature maybe. Chlorophyll doubled would be 200. The display says 100 — maybe they didn't apply chlorophyll to the comparison? Or maybe speed shown already... If Venusaur had 200 speed, it would outspeed max Garchomp (169). But the prompt says Garchomp moves first. Odd, but maybe chlorophyll isn't applied because... actually the effect is listed as active. Contradiction in prompt; trust the explicit "it moves first." So Garchomp moves first and likely KOs Venusaur. Unless Mega evolutions defense saves it. Strategy consideration: What's the win condition? My team: Torkoal fainted, Venusaur 43%, Gholdengo 6%. Opponent has Garchomp full + 2 more (from torkoal, venusaur, gholdengo, rotomwash, kingambit). I'm in bad shape. Options: Mega evolve + growth (boost, survives?), then outspeed with chlorophyll next turn? If Mega Venusaur survives EQ at ~7 HP, growth +2 SpA in sun, then outspeeds? Speed says Garchomp outspeeds though. Then Garchomp EQ finishes Venusaur next turn anyway. Alternatively, use Gholdengo as sacrifice? Switch Gholdengo in, it dies to EQ, then Venusaur comes in free... but Venusaur still faces same problem. Actually — maybe sleep powder:75% accuracy, puts Garchomp to sleep. But Garchomp moves first and KOs Venusaur before it sleeps. Unless Mega Venusaur survives. Key line: Mega evolve to survive EQ (likely, if Garchomp atk moderate), then sleep powder to disable Garchomp. But Venusaur moves after Garchomp this turn — so Garchomp EQs first, Venusaur survives at ~7 (if atk ~160), then sleep powder hits (75%). Next turn Garchomp asleep, Venusaur can solarbeam/growth. But if Garchomp atk is high (up to 200), Mega Venusaur faints. Risky either way. Alternatively growth first? Doesn't help survival. Sleep powder line: Mega evolve + sleeppowder. If Venusaur survives EQ, sleeps Garchomp, then can set up growth and sweep. This gives best upside. Actually wait — does Venusaur survive non-mega? Damage 106 at atk 160, Venusaur 81 HP — no. Mega: 74 damage, survives at 7 if atk ≤ ~170. Let's check threshold: survive if damage ≤ 81: 22*100*A/148/50+2 = 0.0297*A+2, *1.5 ≤ 81 → 0.0446A + 3 ≤ 81 → A ≤ 175. Garchomp atk range 135-200. Prob atk ≤175 is decent (many Garchomps run 252 Atk positive → 183ish at level 50... hmm. Actually Garchomp base 130 Atk, level 50 with 252 EVs and no IV (assuming 31): (260+31+63)*0.5+10 = 354*0.5+10 = 187. With Jolly nature: 168. With Adamant: 205. So typical Jolly chomp: 168 → survives (damage = 0.0446*168+3 = 10.5... wait recompute: 0.0297*168+2 = 6.99, *1.5 = 10.5?? That's wrong. Let me recompute carefully. Damage = ((2*50/5+2) * Power * A / D)/50 + 2 = (22 * 100 *168 / 148)/50 + 2 = (22*100*168 = 369600; /148 = 2497; /50 = 49.95) + 2 = 51.95. *STAB 1.5 = 77.9. Then weather/sun modifiers: EQ is Ground — sun doesn't affect. Venusaur mega def — I estimated 148. So78 damage vs 81 HP → survives at 3 HP! Adamant 205 atk: 22*100*205/148 = 3030; /50 = 60.6+2 = 62.6 *1.5 = 94 → KO. Hmm, and critical hits ignore defense boosts but base defense calc already used. Crit would be 94*... roughly 1.5x → KO anyway. Also Garchomp could have other moves (dragon claw, stone edge) — revealed only EQ. Also rough skin — irrelevant unless contact (solarbeam special, sludgebomb special, no contact). So plan: MEGA evolve + sleeppowder. If Venusaur survives (likely vs Jolly), sleep Garchomp, then setup. If Garchomp atk is Adamant and KOs... we lose Venusaur either way — well, without mega we definitely lose Venusaur. So mega + sleep powder strictly dominates. Wait — does mega evolution happen before Garchomp's attack? Yes, mega evolves at start of turn, before moves. But actually — should I consider that Venusaur's shown speed 100 vs Garchomp 109-169: if chlorophyll applied, Venusaur speed would be 200 and would outspeed. The prompt says Garchomp moves first. Perhaps the speed display doesn't include chlorophyll... but they explicitly stated order. Actually hold on — maybe the displayed speed 100 already reflects... no. Or maybe the tool's speed calc excluded the chlorophyll effect and the statement "it moves first" is based on that. Hmm. The effects list shows chlorophyll active. If chlorophyll actually works, Venusaur (200 speed) outspeeds Garchomp (max 169)! If Venusaur moves first: sleeppowder (75%) puts Garchomp to sleep before it EQs — huge. Then next turn growth. Given ambiguity, sleeppowder + mega is best either way: if we move first, sleep before EQ; if not, survive (maybe) then sleep. Mega Venusaur's ability becomes Thick Fat — loses chlorophyll! Wait — Mega Venusaur's ability is Thick Fat, not Chlorophyll. So mega evolving loses chlorophyll speed boost in sun! That's important. Mega Venusaur base speed 80 — same as regular. With chlorophyll, speed doubles; mega loses that. Hmm. If chlorophyll is genuinely doubling Venusaur's speed to 200, then NOT mega evolving keeps speed 200 (outspeeding Garchomp) but frail defense (takes106 from EQ → dies). With mega: speed ~100 (slower than Garchomp), but survives EQ potentially. If we move first (chlorophyll active): sleep powder hits Garchomp, then next turn Garchomp asleep and we can... but we didn't mega — Venusaur can still growth/solarbeam. But if we don't mega, Venusaur dies next turn to... Garchomp asleep, no attack. We could growth while it sleeps. Alternatively mega + sleep: if chlorophyll gives us speed 200 but mega drops to 100, we lose speed — Garchomp moves first and may KO. Hmm, decision hinges on whether chlorophyll actually applies. The prompt explicitly says "Speed: your venusaur 100 vs opposing garchomp 109-169... it moves first, unless a move has priority." This is the game engine telling me turn order: Garchomp moves first. I should trust the explicit statement over my theory about chlorophyll. So Garchomp EQs first regardless. Given Garchomp moves first: non-mega Venusaur (def 103) takes ~106 at atk160 → dies at 81 HP. Mega Venusaur (def ~148) takes ~78 → survives at 3 (vs Jolly168). vs Adamant dies. Hmm wait — also consider: maybe Venusaur speed100 shown already includes chlorophyll? Base 80 → 0 EV stat105, chlorophyll → 211. Displayed 100 suggests no doubling applied. So possibly the engine doesn't apply chlorophyll... whatever, engine says Garchomp first. Actually — maybe the engine DOES apply chlorophyll and shows effective speed...100 can't be doubled from a base-80 stat unless heavy negative nature +0 EV: (160+31)*0.5+10 = 105.5, ×0.9 (timid... no, minus speed nature) = 95. Hmm ~95-100. Chlorophyll → ~190-200. So 100 is unboosted. The engine statement says Garchomp first — trust it. So: mega + sleeppowder. Survive EQ (if atk ≤ ~175), then sleep. 75% accuracy. Alternative: is there any chance to just switch Gholdengo in to sack, then bring Venusaur in clean? Gholdengo dies to EQ, Venusaur comes in — same situation next turn, Garchomp EQs Venusaur. Same problem, minus a turn. No gain. Another thought: growth now would double boost but Venusaur dies first anyway. Actually consider: if Venusaur would faint to EQ regardless (if Adamant), nothing matters. Best play maximizing expected value: mega + sleeppowder. Also consider sludgebomb/solarbeam damage — nothing meaningful. Solarbeam in sun hits EQ user for... Garchomp resists? Grass vs Dragon/Ground: 0.5 Dragon *... Ground takes 1x from Grass? No: Grass vs Ground = 0.5? Grass is not very effective vs Ground? Actually Grass is SE vs Ground (2x). Dragon resists Grass (0.5x). Net: 1x. So solarbeam neutral, ~85 damage after STAB — not KO. Sleep powder is the play. Final answer: MOVE: sleeppowder [MEGA].
MiMo V2.6 Flash switched toGholdengoWith only one legal action available, I must send in Gholdengo despite its low HP—there are no alternatives to consider.
Reasoning trace (7 words)
Only one legal action: switch in Gholdengo.
- Turn 6PokéChamp used
EarthquakeMiMo V2.6 Flash usedRecoverGholdengo at 12 HP will be outsped and KO'd by Garchomp's Earthquake regardless of what move I pick, since Garchomp is faster. Since no attacking move will execute, Recover is the safest choice in case Garchomp opts for a non-damaging move instead of attacking.
Reasoning trace (423 words)
Gholdengo is at 12/194 HP, facing Garchomp at full HP. Garchomp is faster and will likely knock out Gholdengo with Earthquake before it can move. Let me think about this: - Gholdengo has 12 HP (6.2%) - Garchomp will outspeed and KO with Earthquake (or any attack really) - Gholdengo has no priority moves- Recover would heal to ~109 HP, but Garchomp moves first and will KO Wait - the rules say Garchomp "it moves first, unless a move has priority." So Garchomp will KO Gholdengo before it can do anything. I should switch out to preserve Gholdengo. But the legal actions don't include a switch. Let me re-read... The legal actions are only moves - nastyplot, makeitrain, shadowball, recover. No switch available. So Gholdengo is going to faint this turn regardless. What's the best move? - Recover: Garchomp moves first, KOs Gholdengo - wasted - Nasty Plot: Garchomp KOs first - wasted - Make It Rain: Garchomp KOs first - wasted - Shadow Ball: Garchomp KOs first - wasted Since Garchomp is faster and will KO Gholdengo before it can act, none of the moves matter. But if by some chance Gholdengo survives or moves first (unlikely given speed ranges), Shadow Ball or Make It Rain would be best offensive options. Actually, wait - Gholdengo at 12 HP with Life Orb. If Gholdengo uses an attacking move, it will lose 1/10 HP from Life Orb after attacking, which would KO it. But if it's already going to faint from Garchomp... Since all moves result in Gholdengo fainting (Garchomp outspeeds and KOs), the least bad option... actually there's no good option. Let me just pick recover - no, that won't work either since Garchomp moves first. Hmm, but what if Garchomp uses something other than Earthquake? It's at full HP and revealed Earthquake. It'll almost certainly Earthquake. Given that Gholdengo is going to faint no matter what, I should think about what comes in next. The question is which move to pick. Since Garchomp outspeeds, none of the moves execute. But if there's any chance Garchomp doesn't KO (unlikely at 12 HP), recover would be best to survive. Actually, Garchomp will definitely KO a 12 HP Gholdengo. So no move matters. But I have to pick one. Recover is the "safest" if somehow Garchomp doesn't attack (e.g., if it sets up). But that's very unlikely. Let me just go with recover as the safest play - if there's any scenario where Gholdengo survives (maybe Garchomp uses a non-damaging move), recover keeps it alive.