Matches · 2026-10-11 · rules version c4
Jev 1.13 vs Ornith 1.5 35B
Ornith 1.5 35B won in 7 turns · 8 min wall clock · 52,750 tokens · $0.001
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Decisions
- Team previewJev 1.13 brought
Dragapult,gholdengo,aegislashLead: 37% BRING: dragapult, 26% BRING: aegislash, 23% BRING: gholdengo Pick 2: 52% BRING: gholdengo, 24% BRING: aegislash, 10% BRING: corviknight Pick 3: 38% BRING: aegislash, 26% BRING: corviknight, 23% BRING: kingambit
Ornith 1.5 35B broughtDragapult,garchomp,gholdengoThe opponent fields five Steel-type Pokémon, so I need coverage and walls that resist Steel. Dragapult (Choice Scarf) is my fastest revenge killer and matches the opponent's Dragapult speed tier. Garchomp resists Steel and grounds Electric threats, while Gholdengo's Good as Gold plus Steel/Ghost typing makes it a reliable special wall against the many Ghost/Steel attackers. This gives a balanced fast attacker, physical wall, and special wall.
Reasoning trace (1,167 words)
Let me analyze this battle. It's turn 1, team preview, so I need to choose 3 of my 6 Pokémon to bring. My team: - Dragapult (Choice Scarf, Cursed Body) - very fast, 213 SPE - Garchomp (Leftovers, Rough Skin) - tanky physical - Gholdengo (Focus Sash, Good as Gold) - special wall - Corviknight (Sitrus Berry, Mirror Armor) - physical wall - Sneasler (Expert Belt, Unburden) - fast physical - Quaquaval (Life Orb, Moxie) - mixed attacker Opponent's team: - Aegislash (Steel/Ghost) - Corviknight (Flying/Steel) - Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) - Kingambit (Dark/Steel) - Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost) - Archaludon (Steel/Dragon) This is a balanced team with lots of Steel/Ghost types. Let me think about what counters what. Key threats from opponent: - Dragapult - fast special attacker, matches my speed tier - Gholdengo - special wall/attacker, Good as Gold - Kingambit - Dark/Steel, Supreme Overlord likely - Archaludon - Steel/Dragon, bulky - Aegislash - Steel/Ghost - Corviknight - Steel/Flying My team needs to handle: - Steel types (Aegislash, Corviknight, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Archaludon) - 5 Steel types! - Dragon types (Dragapult, Archaludon) - Ghost types (Aegislash, Gholdengo, Dragapult) My team coverage: - Dragapult: Dragon/Ghost, Choice Scarf - can hit Dragons, Ghost with Dracometeor/Shadowball. Weak to Steel, Fighting, Ice, Dragon, Fairy. Resists Ghost, Poison. Immune to Normal, Fighting. - Garchomp: Dragon/Ground, Rough Skin - Earthquake hits Steel/Fighting/Ice/Rock/Poison. Weak to Water, Grass, Ice. Resists Rock, Steel, Electric, Poison. Immune to Electric. - Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost, Good as Gold - Immune to Normal, Fighting, Poison. Resists Steel, Rock, Grass, Fairy, Ghost, Poison. Weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. - Corviknight: Steel/Flying - Resists many. Weak to Fire, Electric, Rock. - Sneasler: Fighting/Poison - Close Combat hits Steel, Fairy, Ice, Normal. Weak to Ground, Psychic, Flying. - Quaquaval: Water/Fighting - Hydrocannon hits Fire, Ground, Rock, Steel. Close Combat hits Steel, Fairy, Ice, Normal. Ice Spinner hits Dragon, Flying, Grass. The opponent has 5 Steel types. This is a lot of Steel. I need coverage to deal with them. Let me think about the best 3. Dragapult is a great lead with Choice Scarf - it's the fastest and can revenge kill. Dracometeor hits Dragons hard. But it's weak to Steel types which the opponent has a lot of. Garchomp with Earthquake is great against Steel, Fighting, Ice, Rock, Poison. It resists Steel and Rock. Good against Corviknight, Kingambit, Archaludon (Earthquake hits Archaludon? Archaludon is Steel/Dragon, Earthquake is Ground, Steel resists Ground... actually Ground doesn't affect Steel. Earthquake would be resisted by Steel). Hmm. Actually let me reconsider. Earthquake vs Steel types is resisted. But Garchomp resists Steel too. Gholdengo is a great special wall - Good as Gold makes it immune to special moves. It's Steel/Ghost so immune to Normal/Fighting/Poison. Weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. Let me think about the matchup. The opponent has a lot of Steel/Ghost. Gholdengo vs Gholdengo - mirror match, Good as Gold. Aegislash is Steel/Ghost. Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. My Gholdengo resists Steel types and is immune to Fighting/Poison/Normal. It can take special hits. Let me think about what I need: 1. A fast attacker to revenge kill - Dragapult 2. Coverage against Steel types 3. A wall Actually, let me think about the specific threats. The opponent's Dragapult is the biggest speed threat. My Dragapult matches it. Garchomp is a great physical wall and can hit hard with Earthquake. It resists Steel (Aegislash, Corviknight, Kingambit, Archaludon, Gholdengo all resists Earthquake... wait, Earthquake is Ground. Steel resists Ground. So all Steel types resist Earthquake). But Garchomp resists Steel attacks. Hmm, but the opponent has a lot of special attackers too (Dragapult, Gholdengo, Archaludon). Let me think about the best combination. Option: Dragapult, Garchomp, Gholdengo - Dragapult: fast revenge killer, Dragon coverage - Garchomp: physical wall, Earthquake coverage - Gholdengo: special wall, Good as Gold This gives a nice balance. Dragapult handles fast things, Garchomp handles physical, Gholdengo handles special. But wait, the opponent has 5 Steel types. My coverage: - Dragapult's Dracometeor hits Dragons (Archaludon, Dragapult) - Garchomp's Earthquake is resisted by Steel - Gholdengo's Poltergeist/Shadowball/Flash Cannon Flash Cannon is Steel type - hits the other Steel types? No, Steel doesn't hurt Steel. Hmm, this is tricky. The opponent has so many Steel types. Let me think about Sneasler. Close Combat hits Steel, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Rock hard. Sneasler is fast (189 SPE with Unburden after Swords Dance). But it's weak to Ground, Psychic, Flying. Quaquaval - Hydrocannon hits Fire, Ground, Rock, Steel. Close Combat hits Steel. Ice Spinner hits Dragon. Let me reconsider. The key is to have a team that can handle the opponent's threats. Opponent threats: - Aegislash: Steel/Ghost. Weak to Fire, Ground, Fighting, Dark. Resists Steel, Ghost, Poison, Dragon, Normal. Immune to Fighting... no wait, Aegislash in Shield Forme is very bulky. In Blade Forme it's more offensive. - Corviknight: Steel/Flying. Weak to Fire, Electric, Rock. - Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost. Weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. - Kingambit: Dark/Steel. Weak to Fire, Ground, Fighting. - Dragapult: Dragon/Ghost. Weak to Steel, Fighting, Ice, Dragon, Fairy. - Archaludon: Steel/Dragon. Weak to Fire, Ground, Fighting, Dragon. So Fire, Ground, Fighting, Dragon are the key coverage types. My coverage: - Dragon: Dragapult (Dracometeor), Garchomp (Dragon Claw) - Ground: Garchomp (Earthquake) - Fighting: Sneasler (Close Combat), Quaquaval (Close Combat) - Fire: none on my team! I don't have any Fire coverage. That's a problem since the opponent has 5 Steel types weak to Fire. Hmm, but I can't change that. Let me work with what I have. The best approach might be to have a team that can switch into threats and wear them down. Let me think about the most important matchups: 1. Dragapult vs Dragapult - speed tie, both can OHKO each other with Dracometeor (with Life Orb) or Choice Scarf. My Dragapult has Choice Scarf so it's faster (213 * 1.5 = 319 effective). Actually the opponent's Dragapult max speed is 213 too. With Choice Scarf I outspeed. 2. Gholdengo vs Gholdengo - Good as Gold mirror. 3. Garchomp vs Steel types - Earthquake resisted, but Garchomp resists Steel attacks. Let me think about the overall team composition. I think the best 3 are: Dragapult, Garchomp, Gholdengo. Reasoning: - Dragapult: Fastest on my team, can revenge kill opponent's Dragapult and other fast threats. Choice Scarf lets it come in late. - Garchomp: Physical wall with Rough Skin, resists Steel, can set up Swords Dance. Earthquake hits Fire/Ice/Rock/Poison/Electric/Fighting. - Gholdengo: Special wall with Good as Gold, resists Steel, can Nasty Plot. This gives a balanced team with a fast attacker, physical wall, and special wall. Alternatively, I could include Sneasler for Fighting coverage against Steel types. But Sneasler is frail. Let me think about the opponent's likely lead. The opponent could lead with anything. Actually, let me reconsider. The opponent has a lot of Steel types. My team needs to be able to deal with them. Gholdengo is a great pick because: - It's Good as Gold (immune toThinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
- Turn 1Jev 1.13 used
Shadowball54% MOVE: shadowball, 15% SWITCH: aegislash, 14% MOVE: dragondarts
Ornith 1.5 35B usedUturnMirror Dragapult matchup; my Choice Scarf guarantees I move first, so I can't be KO'd this turn. Neither move reliably KOs the bulky mirror, and the opponent's revealed bench pool is entirely Steel-types (aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon). U-turn lets me pivot into Garchomp, whose Earthquake threatens all of them, turning a stallish mirror into a winning position.
Reasoning trace (1,183 words)
This is a mirror matchup: Dragapult vs Dragapult. Both have the same speed tier, and the opponent's speed is unknown (145-213 range). My Dragapult is wearing a Choice Scarf, which boosts speed by 1.5x. Let me calculate: My Dragapult base speed 213, with Choice Scarf 1.5x. If I'm at max speed (252 EVs), my speed would be around 213 * 1.5 = 319 or so. Actually let me think about the actual numbers. My Dragapult speed stat is 213 (shown). Wait, that's the displayed speed. Let me re-read. My Dragapult: SPE: 213. But it's wearing a Choice Scarf which multiplies by 1.5. So effective speed is 213 * 1.5 = 319.5. Opponent's Dragapult: speed range 145-213. Even at max (213), my effective speed of 319.5 is way faster. So I will definitely move first. Wait, but the matchup says "either could move first, depending on its investment." Hmm, that doesn't account for the scarf. Let me reconsider. Actually, my displayed speed is 213 which already... no. The speed stat shown is the base stat before scarf multiplier. With scarf, it's 213 * 1.5. Actually wait, let me reconsider. The opponent's possible range is 145-213. If the opponent has 252 speed EVs and positive nature, their speed would be 213. My scarf Dragapult would be 213 * 1.5 = 319.5, definitely faster. Hmm, but the system says "either could move first." That's strange. Maybe the system is just giving generic info. Let me trust the calculation: with Choice Scarf, I'm much faster. Actually, wait. Let me reconsider whether the 213 shown already includes the scarf. In these battle displays, the speed stat shown is usually the actual speed stat (the number), and the scarf is an item that multiplies it. So my effective speed = 213 * 1.5 = 319.5. So I move first reliably. Good. Now, what's the best move? This is a mirror matchup. Both Dragapults are Dragon/Ghost. Options: 1. Shadowball - super effective, 80 BP, 20% chance to lower SpDef. 2. Dracometeor - super effective, 130 BP, but lowers SpA by 2. 3. U-turn - not very effective, switches out. 4. Thunderbolt - not very effective (Dragon resists Electric? No, Dragon is not weak to Electric. Actually Dragon resists Electric? No. Let me think. Dragon type resists Electric? No. Electric is not very effective against Dragon. Actually, Dragon does resist Electric? Let me recall type chart. Electric vs Dragon: not very effective. Yes, Dragon resists Electric. So thunderbolt is not very effective.) Wait, the move descriptions say thunderbolt is "not very effective on dragapult." So yes. So the super effective options are Shadowball and Dracometeor. This is a mirror matchup. Neither can 2HKO the other easily. Let me think about what's optimal. In a mirror Dragapult matchup, the key considerations: - Both are fast, but I have the scarf so I move first. - Dracometeor hits hard (130 BP) but drops my SpA by 2, which is bad for follow-up. - Shadowball is weaker but reliable and can lower SpDef. - U-turn lets me pivot to a counter. The opponent's bench contains: aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon (2 of these will come in). Hmm, what's the best play here? Let me think about the matchup. This is a mirror. If I use Dracometeor, I might not KO (Dragapult is bulky). If I use Shadowball, I won't KO either. Actually, in mirror matchups, the standard play is often to use a move that either: 1. KOs (if possible) 2. Pivots to gain advantage 3. Sets up Since I can't KO with a single move (mirror is too bulky), and I move first, the question is whether to pivot or stay. U-turn would let me switch to a counter. But which one? The opponent could bring in any of their 2 remaining Pokémon. Actually, let me think about this differently. The opponent's revealed bench pool is: aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon. My team: garchomp, gholdengo, dragapult. Hmm, I only have 3 Pokémon shown (dragapult active, garchomp and gholdengo on bench). Wait, the format is bring 6 pick 3. My bench shows garchomp and gholdengo. So my 3 picked are dragapult, garchomp, gholdengo. The opponent's pool: aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon, plus Dragapult (active). So they picked Dragapult + 2 of {aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon}. Now, in the mirror matchup, what should I do? Let me think about coverage. My Dragapult has Shadowball, Dracometeor, U-turn, Thunderbolt. If I U-turn, I can bring in Garchomp or Gholdengo. Garchomp vs the opponent's potential switches: - Aegislash: Garchomp's Earthquake would... Aegislash is Steel/Ghost. Earthquake hits Steel super effectively? No wait, Earthquake is Ground. Ground vs Steel is super effective. But Aegislash in Shield Forme takes reduced physical damage. Hmm. Actually, Garchomp with Earthquake could threaten Aegislash. But Aegislash could also threaten Garchomp with... it's Ghost/Steel. - Corviknight: Flying/Steel. Garchomp's Earthquake is super effective (Ground vs Steel/Flying). Dragon Claw also. Corviknight is a physical wall but Earthquake 2HKOes or KOes. - Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost. Garchomp... Earthquake vs Ghost doesn't hit. Dragon Claw vs Ghost doesn't hit. Stone Edge vs Steel/Ghost is super effective. Hmm. - Kingambit: Steel/Dark. Earthquake not very effective? Ground vs Steel is super effective. Kingambit is Steel/Dark, so Earthquake is super effective. - Archaludon: Steel/Dragon. Earthquake super effective vs Steel. So Garchomp is a decent check to several of these. But wait, the mirror matchup right now. If I stay in with Dragapult and use Dracometeor, I deal a lot of damage but cripple myself. If the opponent also has a Dragapult, they might U-turn or set up. Actually, let me reconsider. The most common and correct play in a mirror Dragapult mirror with a scarf user is... Let me think about damage. My Dragapult with Choice Scarf. Shadowball is 80 BP special. Dracometeor is 130 BP special. Dragapult HP is 163 (mine). Opponent's Dragapult HP is 163-195. Can my Shadowball KO a standard Dragapult? Dragapult has 85-139 SpD. A standard special wall... no. Shadowball probably does around 40-50%. Dracometeor does around 70-90%. So neither reliably KOs. Actually, Dracometeor against a bulky Dragapult might KO if they're at low SpD. But it's not reliable. Hmm, this is tricky. Let me think about the strategic picture. The key insight: This is Turn 1, mirror matchup. I have the speed advantage with the scarf. The opponent's team is mostly Steel-type heavy (aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon are all Steel types except... all of them are Steel types!). Wait: aegislash (Steel/Ghost), corviknight (Flying/Steel), gholdengo (Steel/Ghost), kingambit (Steel/Dark), archaludon (Steel/Dragon). All Steel types! So the opponent's bench is entirely Steel-type Pokémon. And their active is Dragapult. My team: Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost), Garchomp (Dragon/Ground), Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost). Garchomp with Earthquake is a huge threat to all these Steel types. Earthquake is super effective against Steel. So if I can get Garchomp in, it threatens everything. But the mirror matchup right now: Dragapult vs Dragapult. If I U-turn now, I bring in Garchomp. Garchomp threatens all the Steel types with Earthquake. But the opponent's Dragapult (active) could hit Garchomp. Dragapult's moves areThinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.Ornith 1.5 35B switched toGholdengoThe active matchup is a Dragapult mirror, and Garchomp is 2x weak to Dragon and 4x weak to Ice, so it would die to Dragapult's coverage. Gholdengo is immune to Dragon moves and resists Ghost, letting it safely absorb the hit and set up with Focus Sash.
Reasoning trace (480 words)
The opponent has a Dragapult active at 88% HP. My Dragapult is a Scarf lead. The matchup is Dragapult vs Dragapult, which is a mirror. My options are only switches (no moves available this turn - the turn already had my Dragapult use U-turn last turn, but now I'm forced to switch). Wait, looking at the legal actions, I can only switch. My Dragapult is stuck... actually no, the legal actions only show switches. This means my Dragapult already used its move? No wait, this is Turn 1 and the recent turns show my Dragapult used U-turn. But that was the previous turn's action. Actually, looking more carefully - the LEGAL ACTIONS only has switches. This is strange. It seems my Dragapult has already acted or something. Let me re-read. "Turn 1 | Format..." and "RECENT TURNS: ... Turn 1: Your Dragapult used U-turn" So it seems Turn 1 has already been played with my Dragapult using U-turn. But now I'm being asked to choose an action. The legal actions are only switches. This means I must switch. Wait, this is confusing. Let me think about the format. This is a rotation format (championsrotomarenabss). In rotation formats, you have a rotation of active Pokémon. Actually, "championsrotomarenabssregmb" - this seems to be a rotation format where you rotate through your team. Actually the format name suggests it's a rotation format. In these formats, you can only switch/rotate. The legal actions confirm I can only switch to garchomp or gholdengo. So the situation: opponent has Dragapult at 88%. My Dragapult just used U-turn (not very effective). Now I need to switch. Given the mirror matchup, switching to Gholdengo makes sense because Gholdengo is immune to Dragon moves and resists/neutral to many things. Actually, Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, immune to Poison and Normal, resists Bug, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Steel, and is neutral to... Ghost is immune to Fighting and Poison. Steel resists many. Against a Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost), Gholdengo is immune to Dragon-type moves and Ghost moves hit it neutrally (Ghost vs Steel/Ghost - Ghost is not very effective against Steel). Actually Ghost moves vs Steel/Ghost: Ghost is immune to Fighting/Poison, but Ghost vs Steel is not very effective (0.5x), and Ghost vs Ghost is 1x. So combined, Ghost moves do 0.5x to Steel/Ghost. So Gholdengo takes reduced damage from Dragapult's Dragon and Ghost moves. Gholdengo also has Focus Sash. Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, weak to Ice and Dragon. Dragapult likely has Dragon moves and possibly Dragon Pulse or Draco Meteor. Garchomp would take heavy damage. So switching to Gholdengo is the better choice to survive the mirror matchup. Actually, let me reconsider. The deciding factor is the bad matchup. Garchomp is 4x weak to Ice and 2x weak to Dragon, so it would die to Dragapult's coverage. Gholdengo is immune to Dragon and resists Ghost, making it the safer switch. Decision: SWITCH: gholdengo
- Turn 2Jev 1.13 used
Shadowball81% MOVE: shadowball, 11% SWITCH: gholdengo, 8% SWITCH: aegislash
Ornith 1.5 35B switched toGarchompGholdengo is at 50% HP so Focus Sash won't save it, and opposing Dragapult is faster with a Shadow Ball that KOs it. Poltergeist is the only move that can KO first, but its reliability depends on the unknown item and Dragapult's defense. Switching to Garchomp avoids the risk and gives a strong matchup against likely switch-ins like Kingambit or Archaludon.
Reasoning trace (987 words)
Gholdengo is at 50.5% HP with Focus Sash still active. Opposing Dragapult is faster and can OHKO with Shadow Ball. I need to survive and knock out the opposing Dragapult. Poltergeist is super effective (110 BP physical Ghost) but requires a held item. The opposing Dragapult's item is unknown. Shadow Ball is super effective and 100% accurate. Flash Cannon is neutral. Let me think about damage. Opposing Dragapult has SpD 85-139. Gholdengo SpA 137. Shadow Ball 80 BP: - vs SpD 85: (2*50*137*80)/(85*50) * 0.85 (SE) = ~29.5 * 0.85 = ~25. Hmm let me compute properly. Damage = ((2*Level/5+2) * Power * A/D) / 25 + 2 = ((2*50/5+2) * 80 * 137/85) / 25 + 2 = ((20+2) * 80 * 1.612) / 25 + 2 = (22 * 80 * 1.612)/25 + 2 = (2837)/25 + 2 = 113.5 + 2 = 115.5 Times 0.85 (super effective) = 98.2. Minus random (0.85-1.0) = 83-98. Opposing Dragapult HP 163-195. So Shadow Ball does ~83-98, doesn't KO. Flash Cannon 80 BP Steel vs Dragon: neutral (Dragon resists Steel? No, Steel is not very effective against Dragon). Actually Steel vs Dragon is not very effective (0.5x). So Flash Cannon = 115.5 * 0.5 = 57.7, neutral... wait Flash Cannon is Steel type. Steel is not very effective against Dragon. So 57.7 * 0.5 = 28.8. Not good. Wait, but Flash Cannon is Steel, and Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. Steel vs Dragon = 0.5x, Steel vs Ghost = 1x. So 0.5x total. Not effective. Poltergeist 110 BP physical Ghost vs Dragon/Ghost: super effective (2x). Physical, but Gholdengo physical Atk 80. Damage = ((22) * 110 * 80/85)/25 + 2 = (22*110*0.941)/25 + 2 = (2277)/25+2 = 91+2 = 93. Times 2x SE = 186. Minus random = 158-186. That KO's Dragapult (163-195). Actually 158-186 vs 163-195. Could miss the KO if Dragapult at 195 and low random. Hmm, 186 max vs 195 = doesn't KO. But usually KO. Wait, Poltergeist is physical but damage uses the target's Defense. Dragapult Def 85-139. Using Def 85: 93 * 2 = 186. Using Def 139: (22*110*80/139)/25+2 = (19360/139... let me recompute. 22*110 = 2420. 2420 * (80/139) = 2420*0.575 = 1393. /25 = 55.7 + 2 = 57.7. *2 = 115. So vs high Def Dragapult, Poltergeist does 115*random = 97-115. Doesn't KO. Hmm, so Poltergeist reliability depends on item existing and Dragapult's def. Actually the key issue: Poltergeist fails if target has no held item. The item is unknown. If it fails, Gholdengo gets OHKO'd. Shadow Ball doesn't KO but does ~83-98. With Focus Sash, if I survive Shadow Ball (1 HP), then... but it's my turn, Dragapult moves first. So I take the hit first. Wait, Gholdengo is faster? No. Speed: gholdengo 104 vs dragapult 145-213. Dragapult moves first. So if I attack, Dragapult hits first. Shadow Ball 80 BP vs Gholdengo. Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, Ghost immune to... no. Shadow Ball is Ghost vs Steel/Ghost: Ghost hits Ghost super effective? Ghost is immune to Fighting/Psychic. Ghost resists Poison/Bug. Ghost takes super effective from Ghost and Dark. So Shadow Ball is super effective against Gholdengo. Gholdengo HP 194. Shadow Ball 80 BP vs SpD 85-139: vs SpD 85: (22*80*137/85)/25+2... wait Gholdengo SpD 157. Damage = (22 * 80 * 137/157)/25 + 2 = (22*80*0.8726)/25+2 = (1536)/25+2 = 61.4+2 = 63.4. Times 2x SE = 126.8. Random 107-126.8. Gholdengo at 50.5% = 98 HP. So Shadow Ball OHKOs Gholdengo (126 > 98). Wait but Focus Sash. If Gholdengo is not at full HP, Focus Sash doesn't activate. Gholdengo is at 98/194, not full. So Focus Sash is gone already? No wait, Focus Sash activates when a hit would KO from full HP. Since Gholdengo is at 50.5%, the sash hasn't been used yet (it only triggers from full HP). Actually Focus Sash: "If holder's HP is full, will survive an attack that would KO it with 1 HP." So it only works when at full HP. Gholdengo is at 50.5%, so if this Shadow Ball KOs, the sash does NOT save it because it's not full HP. So Shadow Ball will KO Gholdengo. Gholdengo is dead if it takes Shadow Ball. So the question: can Gholdengo knock out Dragapult before taking the hit? Poltergeist: KO chance depends on item + Dragapult's def. If Dragapult has item and low def, Poltergeist KOs (158-186). If high def, doesn't KO (97-115) and then Gholdengo dies. Shadow Ball: doesn't KO (83-98), Gholdengo dies. So Poltergeist is the only shot at winning, but risky. Alternatively, switch to Garchomp or Dragapult. Garchomp 100% HP. Opponent's bench: aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon. Garchomp vs these: - Aegislash: Steel/Ghost. Dragon Claw super effective? Dragon vs Steel = neutral, Dragon vs Ghost = neutral. Earthquake hits Steel super effective but Aegislash in Shield Forme... Actually Aegislash is tricky. - Corviknight: Steel/Flying. Dragon Claw neutral, Earthquake super effective (Ground vs Corviknight: Flying immune to Ground! So Earthquake fails). Stone Edge super effective. - Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost. Garchomp has trouble, Dragon moves neutral, Earthquake neutral vs Steel/Ghost... Ground vs Ghost neutral, Ground vs Steel neutral. But Gholdengo can KO Garchomp with Poltergeist/Shadow Ball. - Kingambit: Steel/Dark. Dragon Claw neutral, Earthquake super effective (Ground vs Steel 2x, Ground vs Dark neutral = 2x). Stone Edge super effective. - Archaludon: Steel/Dragon. Dragon Claw neutral (Dragon vs Dragon 0.5x). Earthquake super effective (Ground vs Steel 2x). Hmm, but I don't know which one is out. The opponent's active is Dragapult. If I switch to Garchomp, I face whatever the opponent switches to, but they might keep Dragapult out. Actually, switching doesn't force the opponent to switch. If I switch Garchomp in, the opponent can keep Dragapult out. Then Garchomp faces Dragapult. Garchomp vs Dragapult: Dragon Claw neutral, Earthquake neutral (Ground vs Dragon neutral, vs Ghost... Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost, Ground is neutral vs both). Actually Ground vsThinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
- Turn 3Jev 1.13 used
Shadowball52% MOVE: shadowball, 24% SWITCH: gholdengo, 24% SWITCH: aegislash
Ornith 1.5 35B usedDragonclawGarchomp's Earthquake does nothing (Ghost immunity) and Stone Edge is inaccurate, so Dragon Claw is the only reliable KO option. Dragapult is at 88% and Dragon Claw is super effective; Garchomp's 169 Speed likely outspeeds a non-Cscarf Dragapult to seal it. Switching to Scarf Dragapult would lock us in and risks the matchup, so pressing the KO is best.
Reasoning trace (1,125 words)
Let me analyze this situation carefully. Current state: - My active: Garchomp (128/183 HP, 69.9%), with Roughskin, Leftovers - Opponent active: Dragapult (88% HP) My team: - Dragapult (Choices Scarf, Cursedbody): 163/163 - Gholdengo (Focus Sash, GoodasGold): 98/194 (50.5%) Opponent's bench (from preview): aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon (they brought 3 of 6, 2 more to come) Speed: Garchomp 169 vs Dragapult 145-213. Could go either way. Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost, 4x weak to... let me think. Dragon/Ghost weaknesses: - Dragon: weak to Dragon, immune to... no. Dragon type is weak to Dragon. - Ghost: weak to Ghost, Dark. Immune to Normal, Fighting. - Combined Dragon/Ghost: - Weak to: Ghost, Dark, Dragon, Ice? No wait. - Let me recalculate. Dragon/Ghost dual typing. - Ghost weaknesses: Ghost, Dark - Dragon weaknesses: Dragon - Ghost immunities: Normal, Fighting - Dragon immunities: none - Combined: weak to Ghost, Dark, Dragon. Immune to Normal, Fighting. - Resists: Poison, Water, Grass, Electric (Ghost resists Poison, Water; Dragon resists Water, Grass, Electric) - Actually Ghost resists Poison and Water. Dragon resists Water, Grass, Electric. - So Dragon/Ghost resists: Water, Grass, Electric, Poison. Wait, the move descriptions say: - Dragon Claw: super effective on dragapult - Earthquake: Ground - Dragon/Ghost: Ground is neutral? Dragon takes neutral from Ground, Ghost takes neutral from Ground. So Earthquake is neutral. - Stone Edge: Rock - Dragon takes 2x from Rock, Ghost takes neutral from Rock. So 2x. Hmm, but the legal actions note Dragon Claw is "super effective on dragapult" - that matches Dragon being super effective. Now, the key matchup considerations: 1. Garchomp vs Dragapult: Garchomp is Ground/Dragon. Dragapult is Ghost, so Garchomp's Ground moves (Earthquake) won't hit... wait, Earthquake hits all adjacent, but Dragapult is the only active. Actually Ghost types are immune to Ground. So Earthquake does NOTHING to Dragapult! Wait, is that right? Ghost is immune to Ground. Yes. So Earthquake has no effect on Dragapult. Actually wait, let me reconsider. Ground moves don't affect Ghost types. So Earthquake would be completely ineffective against Dragapult. That's a problem. Stone Edge (Rock) is 2x effective. Dragon Claw (Dragon) is 2x effective. Garchomp's moves: - Dragon Claw: 80 BP, super effective (2x) - Earthquake: 100 BP, but Ghost immune = 0x (does nothing) - Stone Edge: 100 BP, 80% accuracy, 2x (Rock super effective on Dragon) - Swords Dance: +2 Attack Dragapult's known move: Shadow Ball (Ghost, 80 BP). Garchomp is Dragon/Dragon... wait Garchomp is Dragon/Ground. Ghost vs Dragon/Ground: Ghost is neutral. So Shadow Ball does neutral damage. Now the matchup: - Garchomp is 4x weak to... Garchomp Dragon/Ground: - Dragon: weak to Dragon, Ice - Ground: weak to Water, Grass, Ice - Combined: weak to Ice (4x), Water, Grass. Resists Rock. Immune to Electric. - Dragapult's Shadow Ball is Ghost - neutral to Garchomp. So Dragapult's Shadow Ball does neutral damage to Garchomp. Garchomp has no Dragon-type move known on Dragapult (only Shadow Ball revealed). Speed is the key factor. Garchomp 169 vs Dragapult up to 213. If Dragapult is faster, it can Shadow Ball us. If slower, we hit first. Let me think about damage. Garchomp at 128/183. Dragapult at 88%. If Dragapult is faster and uses Shadow Ball (80 BP Ghost, neutral): - Garchomp DEF 115, SpD... Shadow Ball is special. Garchomp SpD 105. - Roughskin doesn't matter (no contact). - Roughskin triggers on contact moves. Shadow Ball isn't contact. Actually, let me think about what's the best play. Option analysis: 1. Dragon Claw: super effective, 80 BP. If we hit first, can we KO? Dragapult at 88%. Garchomp ATK 182. 2. Earthquake: does nothing (Ghost immune). Bad. 3. Stone Edge: 2x, 100 BP, 80% accuracy. Risky but more damage. 4. Swords Dance: set up. 5. Switch to Gholdengo: Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. Dragapult's Shadow Ball vs Gholdengo: Ghost vs Steel/Ghost - Gholdengo is immune to Ghost (Ghost type). Wait, Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. Ghost moves hit... Ghost is immune to Ghost? No. Ghost is immune to Normal and Fighting. Ghost moves hit Ghost types normally (not immune). Actually, Ghost-type Pokémon are hit by Ghost moves normally. Wait no. Let me reconsider type immunities. A Ghost-type move is immune against... no. The immunity is: Normal and Fighting moves cannot affect Ghost types. Ghost-type moves CAN affect Ghost types (they're not immune to themselves). So Shadow Ball would hit Gholdengo. Gholdengo Steel/Ghost: - Weak to: Fire, Ghost, Dark (Steel weak to Fire, Ghost; combined) - Actually Steel weak to Fire, Rock, Fighting. Ghost weak to Ghost, Dark. - Combined: weak to Fire, Ghost, Dark, Fighting? Fighting vs Steel is 2x, Fighting vs Ghost is 0x. So Fighting = 0. - Resists: many. Steel resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy. Ghost... - Immune to: Normal, Fighting (Ghost). Dragapult's Shadow Ball (Ghost) vs Gholdengo: Ghost is super effective on Gholdengo (Ghost weak to Ghost). So Shadow Ball would be 2x on Gholdengo. Hmm, but Gholdengo has Focus Sash and GoodasGold (full HP immunity at start). At 50.5% HP already, so Sash is gone. Switching to Gholdengo: Gholdengo is 98/194. If Dragapult hits with Shadow Ball (2x super effective), could be dangerous. But Gholdengo is faster? Gholdengo SPD 157, Dragapult up to 213. Actually, let me reconsider the whole situation. The opponent's Dragapult has "unknown_item" and "Unknown" ability. This is suspicious. It could be a specific set. The revealed move is only Shadow Ball. Dragapult's possible sets: - Choice Scarf (our Dragapult has one) - Choice Specs - Dragongems - Haze - etc. The opponent's Dragapult could be a threat. But we only know Shadow Ball. Key consideration: Our Dragapult on the bench has Choices Scarf. If we switch to Dragapult, it's locked into its first move. But we don't know what Dragapult will do. Let me think about the matchup more carefully. Garchomp vs Dragapult: - Garchomp is Dragon/Ground. - Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. - Garchomp's Dragon Claw is super effective (2x) on Dragapult. - Garchomp's Earthquake does nothing (Ghost immune). - Garchomp's Stone Edge is 2x. - Dragapult's Shadow Ball is neutral on Garchomp. Speed: Garchomp 169. Dragapult 145-213. If Dragapult is at max speed (213), it outspeeds Garchomp and can Shadow Ball us. If Dragapult is slower (145-168), Garchomp outspeeds. The range is 145-213. This is a wide range. We don't know the exact speed. Hmm, this is a key uncertainty. Let me think about what's safest. Actually, the most important thing: Dragapult is at 88% HP. If we can KO it, we win the matchup. Let me estimate Dragon Claw damage: - Garchomp ATK 182, +0. Dragon Claw 80 BP, Dragon type, super effective (2x). - Dragapult SpD 85-139 (range). Let's say average ~112. - Damage ≈ ((2*50+2)*80*182/112 / 5Thinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
Jev 1.13 switched toGholdengo55% SWITCH: gholdengo, 45% SWITCH: aegislash
- Turn 4Jev 1.13 used
Steelbeam31% MOVE: steelbeam, 26% MOVE: shadowball, 20% SWITCH: aegislash
Ornith 1.5 35B usedEarthquakeGarchomp moves first and Earthquake is super effective on Gholdengo, dealing ~60% damage and putting it in serious danger without risking a bad matchup. Gholdengo can't reliably KO Garchomp at 35% with its neutral hits, so pressing the super-effective Ground move is the best aggressive option.
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Garchomp is at 64/183 HP (35%). Opponent's Gholdengo is at 100%. Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, weak to Ground (super effective). Garchomp moves first (169 vs 93-149). Earthquake is super effective on Gholdengo. With Rough Skin and Leftovers, Garchomp is a decent wall. But Gholdengo could hit back with Flash Cannon or Poltergeist. Let me think about the matchup. Gholdengo is 100% HP. Garchomp at 35%. Earthquake is super effective. Would it OHKO? Gholdengo has high SpD (99-157) but low physical defense (103-161). Garchomp physical attack 182. Earthquake BP 100, super effective 2x. Actually, let me estimate. Garchomp Atk 182, Earthquake 100 BP. Gholdengo Def ~132 (average). Damage = (50/100) * (182 * 100 * 100) / (132 * 100) * multiplier... roughly. Let me just estimate: base damage around 100 * 182 / 132 ≈ 138, times 2 (super effective) = 276, /16 (the /100 from stats and /100 from BP) ≈ 17 * 2 ≈ 34... hmm let me redo. Damage formula: ((2*50/5+2) * Power * A/D) / 50 + 2. = (102/50 * 100 * 182/132)/... (2*50/5+2) = 22. 22 * 100 = 2200. * 182/132 = 2200 * 1.378 = 3032. /50 = 60.6. +2 = 62.6. Times super effective 2x = 125. Times random 0.85-1.0 = 106-125. Gholdengo has 194 HP. So Earthquake does ~106-125, which is not a OHKO but close to 60-65% damage. Garchomp at 35% (64 HP). Then Gholdengo hits back. Flash Cannon (Special, BP 80) vs Garchomp SpD 105. Garchomp is Dragon type, not weak to Steel. Damage ~ (22 * 80 * 137/105)/50+2 = (22*80=1760, *1.305=2297)/50=45.9+2=47.9. So ~48 damage. Not enough to KO Garchomp at 64 HP. Actually Poltergeist is physical Ghost BP 110. Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, not weak to Ghost. Not very effective? Ghost does nothing to... no, Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, Ghost is not very effective? Ghost hits neutral on Dragon and Ground. Actually Ghost is not very effective against... no. Ghost moves are not very effective against Steel and Dark. Garchomp is neither. So neutral. Poltergeist BP 110 physical, Gholdengo Atk 72-123. Damage ~ (22*110*100/105)/50+2 = (2420*0.95)/50+2 = 2300/50+2 = 46+2 = 48. So ~48. So if Garchomp uses Earthquake: deals ~106-125 to Gholdengo (leaving it at ~70-88 HP or maybe KO if crit/high roll). Gholdengo survives and hits back for ~48, bringing Garchomp to ~16-24 HP. Then next turn Garchomp could KO with another Earthquake or Dragon Claw. Alternatively, switch to Dragapult. Dragapult is faster (213). But Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. Dragapult's moves: Shadowball (super effective? Ghost vs Steel/Ghost - Ghost is super effective against Ghost, so yes 2x on the Ghost part). Dracometeor (Dragon vs Steel - not very effective, 0.5x). U-turn. Thunderbolt. Actually, the opponent's bench could have Aegislash, Corviknight, Kingambit, or Archaludon coming in. Hmm, the key decision: Garchomp is at low HP (35%). Earthquake is super effective and would heavily damage or possibly KO Gholdengo. But Gholdengo has Focus Sash? Wait, my Gholdengo has Focus Sash. The opponent's Gholdengo item is "unknown_item". Actually wait, can I KO Gholdengo? If Earthquake does ~106-125 and Gholdengo has 194 HP, it survives. Unless it's a crit or high roll. Not reliable KO. But actually, the bigger concern: Gholdengo at 100% could set up Nasty Plot or just hit. If I switch to Dragapult, Dragapult is fast and can hit with Shadowball (super effective). But Dragapult might get hit by Flash Cannon. Let me think about what's the best play. Garchomp at 35% HP is risky. Earthquake would do major damage but not KO. Then Gholdengo survives and Garchomp is at low HP. Actually, the deciding factor: Gholdengo is weak to Ground and Garchomp moves first. Earthquake does ~60% damage. That's a lot. But not a KO. Switching to Dragapult: Dragapult is 213 speed, very fast. It can U-turn or hit Shadowball. But the opponent might bring in something to counter. Hmm, actually the opponent's remaining bench is one of aegislash, corviknight, kingambit, archaludon. Let me reconsider. The safest and most aggressive: Earthquake. It does super effective damage. Even if it doesn't KO, it puts Gholdengo at ~35-40% and Garchomp can finish next turn. But Garchomp would be at very low HP. Actually, wait. Let me reconsider the KO chance. Earthquake damage range 106-125 (no crit) or up to ~156 with crit. Gholdengo 194 HP. So no crit: 106-125, survives. Crit: could KO. So not reliable. But actually, is there a chance Gholdengo has Focus Sash? My Gholdengo has Focus Sash. The opponent's is unknown. If opponent's Gholdengo has Focus Sash, Earthquake won't KO even at full. Given Garchomp is at low HP and Gholdengo is at 100%, I think switching to Dragapult is safer. Dragapult is fast and can deal with Gholdengo. But Dragapult is Dragon type, weak to... Gholdengo's Flash Cannon is Steel, not very effective on Dragon. So Dragapult resists Flash Cannon? Steel vs Dragon - not very effective (0.5x). And Dragapult is Ghost/Dragon. Flash Cannon is Steel, 0.5x on Dragon. So Dragapult takes reduced damage. Actually, let me reconsider. Dragapult Thunderbolt could KO Gholdengo? Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. Thunderbolt is Electric. Electric vs Steel - not very effective (0.5x). So no. Shadowball is super effective (Ghost vs Ghost). Dragapult SpA 152, Shadowball BP 80. Damage ~ (22*80*152/99)/50+2 = (1760*1.535)/50+2 = 2702/50+2 = 54+2 = 56. Times 2x super effective = 112. Random 0.85-1.0 = 95-112. So ~50% damage. Not KO. Dracometeor BP 130 but not very effective on Steel (0.5x). Hmm. So Dragapult also can't easily KO Gholdengo. Let me think about the overall situation. This is turn 4. I have Gholdengo (50.5%) and Dragapult (100%) on bench. Active Garchomp at 35%. The opponent's active is Gholdengo at 100%. Bench has one more to come (from aegislash, corviknight, kingambit, archaludon). I think the best play is to use Earthquake. It's super effective and does massive damage. Even if it doesn't KO, it puts Gholdengo in serious danger. And Garchomp is a good check. But waitThinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
Jev 1.13 switched toAegislash100% SWITCH: aegislash
- Turn 5Jev 1.13 used
Sacredsword44% MOVE: sacredsword, 29% MOVE: shadowball, 24% MOVE: kingsshield
Ornith 1.5 35B switched toDragapultAegislash is the opponent's last Pokémon (Dragapult and Gholdengo fainted). Garchomp outspeeds and can strike first, but Aegislash will likely be in Shield form making Earthquake do little while risking a King's Shield. Dragapult is faster and has Dracometeor, which is super effective against Aegislash's Steel typing, avoiding the Shield-form problem. Switching to Dragapult is the cleaner path to win.
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Aegislash is a tough matchup. It's Steel/Ghost, so Earthquake is super effective but it's in Shield form (defensive) most of the time. Actually, Aegislash with stancechange goes to Blade form before attacks but Shield form when using King's Shield. Let me think about this. Aegislash is 100% HP, fully healthy. Garchomp is at 41% HP. Aegislash is slow (72-123 vs 169), so Garchomp moves first. The problem: Aegislash in Shield form has huge physical defense (211) and will use King's Shield. Earthquake is super effective but if it's in Shield form, it does very little. Also Earthquake hits adjacent Pokémon but there are none revealed (both Dragapult and Gholdengo fainted). Wait, the opponent's bench shows Dragapult and Gholdengo both fainted. So the opponent has only Aegislash active and... they brought 3 of 6, all have been seen. So the opponent's team is Aegislash + 2 fainted? No wait. "The opponent brought 3 of the 6 it showed at team preview: all have been seen." So the opponent's active is Aegislash, and their bench has Dragapult (fainted) and Gholdengo (fainted). That means all 3 of the opponent's Pokémon are accounted for: Aegislash active, Dragapult and Gholdengo fainted. Wait, but that's only 3. They brought 3. So the opponent has no more Pokémon? That can't be right for a battle. Let me re-read. "Opponent's revealed bench: Dragapult [FAINTED], Gholdengo [FAINTED]" So the opponent's team of 3 is: Aegislash (active), Dragapult (fainted), Gholdengo (fainted). That means the opponent has fainted 2 of their 3. So this is the last opponent Pokémon. Hmm, but that seems odd. Actually wait, in Champions format you bring 6, pick 3. The opponent brought 3. All 3 are now: Aegislash active, and Dragapult + Gholdengo fainted. So the opponent only has Aegislash left. So I just need to beat Aegislash to win. But I should be careful. Aegislash matchup for Garchomp: Aegislash is Steel/Ghost. Earthquake is super effective (Ground is super effective against Steel). But Aegislash in Shield form has 211 defense, so Earthquake would do very little. Aegislash will likely use King's Shield. Actually, the key issue: Aegislash's moveset is unknown. It could have Shadow Ball, Shadow Sneak, King's Shield, Flash Cannon, etc. If Garchomp uses Earthquake and Aegislash is in Shield form, it does minimal damage. Then Aegislash can King's Shield (reducing Garchomp's attack) or attack. Actually, the bigger concern: Aegislash could knock out Garchomp. Garchomp is at 41% HP. If Aegislash has Shadow Ball or Shadow Sneak... Wait, but Aegislash is slow. Garchomp moves first. So Garchomp can strike first. Let me think about the best play. The opponent has no bench (all fainted). So I just need to defeat Aegislash. Option 1: Earthquake - super effective, but Aegislash likely in Shield form. If Aegislash is in Blade form (attacking), Earthquake hits hard. But Aegislash typically shields. Actually, the issue is I don't know Aegislash's moves. If Aegislash has Shadow Sneak (priority Ghost), it could outspeed... no, Garchomp moves first at 169 speed. Hmm, let me reconsider. The safest play might be to switch to Dragapult. Dragapult is fast (213 speed) and has Shadow Ball and Dracometeor. Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. Aegislash is Steel/Ghost. Dragapult vs Aegislash: Dracometeor is super effective against Aegislash (Dragon vs Steel is super effective). Shadow Ball is Ghost, not very effective against... wait Aegislash is Steel/Ghost, Ghost is immune to Ghost. So Shadow Ball would have no effect. Dracometeor is super effective. But Dracometeor lowers special attack by 2 stages. And Dragapult is Choice Scarf locked. Actually, let me think about what's the best move here. Garchomp is at 41% HP. Aegislash is at 100%. If I stay in with Garchomp: - Earthquake: super effective but Aegislash in Shield form (211 def) does little. Then Aegislash attacks Garchomp. Aegislash's attacks could be Shadow Ball (Ghost, super effective against Dragon Garchomp!) or Shadow Sneak or Flash Cannon or King's Shield. Wait, Garchomp is Dragon/Ground. Ghost is super effective against Dragon. So if Aegislash has Shadow Ball, it's super effective against Garchomp. But Aegislash is slow, so Garchomp moves first. If Garchomp uses Earthquake and Aegislash shields, Garchomp takes a hit. If Aegislash uses King's Shield, Garchomp's attack drops but survives. If Aegislash uses Shadow Ball, it's super effective and could KO Garchomp at 41%. Hmm, this is risky. Let me estimate. Aegislash SpA 112 (max), Shadow Ball BP 80, super effective (2x) against Dragon. Garchomp SpD 105, at 41% HP (75/183). Damage = ((2*50/5+2) * 80 * 112/105 / 50 + 2) * 0.5 (super effective) * 1.0 (STAB? no, Aegislash isn't Ghost STAB unless it's Ghost type... Aegislash is Steel/Ghost so Shadow Ball gets STAB = 1.5) Let me compute: base = ((2*10+2) * 80 * 112/105 / 50 + 2) = (22 * 80 * 1.067 / 50 + 2) = (22 * 85.33/50 + 2) = (1877.3/50 + 2) = (37.5 + 2) = 39.5 Then * 0.5 (SE) * 1.5 (STAB) * 1.0 (Garchomp is Dragon, Ghost SE) ... wait Ghost is super effective vs Dragon and Ghost. Garchomp is Dragon/Ground. Ghost hits Dragon super effectively (2x) and Ground neutrally. So 2x. = 39.5 * 0.5 * 1.5 = 29.6, plus random 0.85-1.0. So ~25-30 damage. Garchomp is at 75 HP. So Shadow Ball does ~25-30, not a KO. Good. But wait, if Aegislash has Shadow Sneak (priority), it still only does ~15-20. Not a KO. Actually, let me reconsider. The main risk is Flash Cannon (Steel, not very effective against Garchomp Dragon/Ground... Steel vs Ground is neutral, Steel vs Dragon neutral, so Flash Cannon is neutral). Actually Flash Cannon is Steel type. Garchomp is Dragon/Ground. Steel vs Dragon = neutral, Steel vs Ground = neutral. So Flash Cannon is neutral. Does ~15-20. Not a KO. Hmm, so Aegislash probably can't KO Garchomp in one hit. But the real question is: can Garchomp beat Aegislash? If Garchomp uses Earthquake and Aegislash is in Shield form (211 def): Damage = ((22 * 100 * 182/211 / 50 + 2) * 1.0 (STAB? Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, Earthquake is Ground, STAB = 1.5) * 2.0 (super effective vs Steel)) = ((22 * 100 * 0.862 / 50 + 2) * 1.5 * 2) = ((1900/50 + 2) * 3) Wait let me recompute: 22 * 100 = 2200, * 182 = 400400, / 211 = 1897.6, / 50 = 37.95, + 2 = 39.95 Then * 1.5 (STAB) * 2.0 (SE) = 119.8,Thinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
- Turn 6Jev 1.13 used
Shadowball67% MOVE: shadowball, 30% MOVE: kingsshield, 3% MOVE: swordsdance
Ornith 1.5 35B usedShadowballDragapult is faster and immune to Sacred Sword, so it can safely stay in. Shadowball is Ghost, super effective against the Steel/Ghost Aegislash, and its power plus STAB/SE will KO regardless of Aegislash's stance. No other move is effective (Dragon immune, Thunderbolt not very effective, Uturn weak).
Reasoning trace (1,053 words)
Aegislash is a Steel/Ghost type. It's weak to Fighting (its own Sacred Sword is Fighting, but that's irrelevant). Aegislash is immune to Dragon and Normal due to Ghost typing. It's weak to Fire and Ground. My active Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. It's immune to Fighting (Sacred Sword), so it won't be hit by that. But Aegislash could use other moves. Actually, Aegislash only revealed Sacred Sword. Dragapult has Choice Scarf, so it moves first. It's facing Aegislash. Aegislash is Steel/Ghost. Dragapult's Dragon moves are immune. Shadowball is Ghost, super effective on Aegislash (Ghost/Ghost). Wait, Aegislash is Steel/Ghost. Ghost moves hit it super effectively? Ghost is super effective against Ghost. Yes. Actually, let me think about the matchup. Aegislash's Sacred Sword ignores ability but not... Sacred Sword ignores evasion and abilities. It's Fighting type. Dragapult is immune to Fighting. But wait, Aegislash could switch to Shield form and use King's Shield. In Shield form, its Defense is boosted. Sacred Sword ignores the Defense boost? Sacred Sword ignores ability changes but not stat stage changes... Actually Sacred Sword ignores the target's ability but not stat changes. Hmm, actually Sacred Sword does ignore the target's ability but the Shield form's Defense boost is a form change, not a stat stage. Let me recall. Actually, Sacred Sword ignores abilities but not stat stage changes. Aegislash in Shield form has increased Defense due to stancechange (a form change, permanent while in shield form). Sacred Sword would still hit that Defense. Wait, no. Let me think. Actually, the key thing: Dragapult is immune to Fighting. So Aegislash's only revealed move (Sacred Sword) can't hit it. But Aegislash might have other moves. We only know Sacred Sword. Dragapult's Shadowball is super effective (Ghost) against Aegislash. Let me estimate damage. Aegislash Shield form has high Defense but low SpD? No wait. In Blade form, Aegislash has 50/50 Def/SpD. In Shield form, it has high Defense (230) and low SpD (60). So special moves hit Shield form hard. Actually Aegislash Shield form: Def 230, SpD 60 (base). So special attacks are very effective against it. Dragapult's Shadowball (80 BP, special) against Aegislash in Shield form. Aegislash would likely be in Shield form if it used King's Shield, or Blade form. We don't know its current stance. Hmm, but Dragapult is Choice Scarf locked. If I use Shadowball and it's super effective, it might 2HKO or KO. Let me think. Actually, the safest play: Dragapult is immune to Fighting, so it can safely stay in. Shadowball is super effective. But Aegislash could use King's Shield to reduce damage and then hit with Sacred Sword next turn (but Dragapult is immune). Wait, if Aegislash uses King's Shield, then next turn it's in Shield form. Sacred Sword still can't hit Dragapult (immune). So Dragapult is safe. But what if Aegislash has a Fire move or Ground move? We only know Sacred Sword. If it has Fire Blast, it could hit Dragapult super effectively (Dragon weak to... no, Dragon is weak to Dragon only; Fire is not super effective against Dragon/Ghost). Actually Fire is neutral against Dragon, and Ghost is immune to nothing relevant. Fire hits Dragon/Ghost neutrally. Ground is neutral. So Aegislash's non-Fighting moves would be neutral or not very effective. Actually, the main threat: Dragapult is a great check to Aegislash. Shadowball is super effective. Let me consider using Shadowball to knock it out or heavily damage. Let me estimate. Dragapult SpA 152, Choice Scarf doesn't boost SpA. Shadowball 80 BP. Aegislash Shield form SpD ~60 base (but we don't know stance). If Blade form, SpD 50 base. Hmm, let me just compute rough damage. At level 50, with SpA 152: Damage = ((2*50/5+2) * 80 * (152/60) / 50) * modifier = (20 * 80 * 2.53 / 50) * modifier = (4096/50) * modifier... let me redo. (2*L/5 + 2) = 2*50/5+2 = 22 Power = 80 Atk stat = 152 Def stat = 60 (Shield form SpD) or 50 (Blade) STAB = 1.5 (Ghost move on Ghost target) SE = 2 (Ghost super effective) Random = 0.85-1.0 Damage = 22 * 80 * (152/60) / 50 * 1.5 * 2 * random / 100 Wait the formula: ((2L/5+2) * Power * (Atk/Def)) / 50 * modifiers = (22 * 80 * (152/60)) / 50 * (1.5 * 2) * random = (22 * 80 * 2.533) / 50 * 3 * random = (4453) / 50 * 3 * random = 89.07 * 3 * random = 267 * random = 227 to 267 Aegislash HP is 135-167. So Shadowball would KO regardless of stance (even Shield form SpD 60). Wait let me recompute with Blade form SpD 50: = (22 * 80 * (152/50)) / 50 * 3 * random = (22 * 80 * 3.04) / 50 * 3 * random = 5350/50 * 3 * random = 107 * 3 * random = 321 * random = 272-321. KO. So Shadowball KOs Aegislash regardless of stance. But wait, if Aegislash is in Shield form and uses King's Shield this turn... no, it's Aegislash's turn to move after Dragapult. Dragapult moves first (213 vs 72-123). So Dragapult hits first with Shadowball and KOs. Actually, could Aegislash be holding something? We don't know its item. If it holds Focus Sash, Shadowball would leave it at 1 HP. But that's unlikely for Aegislash. Also, if it's in Shield form, does King's Shield matter? No, Dragapult moves first and KOs. Hmm, but there's a subtlety. If Aegislash is in Shield form, its SpD is 60. Shadowball still KOs. If Blade form, SpD 50, KOs. So Shadowball is the clear choice - it KOs Aegislash. Wait, but what about the possibility that Aegislash is in Shield form and Dragapult's Shadowball... no, special attack hits Shield form's low SpD. KO confirmed. Actually, let me reconsider. Is there any reason to use a different move? Dracometeor is Dragon (immune), useless. Uturn is Bug (not very effective, 1/4x), and switches out. Thunderbolt is neutral (Electric vs Steel/Ghost: Electric vs Steel is not very effective 0.5x, vs Ghost neutral, so 0.5x). So Thunderbolt is not very effective. Shadowball is the best - super effective and KOs. The deciding factor: Dragapult is faster and immune to Fighting, and Shadowball is super effective and KOs Aegislash. Decision: MOVE: shadowball
- Turn 7Jev 1.13 used
Shadowball77% MOVE: shadowball, 22% MOVE: kingsshield, 1% MOVE: swordsdance
Ornith 1.5 35B usedShadowballDragapult is nearly dead but faster than Aegislash, and Shadowball is super effective against Aegislash's low SpD Shield form — it will KO the 1% target for free. Taking the free kill is better than switching away and letting Aegislash hit.
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Dragapult is at 4.3% HP and will likely be KO'd by Aegislash's Sacred Sword. Aegislash is at 1% HP. Dragapult is faster (213 vs 72-123), so it can hit first. Shadowball is super effective and will likely KO Aegislash at 1% HP. Even if it doesn't fully KO, Sacred Sword would KO Dragapult anyway. So I should just use Shadowball to kill Aegislash. Wait, but Dragapult is at 4.3% HP. If I use Shadowball and it KO's Aegislash, then I switch to Garchomp or Goldengo. But actually, the question is what to do this turn. Shadowball at 80 BP super effective on Aegislash at 1%... Aegislash Shield form has low defenses (63 DEF/SPD). Shadowball is special, so it hits the 63 SpD. At 1% HP (about 2 HP out of ~150), an 80 BP super effective move will definitely KO. So Shadowball KO's Aegislash. Then Dragapult survives at low HP. That's fine. Actually, let me reconsider. Dragapult is at 4.3% = about 7 HP. If I use Shadowball, it KO's Aegislash. Then next turn I need to switch because Dragapult will die to whatever comes in, or I can keep it. But the immediate decision is to use Shadowball to kill Aegislash. Switching to Garchomp or Goldengo would avoid Dragapult dying, but then I lose the chance to KO Aegislash. Aegislash at 1% is a free KO. Better to take it out. Actually, wait. If I switch to Garchomp, Aegislash (at 1%) will get a free hit. Aegislash in Blade form uses Sacred Sword which 2HOs or KOs Garchomp? Garchomp has 41% HP. Sacred Sword is Fighting, super effective against Aegislash... no wait, Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, not weak to Fighting. Sacred Sword ignores abilities but not type. Garchomp isn't weak to Fighting. So Sacred Sword wouldn't be super effective against Garchomp. But Garchomp is slower than Aegislash? Garchomp SPE 169 vs Aegislash 72-123. Garchomp is faster. So Garchomp would hit first anyway. But the free KO on Aegislash is too good to pass up. Dragapult is faster and Shadowball will KO Aegislash at 1%. Let me use Shadowball. Actually, let me double check the KO. Aegislash at 1% HP. HP range 135-167, so 1% is about 1.35-1.67 HP, basically 1-2 HP. Shadowball 80 BP, special, super effective (2x) against Aegislash (Ghost weak to Ghost). Dragapult SPA 152. Against Shield form SpD 63. This will easily do more than 2 damage. So yes, KO. Use Shadowball.