Matches · 2026-10-11 · rules version c4
Bonsai 2 27B vs Jev 1.13
Jev 1.13 won in 7 turns · 8 min wall clock · 51,990 tokens · $0.001
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Decisions
- Team previewJev 1.13 brought
Dragapult,gholdengo,aegislashLead: 34% BRING: dragapult, 27% BRING: aegislash, 23% BRING: gholdengo Pick 2: 51% BRING: gholdengo, 23% BRING: aegislash, 11% BRING: corviknight Pick 3: 45% BRING: aegislash, 25% BRING: corviknight, 19% BRING: kingambit
Bonsai 2 27B broughtGarchomp,krookodile,gardevoirThe opponent is extremely Steel-heavy (Aegislash, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Corviknight, Archaludon), making Ground STAB essential. Garchomp leads with its 169 speed and Life Orb-boosted Earthquake to pressure the Steel/Ghost and Dark/Steel threats. Krookodile's Intimidate weakens physical attackers while adding Dark coverage against Aegislash. Gardevoir's Choice Scarf gives a fast Fairy STAB answer to Dragapult and Archaludon.
Reasoning trace (690 words)
Let me analyze this team preview for a Gen 9 Champions Rotomarenabssregmb format. My team: - Garchomp (Dragon/Ground): Life Orb, Sandveil, high speed (169), strong physical attacker - Toxapex (Poison/Water): Damprock, Regenerator, very slow (55), tanky - Krookodile (Ground/Dark): Black Belt, Intimidate, fast (158), good physical attacker - Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy): Choice Scarf, Synchronize, fast (145), special attacker - Corviknight (Flying/Steel): Leftovers, Unnerve, mid speed (87), tanky - Mimikyu (Ghost/Fairy): Focus Sash, Disguise, fast (162), physical attacker Opponent's team: - Aegislash (Steel/Ghost) - Stance Change - Corviknight (Flying/Steel) - Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) - Kingambit (Dark/Steel) - Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost) - Archaludon (Steel/Dragon) This is a very Steel-heavy team. Let me think about what to bring: Key threats to consider: - Aegislash: Steel/Ghost, Stance Change (becomes Pure Ghost in Defend). Weak to Fighting, Ground, Fire, Dark. Resists most. - Corviknight: Flying/Steel - resists a lot, weak to Ground, Electric, Fire - Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost - good as gold, weak to Ground, Fire, Fighting. Resists Ghost (immune), Steel, Rock, Bug, Fairy, Normal, Psychic, Grass, Ice, Poison - Kingambit: Dark/Steel - weak to Fighting, Ground, Fire. Resists a lot - Dragapult: Dragon/Ghost - weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Steel. Very fast (145-213) - Archaludon: Steel/Dragon - weak to Ground, Fire, Fighting. Sturdy/Stalwart My best options: - Garchomp: Great against Corviknight (Ground), Kingambit (Ground), Dragapult (Dragon). But weak to Dragon (Dragapult's moves), Ice, Flying, Water, Grass. Life Orb helps with STAB. Sandveil protects from weather. - Krookodile: Intimidate is great for physical matchups. Ground STAB hits Corviknight, Kingambit, Gholdengo. Dark STAB hits Aegislash (Ghost). But weak to Water, Grass, Ice. - Gardevoir: Choice Scarf gives speed boost. Fairy hits Dragon (Dragapult, Archaludon), Psychic hits... hmm. Actually Gardevoir's Psychic/Fairy typing is good against Dragon and Ghost types. But it's a special attacker with limited moves. - Corviknight: Good tank, can Defog. But the opponent has their own Corviknight. - Toxapex: Tanky but very slow (55). Could be a pivot with Regenerator. - Mimikyu: Focus Sash guarantees one hit. Disguise hides it. Ghost/Fairy - Fairy hits Dragon, Ghost is neutral to most. Against this Steel-heavy team: - Ground moves are essential (hit Corviknight, Kingambit, Gholdengo, Archaludon) - Fighting would be great but I don't have a dedicated Fighting type - Fire would help against Steel types but I don't have one Best lead options: 1. Garchomp - Fast, strong Ground STAB, can handle many threats. Life Orb boosts damage. Sandveil protects from weather. Speed 169 is great. 2. Krookodile - Intimidate helps a lot against physical attackers. Ground STAB. Dark STAB hits Aegislash. 3. Gardevoir with Choice Scarf - Can outspeed most things, Fairy STAB hits Dragon types (Dragapult, Archaludon). I think Garchomp as lead is the best choice. It's fast, has strong Ground STAB that covers multiple Steel/Ghost and Dark/Steel threats, and Life Orb boosts its attacks. Sandveil protects from weather damage. For the second slot, Krookodile with Intimidate would be great support - it can pressure physical attackers and has both Ground and Dark coverage. For the third slot, Gardevoir with Choice Scarf gives me a fast special attacker that can hit Dragon types (Dragapult, Archaludon) with Fairy STAB. Or Corviknight for Defog and tanking. Actually, let me reconsider. The opponent has: - 3 Steel/Ghost or Steel/Dragon types (Aegislash, Gholdengo, Archaludon) - 1 Flying/Steel (Corviknight) - 1 Dark/Steel (Kingambit) - 1 Dragon/Ghost (Dragapult) This is extremely Steel-heavy. Ground is my best answer. Garchomp and Krookodile both have Earthquake. I'll go with: Garchomp, Krookodile, Gardevoir Garchomp leads - fast, strong, can handle the lead threats Krookodile - Intimidate support, additional Ground/Dark coverage Gardevoir - Choice Scarf speed, Fairy STAB against Dragon types Actually wait - should I bring Corviknight instead of Gardevoir? The opponent has their own Corviknight. But my Corviknight can Defog and tank. However, the opponent's team is very Steel-heavy, so a Ground-type lead is crucial. Let me stick with Garchomp, Krookodile, Gardevoir. This gives me: - Two Ground STAB users (Garchomp, Krookodile) for the Steel/Ghost and Dark/Steel threats - Intimidate from Krookodile to weaken physical attackers - Choice Scarf Gardevoir for speed and Fairy coverage against Dragon types This seems like the best trio.
- Turn 1Jev 1.13 used
Dragondarts38% MOVE: dragondarts, 20% MOVE: shadowball, 17% SWITCH: aegislash
Bonsai 2 27B switched toKrookodileEarthquake does zero damage to Ghost-type Dragapult, making Garchomp's primary move completely useless — this is a bad matchup that demands switching out. Krookodile's Dark STAB (super effective against Ghost) combined with Black Belt's 1.5x physical boost gives a reliable offensive threat where Garchomp has none.
Reasoning trace (773 words)
Let me analyze this battle situation. My Garchomp (Dragon/Ground, Life Orb, Sandveil) is facing an opposing Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost). Key considerations: - Garchomp has 183 HP, 182 ATK, 169 SPE - Dragapult stats are unknown but in range: HP 163-195, Atk 126-189, Def 85-139, SpA 108-167, SpD 85-139, Spe 145-213 - Garchomp moves: Swords Dance, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Substitute Type matchup: Dragon/Ground vs Dragon/Ghost - Garchomp's Earthquake (Ground) is neutral to Ghost (Ghost is immune to Ground!) - Wait, no. Ghost IS immune to Ground moves. So Earthquake does 0 damage to Dragapult! - Garchomp's Stone Edge (Rock) is super effective against Dragon? No, Rock is not super effective against Dragon. Let me check: Dragon resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass. Dragon is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy. Rock is neutral against Dragon. But Ghost... Rock is neutral against Ghost too. So Stone Edge would be neutral (1x) against Dragon/Ghost. - Wait, actually let me reconsider. Ground is immune to Ghost? No - Ghost is immune to Ground moves. So Earthquake does 0 damage to Dragapult. So my options: 1. Swords Dance - boosts attack but doesn't deal damage 2. Earthquake - 0 damage (Ghost immunity) 3. Stone Edge - neutral damage, 80% accuracy, high crit ratio 4. Substitute - takes 1/4 HP for protection 5. Switch to Krookodile 6. Switch to Gardevoir Since Earthquake does no damage to Dragapult (Ghost immunity), I need to think about what's best. Stone Edge would deal neutral damage. Let me estimate: Garchomp ATK 182, Stone Edge power 100, Life Orb 1.3x. At level 50, the damage formula... but I shouldn't calculate exact damage. The point is it's a neutral hit with 80% accuracy and high crit ratio. Swords Dance would set up for next turn but Dragapult could KO me or do significant damage this turn. Switching: Krookodile (Ground/Dark) - Dark is super effective against Ghost! So Krookodile's Knockoff (Dark, 65 power) would be super effective against Dragapult. But Krookodile has lower attack (169 vs Garchomp's 182). However, the STAB + Dark/Ghost matchup makes it viable. Actually wait - let me reconsider. The deciding factor here is that Earthquake does ZERO damage to Dragapult due to Ghost immunity. This is a bad matchup for my active Pokémon's primary move. Options: - Stone Edge: neutral, 80% accuracy, high crit ratio. Could deal decent damage but risky with 20% miss chance. - Swords Dance: safe setup but gives Dragapult a free turn to potentially do big damage. - Switch to Krookodile: Dark is super effective against Ghost. Krookodile has Knockoff (Dark/Physical, 65 power) which would be STAB + super effective = 2x * 1.5x (Black Belt) = 3x multiplier on the move. That's a strong option. - Switch to Gardevoir: Psychic/Fairy vs Dragon/Ghost. Fairy is super effective against Dragon! Moonblast (Fairy, 95 power) with Choice Scarf... but Gardevoir has low attack (76), so physical moves won't work well. Special attacks would be better. But Gardevoir's speed is 145 which is slower than Garchomp's 169. Actually, let me reconsider the best play: The key issue: Earthquake does 0 damage to Ghost-type Dragapult. This is a bad matchup for my active Pokémon. Best options: 1. Stone Edge - neutral hit, could deal good damage with Life Orb + high crit ratio, but 80% accuracy 2. Switch to Krookodile - Dark STAB against Ghost (super effective), Black Belt boosts physical moves by 1.5x, so Knockoff would be 65 * 1.5 (Black Belt) * 2 (SE) = very strong. But it's only 65 base power. 3. Swords Dance - setup but risky I think the best play is to switch to Krookodile. The deciding factor is the bad matchup: Earthquake does zero damage to Ghost-type Dragapult, making Garchomp's primary move useless. Krookodile with Dark STAB (super effective against Ghost) and Black Belt provides a much better offensive option. Wait, but actually Stone Edge could work too. Let me think about what's more reliable. Stone Edge: 80% accuracy, neutral damage. With Life Orb at 1.3x, it could potentially KO or do significant damage. But the 20% miss chance is risky. Krookodile switch: Knockoff (Dark, 65 power) with Black Belt (1.5x physical boost) and super effective against Ghost (2x). That's a strong hit. But it only has 3 PP left... wait no, it says PP: 32/32. OK so full PP. Actually, I think switching to Krookodile is the safest and most reliable play. The deciding factor is the bad matchup - Earthquake does zero damage to Ghost-type Dragapult, making Garchomp's main attack useless. Krookodile's Dark STAB (super effective against Ghost) with Black Belt provides a much better offensive option. Let me go with SWITCH: krookodile.
- Turn 2Jev 1.13 used
Dragondarts43% MOVE: dragondarts, 32% SWITCH: aegislash, 25% SWITCH: gholdengo
Bonsai 2 27B usedStoneedgeStone Edge is super effective on the Dragon half of Dragapult (2x), giving it the highest damage potential among my options to pressure a full-HP target. Knockoff only deals ~70 damage and won't KO, while switching abandons the Intimidate -1 already applied. The deciding factor is the likely knockout from Stone Edge's 2x STAB-like multiplier on Dragon typing.
Reasoning trace (1,164 words)
Let me analyze this situation carefully. Current state: - My active: Krookodile at 117/170 HP (68.8%), Intimidate already lowered Dragapult's Attack by -1 - Opponent active: Dragapult at 100% HP, Dragon/Ghost type Krookodile is Ground/Dark. Let me check matchups: - Earthquake: Ground vs Dragon/Ghost = Neutral (Ground is neutral to Dragon and Ghost) - Stoneedge: Rock vs Dragon/Ghost = Super effective on Dragon (2x), but Ghost resists... wait, no. Rock is super effective against Dragon (2x). Ghost is immune to Fighting, not Rock. So Rock vs Dragon/Ghost = 2x from Dragon weakness. Actually wait - Ghost doesn't resist Rock. Let me reconsider: Rock is super effective against Dragon (2x), and neutral against Ghost. So total multiplier = 2x. - Knockoff: Dark vs Dragon/Ghost = Super effective on Ghost (2x), neutral on Dragon. Total = 2x. Plus it removes the item. Wait, let me re-check type matchups: - Ground vs Dragon: Neutral - Ground vs Ghost: Neutral (Ground doesn't affect Ghost) - Rock vs Dragon: 2x super effective - Rock vs Ghost: Neutral - Dark vs Dragon: Neutral - Dark vs Ghost: 2x super effective So: - Earthquake: 1x damage to Dragapult - Stoneedge: 2x damage to Dragapult (super effective on Dragon part) - Knockoff: 2x damage to Dragapult (super effective on Ghost part), plus removes item, 65 BP but with Blackbelt... wait, Blackbelt only boosts Fighting-type attacks. So no boost here. Krookodile's Attack is 169. Let me estimate damage: - Stoneedge: 2x super effective, 80% accuracy. Power 100 * 2 = 200 effective power. With Blackbelt (no effect on Rock), base damage would be roughly... At level 50, with 169 ATK vs Dragapult's DEF range of 85-139. Let's say around 139 DEF for a defensive set. Damage = ((2*169/139) * 200 / 50 + 2) ≈ (4.87 * 200 / 50 + 2) ≈ (19.5 + 2) ≈ 21.5... wait, that's not right. Actually the formula is: ((2*Level/5+2) * Power * ATK * STAB * TypeMod / DEF) / 50 + 2 = ((2*50/5+2) * 100 * 169 * 1 * 2 / DEF) / 50 + 2 = (22 * 100 * 169 * 2 / DEF) / 50 + 2 = (743600 / DEF) / 50 + 2 = 14872 / DEF + 2 If DEF is ~139: 14872/139 + 2 ≈ 107 + 2 = 109 HP damage. That would KO Dragapult (which has 163-195 HP range). If HP is 163, yes it KOs. If HP is 195, it doesn't quite KO but deals massive damage. Wait, but there's also the Intimidate -1 on Attack. That affects Dragapult's attacks, not my damage. So my Stoneedge still does full power. Actually wait - I need to reconsider. The Intimidate lowered Dragapult's Attack by 1 stage. That means when Dragapult attacks me, it deals less damage. But for my attack, it doesn't matter. Now, Knockoff: Dark, super effective on Ghost (2x), removes item. Power 65 * 2 = 130 effective power. Damage = ((2*50/5+2) * 65 * 169 * 1 * 2 / DEF) / 50 + 2 = (22 * 65 * 169 * 2 / DEF) / 50 + 2 = (483340 / DEF) / 50 + 2 = 9667 / DEF + 2 If DEF is ~139: 9667/139 + 2 ≈ 69.5 + 2 = 71.5 HP damage. That's not enough to KO a full HP Dragapult (163-195 HP). So Stoneedge is the best option for potentially KOing Dragapult. It deals ~109 damage which would KO if HP is in the lower range (163), and even at 195 it deals significant damage. But wait - should I switch instead? Let me think about what's coming next. The opponent revealed: aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon as their remaining bench options. If I switch to Garchomp: - Garchomp is Dragon/Ground with Life Orb and Sandveil - Against Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost): Earthquake would be neutral, Stone Edge would be super effective on Dragon part - Garchomp has higher Attack (182 vs 169) and better Speed (105 base... wait, actual speed is 169 for Garchomp vs Krookodile's 158) Actually, let me reconsider. Garchomp at 182 ATK with Stone Edge: Damage = ((2*50/5+2) * 100 * 182 * 1 * 2 / DEF) / 50 + 2 = (22 * 100 * 182 * 2 / DEF) / 50 + 2 = (799600 / DEF) / 50 + 2 = 15992 / DEF + 2 If DEF is ~139: 15992/139 + 2 ≈ 115 + 2 = 117 HP damage. Still might not KO at 195 HP but better than Krookodile. But the key question is: should I try to KO Dragapult now or switch? Looking at the opponent's remaining bench: aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon. - Garchomp would be great against most of these (Ground type resists many, Dragon typing is good) - Krookodile is also decent but weaker Actually, the most important thing: Dragapult at full HP with Intimidate already applied. If I use Stone Edge and it KOs, great. If not, I'm still in a bad spot because Dragapult can hit me back (even with -1 ATK). Let me think about what happens if I switch to Garchomp: - Garchomp comes in at full HP - Intimidate doesn't apply to Garchomp (it's Krookodile's ability) - But Garchomp has Sandveil which prevents stat changes from weather... not relevant here - Garchomp's Earthquake would be neutral on Dragapult - Garchomp's Stone Edge would be 2x on Dragon part Actually, I think the best play is to use Stone Edge. Here's why: 1. It has a good chance of KOing Dragapult (especially if HP is in lower range) 2. Even if it doesn't KO, it deals significant damage 3. If Dragapult survives and switches, I can switch to Garchomp next turn 4. Using Knockoff would remove the item but not KO Wait, but there's a speed issue. Krookodile is 158 SPE, Dragapult could be anywhere from 145-213. If Dragapult is faster (which is common for competitive sets), it moves first and hits me with Dragon Darts or whatever else it has. If Dragapult moves first: - It has -1 ATK from Intimidate - Even at reduced ATK, a Dragon-type move could deal significant damage to my 68% HP Krookodile - If it KOs me, I lose the turn Hmm, but if I switch to Garchomp, Garchomp is 169 SPE which is faster than the minimum Dragapult speed (145) but slower than max (213). Still a risk. Actually, let me reconsider. The Intimidate already lowered Dragapult's Attack by -1. If I stay in with Krookodile and use Stone Edge: - If I go first: Stone Edge likely KOs or near-KOs Dragapult - If Dragapult goes first: It hits me with reduced ATK, then I hit back If I switch to Garchomp: - Intimidate no longer applies (it's a switch-in ability, so it would apply when Garchomp switches in... wait, actually Intimidate is Krookodile's ability. When Garchomp switchesThinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
- Turn 3Jev 1.13 used
Dragondarts51% MOVE: dragondarts, 28% SWITCH: aegislash, 21% SWITCH: gholdengo
Bonsai 2 27B usedStoneedgeDragapult is at 53% HP and takes 2x super effective Rock from Krookodile's Stone Edge; this should be a guaranteed knockout before it can use Dragon Darts again. The deciding factor is the likely KO — Dragapult cannot survive a super effective Rock hit at this HP.
Reasoning trace (1,166 words)
Let me analyze this situation carefully. Current state: - My Krookodile: 65/170 HP (38.2%), Ground/Dark, Black Belt, Intimidate - Opponent's Dragapult: 53% HP, Dragon/Ghost, ATK -1 stage Krookodile's moves: 1. Earthquake - Ground/Physical, BP 100, 100% acc 2. Stone Edge - Rock/Physical, BP 100, 80% acc 3. Knockoff - Dark/Physical, BP 65, 100% acc, super effective on Dragapult (Ghost), 1.5x if foe holds item 4. Roar - Normal/Status, priority -6 Let me think about what's best here: Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. Let me check resistances: - Ground: Neutral to Ghost, but Dragon resists Ground? No wait. Dragon resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric. Ground is neutral to Dragon and neutral to Ghost. So Earthquake is neutral. - Rock: Super effective on Dragon (4x? No, 2x). Rock is super effective on Dragon (2x) and neutral to Ghost. So Stone Edge is 2x super effective. - Dark: Super effective on Ghost (2x), neutral to Dragon. So Knockoff is 2x super effective. Wait, let me reconsider. Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. - Ground vs Dragon: Neutral. Ground vs Ghost: Neutral. Total: Neutral. - Rock vs Dragon: Super effective (2x). Rock vs Ghost: Neutral. Total: 2x. - Dark vs Dragon: Neutral. Dark vs Ghost: Super effective (2x). Total: 2x. So both Stone Edge and Knockoff are super effective on Dragapult. Krookodile's ATK is 169, with Black Belt only affecting Fighting moves. So no boost from Black Belt here. Dragapult has -1 Attack stage, but that doesn't affect its defense. Let me estimate damage: - Stone Edge (2x): Base power 100 * 2 = 200. At level 50 with ATK 169 vs Dragapult's DEF range 85-139. Let's say around 100-120 DEF. Damage would be roughly (2*169/100 + 1) * 200 / (2*~100) ≈ way more than enough to KO a Pokémon at 53% HP. Actually, let me think about this differently. Krookodile is at 38% HP. If I use Stone Edge and it hits, Dragapult should be KO'd (it's at 53% and taking 2x super effective Rock from a Ground/Dark Pokémon with 169 ATK). But wait - could Dragapult survive one hit? At 53% HP, a 2x super effective Rock move from Krookodile should absolutely KO it. Even with the worst-case DEF of 139, the damage would be substantial. Let me estimate: Damage = (2 * ATK / 5 + 2) * BP * STAB * SE / DEF - No STAB for Rock on Ground/Dark... wait, actually there's no STAB here. Krookodile is Ground/Dark, so Rock doesn't get STAB. Hmm, let me recalculate: - Base power: 100 - STAB: 1 (no STAB for Rock) - SE: 2 (super effective on Dragon) - ATK: 169 - DEF: Let's say ~100 (middle of range) Damage ≈ (2 * 169 / 5 + 2) * 100 * 1 * 2 / 100 = (67.6 + 2) * 2 = 69.6 * 2 = ~139 damage out of max HP Wait, that's not right either. Let me use the standard formula more carefully: Damage = floor(floor(floor(2*Level/5 + 2) * BP * STAB * SE / DEF) * ATK/DEF... Actually the simplified formula is: Damage = ((2*50/5 + 2) * BP * STAB * SE * ATK) / (2 * DEF) = ((20 + 2) * 100 * 1 * 2 * 169) / (2 * DEF) = (22 * 33800) / (2 * DEF) = 743600 / (2 * DEF) = 371800 / DEF If DEF is 100: ~3718 damage... that seems too high. Let me reconsider. Actually the formula at level 50: Damage = floor(floor((floor(2*Level/5 + 2) * BP * STAB * SE * ATK) / (2 * DEF))) = floor(floor((22 * 100 * 1 * 2 * 169) / (2 * DEF))) = floor(floor(743600 / (2 * DEF))) = floor(743600 / (2 * DEF)) If DEF = 100: floor(743600/200) = 3718... that's way too high. I'm clearly messing up the formula. Let me just think about it more simply. At level 50, a neutral super effective physical move from a Pokémon with 169 ATK against a Pokémon with ~100 DEF should deal roughly 40-60% damage. With 2x SE, that's 80-120%. So at 53% HP, Dragapult would be KO'd by Stone Edge. Actually wait, I need to reconsider. Let me think about what happens if I use Knockoff instead: - Knockoff is Dark/Physical, BP 65, super effective on Ghost (2x), neutral on Dragon. Total SE = 2x. - If Dragapult holds an item, it's 1.5x more damage. - Base power effectively: 65 * 2 = 130 Stone Edge: 100 * 2 = 200 effective power (but 80% accuracy) Knockoff: 65 * 2 = 130 effective power (100% accuracy, plus item removal) Both should KO Dragapult at 53% HP. Stone Edge has higher damage but lower accuracy. Knockoff removes the item and is guaranteed to hit. Given that Krookodile is at only 38% HP, I want to make sure I actually KO Dragapult. If Stone Edge misses (20% chance), I'm in trouble because Dragapult could potentially survive one more Dragon Darts hit. Actually, let me reconsider. If Stone Edge misses: - Krookodile is at 65/170 HP - Dragapult uses Dragon Darts again (two hits of 50 BP each) - With Intimidate already applied (-1 ATK), and Black Belt not helping here... Dragon Darts damage: Dragon vs Ground/Dark. Dragon is neutral to Ground, super effective to Dark? No wait. Let me check: - Dragon vs Ground: Neutral - Dragon vs Dark: Neutral So Dragon Darts is neutral on Krookodile. Two hits of 50 BP each = effectively 100 BP damage. At level 50 with Dragapult's ATK (possibly reduced by Intimidate), this could deal significant damage to Krookodile at 65/170 HP. Hmm, but actually the -1 stage from Intimidate was applied when Krookodile switched in. So Dragapult's Attack is already lowered. Let me think about whether I should just switch out instead. Garchomp is at 100% HP and could handle things better. But if I switch, I lose momentum and the opponent gets a free turn. Actually, I think the best play here is to use Stone Edge or Knockoff to KO Dragapult. Let me go with Stone Edge since it has higher damage (2x super effective Rock on Dragon) and should definitely KO at 53% HP. The 80% accuracy is a risk but the damage is so much higher that even if it hits, it's a guaranteed KO. Wait, actually let me reconsider Knockoff. It's: - 100% accuracy (guaranteed hit) - Super effective on Ghost (2x) - Removes item (important for future turns) - 65 BP * 2 = 130 effective power vs Stone Edge: - 80% accuracy - Super effective on Dragon (2x) - 100 BP * 2 = 200 effective power Both should KO at 53% HP. But Knockoff is safer (guaranteed hit) and removes the item. However, Stone Edge deals more damage which gives a bigger safety margin. I think I'll go with Stone Edge. At 53% HP, even with the worst-case scenario for accuracy... well,Thinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
- Turn 4Jev 1.13 used
Dragondarts66% MOVE: dragondarts, 18% SWITCH: aegislash, 16% SWITCH: gholdengo
Bonsai 2 27B switched toGarchompKrookodile is at 10 HP — essentially spent. The speed matchup against Dragapult (145–213 vs my 158) is too uncertain to risk a Knockoff that might not go off, leaving me with nothing. Switching preserves full-HP Garchomp or Gardevoir for the remaining threats.
Reasoning trace (1,263 words)
Let me analyze this situation carefully. My Krookodile is at 10/170 HP (5.9%) - essentially a KO threat. The opponent's Dragapult is at 9% HP. Key considerations: - My Krookodile is at 10 HP, so it will die to almost any hit from Dragapult (Dragon Darts does 50 BP Dragon physical, and with Intimidate lowering its attack by -1, but still significant damage) - Dragapult is at 9% HP - I need to KO it this turn or switch out Let me think about what will KO Dragapult: - Earthquake: Ground type, not super effective on Dragon/Ghost. Neutral. Power 100 physical. - Stone Edge: Rock type, neutral against Dragon/Ghost. Power 100 physical, 80% accuracy. - Knockoff: Dark type, super effective on Ghost (2x). Power 65 physical, 1.5x if foe holds item. So effective power = 65 * 2 = 130, or 65 * 2 * 1.5 = 195 if item present. - Roar: Forces switch, priority -6 (moves last). Dragapult is at 9% HP. Let me estimate its HP: range is 163-195. At 9%, that's about 14.7-17.6 HP. Knockoff: Dark super effective on Ghost = 2x. Power 65 * 2 = 130 effective power. With Blackbelt (only affects Fighting, not relevant). Krookodile ATK is 169. At level 50, physical damage formula... Let me think about whether this KOs. Actually, let me reconsider. Dragapult at 9% of ~163-195 HP = roughly 15-18 HP remaining. Knockoff: 65 BP * 2 (super effective) = 130 effective power. With item removal bonus if it holds one: 130 * 1.5 = 195 effective power. Krookodile's ATK is 169. This should definitely KO a Pokémon at ~15-18 HP. Even without the item bonus, 130 effective power from an ATK of 169 should easily KO something at 9% HP (roughly 15-18 HP). But wait - speed matters. Krookodile is 158 SPE, Dragapult could be 145-213 SPE. If Dragapult moves first, it uses Dragon Darts (50 BP Dragon physical) which would hit my Krookodile at 10 HP and KO it. However, if I use Knockoff and it goes first, I KO Dragapult. If Dragapult goes first, it KOs me with Dragon Darts. Actually, let me reconsider the speed matchup. Krookodile is 158 SPE. Dragapult's base speed is 145 (base), but at level 50 with possible investment, it could be anywhere from 145 to 213. So there's a real chance Dragapult is faster. But wait - I'm at 10 HP. If Dragapult moves first and uses Dragon Darts, it will KO me (10 HP is basically nothing). Then I lose the turn. If I switch out: - Garchomp: 183/183 HP, can handle things well - Gardevoir: 145/145 HP, Choice Scarf gives +1 speed boost Actually, let me reconsider. The question is whether to try to KO Dragapult or switch out. If I use Knockoff and go first: KO Dragapult, then my Krookodile dies next turn (or I can switch). If I use Knockoff and go second: Dragapult KOs me with Dragon Darts, then I switch. The risk of going second is significant. But if I switch out now, I give up the chance to KO Dragapult this turn. Actually wait - let me reconsider. If I switch out, Dragapult will be at 9% HP and can use Dragon Darts on my new Pokémon. Garchomp has 183 HP and is Ground type (immune to Electric, but Dragon Darts is Dragon). Garchomp takes neutral damage from Dragon Darts. Gardevoir also takes neutral damage. Hmm, but the bigger question: should I try to KO Dragapult with Knockoff? Let me think about this differently. My Krookodile is at 10 HP. It's basically a sacrificial Pokémon. The question is whether it can still deliver a KO before being KOs itself. Knockoff is super effective (2x on Ghost) and has 65 power. With the item bonus potentially, that's 97.5 effective power. Even without the item bonus, 130 effective power from an ATK of 169 should easily KO something at ~15-18 HP. The speed question is the deciding factor. Krookodile (158) vs Dragapult (145-213). There's a real chance Dragapult is faster. But here's the thing: if I switch out, I'm guaranteed to survive this turn but lose the momentum of KOs. If I try Knockoff and go first, I KO Dragapult. If I go second, I die but at least I got my move in... wait no, if I go second, Dragapult moves first and KOs me, then I don't get to use Knockoff. Actually, let me re-read the rules. In Pokémon battles, both players choose their actions simultaneously. The faster one goes first. So: - If Krookodile is faster: I use Knockoff, KO Dragapult. Then my Krookodile is at 10 HP and will be KOs next turn by whatever comes in. - If Dragapult is faster: Dragapult uses Dragon Darts, KOs my Krookodile (10 HP). Then I... well, my move was already chosen but since I'm KO'd, it doesn't execute. Wait, actually in Pokémon, if you're KO'd by the opponent's move, your own move still executes? No - if you're hit and fainted, your move doesn't execute. The faster Pokémon moves first, and if that KOs the slower one, the slower one's move doesn't happen. So the risk is: if Dragapult is faster (which it might be at 145-213 vs my 158), my Knockoff won't go off and I lose Krookodile for nothing. Given the uncertainty, maybe switching is safer? But then I give up a potential KO. Actually, let me reconsider. The opponent has revealed: aegislash, corviknight, gholdengo, kingambit, archaludon (5 remaining from 6 shown). They've used Dragapult. So they have 4 more to bring in. If I switch to Garchomp: - Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, 183 HP, Life Orb, Sandveil - It can handle many threats - But it's weak to Ice (4x), and Ground type means it's immune to Electric but takes neutral from Dragon If I switch to Gardevoir with Choice Scarf: - +1 speed boost makes it 217 effective speed - Can outspeed almost anything - Moonblast is strong special attack - But low HP (145) and low physical defense Hmm, actually I think the best play here might be to switch. My Krookodile is at 10 HP - it's basically dead. The risk of trying Knockoff and going second (losing for nothing) outweighs the benefit. But wait - if I switch, Dragapult at 9% will use Dragon Darts on my new Pokémon. That's not great either. Let me reconsider: what if I just try Knockoff? Even if there's a speed risk, the potential reward (KOing Dragapult) is significant. And even if I lose Krookodile, I still have Garchomp and Gardevoir at full HP. Actually, you know what, let me think about this more carefully. The deciding factor here: 1. Speed: Krookodile 158 vs Dragapult 145-213 - uncertain 2. Likely KO: Knockoff should definitely KO Dragapult at 9% if it goes off 3. Bad matchup: My Krookodile is at 10 HP, basically a dead Pokémon I think the safest and most strategic play is to SWITCH. My Krookodile is at 10 HP - it's essentially spent. Trying to use it for one more move risks losing it without getting the KO (if Dragapult is faster). Switching preserves my full-HP Pokémon for future threats. Which switch? Garchomp or Gardevoir? Garchomp: - 183 HP, Life Orb, Sandveil - Dragon/Ground - resists many types - Can use Earthquake (super effective on Ground... wait no, Ground is neutral to itself) - Actually Garchomp's moves: Swords Dance, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Substitute - Good physical attacker - Weak to IceThinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
- Turn 5Jev 1.13 used
Dragondarts48% MOVE: dragondarts, 28% SWITCH: gholdengo, 24% SWITCH: aegislash
Bonsai 2 27B usedEarthquakeDragapult is at 9% HP and Earthquake is super effective against its Dragon typing, guaranteeing a knockout. The deciding factor is a likely knockout — no need to waste turns on Swords Dance or risk Stone Edge's 80% accuracy when the foe is essentially one hit from fainting.
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Let me analyze this situation carefully. My Garchomp is at 87/183 HP (47.5%) with Life Orb and Sandveil. The opponent's Dragapult is at 9% HP. Key considerations: - Dragapult is at 9% HP - it's basically one hit away from being KO'd - Garchomp has Earthquake (Ground/Physical, BP 100) and Stone Edge (Rock/Physical, BP 100, 80% accuracy) - Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost - Ground is super effective against Dragon (2x), but Ghost is immune to Ground! Wait, no. Let me reconsider. Actually, Ghost is immune to Normal and Fighting moves, not Ground. Ground is NOT super effective against Ghost. But Ground IS super effective against Dragon. So Earthquake would be 2x effective against Dragon/Ghost (super effective on the Dragon typing, neutral on Ghost). Wait, let me double-check: Ground vs Dragon = Super Effective (2x). Ground vs Ghost = Neutral (1x). So overall it's 2x super effective. Stone Edge: Rock vs Dragon = Neutral (1x). Rock vs Ghost = Neutral (1x). So Stone Edge would be neutral damage. So Earthquake is the better choice - it's super effective against Dragapult's Dragon typing. At 9% HP, even a neutral hit from Garchomp should KO Dragapult. But with Earthquake being super effective, it's definitely a KO. The deciding factor here is a likely knockout - Dragapult is at 9% and Earthquake (super effective) will absolutely KO it. I should use Earthquake to KO the nearly-dead Dragapult.
Jev 1.13 switched toGholdengo54% SWITCH: gholdengo, 46% SWITCH: aegislash
Bonsai 2 27B switched toGardevoirBoth Garchomp and Dragapult fainted this turn, so I must bring in a new Pokémon. Krookodile is at 5.9% HP and would be KO'd by nearly any attack, making it a terrible choice. Gardevoir is at full health with Choice Scarf for speed, giving me a much safer and more useful pivot into the next turn.
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Both Garchomp and Dragapult fainted this turn. I need to switch in a new Pokémon. Krookodile is at 5.9% HP (10/170), which is extremely low - it would likely be KO'd by almost any attack. Gardevoir is at full health (145/145) with Choice Scarf, giving it good speed and a strong special attacker profile. The deciding factor here is that Krookodile is at 5.9% HP and essentially a dead Pokémon - it would likely be knocked out by any hit. Gardevoir is healthy and can serve as a solid pivot or attacker. I should switch in Gardevoir.
- Turn 6Jev 1.13 used
Shadowball32% MOVE: shadowball, 26% MOVE: steelbeam, 15% SWITCH: aegislash
Bonsai 2 27B switched toKrookodileGardevoir has no effective moves against Steel/Ghost Gholdengo — Calm Mind and Willowisp are nullified by Good As Gold, while Moonblast and Psyshock are both not very effective (0.5x). Switching to Krookodile is the only way to escape this dead matchup; its Dark typing resists Ghost STAB hits, giving it a chance to survive one turn and land a neutral Earthquake despite low HP.
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Let me analyze this situation carefully. My active Pokémon is Gardevoir at full HP (145/145), with Choice Scarf giving it 1.5x speed (217.5 effective speed). It has Calm Mind, Moonblast, Psyshock, and Willowisp. The opponent's active is Gholdengo at full HP (100%). Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost type. Key considerations: - Gardevoir with Choice Scarf can only use the first move in its moveset, which is Calm Mind. Wait, let me re-read the rule. "choicescarf: Holder's Speed is 1.5x, but it can only select the first move it executes." Wait, actually looking at the legal actions, all four moves are listed as options. So Choice Scarf doesn't restrict to just the first move in this context? Let me re-read... "it can only select the first move it executes" - hmm, but all moves are listed as legal actions. I think in this game format, all moves are available. The Choice Scarf description might be a flavor text or I'm misreading it. Since all 4 moves are listed as legal actions, I'll treat them all as available. Actually wait - re-reading: "choicescarf: Holder's Speed is 1.5x, but it can only select the first move it executes." This might mean that with Choice Scarf, you can only use the first move in your moveset (Calm Mind). But all four are listed as legal actions... I'll go with what's listed as legal. Let me think about the matchup: - Gardevoir is Psychic/Fairy - Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost Type matchups: - Moonblast (Fairy) vs Steel/Ghost: Fairy is not very effective against Steel (0.5x), and Ghost resists... wait, no. Let me check. Fairy vs Steel = 0.5x (not very effective). Fairy vs Ghost = neutral? No, actually Fairy is super effective against Dragon and Dark, but against Ghost it's neutral. Against Steel it's not very effective. So Moonblast would be 0.5x on Gholdengo. - Psyshock (Psychic) vs Steel/Ghost: Psychic vs Steel = 0.5x (not very effective). Psychic vs Ghost = neutral. So Psyshock would also be 0.5x. - Calm Mind: Status move, raises SpA and SpD by 1. But Gholdengo has Good As Gold which is immune to status moves! So Calm Mind won't work. - Willowisp (Fire): Fire vs Steel = not very effective (0.5x). Fire vs Ghost = neutral. So it would be 0.5x and also might not burn due to Good As Gold immunity to status... wait, burns are status conditions. Good As Gold says "This Pokemon is immune to Status moves." Does this mean it's immune to being affected by status effects from moves? I think so - it wouldn't get burned. So effectively: - Calm Mind: Won't work (immune to status) - Willowisp: Won't burn (immune to status), and Fire is not very effective on Steel anyway - Moonblast: 0.5x, Fairy vs Steel/Ghost - Psyshock: 0.5x, Psychic vs Steel/Ghost This is a really bad matchup for Gardevoir against Gholdengo. Both special moves are only super effective at 0.5x (not very effective). Wait, let me reconsider the type chart: - Fairy vs Steel: 0.5x (resisted) - Psychic vs Steel: 0.5x (resisted) - Fire vs Steel: 0.5x (resisted) So Gardevoir has no good offensive options against Gholdengo. All its moves are not very effective. The best option here is to switch out. Krookodile is at 10/170 HP (5.9%), which is very low but it's the only other Pokémon available. Actually, wait - switching to Krookodile at 5.9% HP is risky because Gholdengo could potentially KO it with a strong move. But staying on Gardevoir means I'm stuck with a bad matchup where all my moves are not very effective. Let me think about what Gholdengo might do: - Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost at full HP - It likely has moves like Iron Head, Shadow Ball, or similar - If it uses a Ghost move, Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy) resists Ghost? No - Psychic resists... let me think. Ghost vs Psychic = neutral. Ghost vs Fairy = neutral. So Ghost is neutral on Gardevoir. - Steel moves: Steel vs Psychic/Fairy = not very effective (0.5x). Good for Gardevoir. Actually, the key question is: should I switch to Krookodile or stay? If I switch to Krookodile: - Krookodile is Ground/Dark at 10/170 HP - Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost - Ground vs Steel = neutral. Dark vs Steel = neutral. Dark vs Ghost = not very effective (0.5x). - Krookodile's moves: Earthquake (Ground), Stone Edge (Rock), Knockoff (Dark), Roar (Normal) - Earthquake vs Steel/Ghost: Ground is neutral on both. So 1x. - But Krookodile has only 10 HP, so it could be KO'd easily by almost any move Gholdengo uses. If I stay on Gardevoir: - All my moves are 0.5x (not very effective) - Calm Mind and Willowisp don't work due to Good As Gold - I'm essentially stuck doing minimal damage Hmm, actually let me reconsider. With Choice Scarf, Gardevoir's speed is 145 * 1.5 = 217.5. Gholdengo's speed range is 93-149. So Gardevoir almost certainly moves first (unless Gholdengo has some kind of speed boost or priority move). If Gardevoir moves first with Moonblast at 0.5x: - Moonblast power 95 * 0.5 = effective 47.5 - With SpA 177, this would deal roughly... let's not calculate exact damage but it would be a moderate hit. Actually, I think the best play here is to switch to Krookodile. Even though it's at low HP, Gholdengo's moves might not be super effective on Ground/Dark: - If Gholdengo uses a Ghost move (like Shadow Ball): Dark resists Ghost! So Krookodile would resist Ghost-type attacks. - If Gholdengo uses a Steel move: Ground is neutral to Steel. Wait, but Krookodile has only 10 HP. Even a resisted hit could KO it. Let me think... Actually, I think switching is the better option because: 1. Gardevoir has NO good moves against Gholdengo (all are not very effective or useless) 2. Krookodile at least has Earthquake which is neutral on Steel/Ghost 3. Even though Krookodile is low HP, it might survive a resisted hit and land an Earthquake But wait - if I switch to Krookodile, Gholdengo gets a free turn to potentially KO it. With 10/170 HP, almost any super effective or neutral move would KO it. Hmm, let me reconsider staying on Gardevoir. If I use Moonblast: - It's 0.5x but at least deals some damage - Gholdengo is at full HP - Then Gholdengo moves and might do significant damage to Gardevoir (145 HP) Actually, you know what, let me reconsider the Choice Scarf restriction. The description says "it can only select the first move it executes." This might mean that with Choice Scarf, I can ONLY use Calm Mind (the first move). But all four moves are listed as legal actions... I'll trust the legal actions list and assume all moves are available. Given the terrible matchup: - Calm Mind: useless (Good As Gold) - Willowisp: useless (Good As Gold + Fire not very effective on Steel) - Moonblast: 0.5x, deals some damage - Psyshock: 0.5x, deals some damage I think the best option is to switch to Krookodile. Even at low HP, it's better than being stuck with a Pokémon that has no effective moves. Gholdengo might not have a super effective move on Ground/Dark (Ghost is resisted by Dark, Steel is neutral). Actually wait - let me reconsider. If Gholdengo uses a Ghost-type STAB move, Krookodile resists it (Dark type resists Ghost). So Krookodile at 10 HP might survive one resisted hit and land an Earthquake. But if Gholdengo uses a Steel-type STAB move, that's neutral on Ground/Dark... and with full power, it would likely KO Krookodile. Hmm, this is tough. Let me think about what's the least bad option. Option A: Switch to Krookodile - Risk: Gholdengo KOs KrookThinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
Bonsai 2 27B switched toGardevoirKrookodile just fainted and Garchomp is already down, leaving Gardevoir as my only option. No choice but to bring her in against the Steel/Ghost Gholdengo at 90% HP.
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Let me analyze this situation carefully. Current state: - My active Pokémon: Krookodile [FAINTED] - it just fainted on Turn 6 - My bench: Garchomp [FAINTED], Gardevoir (100% HP) - Opponent's active: Gholdengo (90% HP, Steel/Ghost, Life Orb, ATK -1 from Intimidate) - Opponent's revealed bench: Dragapult [FAINTED], and 1 more to come from: aegislash, corviknight, kingambit, archaludon Wait, let me re-read. The opponent brought 3 of the 6 it showed at team preview. So far we've seen: - Turn 3-5: Dragapult (fainted) - Turn 5: Gholdengo came in So the opponent has used 2 Pokémon so far (Dragapult and Gholdengo). They have 1 more to bring from their revealed bench. The remaining revealed options are: aegislash, corviknight, kingambit, archaludon. Wait, actually re-reading: "The opponent brought 3 of the 6 it showed at team preview: 1 more is still to come in, from: aegislash, corviknight, kingambit, archaludon" So the opponent has 3 Pokémon total in their team (Champions format - bring 3). They've used Dragapult and Gholdengo. One more is coming from: aegislash, corviknight, kingambit, archaludon. My side: - Krookodile just fainted - Garchomp is fainted - Gardevoir is at 100% HP (only option) So I MUST switch to Gardevoir. There's no other choice. The legal action is only: SWITCH: gardevoir This is straightforward - I have no other Pokémon available, so I must bring in Gardevoir.
- Turn 7Jev 1.13 used
Shadowball34% MOVE: shadowball, 26% MOVE: steelbeam, 21% SWITCH: aegislash
Bonsai 2 27B usedMoonblastGholdengo's GoodasGold makes it immune to status moves, so Willowisp is useless. Both Moonblast and Psyshock are 0.5x on Steel/Ghost, but Moonblast has higher power (95 vs 80) and I'm stuck with Gardevoir since my bench is fainted. Calmmind would just let Gholdengo hit me for free. Moonblast deals the most consistent damage available this turn.
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Let me analyze this situation carefully. My active Pokémon: Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy) at 145/145 HP, with Choice Scarf (Speed 1.5x = 217 effective speed). Moves: Calmmind, Moonblast, Psyshock, Willowisp. Opponent's active: Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) at 90% HP (~146/162-194), with Life Orb and GoodasGold (immune to status moves). ATK is -1 from Intimidate. Key considerations: - Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. It's immune to status moves (GoodasGold), so Willowisp won't work. - Moonblast (Fairy) is NOT VERY EFFECTIVE on Steel/Ghost (Steel resists Fairy, Ghost is neutral). So it's 0.5x. - Psyshock (Psychic) is NOT VERY EFFECTIVE on Steel/Ghost (Steel resists Psychic, Ghost is neutral). So it's 0.5x. - Calmmind raises SpA and SpD by 1. Wait, let me reconsider the type matchups: - Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. - Fairy vs Steel: NOT VERY EFFECTIVE (0.5x) - Psychic vs Steel: NOT VERY EFFECTIVE (0.5x) - Ghost vs Steel: neutral - Fire vs Steel: NEUTRAL So both Moonblast and Psyshock are 0.5x against Gholdengo. That's bad. Willowisp is a status move, but Gholdengo has GoodasGold which makes it immune to status moves. So Willowisp will fail (85% accuracy but even if it hits, the effect won't apply). Calmmind raises SpA and SpD by 1. This could be useful for future turns, but Gholdengo is at 90% HP and I need to deal damage. Wait, let me reconsider. The opponent's remaining bench: aegislash, corviknight, kingambit, archaludon (one more to come). Actually, looking at the revealed moves for Gholdengo: only Shadow Ball is revealed. But it has Life Orb and GoodasGold. Let me think about what's best here: - Moonblast: 0.5x Fairy on Steel/Ghost. Power 95 * 0.5 = effective power 47.5. With Gardevoir's SpA of 177, this would deal modest damage. - Psyshock: 0.5x Psychic on Steel/Ghost. Power 80 * 0.5 = effective power 40. Damages based on Defense. Gholdengo's Def is 103-161. This would deal even less damage. - Calmmind: Raises SpA and SpD by 1. Could be useful if I expect to stay in longer, but Gholdengo at 90% HP with Life Orb could potentially KO me next turn (Shadow Ball is Ghost, neutral on Psychic/Fairy... wait, Ghost vs Fairy is not very effective! So Shadow Ball would be 0.5x). Actually wait - Ghost is NOT VERY EFFECTIVE against Fairy. So Gholdengo's Shadow Ball would be 0.5x on Gardevoir. That's good for me. But Gholdengo has Life Orb, so its attacks do 1.3x damage. Let me estimate: - Shadow Ball (Ghost, SpA): If Gholdengo's SpA is around 137-203, with Life Orb (1.3x), and it's 0.5x against Fairy... Actually, the key question is: can I KO Gholdengo this turn? - Moonblast: 95 * 0.5 = effective 47.5 power. With SpA 177, at level 50... Let me estimate damage. The formula is roughly (2*level/5+2) * power * attacker_stat / defender_stat / 50 + 2. So (2*50/5+2) = 22. 22 * 47.5 * 177 / Gholdengo's SpD / 50 + 2. Gholdengo's SpD is 99-157. Let's say around 130. 22 * 47.5 * 177 / 130 / 50 + 2 = 22 * 47.5 * 177 / 6500 + 2 = 22 * 8007.5 / 6500 + 2 ≈ 22 * 1.232 + 2 ≈ 27.1 + 2 ≈ 29 damage. Gholdengo is at 90% of ~178 HP (midpoint) = ~160 HP. So Moonblast deals about 29 damage, which is not a KO. Psyshock: 80 * 0.5 = effective 40 power. Damages based on Defense (103-161). 22 * 40 * 177 / 130 / 50 + 2 ≈ 22 * 8007.5 / 6500 + 2 ≈ same as above, roughly 29 damage. Also not a KO. So I can't KO Gholdengo this turn with either move. Given that: 1. Willowisp won't work (GoodasGold immunity) 2. Moonblast and Psyshock are both 0.5x and won't KO 3. Calmmind could set up for next turn But wait - if I use Calmmind, Gholdengo will move after me (I have Choice Scarf, effective speed 217 vs Gholdengo's 93-149). So Gholdengo would use Shadow Ball on me. Shadow Ball is Ghost, which is NOT VERY EFFECTIVE against Fairy (0.5x). With Life Orb (1.3x), the damage would be: If Gholdengo's SpA is around 170 (midpoint): 22 * 80 * 170 / 135 / 50 + 2 = 22 * 13600 / 6750 + 2 ≈ 22 * 2.015 + 2 ≈ 48.3 + 2 ≈ 50 damage. Wait, let me recalculate. The formula: ((2*50/5+2) * power * SpA / Def) / 50 + 2 = (22 * 80 * 170 / 135) / 50 + 2 = (299200 / 135) / 50 + 2 = 2216.3 / 50 + 2 = 44.3 + 2 = 46.3 With Life Orb: 46.3 * 1.3 = 60.2 With 0.5x (Ghost vs Fairy): 60.2 * 0.5 = 30.1 So Gholdengo's Shadow Ball would deal about 30 damage to my Gardevoir at 145 HP. That's manageable. If I use Moonblast: - I deal ~29 damage to Gholdengo (from 160 to ~131) - Gholdengo deals ~30 damage to me (from 145 to ~115) If I use Calmmind: - I raise SpA and SpD by 1 - Gholdengo deals ~30 damage to me (from 145 to ~115) - Next turn, my Moonblast would be stronger (SpA 207 instead of 177), so about 35 damage Hmm, but actually with Calmmind I'm just taking free hits. Let me think about whether there's a better strategy. Actually, wait. Let me reconsider. The opponent still has 1 Pokémon to reveal from: aegislash, corviknight, kingambit, archaludon. If I switch out, what would I switch to? My bench only has Garchomp and Krookodile, both of which are FAINTED. So I can't switch! I'm stuck with Gardevoir. So my options are really just the 4 moves. Given that: - Willowisp won't work (GoodasGold) - Moonblast is 0.5x but does some damage - Psyshock is 0.5x and does less damage (lower power, and Gholdengo likely has decent Def) - Calmmind sets up I think the best play here is to use Moonblast for consistent damage. It's my highest-power move that can actually hit. Even though it's 0.5x, it's better than doing nothing with Calmmind when I'm stuck in this matchup. Actually wait - let me reconsider Calmmind. If I Calmmind: - Turn 7: Calmmind (SpA +1, SpD +1), GholdThinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.