Matches · 2026-10-13 · rules version c5

Gemini 4 Argon vs Chimps at the Zoo

Gemini 4 Argon won in 7 turns · 2 min wall clock · 32,032 tokens · $0.146

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   Chimps at the Zoo brought Annihilape,dragonite,primarina
   Gemini 4 Argon brought Primarina,dragonite,mamoswine7,175 tok · 46.5 s · $0.0543

   Mirror match vs scripted bot. Lead Primarina (Sitrus Berry + Aqua Jet): wins almost every 1v1 lead matchup (2HKOs Gholdengo with Sparkling Aria while surviving 2 hits via Sitrus; beats Dragonite/Annihilape/Mamoswine with Moonblast/Ice Beam/Aria). Back: Dragonite (Multiscale + ESpeed) and Mamoswine (Focus Sash + Ice Shard) for two guaranteed survival shields and triple priority.

   Reasoning trace (486 words)

   **Analyzing Mirror Match**
   
   My focus is on dissecting this mirror match against "Chimps at the Zoo," recognizing the exact replication of our team's composition. I'm currently examining the Dragonite's specifics.
   
   **Evaluating Lead Viability**
   
   My current focus is on Mamoswine as a potential lead. I'm calculating its effectiveness against the opposing Dragonite, specifically assessing if an Icicle Crash can break Multiscale and secure an immediate knockout.
   
   **Calculating Mamoswine's Matchups**
   
   I've refined Mamoswine's offensive calculations. It appears it can indeed OHKO the opposing Dragonite through Multiscale with Icicle Crash. I'm now focusing on its matchups against Gholdengo and Kingambit, assessing the viability of Earthquake, and noting Primarina as a significant threat.
   
   **Assessing Primarina's Role**
   
   I'm now considering Primarina's potential, particularly its defensive typing and offensive pressure. It seems it can handle Dragonite and Annihilape, and even outlast Mamoswine in a direct confrontation, leading me to evaluate its role as a lead or back-end option.
   
   **Confirming Primarina's Strength**
   
   My analysis confirms Primarina's incredible matchups. It dismantles Annihilape, Dragonite, and Mamoswine, and can even hold its own against Kingambit and Gholdengo, making it a formidable asset.
   
   **Revising Gholdengo Matchup**
   
   I've discovered Gholdengo does not OHKO Primarina with Thunderbolt; Sitrus Berry activates. My calculations now show Primarina actually wins the 1v1 matchup against Gholdengo due to a follow-up Torrent-boosted attack.
   
   **Confirming Primarina's Dominance**
   
   My latest calculations confirm that Primarina consistently outlasts Gholdengo, even with Sitrus Berry. It reliably two-shot Gholdengo with Sparkling Aria, and I'm now rigorously examining its 1v1 lead potential against the entire opposing team.
   
   **Refining Dragonite Matchup**
   
   I've detailed Primarina's interactions with Dragonite, confirming it wins 100% of the time. Even with a Dragon Dance or critical hits, Primarina consistently outlasts and KOs.
   
   **Refining Kingambit Matchup**
   
   I've identified a specific scenario where Kingambit could defeat Primarina if it successfully Swords Dances turn one and wins a speed tie on turn two. However, Primarina generally handles the rest of the opposing team effectively.
   
   **Selecting Backline Options**
   
   I'm now evaluating Dragonite and Kingambit for the remaining backline slots. Dragonite offers excellent cleanup potential, especially against weakened threats, and resists key types. Kingambit, with its Supreme Overlord boost and strong priority, also presents a potent late-game option.
   
   **Finalizing Team Composition**
   
   My focus has shifted to finalizing the backline. I'm comparing team builds featuring Dragonite, Kingambit, and Gholdengo, weighing their individual strengths against the potential opponent's core. The strategy hinges on the best defensive and offensive synergy.
   
   **Adjusting Lead Choice**
   
   I've discovered Kingambit's non-optimal Turn 1 play against Primarina, reinforcing Primarina's lead viability. My focus has shifted to assessing Mamoswine as a backline option, considering its ability to consistently check Dragonite, Gholdengo, and Kingambit.
   
   **Refining Backline Synergy**
   
   I've reconsidered Mamoswine and Dragonite as backline choices. Dragonite's ExtremeSpeed and resistance to Aqua Jet make it a superior option to Mamoswine against the opposing Primarina. I'm now evaluating Dragonite and Kingambit's synergy, ensuring their strengths cover each other's weaknesses against the opponent's core.
   
   

2. Turn 1
   Chimps at the Zoo used Bulkup
   Gemini 4 Argon used Moonblast2,923 tok · 8.7 s · $0.0108

   Mirror match vs scripted bot. Opposing lead is Annihilape. Click Moonblast with Primarina for massive SE damage / potential OHKO; follow up with Aqua Jet or another Moonblast if it survives. Keep Dragonite (Multiscale) and Mamoswine (Focus Sash) healthy in the back.

   Reasoning trace (86 words)

   **Recalling Opponent's Strategy**
   
   I'm currently focusing on remembering the opponent's Pokémon roster, noting its exact replication of our team. My immediate attention is on recalling our specific Annihilape set during team preview, considering common Bulk Up, Drain Punch, Rage Fist, Taunt/Shadow Claw, Leftovers configurations.
   
   **Analyzing Primarina Matchup**
   
   I'm re-evaluating Annihilape's survival against Primarina. Moonblast looks like a near OHKO, even with some defensive investment, and Annihilape's initial Rage Fist won't KO. Defiant triggering might not save it if Moonblast leaves it in Aqua Jet range.
   
   

3. Turn 2
   Chimps at the Zoo used Taunt
   Gemini 4 Argon used Moonblast4,449 tok · 19.4 s · $0.0246

   Mirror match vs bot. Annihilape has 217 max HP (currently 24 HP at 11%) and +1 Def, so Aqua Jet only deals 16-19 HP (won't KO and would boost Rage Fist to 150 BP before it attacks). Use Moonblast: Primarina survives +1 100 BP Rage Fist with Sitrus Berry and KOs Annihilape. Keep Dragonite and Mamoswine at 100% in back.

   Reasoning trace (199 words)

   **Analyzing Annihilape's Turn 1**
   
   I'm re-evaluating Annihilape's Bulk Up versus Primarina's Moonblast damage output. The initial assessment suggests Aqua Jet might fall short of a KO due to the defense boost, requiring a second look at the damage calculations.
   
   **Recalculating Annihilape's Defense**
   
   My previous assessment might have underestimated Annihilape's defenses. I'm now verifying its base Special Defense based on Primarina's Moonblast impact, which is crucial for determining Aqua Jet's efficacy after Annihilape's potential Bulk Up.
   
   **Verifying Damage Thresholds**
   
   I've recalculated Primarina's Aqua Jet against a +1 Defense Annihilape. The initial calculations were indeed off; the damage is significantly lower than anticipated, only dealing around 7-8% of Annihilape's HP. This changes the offensive pressure considerably.
   
   **Calculating Rage Fist Power**
   
   I'm verifying the damage calculations for Annihilape's Rage Fist. Given its current HP and the recent hit it took, Rage Fist is now at 100 base power, and I'm assessing its effectiveness against Primarina after factoring in Annihilape's Attack boost.
   
   **Analyzing Primarina's Move**
   
   I've confirmed that clicking Moonblast is the optimal play. Annihilape cannot survive a Moonblast, and even with Aqua Jet, it doesn't get a KO on Primarina. This guarantees Primarina survives with Sitrus Berry and secures the KO.
   
   

   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Primarina
4. Turn 3
   Chimps at the Zoo used Icebeam
   Gemini 4 Argon used Moonblast3,449 tok · 7.9 s · $0.0126

   Mirror match vs bot. Annihilape KO'd; we are up 3-2 with all 3 Pokemon at 100% HP. Opposing Primarina is in (exact mirror: 72 Spe tie, Sitrus Berry). Stay in with Primarina and click Moonblast (3HKO through Sitrus) to either win the 1v1 or chip it into Dragonite/Mamoswine range while preserving Multiscale and Focus Sash in the back.

   Reasoning trace (41 words)

   **Winning the mirror**
   
   Turn 3 has concluded with a KO on Annihilape and full HP retained on Primarina. The opponent has now switched into their own Primarina, presenting a mirror match. We're in a speed tie situation at 72 Speed.
   
   

5. Turn 4
   Chimps at the Zoo used Moonblast
   Gemini 4 Argon used Moonblast3,317 tok · 6.7 s · $0.0106

   Mirror match vs scripted bot. Up 3-2. Opposing Primarina is at 52% HP (97/187 HP, just above Sitrus Berry threshold). Click Moonblast again to likely KO it outright without Sitrus triggering, or leave it low while our Primarina (151/187 HP + Sitrus) easily wins the 1v1. Keep Dragonite (Multiscale) and Mamoswine (Focus Sash) at 100% in back.

   Reasoning trace (42 words)

   **Assessing Turn 3 Damage**
   
   I'm processing the impact of the last turn. My Primarina's Moonblast left the opponent at a precarious 52%, just shy of triggering their Berry. Conversely, their Ice Beam landed a critical hit, significantly reducing my Primarina's health.
   
   

6. Turn 5
   Chimps at the Zoo used Aquajet
   Gemini 4 Argon used Moonblast3,359 tok · 7.2 s · $0.0099

   Mirror match vs scripted bot. Up 3-2. Opposing Primarina is at 29% HP (Sitrus consumed). Our Primarina is at 116/187 HP, surviving any non-crit attack from opposing Primarina. Click Moonblast to KO opposing Primarina and go up 3-1 with full-HP Dragonite (Multiscale + Lum Berry) and Mamoswine (Focus Sash) in the back.

   Reasoning trace (38 words)

   **Analyzing Opponent's State**
   
   I'm assessing the critical HP threshold of the opposing Primarina and its implications, noting its recent Sitrus Berry activation. I'm also factoring in its potential Torrent boost against our Primarina's resistance to Sparkling Aria.
   
   

   Chimps at the Zoo switched to Dragonite
7. Turn 6
   Chimps at the Zoo used Outrage
   Gemini 4 Argon used Icebeam3,876 tok · 8.4 s · $0.0138

   Mirror match vs scripted bot. Up 3-1 against their last Pokemon, Dragonite (Multiscale, Lum Berry, Dragon Dance/Outrage/Earthquake/Extreme Speed). Primarina is immune to Outrage, survives unboosted Earthquake/Extreme Speed at 98 HP, and hits 4x super effectively with Ice Beam (360 effective BP vs 285 for Moonblast) to break Multiscale and put Dragonite in Mamoswine Ice Shard / Dragonite Extreme Speed range.

   Reasoning trace (89 words)

   **Assessing Opponent's Threat**
   
   My Primarina is holding strong despite minor damage. The newly entered opposing Dragonite mirrors my own, presenting an identical defensive profile and item. This symmetry suggests a potentially mirrored strategy and demands careful consideration of its capabilities and my next move to maintain our lead.
   
   **Calculating Optimal Damage**
   
   I've calculated that Ice Beam offers significantly higher potential damage against the opposing Dragonite due to its 4x effectiveness. Even factoring in Multiscale, it's a potent attack. I'm also assessing Dragonite's offensive capabilities and Primarina's defensive resilience.
   
   

8. Turn 7
   Chimps at the Zoo used Earthquake
   Gemini 4 Argon used Icebeam3,484 tok · 5.2 s · $0.0094

   Mirror match vs scripted bot. Up 3-1 against their last Pokemon, Dragonite at 23% HP with Multiscale broken. Click Ice Beam (or Moonblast) to KO Dragonite; even if a max-roll or crit Earthquake KOs Primarina, Mamoswine (Ice Shard + Focus Sash) and Dragonite (Extreme Speed + Multiscale) easily clean up next turn.

   Reasoning trace (47 words)

   **Assessing Dragonite's Weaknesses**
   
   I've confirmed Dragonite is at 23% HP. Primarina's immunity to Outrage means it's not locked, which is crucial. Both my Ice Beam and Moonblast will easily finish it off from this range, especially since Ice Beam already bypassed Multiscale for a significant chunk.