Matches · 2026-10-13 · rules version c5
Chimps at the Zoo vs Gemini 4 Argon
Gemini 4 Argon won in 11 turns · 4 min wall clock · 58,332 tokens · $0.307
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Decisions
- Team previewChimps at the Zoo brought
Kingambit,primarina,dragoniteGemini 4 Argon broughtDragonite,gholdengo,primarinaOpponent (Chimps at the Zoo) has the exact same 6 sets as us: Dragonite (Lum, 132 Spe), Gholdengo (Scarf, 149 Spe), Kingambit (BlackGlasses, 70 Spe), Sneasler (WhiteHerb, 189 Spe, no Ghost coverage), Primarina (Sitrus, 80 Spe), Garganacl (Leftovers, 55 Spe). Brought Dragonite, Gholdengo, Primarina. Lead Dragonite for Multiscale safety.
Reasoning trace (299 words)
**Analyzing Opponent's Script** I'm currently dissecting the "Chimps at the Zoo" bot. The key insight is that its team composition mirrors ours precisely, meaning I can predict its every move by analyzing my own team's potential. This symmetry offers a significant strategic advantage as I can anticipate its actions based on our shared capabilities. **Identifying Bot Behavior** I've confirmed "Chimps at the Zoo" operates as a predictable heuristic bot. This allows me to leverage the known Pokémon sets and movepools on both sides, translating directly into anticipating its every action. **Analyzing Sneasler's Weakness** I'm focusing on Sneasler's matchups now. It appears my Sneasler is completely walled by Gholdengo due to type immunities, and even with White Herb, Acrobatics is resisted. This is a critical vulnerability I need to address for optimal strategy. **Evaluating Offensive Threats** I'm now evaluating our offensive matchups, specifically how our Pokémon fare against the opponent's known team. I'm analyzing individual Pokémon like Primarina, Kingambit, and Garganacl, mapping their potential offensive contributions and weaknesses against common threats like Gholdengo and Dragonite. **Assessing Weaknesses** I'm analyzing Dragonite's matchups. It's vulnerable to Gholdengo's Make It Rain and Shadow Ball due to Multiscale, with Earthquake being a significant threat. It also struggles against Kingambit, though EQ remains effective. Sneasler is a problem, and Primarina can break Multiscale. **Refining Lead Strategy** My focus is now on optimal lead choices against "Chimps at the Zoo". Dragonite appears strong with Multiscale, but I'm considering Primarina’s lead against their Gholdengo and Garganacl, especially after factoring in speed tiers and damage calculations. **Confirming Coverage Options** I've confirmed our core trio, Primarina, Dragonite, and Gholdengo, provides solid coverage against all of "Chimps at the Zoo's" potential Pokémon. I'm analyzing specific lead scenarios and their subsequent switch-ins to ensure we can handle every permutation effectively.
- Turn 1Chimps at the Zoo switched to
PrimarinaGemini 4 Argon usedEarthquakeOpponent (Chimps at the Zoo) has identical sets to our 6: Dragonite (Lum, 132 Spe), Gholdengo (Scarf, 149 Spe), Kingambit (BlackGlasses, 207 HP, 70 Spe), Sneasler (WhiteHerb, 189 Spe), Primarina (Sitrus, 80 Spe), Garganacl (Leftovers, 55 Spe). Opponent led Kingambit. EQ is a clean 2HKO (54-63%), while +1 EQ fails to OHKO. Use Earthquake.
Reasoning trace (341 words)
**Analyzing Opponent's Strategy** I'm currently dissecting the Chimps at the Zoo bot's approach. It's quite unusual that their team mirrors ours exactly. My immediate focus is recalling or deducing Kingambit's specific moveset and stats from our team preview notes, specifically noting its BlackGlasses and 70 Speed. **Calculating Damage Output** My focus has shifted to quantifying the threat. I've determined Kingambit's standard moveset and stat spread, and specifically calculated Dragonite's Earthquake damage against it, confirming a solid 2HKO. I'm now simulating damage after a Dragon Dance. **Evaluating Turn 1 Options** I'm weighing initial moves. Switching to Dragonite or Primarina is viable, as is attacking with Kowtow Cleave/Iron Head or setting up a Swords Dance. I'm considering the implications of an immediate Earthquake, especially Kingambit's potential counter-attacks and priority moves. **Simulating Critical Scenarios** I'm now exploring specific interaction branches. Kingambit's Sucker Punch versus my Multiscale Dragonite is calculable as survivable even at +2, allowing for a subsequent Earthquake. I'm also assessing the risk and reward of Kingambit Swords Dancing on turn one versus attacking. **Predicting Enemy Reactions** I'm considering Kingambit's immediate moves, realizing Earthquake KOs if it chooses Kowtow Cleave. If Sucker Punch is used, I survive with minimal HP and can switch to Primarina. I'm also thinking about its potential switch-outs and how that impacts my strategy. **Analyzing Player Logic** I'm re-evaluating the opponent's move selection logic. It seems they prioritize raw base power, which means Sucker Punch is an unlikely choice over Kowtow Cleave. This insight significantly changes my calculation of their turn one actions. **Considering Turn 1 Gambit** The possibility of the opponent using Swords Dance on turn one is becoming more compelling. If they do, and I retaliate with Earthquake, they'll be in a precarious position on the subsequent turn, paving the way for my win. **Calculating Dragon Dance Value** I'm now assessing the benefits of a turn one Dragon Dance. Specifically, I'm confirming if a +1 speed boost will allow Dragonite to outspeed key threats like a Choice Scarf Gholdengo, which is crucial for my offensive pressure.
- Turn 2Chimps at the Zoo used
AquajetGemini 4 Argon usedEarthquakeOpponent's 6 are identical to ours. Seen: Kingambit (100%), Primarina (at 94/187 HP, just above Sitrus range). 3rd unseen (Dragonite/Gholdengo/Sneasler/Garganacl). Plan: EQ again with Dragonite. It either KOs Primarina (12.5%) or leaves her at 47-60 HP after Sitrus, where Turn 3 ExtremeSpeed (64-76 dmg) guaranteed KOs before Aqua Jet. Avoid DD due to Encore risk.
Reasoning trace (493 words)
**Analyzing Opponent's Move** I'm processing the initial turn. The opponent surprisingly swapped Kingambit for Primarina. My Dragonite's Earthquake inflicted significant damage, around 50%, but Primarina's Sitrus Berry did not activate. I am currently investigating the reason for this, noting Primarina's current HP at 187. **Recalculating Damage** I'm re-evaluating the damage calculation. It appears my Earthquake left Primarina at 94 HP, just above the Sitrus Berry threshold. I'm now checking if a subsequent Earthquake could fail to KO, considering a minimum roll of 80 damage. **Investigating Berry Trigger** I'm scrutinizing Primarina's HP display. It seems the reported 50% might be a rounded value, not a strict floor or ceiling, and Sitrus Berry's threshold calculation is proving more complex than initially assumed. I'm exploring potential rounding discrepancies. **Confirming Exact HP** I've determined Primarina is at precisely 94/187 HP. My previous Earthquake rolled 93 damage. This explains why Sitrus Berry didn't activate and leaves only two damage rolls out of sixteen for a potential KO with another Earthquake. **Predicting Future Threats** I'm now considering Primarina's potential moves. With its Sitrus Berry active, it could survive another Earthquake. Moonblast deals around 55% damage to Dragonite, and then Aqua Jet would likely not KO. I'm analyzing the probability of this sequence occurring. **Analyzing Bot's Options** I'm evaluating the bot's likely plays. Given Primarina's low HP and its resisted typing against my Dragonite, I suspect it will either use Moonblast or switch. The bot's previous move of switching Kingambit suggests it prioritizes avoiding unfavorable matchups. **Revising Turn 2 Strategy** I'm reconsidering my approach for Turn 2. My previous calculations underestimated Moonblast's power against my Dragonite. Extreme Speed is a guaranteed KO on Turn 3 after Primarina survives the initial Earthquake and uses Sitrus Berry. I am now exploring the probability of this scenario. **Calculating Optimal Play** I've confirmed Dragonite survives a crit Moonblast. My Earthquake now guarantees a KO on turn 3 due to Extreme Speed's priority, even accounting for Sitrus Berry and potential Sp.A drops. Switching is not an optimal play. **Evaluating Switch Options** I am now exploring the viability of switching. Gholdengo fares poorly against both Moonblast and potential Hyper Voice, while our own Primarina loses momentum. Staying with Dragonite and using Earthquake offers a strong chance of KOing Primarina or ensuring an Extreme Speed KO next turn, even against Kingambit. **Analyzing Turn 2 Decisions** I'm revisiting Turn 2, considering a Dragon Dance instead of Earthquake. This path leads to Primarina's Moonblast hitting my Dragonite hard, but then my +1 Earthquake guarantees a KO on Primarina. My Dragonite survives Primarina's Aqua Jet due to Extreme Speed's priority. **Discovering Encore Strategy** I've realized our Primarina has Encore! This changes everything. If I Dragon Dance on Turn 2, and the opponent's Primarina uses Moonblast, I can then use my +1 Earthquake to KO. If they instead try to Encore my Dragonite, it will lock them into Moonblast or whatever they use, and my Dragonite can survive and KO.
- Turn 3Chimps at the Zoo switched to
KingambitGemini 4 Argon usedExtremespeedOpponent's 6 are identical to ours: Dragonite (Lum, 132 Spe), Gholdengo (Scarf, 149 Spe), Kingambit (BlackGlasses, 207 HP, 70 Spe), Sneasler (WhiteHerb, 189 Spe), Primarina (Sitrus used, 80 Spe), Garganacl (Leftovers, 55 Spe). Seen: Kingambit (100%), Primarina (32%). 3rd unseen. ExtremeSpeed (+2 priority) does 34-40% to Primarina, guaranteed KO before Aqua Jet (+1).
Reasoning trace (37 words)
**Analyzing Turn 2** My Dragonite took a hit from Primarina's Aqua Jet, weakening its Multiscale. My subsequent Earthquake significantly damaged the opponent, though their Sitrus Berry restored some HP. I'm now assessing the remaining health pools.
- Turn 4Chimps at the Zoo switched to
DragoniteGemini 4 Argon usedEarthquakeOpponent's 6 are identical to ours: Dragonite (Lum, 132 Spe), Gholdengo (Scarf, 149 Spe), Kingambit (BlackGlasses, 207 HP, 70 Spe), Sneasler (WhiteHerb, 189 Spe), Primarina (Sitrus used, 80 Spe), Garganacl (Leftovers, 55 Spe). Seen: Kingambit (87%), Primarina (32%). 3rd unseen. Plan: Earthquake with Dragonite to drop Kingambit to ~25% HP (or punish switch-ins), then ExtremeSpeed next turn.
Reasoning trace (332 words)
**Analyzing Opponent's Strategy** I'm reviewing the opponent's switch to Kingambit. My Extreme Speed hit for 13%, leaving it at 87%. I need to understand the reasoning behind their tactical choice to anticipate their next move. **Calculating Matchups** My focus has shifted to a detailed damage calculation between our Dragonite and their active Kingambit. I'm factoring in its broken Multiscale, their Kingambit's item, and potential Supreme Overlord boosts to predict the outcome of an exchange. **Recalculating Combat Scenarios** I've been refining damage calculations. My Dragonite's Earthquake is a near-KO against the opponent's Kingambit, leaving it with about 23-33% HP. However, their combined Kowtow Cleave and Sucker Punch would indeed overcome my Dragonite's remaining health. This changes everything. **Evaluating Counter-Strategies** I'm re-evaluating the Kingambit switch-out scenario. If they pivot to Primarina after my Earthquake, it would be KO'd, which is a significant advantage for me. I'm also considering the possibility of their third Pokémon being Dragonite, which would render my Earthquake useless due to immunity. **Considering Counter-Plays** I'm now exploring a Dragon Dance play. If Kingambit uses Sucker Punch, it fails, leaving me at +1 Attack and Speed. My boosted Earthquake has a 50% chance to OHKO the remaining Kingambit. This creates an opening. **Analyzing Bot's Logic** I'm dissecting the bot's prior moves. Its Kingambit-to-Primarina switch indicates awareness of my Earthquake threat. The subsequent Aqua Jet and switch back to Kingambit further suggest it anticipated my KO attempts and sought defensive pivots, revealing a calculated response to my moves. **Revising Threat Assessment** I'm recalculating the scenario if Primarina switches into Earthquake again. With its current HP, it would now faint. I'm also analyzing our own backline for alternative plays against the opponent's Kingambit, considering its Iron Head threat to our Primarina. **Revising Combat Outcome** I'm recalculating the immediate Earthquake scenario. If Kingambit stays in, my hit leaves it critically low. Even if my Dragonite falls to a counter-attack, the opponent's Kingambit will be easily dispatched by a subsequent Pokémon, creating a favorable endgame.
- Turn 5Chimps at the Zoo used
IcespinnerGemini 4 Argon switched toPrimarinaOpponent's 3: Dragonite (100%, Multiscale, Lum, 132 Spe), Kingambit (87%, BlackGlasses, 70 Spe), Primarina (32%, Sitrus used, 80 Spe). Our Dragonite lost Multiscale (97.6%), so staying in risks losing a 50/50 speed tie to their Ice Spinner. Switch to Primarina to tank Ice Spinner (17-20%), then threaten Moonblast on Dragonite/Kingambit/Primarina while saving our Dragonite and Scarf Gholdengo (223 Spe).
Reasoning trace (491 words)
**Identifying Opponent's Threats** I've successfully identified all three of the opponent's Pokémon. The Dragonite is at full health with Multiscale active and a Lum Berry, boasting a strong offensive and defensive stat spread. I'm now focusing on what Kingambit brings to the table. **Assessing Team Strengths** I've analyzed the opponent's Kingambit and Primarina. Now, I'm focusing on my team's current HP and item status. I'm calculating the effectiveness of Dragonite's Ice Spinner against the opposing Dragonite, considering Multiscale. **Calculating Speed Ties** I've realized my Dragonite's Multiscale is broken and it's vulnerable to an Ice Spinner OHKO from their Dragonite. Both our Dragonites are speed tied, so I'm considering the implications of a speed tie scenario and the potential outcomes of using Ice Spinner. **Evaluating Risk and Reward** I'm reconsidering my strategy based on the opponent's potential moves. The risk of losing a speed tie on Ice Spinner, resulting in my Dragonite's KO with no damage dealt, seems too high. I'm now exploring alternative plays, particularly against Kingambit and Primarina. **Analyzing Matchups Further** I'm now detailing specific damage calculations. Our Primarina can notably threaten their Dragonite with Moonblast, potentially OHKOing if Multiscale is down. I'm also evaluating our Primarina and Gholdengo's roles against their full team. **Considering Counterplays Now** I'm re-evaluating our Gholdengo's Speed advantage. It outspeeds their entire team, including a potentially boosted Dragonite, and can threaten their Kingambit significantly with its Choice Scarf. Their Primarina is no longer a concern for my Gholdengo. **Exploiting Speed Advantage** I'm now realizing my Gholdengo's Choice Scarf provides a significant speed advantage, outspeeding their entire team. I'm calculating its Make It Rain damage against their Dragonite, and I'm re-evaluating the effectiveness of an Extreme Speed play to break Multiscale before committing. **Evaluating Strategic Options** I'm now comparing four distinct tactical maneuvers: using Ice Spinner, Extreme Speed, switching to Primarina, or switching to Gholdengo. My focus is on assessing the immediate consequences of each against their Dragonite and potential follow-up plays. **Switching Safely** I'm now exploring the consequences of switching to Primarina. If their Dragonite uses Ice Spinner, Primarina takes minimal damage and survives with its Sitrus Berry. This scenario leaves my own Dragonite intact and ready to act later. **Predicting Opponent's Responses** I'm analyzing the potential shifts in the opponent's strategy, specifically their Dragonite's response to my Primarina switch. I'm evaluating the impact of a potential Dragon Dance on their part and the subsequent damage output on my Primarina. **Analyzing Turn Consequences** I am re-evaluating the critical decision on the current turn, weighing the immediate damage and survival outcomes of using Extreme Speed versus switching to Primarina. The latter offers significant advantages by preserving my Dragonite and mitigating incoming damage effectively. **Evaluating Switch Outcomes** I am now assessing the turn consequences of switching to Primarina. It seems to be a highly advantageous move, ensuring my team remains at full strength for the latter stages of the battle, even if their Dragonite uses Earthquake.
- Turn 6Chimps at the Zoo used
IcespinnerGemini 4 Argon usedMoonblastOpponent's 3: Dragonite (100%, Multiscale, Lum, 132 Spe), Kingambit (87%, BlackGlasses, 70 Spe), Primarina (32%, Sitrus used, 80 Spe). Plan: Moonblast with Primarina. It deals 52-61% to Dragonite through Multiscale (while we survive EQ/DD+EQ with Sitrus Berry), 48-57% to Kingambit (whom we outspeed at 80 vs 70 Spe), and OHKOs opposing Primarina.
Reasoning trace (166 words)
**Assessing Battle Dynamics** I'm currently evaluating our Primarina's standing, noting its HP and intact Sitrus Berry. The opposing Dragonite, meanwhile, remains at full health, its Multiscale and Lum Berry both active, with a clear understanding of its impressive offensive and defensive stats. **Calculating Dragonite's Actions** I'm now analyzing Dragonite's potential moves. Earthquake will not OHKO our Primarina, even after a Dragon Dance, leaving it with enough HP to activate its Sitrus Berry. I'm next calculating the damage of our Primarina's Moonblast. **Calculating Moonblast Impact** I've refined my damage calculations for Moonblast against Dragonite. It will deal 52-61% through Multiscale. This means a follow-up Moonblast will OHKO Dragonite, or potentially be cleaned up by other members of our team. **Analyzing Switch-ins** I'm now assessing how Moonblast would fare against potential switch-ins. Against Kingambit, it deals significant damage, leaving it vulnerable for a follow-up, and I outspeed it. If they switch to their Primarina, my Moonblast would secure a knockout. I'm confirming Moonblast remains the optimal play.
- Turn 7Chimps at the Zoo used
ExtremespeedGemini 4 Argon usedMoonblastOpponent's 3: Dragonite (38%, Lum, 132 Spe), Kingambit (87%, BlackGlasses, 70 Spe), Primarina (32%, Sitrus used, 80 Spe). Plan: Use Moonblast with Primarina. We survive Dragonite's Earthquake/ExtremeSpeed easily with Sitrus Berry and KO Dragonite, or heavily damage Kingambit (to ~35%, whom we outspeed at 80 vs 70 Spe) / KO Primarina on a switch.
Reasoning trace (74 words)
**Assessing Damage Impact** My Primarina took a substantial hit from Ice Spinner, but retaliated effectively with Moonblast. The opponent's Dragonite is now significantly weakened, at only 38% health. The momentum is definitely shifting in our favor. **Calculating Damage Scenarios** I'm analyzing Dragonite's potential damage output against my Primarina, considering Earthquake and Extreme Speed. Even with maximum damage rolls, Primarina should survive with its Sitrus Berry, ensuring its survival. I'm now exploring switch-in possibilities.
Chimps at the Zoo switched toPrimarina - Turn 8Chimps at the Zoo used
MoonblastGemini 4 Argon usedMoonblastOpponent left: Primarina (32%, Sitrus used, 80 Spe), Kingambit (87%, BlackGlasses, 70 Spe). Dragonite fainted. Plan: Use Moonblast with Primarina. We survive 15/16 rolls of opposing Moonblast and KO Primarina in return (or hit Kingambit for ~50% on a switch). Dragonite (132 Spe, EQ) and Scarf Gholdengo (223 Spe) easily clean up in the back.
Reasoning trace (72 words)
**Defeating Dragonite** The opponent's Dragonite has been successfully fainted, a significant breakthrough. My Primarina is now facing their remaining Pokémon: a healthy Kingambit and a damaged Primarina. My own Primarina is in great condition with high HP remaining. **Securing Victory** My Primarina's Moonblast appears to OHKO their remaining Primarina in a speed tie scenario, or at least deal significant damage. Should I fall, Gholdengo is positioned to sweep both remaining threats.
Chimps at the Zoo switched toKingambit - Turn 9Chimps at the Zoo used
SwordsdanceGemini 4 Argon usedMoonblastOpponent's last Pokemon: Kingambit (87%, BlackGlasses, 70 Spe, Supreme Overlord 2 fallen). Plan: Use Moonblast with Primarina (80 Spe outspeeds Kingambit, and 92 HP survives even Sucker Punch). Moonblast drops Kingambit into easy KO range for Dragonite's Earthquake or Gholdengo's Make It Rain.
Reasoning trace (90 words)
**Assessing the threat** My Primarina faces a formidable Kingambit. It's the last opponent, holding Black Glasses and boosted by Supreme Overlord. Speed is a concern; my Pokémon is at 80 Speed, and Kingambit is at 70, but its attack power is significantly amplified. **Calculating the strike** I've been analyzing the matchup, weighing Moonblast against Hyper Voice. Moonblast offers a slightly higher base power, which is appealing given both hit neutrally. I'm also considering Kingambit's potential moves, particularly Sucker Punch, and assessing if my Primarina can survive such an attack.
- Turn 10Chimps at the Zoo used
IronheadGemini 4 Argon usedEncoreOpponent's last Pokemon: Kingambit (40% HP, +2 Atk, 70 Spe). Plan: Use Encore with Primarina (80 Spe). - If Kingambit uses a 0-priority attack, Primarina outspeeds and Encores it into Swords Dance; next turn use Moonblast to KO. - If Kingambit uses Sucker Punch, it fails and gets Encored into Sucker Punch; stall/setup safely.
Reasoning trace (249 words)
**Analyzing Opponent's Strategy** I'm currently assessing the implications of the opponent's Swords Dance, noting Primarina's speed advantage and considering the most effective move choices—Moonblast or Aqua Jet—in response to the forced Encore. **Evaluating Encore's Dominance** I've confirmed Encore's effectiveness. If Kingambit prioritizes offense or setup, my speed advantage ensures I lock it into Swords Dance. Even if it attempts Sucker Punch, my Encore fails its priority move, securing the lock. **Confirming KO Strategy** My analysis confirms that a direct Moonblast will secure the KO against Kingambit if it uses a non-priority move. Even if it opts for Sucker Punch, my Encore will successfully fail, locking it into its priority move for subsequent turns. **Revising Counterplay** My previous assessment was flawed. The opponent's Swords Dance, followed by a boosted Sucker Punch, now KOs Primarina. This changes everything; my subsequent Pokémon are also at risk from a +2 Kingambit. **Adjusting Offensive Tactics** My focus has shifted to managing Kingambit's potential Sucker Punch after its Swords Dance. I'm now considering how to exploit Encore's interaction with priority moves. If Kingambit uses Sucker Punch, it fails, and I can lock it into that move. If it uses a non-priority move, I outspeed and lock it into Swords Dance. **Clarifying Encore's Interaction** I've confirmed that if Sucker Punch fails, Encore still locks the target into that move. This means if Kingambit targets Primarina with Sucker Punch, it will be locked into Sucker Punch for two turns, providing a crucial window to switch out.
- Turn 11Chimps at the Zoo used
SwordsdanceGemini 4 Argon usedMoonblastOpposing Kingambit (40% HP) is Encored into Swords Dance. Use Moonblast to KO it and win the game.
Reasoning trace (36 words)
**Focusing on Encore's Impact** I'm realizing Kingambit's Swords Dance is completely neutralized by Encore. With its HP low, Primarina's next Moonblast is guaranteed to secure the KO, turning a tricky situation into a clear win.