Matches · 2026-10-13 · rules version c5
Chimps at the Zoo vs GPT-6 Luna Pro
GPT-6 Luna Pro won in 12 turns · 5 min wall clock · 169,960 tokens · $0.024
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Decisions
- Team previewChimps at the Zoo brought
Kingambit,rotomwash,dragoniteGPT-6 Luna Pro broughtRotomwash,primarina,kingambitBring Rotom-Wash to scout and burn physical threats, Primarina to punish Dragonite, and Kingambit to pressure Gholdengo. Preserve Kingambit for the endgame; watch for opposing Rotom-Wash’s Will-O-Wisp.
Reasoning trace (76 words)
**Analyzing Pokémon matchups** I'm considering how Primarina stands against Dragonite as a lead; it performs better in that comparison. However, it struggles against Gholdengo and Rotom. In fact, Rotom seems to be the most stable lead option overall. I should make a note of this for future matches and strategies. It’s interesting how leads can vary so much in effectiveness depending on the opponent! I’m curious if there are other leads that might also surprise me.
- Turn 1Chimps at the Zoo switched to
DragoniteGPT-6 Luna Pro usedWillowispBurn opposing Kingambit to blunt its physical pressure, then pivot as needed. Preserve our Kingambit for the endgame and Primarina for Dragonite; opposing Rotom-Wash may carry Will-O-Wisp.
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**Analyzing battle strategy** I need to choose whether to burn Gambit as a physical threat since burning reduces its effectiveness, but it can also be a defiant option. Will-o-wisp has no stat drop, so it feels relatively safe, despite the 85% accuracy. I should consider the opponent's likely switches, like Dragonite or Primarina. Burning Gambit is valuable, but I need to think about the impact on the battle and the potential to use Hydro Pump, which is super effective against Gambit.
- Turn 2Chimps at the Zoo used
EarthquakemegaGPT-6 Luna Pro usedWillowispRotom-Wash is healthy; its Will-O-Wisp missed opposing Kingambit last turn, and Dragonite has just switched in at full HP. Burn Dragonite if it stays to blunt physical attacks; preserve Primarina as the Ice Beam answer and Kingambit for the endgame.
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**Analyzing strategies** I need to choose my moves wisely. I might consider using Dragonite with full Multiscale. I could rely on Rotom's Wisp for a physical burn, but it has a chance to miss. Primarina's Ice Beam could be devastating, yet Dragonite might attack me in response. Primarina has slow speed, making it tricky. If I can break Multiscale with Ice Beam, it might be a one-hit knockout. Rotom's Volt Switch could work well as a pivot and deal some damage. However, I have to remember Dragonite's potential threat.**Planning my strategy** I want to use Wisp to burn Dragonite, which could be either physical or special. Volt Switch seems like a strong pivot option, but I need a safe switch-in like Primarina. I’m considering what my opponent might do; they might switch to Gliscor or Rotom. Electric hits Dragonite, but Hydro Pump targets Gliscor's weakness, while Dragonite resists it. If I use Ice Beam with Primarina, it could counter Dragonite directly even though it might be faster. Primarina's bulk might help it survive. I’m weighing all these factors carefully!**Choosing my pivot move** I think using Rotom's Volt Switch is a great choice because it allows me to bring Primarina in safely if Dragonite stays, which removes Multiscale. If my opponent switches out, I still maintain a pivot advantage. In either case, Volt Switch provides flexibility in my strategy. I’m leaning towards this move since it keeps me in control of the situation, whether Dragonite stays or goes. It's all about maintaining that edge!
- Turn 3Chimps at the Zoo used
DragonclawGPT-6 Luna Pro usedVoltswitchDragonite is Mega and burned; its Earthquake is harmless against Rotom-Wash. Use Volt Switch to keep momentum, then favor Primarina’s Ice Beam against Dragonite. Preserve Kingambit for the endgame; the opponent has also brought Kingambit, and one of Rotom-Wash, Gliscor, Primarina, or Gholdengo remains unseen.
Reasoning trace (84 words)
**Analyzing battle strategy** I need to choose a Pokémon strategically. Dragonite can burn and has a Mega form, while Rotom is immune to earthquake. Primarina might resist because of its typing, but it’s neutral to earthquake. I have to consider Dragonite's attack options and speed. It might burn physical damage, and since Rotom is electric, I could switch to Primarina for the initiative. There's a lot to think about regarding moves like ice beam and volt switch. It’s all about anticipating the opponent's actions!
GPT-6 Luna Pro switched toPrimarinaMega Dragonite is burned at 67%; Rotom-Wash is at 128/157. Switch Primarina in to threaten a 4×-effective Ice Beam; it is immune to Dragon Claw and can survive a likely Earthquake. Keep Kingambit healthy for the endgame. Opponent also has Kingambit and one unseen Pokémon among Rotom-Wash, Gliscor, Primarina, and Gholdengo.
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**Choosing Pokémon strategy** I need to decide on using Primarina since Dragonite's Mega form has been burned. Ice Beam might be lethal given my situation. Multiscale is down, and even though Dragonite will likely outspeed Primarina, its burned physical attack, Dragon Claw, could be mitigated since Primarina resists Dragon-type moves. Earthquake would be neutral against Water/Fairy types, but Ice Beam is major, with a 4x effectiveness likely leading to a knockout. I think switching to Primarina is the right move.
- Turn 4Chimps at the Zoo used
EarthquakeGPT-6 Luna Pro usedIcebeamMega Dragonite is burned at 61%; Primarina threatens it with a 4×-effective Ice Beam and is immune to Dragon Claw. Keep Kingambit healthy for the endgame. Opponent also has Kingambit and one unseen Pokémon among Rotom-Wash, Gliscor, Primarina, and Gholdengo.
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**Analyzing battle strategy** I need to choose Ice Beam for the OHKO against Dragonite at level 61, who’s burned. Primarina’s Ice Beam should deal significant damage, likely 4x effective, so it probably will knock it out. Dragonite moves first, but can it use Dragon Claw? Primarina is immune to it since it’s a Fairy type, and while Earthquake has neutral damage, it might only cause around 40% due to Primarina's lower defenses. So, Ice Beam looks like my best option for this situation.
Chimps at the Zoo switched toKingambit - Turn 5Chimps at the Zoo used
KowtowcleaveGPT-6 Luna Pro usedHypervoiceDragonite is down; opposing Kingambit has Supreme Overlord and one unseen teammate remains. Primarina is healthy but vulnerable to Iron Head; Rotom-Wash can spread burns, while our full-health Kingambit is best saved for the endgame. Use Liquid Voice Hyper Voice for neutral Water damage into opposing Kingambit.
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**Calculating damage potential** I'm thinking about how Primarina's Hyper Voice interacts with Kingambit's steel moves. If Kingambit attacks, it could be a threat. I want to calculate the damage of Hyper Voice at level 50, with a Special Attack of 195 and a base power of 90, accounting for STAB at 1.1. It might hit around 28-34% against a Special Defense of 140. Moonblast is also on my mind, being resisted. I'll keep Primarina ready for unexpected situations.
- Turn 6Chimps at the Zoo used
IronheadGPT-6 Luna Pro usedMoonblastDragonite is down. Primarina has 80 HP and opposing Kingambit is at 43%; Moonblast is slightly stronger than Liquid Voice Hyper Voice here and should finish it. Keep our full-health Kingambit for the endgame; one opponent remains, possibly Rotom-Wash, Gliscor, Primarina, or Gholdengo.
Chimps at the Zoo switched toRotom - Turn 7Chimps at the Zoo used
PainsplitGPT-6 Luna Pro switched toRotomDragonite and opposing Kingambit are down; their last Pokémon is full-health Rotom-Wash. Primarina is weakened and its Liquid Voice Hyper Voice is resisted, so switch to our 81%-health Rotom-Wash to contest the mirror. Keep healthy Kingambit for any endgame opportunity.
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**Considering switch options** I’m weighing my options — with my Primarina low and the opposing Rotom full. Should I switch in my own Rotom? It resists Electric attacks, while water and electric have neutral interactions. I note that Rotom-W takes neutral Electric hits. Hydro Pump would be neutral against the opposing water type, but not very effective. Kingambit could be a threat, but Rotom’s Hydro Pump can hit for super effective damage. I decide to stick with my Rotom; it can set up statuses or Pain Split to recover.
- Turn 8Chimps at the Zoo used
PainsplitGPT-6 Luna Pro usedVoltswitchDragonite and opposing Kingambit are down; their last Pokémon is Rotom-Wash with Leftovers and Pain Split. Keep our Rotom healthy for the mirror, but use Volt Switch into full-health Kingambit to apply pressure. Beware Will-O-Wisp; Primarina is too weakened to risk switching into attacks.
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**Considering strategy options** I need to make a choice involving Mirror Rotom. It has Will-o-wisp to give burn status and reduce physical damage, but using Pain Split might not be advantageous for us since our health is at 151% compared to their 96%. Hydro Pump is resisted, and Volt Switch does neutral damage. Perhaps switching to Kingambit is the best move, even though I’m worried about facing Pain Split or Will-o-wisp. It might be worth it to try Volt Switch for momentum.**Evaluating switch strategies** I'm considering switching to Kingambit with Volt Switch while anticipating the opponent might use Pain Split. Then they could hit me with Hydro Pump, which makes me think Kingambit could SD or attack. However, Kingambit is vulnerable to burns from Rotom. It might work better to switch to Primarina, which could threaten Moonblast. But given Primarina's low HP, I might want to conserve Rotom for a potential Will-o-wisp. Volt Switch seems safest, as it maintains momentum while keeping options open.**Deciding on Pain Split and Volt Switch** I'm considering whether to use Pain Split, but at both 96%, it doesn’t seem valuable. Instead, using Will-o-wisp to burn the opposing Pokémon might help with residual damage, countering their leftovers recovery. However, they don't seem to have physical moves, just Pain Split, so that feels less effective. Hydro Pump isn't a great threat, so I could use Volt Switch instead. It's crucial to prevent them from using Pain Split, so switching to Kingambit after Volt Switching seems like a solid plan.
GPT-6 Luna Pro switched toKingambitDragonite and opposing Kingambit are down; their last Pokémon is Rotom-Wash at 63% with Leftovers and Pain Split. Switch to healthy Kingambit to pressure it, but watch for Will-O-Wisp. Our Rotom is nearly full; Primarina is too weakened to be useful.
Reasoning trace (77 words)
**Considering switch options** I need to decide if switching to Kingambit is the best move. The opposing Rotom is at a low HP with Pain Split. My Rotom might need to stay, but I’m thinking about whether a Volt Switch is selected here. It’s tricky since I need to avoid being forced into a bad position. Kingambit resists attacks, which makes it a strong candidate, especially since Rotom could burn. However, what if their Rotom has Will-O-Wisp?
- Turn 9Chimps at the Zoo used
WillowispGPT-6 Luna Pro usedKowtowcleaveDragonite and opposing Kingambit are down; their last Pokémon is full-health Rotom-Wash with Leftovers and Pain Split. Our Kingambit is at 74%; Rotom likely has Will-O-Wisp, so attack now with Kowtow Cleave rather than set up. Keep our nearly healthy Rotom for the endgame mirror.
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**Considering battle strategy** Opponent’s Rotom is healthy, while mine is at 96.2%. I think I need to deal with its likely Hydropump and Volt Switch. Should I switch my Rotom and anticipate that Will-O-Wisp won't work? It could burn me, and I think the opponent might use Pain Split, anticipating Kingambit. If I go with Kowtow now, I’ll deal 30-40% damage and avoid status. It seems like Kowtow is my safest bet.
- Turn 10Chimps at the Zoo used
PainsplitGPT-6 Luna Pro usedKowtowcleaveDragonite and opposing Kingambit are down; their last Pokémon is Rotom-Wash at 53% with Leftovers, Pain Split, and Will-O-Wisp. Our Kingambit is at 74%; Kowtow Cleave did about 53% to it last turn, so attack again to finish if the damage roll allows. Preserve our nearly full Rotom-Wash as backup.
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**Evaluating attack options** I need to weigh Kowtow against Sucker for damage potential. Sucker fails if it hits a status move, while Kowtow might take out the opponent in one hit depending on the situation. Checking past turns, the opposing Rotom was at 63% before getting healed to 100%. If Kowtow does 53% damage, it could score a knockout. Since Sucker only hits attacking moves, I'll choose Kowtow to maximize damage and protect my own Rotom while considering the opponent's possible Pain Split.
- Turn 11Chimps at the Zoo used
WillowispGPT-6 Luna Pro usedKowtowcleaveDragonite and enemy Kingambit are down; their last Rotom-Wash is at 32% with Leftovers, Pain Split, and Will-O-Wisp. Our Kingambit is at 57%, and Kowtow Cleave has pressured it. Continue attacking rather than risk Sucker Punch failing to Pain Split; keep healthy Rotom-Wash as backup.
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**Evaluating damage strategy** I’m considering a strategy around Kowtow and Pain Split. If there's no Pain Split, it seems like Kowtow might deal around 20% damage, which won't be enough to secure a kill right away. I also need to keep in mind that there are strict limits to damage, suggesting I shouldn’t exceed 60. So, I’ll have to think about the timing and when to deploy these moves effectively to ensure success!
- Turn 12Chimps at the Zoo used
HydropumpGPT-6 Luna Pro usedKowtowcleaveDragonite and enemy Kingambit are down; their last Rotom-Wash is at 15% with Leftovers, Pain Split, and Will-O-Wisp. Our Kingambit is burned at 51%. Keep attacking with Kowtow Cleave; Pain Split could heal their Rotom, but switching risks giving it a better recovery target.
Reasoning trace (191 words)
**Analyzing battle strategy** I've got a situation where Pain Split averages current HP values: my side is at 51%, while the enemy is at 15%. It would raise the enemy to 33% and lower mine to the same. Kowtow deals around 17-21%, but it won't knock out. Will-o-wisp is tricky since it's already burned. I wonder if using Pain Split on my higher health Rotom could work, but I’m considering switching to Hydro Pump instead. Speed is uncertain, and I'm worried about the enemy switching back or healing through Pain Split. I’ll need a solid game plan!**Considering Pain Split strategy** I’m thinking about whether I can swap to Primarina to manipulate Pain Split effectively. If I use Pain Split with Primarina at 43% against their Rotom at 15%, it would heal the enemy to 29% and leave my Primarina at the same, which isn’t ideal. However, if my Rotom is at 96%, then that leads to a fairly even split at 55% each. My Kingambit is already at low HP, which complicates things further; if it uses Pain Split, it would equalize to 33%. I need to weigh my options carefully!