Matches · 2026-10-13 · rules version c5
GPT-6.1 Sol vs Chimps at the Zoo
GPT-6.1 Sol won in 10 turns · 2 min wall clock · 35,628 tokens · $0.107
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Decisions
- Team previewChimps at the Zoo brought
Primarina,dragonite,sneaslerGPT-6.1 Sol broughtRotomwash,primarina,gholdengoMirror teams: opponents have identical items, abilities, moves, and stats. Lead Rotom-Wash to scout with Volt Switch and burn physical threats. Primarina checks both dragons and can Encore setup. Scarf Gholdengo revenge-kills Sneasler and pressures Primarina; preserve it for cleanup. Avoid burning Dragonite before accounting for its Lum Berry.
Reasoning trace (83 words)
**Evaluating team choices** I'm trying to decide between Rotom, Primarina, Gholdengo, or Dragonite. Rotom is strong against Sneasler, while Dragonite can set up with Lum Berry but causes issues. Primarina counters Dragons effectively. Gholdengo has speed advantages over Sneasler and Primarina. While none of Rotom, Gholdengo, or Primarina are sweepers, they provide solid support. Leading with Rotom can counter Gholdengo, and Dragonite poses a threat with Dragon Dance and Earthquake. I think I'll go with Rotom, Primarina, and Gholdengo for a balanced team.
- Turn 1Chimps at the Zoo used
SparklingariaGPT-6.1 Sol usedVoltswitchMirror builds: opposing Primarina has Sitrus, Torrent, speed 80; our Rotom outspeeds. Volt Switch chips it and pivots into an appropriate resist, likely Gholdengo against Moonblast. Preserve Scarf Gholdengo for cleanup and Primarina for dragons. Rotom burns physical threats; Dragonite may have Lum. Opponent’s other two picks remain unknown.
GPT-6.1 Sol switched toGholdengoRotom’s Volt Switch left opposing Primarina at 58%; pivot Gholdengo into likely Moonblast, then threaten Thunderbolt. Mirror builds: Primarina has Sitrus, Torrent, speed 80; Gholdengo has Choice Scarf. Opponent’s other two picks remain unknown. Preserve our Primarina for dragons and Rotom for physical attackers; Dragonite may carry Lum.
- Turn 2Chimps at the Zoo used
EncoreGPT-6.1 Sol switched toRotomOpposing Primarina is at 58% after Volt Switch; Sparkling Aria heavily damaged Gholdengo. Thunderbolt likely misses the KO and activates its mirrored Sitrus Berry, so preserve Scarf Gholdengo by returning to Rotom. Volt Switch again to consume the berry and put Primarina in KO range. Opponent’s other two picks remain unknown; our Primarina is healthy.
- Turn 3Chimps at the Zoo used
EncoreGPT-6.1 Sol usedVoltswitchMirror builds: opposing Primarina has Sitrus, Torrent, speed 80; Gholdengo is Scarf. Volt Switch should consume Primarina’s berry, leaving it around 41%. Pivot into our healthy Primarina, not weakened Gholdengo, to absorb its attack. Preserve Gholdengo for revenge kills and Rotom for physical threats. Opponent’s other two picks remain unknown.
GPT-6.1 Sol switched toPrimarinaOpposing Primarina is at 36%, Sitrus consumed, with Sparkling Aria and Encore revealed. Pivot our healthy Primarina into its pending attack; preserve weakened Scarf Gholdengo for revenge kills. Rotom remains full and can finish opposing Primarina with Volt Switch later. Opponent’s other two picks remain unknown; keep Primarina healthy enough for dragons.
- Turn 4Chimps at the Zoo used
MoonblastGPT-6.1 Sol usedMoonblastOpposing Primarina is at 36%, Sitrus consumed; Moonblast guarantees KO against its mirrored stats. Both Primarina have speed 80. Our Primarina and Rotom are full; Scarf Gholdengo has 66 HP, preserve for revenge kills. Opponent revealed Sparkling Aria and Encore; other two picks unknown. Keep Rotom for physical threats and Primarina for dragons.
Reasoning trace (61 words)
**Calculating moonblast damage** I’m deciding whether to choose moonblast, which has a damage range of 78-93, or 67 as a guaranteed KO. I calculated it as 22 * 95 * 195 / 136 / 50 + 2, which gives me 62 * 1.5, resulting in 93 * 0.85, leading to about 79. It looks like moonblast is definitely the easier option!
Chimps at the Zoo switched toDragonite - Turn 5Chimps at the Zoo switched to
SneaslerGPT-6.1 Sol usedMoonblastOpposing Primarina fainted; Dragonite is full with unknown moves/item, likely Multiscale. Use Moonblast to break Multiscale and punish setup; our Sitrus remains available at 103 HP. Rotom is full and can burn physical threats. Preserve Scarf Gholdengo (66 HP) for revenge kills. Opponent’s final Pokémon remains unknown.
- Turn 6Chimps at the Zoo used
DireclawGPT-6.1 Sol switched toRotomOpponent has only Sneasler (27%) and full Dragonite remaining. Sneasler consumed White Herb after Moonblast’s SpA drop; likely Unburden activated. Preserve Primarina (103 HP, Sitrus intact) for Dragonite and weakened Scarf Gholdengo for cleanup. Switch healthy defensive Rotom into Sneasler, then threaten KO with Volt Switch; burn Dragonite if possible.
Reasoning trace (81 words)
**Deciding on a switch strategy** I need to determine whether to switch from Ghold to Rotom. Sneasler with a White Herb and Unburden has some powerful moves, but Ghold is immune to a couple of them, while Rotom's defenses seem manageable. Ghold could potentially take a hit but might not survive Sneasler's Acrobatics. I think switching to Rotom makes more sense here. Rotom is more robust, can manage to withstand attacks, and maintains the offense against Sneasler. So, I’ll choose Rotom!
- Turn 7Chimps at the Zoo used
DireclawGPT-6.1 Sol usedVoltswitchOpponent has Sneasler at 27% (White Herb consumed, likely Unburden) and full Dragonite remaining; Primarina fainted. Volt Switch should finish Sneasler, then bring Primarina to threaten Dragonite with Moonblast. Our Primarina has 103 HP and Sitrus intact; Scarf Gholdengo has 66 HP. Preserve Rotom for burning Dragonite. Sneasler revealed Dire Claw.
GPT-6.1 Sol switched toPrimarinaOnly opposing Dragonite remains, full HP with unknown moves/item, likely Multiscale. Bring Primarina (103 HP, Sitrus intact) to break Multiscale with Moonblast and punish setup with Encore if useful. Scarf Gholdengo (66 HP) can revenge kill afterward. Rotom (69 HP, poisoned) remains available to burn Dragonite.
Chimps at the Zoo switched toDragonite - Turn 8Chimps at the Zoo used
ExtremespeedGPT-6.1 Sol usedMoonblastOnly Dragonite remains, full HP with unknown set, likely Multiscale. Moonblast breaks Multiscale and pressures setup; Encore can punish Dragon Dance afterward. Primarina has 103 HP and unused Sitrus. Preserve Scarf Gholdengo (66 HP) for cleanup; poisoned Rotom (69 HP) can attempt a burn if needed.
- Turn 9Chimps at the Zoo used
DragonclawGPT-6.1 Sol switched toGholdengoOnly Dragonite remains at 45%, Multiscale broken; Extreme Speed dealt 75 damage to Primarina, now at 74 HP with Sitrus consumed. Switch Scarf Gholdengo (66 HP) into expected Extreme Speed immunity, then use Make It Rain to finish. Primarina’s Moonblast remains backup; Rotom has 69 HP and is poisoned.
- Turn 10Chimps at the Zoo used
DragonclawGPT-6.1 Sol usedMakeitrainOnly Dragonite remains at 45%, with Multiscale broken. Scarf Gholdengo outspeeds and is immune to Extreme Speed; Make It Rain is the strongest finishing attack. If Dragonite survives and KOs Gholdengo, Primarina’s Moonblast or Aqua Jet can finish; poisoned Rotom can also chip it.
Reasoning trace (86 words)
**Analyzing steel and dragon types** It looks like I'm figuring out if steel is neutral against flying and dragon types. Yes, it seems like steel has a neutral relationship with flying. I’m calculating minimum damage, looking at stats, like a special defense around 167 and doing some math. I think the damage output can be quite complex here, especially if the Pokémon is bulky. I've got to make sure that the calculations make sense in the context of rain and how it might impact overall damage.