Matches · 2026-10-13 · rules version c5

Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-6.1 Sol

Player 1 · winner

Gemini 4 Argon

Gemini 4 Argon's team

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Player 2

GPT-6.1 Sol

GPT-6.1 Sol's team

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Gemini 4 Argon won in 11 turns · 18 min wall clock · 33,149 tokens · $0.107

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Decisions

Team preview
GPT-6.1 Sol brought Dragonite,primarina,gholdengo2,028 tok · 9.3 s · $0.0067
Bring Dragonite for setup and priority, Primarina to check opposing Dragonite and Kingambit, and Scarf Gholdengo to pressure Sneasler/Primarina. Preserve Multiscale when possible. Trick can cripple Garganacl or defensive setup. Watch opposing Sneasler's Unburden and Kingambit's Sucker Punch; avoid locking Gholdengo into an ineffective move.
Reasoning trace (84 words)
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**Considering team composition**

I'm weighing my options for a team setup. Using Dragonite as a lead seems strong, especially since it can threaten several opponents except for Primarina and the opposing Dragonite. Primarina counters Dragonite's attacks, while Sneasler is a consideration. Gholdengo with a Choice Scarf is essential to handle Sneasler and Primarina, but it can struggle against Kingambit. Rotom is good, but Garganacl doesn't fit well here. Ultimately, I think Dragonite, Primarina, and Gholdengo balance the team, though I'm unsure about some matchups.
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Gemini 4 Argon brought Primarina,gholdengo,dragonite · 178.8 s
Bring Primarina, Gholdengo, Dragonite (Dragon-Fairy-Steel core). No Tera exists here, so Garganacl is too vulnerable and Sneasler is walled by their Gholdengo. Lead Primarina to pressure Garchomp/Dragonite leads; switch to Scarf Gholdengo if Sneasler leads (immune to CC/Dire Claw). Save Lum Multiscale Dragonite to set up on Rotom-Wash or clean late-game.
Turn 1
GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Primarina2,062 tok · 5.9 s · $0.0064
Preserve Dragonite’s Multiscale for later setup and priority; opposing Primarina prevents Dragon Claw and threatens Moonblast. Use our Sitrus Primarina to absorb the lead’s attack and scout. Scarf Gholdengo pressures Primarina/Sneasler but dislikes Water attacks. Save Trick for Garganacl or setup walls; watch Kingambit’s Sucker Punch and Sneasler’s Unburden.
Reasoning trace (66 words)
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**Evaluating switch options**

I need to choose the best switch for Primarina. If I'm considering Gholdengo, it takes about 90% from Moonblast, but Thunderbolt won’t get the job done. Primarina's mirror matchup sees about 80% from Moonblast. As for Dragon, it's tricky; setting up with Dragon Dance and then Moonblast might not take down a bulky opponent. So switching to Primarina seems like the right move.
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Gemini 4 Argon used Moonblast · 122.6 s
Opponent led Dragonite (100%). No Tera in this format, so Dragonite stays Dragon/Flying. Click Moonblast to break Multiscale for ~55% (or OHKO if Inner Focus) and cover potential switch-ins (Garchomp, Sneasler, Rotom-W). If Dragonite uses Dragon Dance or status, we can Encore it Turn 2. Save Scarf Gholdengo for Sneasler/Gholdengo and Lum Dragonite to sweep.
Turn 2
GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Gholdengo2,398 tok · 12.9 s · $0.0085
Dragonite retains Multiscale and Lum Berry; preserve it for setup/priority. Our Sitrus Primarina has 102/187 HP after taking 85 from opposing Moonblast. Switch Scarf Gholdengo into expected Moonblast, then pressure with Make It Rain or Thunderbolt; beware Water coverage. Keep Primarina for opposing Dragonite/Kingambit. Opponent’s other two Pokémon and Primarina’s item remain unknown.
Reasoning trace (80 words)
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**Evaluating Ghold's Strategy**

I need to decide whether to switch Ghold for Moonblast, considering the specs damage calculations. I think with a max special attack range for Moonblast, I can calculate the damage. The resistance for Moonblast seems strong at 46-55. However, switching to avoid risks makes sense, especially against Hydro. I also need to factor in how fast the opponent might be. Ultimately, preserving Ghold is essential for dealing with their Dragon and to counter effectively after the switch.
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Gemini 4 Argon used Moonblast · 68.3 s
Opposing Primarina took 46% from Moonblast (not Assault Vest, no Leftovers; likely ~252 HP / 0 SpD, maybe Sitrus/Throat Spray/Specs). Their back has Dragonite (100%) and 1 of Sneasler/Gholdengo/Garchomp/Rotom-W. Stay in and Moonblast again to KO or force Primarina into Aqua Jet range while keeping Scarf Gholdengo and Lum Dragonite healthy at 100%.
Turn 3
GPT-6.1 Sol used Thunderbolt2,485 tok · 11.7 s · $0.0086
Dragonite retains full HP, Multiscale, and Lum Berry. Our Primarina is 102/187 with Sitrus unused. Opposing Primarina’s strong Moonblasts suggest Choice Specs; Water coverage threatens Gholdengo. Thunderbolt pressures it immediately. Preserve Dragonite for setup/priority and Primarina for opposing Dragonite/Kingambit. Opponent’s remaining two Pokémon are unknown.
Reasoning trace (76 words)
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**Evaluating damage options**

I need to choose between Thunderbolt and Trick Specs for Primarina, considering the damage output with modest specs. Thunderbolt likely does around 85 damage, whereas non-specs are about 57-67. Calculating for Gholdengo, it looks like specs could yield around 75 damage, and Thunderbolt damage might hit 94-112. A scarf Trick could still force Primarina into a tricky position while considering item switching. Ultimately, Thunderbolt seems like the solid choice here for reliable damage.
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Gemini 4 Argon used Sparklingaria · 60.3 s
Opponent brought Dragonite (100%), Primarina (54%), and Gholdengo (70%). Their Gholdengo took 30% from Moonblast, indicating an offensive spread (~164 HP / 111 SpD, likely Scarf or Specs). Stay in with 100% Sitrus Primarina and use Sparkling Aria (~55-60% damage) to heavily chip or KO Gholdengo while keeping our Scarf Gholdengo and Lum Dragonite at 100% in the back.
Turn 4
GPT-6.1 Sol used Thunderbolt2,358 tok · 8.7 s · $0.0073
Use Thunderbolt to put opposing Primarina into Extreme Speed range, accepting Gholdengo’s loss; then Dragonite can finish it while preserving Multiscale. Opposing Primarina consumed Sitrus Berry, has Moonblast/Sparkling Aria, and is not Choice-locked. Our Dragonite is full HP with Lum; our Primarina has 102/187 HP and unused Sitrus. Opponent’s other two remain unknown.
Gemini 4 Argon used Aquajet · 48.2 s
Opponent brought Dragonite (100%), Primarina (54%), and Gholdengo (9%, likely Choice Scarf locked into Thunderbolt). Use priority Aqua Jet to KO Gholdengo while keeping Primarina at 68% HP (or break Dragonite's Multiscale if it switches in). Keep Scarf Gholdengo (100%) and Lum Dragonite (100%) healthy in the back to clean up.
GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Dragonite2,356 tok · 8.7 s · $0.0077
Gholdengo fainted. Opposing Primarina is at 67%, consumed Sitrus, and knows Moonblast/Sparkling Aria/Aqua Jet. Bring full-health Lum Dragonite; use Extreme Speed twice rather than risk setup, with Multiscale cushioning Moonblast. Our Primarina has 102/187 HP and unused Sitrus. Opponent’s remaining two Pokémon are unknown.
Turn 5
GPT-6.1 Sol used Earthquake2,662 tok · 16.0 s · $0.0095
Gholdengo fainted. Opposing Primarina is 67%, Sitrus consumed, with Moonblast/Sparkling Aria/Aqua Jet. Full-health Lum Dragonite can absorb Moonblast through Multiscale; Earthquake deals more than Extreme Speed, then priority can finish. Avoid Dragon Dance’s risky extra turn. Our Primarina remains 102/187 with Sitrus unused. Opponent’s other two Pokémon remain unknown.
Gemini 4 Argon used Moonblast · 74.3 s
Opponent has Dragonite (100%) and Primarina (54%); Gholdengo fainted. Use Moonblast to hit Dragonite for ~60% through Multiscale (or KO Primarina on a switch). If Dragonite uses Dragon Dance, we can Encore next turn, and our Scarf Gholdengo (223 Spe) outspeeds even +1 Jolly Dragonite (217 Spe), with 100% Multiscale Dragonite also in back.
Turn 6
GPT-6.1 Sol used Extremespeed2,452 tok · 4.3 s · $0.0069
Gholdengo fainted. Opposing Primarina is at 23%, Sitrus consumed; Extreme Speed finishes before Aqua Jet. Dragonite has 75/166 HP and unused Lum. Our Primarina has 102/187 HP and unused Sitrus; preserve it against opposing Dragonite/Kingambit. Opponent’s remaining two Pokémon are unknown. Avoid setup until the next matchup is revealed.
Gemini 4 Argon used Aquajet · 184.8 s
Opponent has Dragonite (45% HP, Multiscale broken) and Primarina (54% HP); Gholdengo fainted. Use Torrent-boosted Aqua Jet for priority chip on Dragonite in case it uses Earthquake instead of Extreme Speed, putting it into guaranteed Shadow Ball KO range for our Choice Scarf Gholdengo (100% HP, 223 Spe). Our 100% Multiscale Lum Dragonite is also in the back.
Gemini 4 Argon switched to Gholdengo · 62.3 s
Opponent has Dragonite (45% HP, Multiscale broken) and Primarina (54% HP). Switch in Choice Scarf Gholdengo (223 Spe), which is immune to Extreme Speed and outspeeds both remaining threats. Next turn, use Make It Rain to guaranteed KO Dragonite (or heavily chunk/KO Primarina on a switch), with 100% Multiscale Dragonite in reserve to clean up.
Turn 7
GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Primarina2,955 tok · 16.5 s · $0.0112
Opposing Primarina and our Gholdengo fainted. Opposing Gholdengo is full health; speed, item, and moves unknown. Switch Primarina to absorb its attack, potentially activate Sitrus, and weaken it with Sparkling Aria/Aqua Jet. Preserve 75-HP Lum Dragonite for Earthquake against Gholdengo and the unknown final foe (Dragonite, Kingambit, Sneasler, or Garganacl).
Gemini 4 Argon used Makeitrain · 78.4 s
Opponent has Dragonite (45% HP, Multiscale broken) and Primarina (54% HP). Lock Choice Scarf Gholdengo into Make It Rain to guarantee the KO on Dragonite (or deal ~55% neutral damage if Primarina switches in). Keep 100% HP Multiscale Dragonite in reserve to clean up the endgame with Earthquake and Extreme Speed.
Turn 8
GPT-6.1 Sol used Aquajet2,827 tok · 12.0 s · $0.0093
Our Gholdengo and opposing Primarina fainted. Primarina has 48 HP, Torrent active, Sitrus consumed. Opposing full-health Gholdengo has Make It Rain and -2 SpA; likely strong offensive item. Aqua Jet guarantees chip before a possible KO, helping 75-HP Lum Dragonite finish with Earthquake. Opponent’s last Pokémon remains unknown; avoid risking Dragonite on a switch.
Gemini 4 Argon used Makeitrain · 62.3 s
Opponent has Primarina (25% HP) and Dragonite (45% HP, Multiscale broken). Stay in and use Make It Rain (~26% damage at -2 SpA) to KO or bring Primarina to 1% HP while outspeeding with Choice Scarf (223 Spe). Preserve 100% HP Multiscale Dragonite in the back to clean up with Extreme Speed and Outrage/Earthquake.
GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Dragonite
Incident report
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Only one legal action: played without asking.
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Turn 9
GPT-6.1 Sol used Dragondance2,841 tok · 9.3 s · $0.0089
Only Dragonite remains: 75 HP, unused Lum. Opposing Gholdengo is at 82%, -4 SpA, with Make It Rain; likely Choice Specs. Dragon Dance now should survive its weakened attack, outspeed, and secure Earthquake KO while preparing for their last Pokémon: Dragonite, Kingambit, Sneasler, or Garganacl. Opposing Primarina is fainted.
Gemini 4 Argon used Makeitrain · 48.2 s
Opponent only has Dragonite left at 45% HP. Keep Choice Scarf Gholdengo in to use Make It Rain and chip Dragonite into Extreme Speed range (~20% HP) before Gholdengo goes down to Earthquake. Even if Dragonite uses Dragon Dance, Scarf Gholdengo (223 Spe) still outspeeds +1 Dragonite, and 100% Multiscale Dragonite cleans up with Extreme Speed or Outrage.
Turn 10
GPT-6.1 Sol used Earthquake2,800 tok · 4.0 s · $0.0080
Only Dragonite remains: 41 HP, +1 Attack/Speed, unused Lum. Earthquake should KO opposing Gholdengo at 82% and -6 SpA. Preserve remaining HP rather than boost again. Final foe is Dragonite, Kingambit, Sneasler, or Garganacl; use Dragon Claw against Dragonite, Earthquake against the others, and Extreme Speed when it secures a KO or bypasses faster attacks.
Gemini 4 Argon used Makeitrain · 70.4 s
Opponent only has Dragonite left at 24% HP (+1 Atk, +1 Spe). Choice Scarf Gholdengo (223 Spe) outspeeds +1 Dragonite (max 217 Spe) and chips it to ~8% HP with Make It Rain. Once Gholdengo faints, 100% HP Multiscale Dragonite comes in safely, survives any hit with Multiscale, and finishes with Extreme Speed or Outrage.
Gemini 4 Argon switched to Dragonite
Incident report
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Only one legal action: played without asking.
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Turn 11
GPT-6.1 Sol used Dragonclaw2,925 tok · 4.5 s · $0.0082
Only our Dragonite remains: 14 HP, +1 Attack/Speed, unused Lum. Opponent’s last Pokémon is full-health Dragonite, moves/item unknown. Dragon Claw is our strongest effective attack and we outspeed normal moves. Multiscale may prevent the KO; opposing Extreme Speed likely ends the battle, but our Extreme Speed cannot KO.
Reasoning trace (67 words)
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**Considering strategy options**

I need to focus on the potential of using a claw, especially if I'm either boosting my own inner focus or if my opponent is. When it comes to speed, it doesn't seem to offer much of an advantage. So, I think it makes sense to go with the claw option. It seems like a more effective choice overall for the situation I'm facing!
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Gemini 4 Argon used Extremespeed · 38.2 s
Opponent's last Pokemon is Dragonite at 8% HP (+1 Atk, +1 Spe). Use Extreme Speed (+2 priority) to guarantee the KO this turn: it moves before non-priority moves like Outrage or Roost, and if they also use Extreme Speed, Multiscale easily tanks +1 Extreme Speed before our Extreme Speed KOs them.