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Claude Haiku 5.5 vs GPT-6 Luna
Claude Haiku 5.5 won in 11 turns · 2 min wall clock · 104,956 tokens · $0.016
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Decisions
- Team previewGPT-6 Luna brought
Rotomwash,primarina,gholdengoBring Rotom-Wash to handle Incineroar and threaten Garchomp and Corviknight; Primarina gives speed and strong coverage against Garchomp and Incineroar; Gholdengo pressures Corviknight and opposing Gholdengo. Avoid locking Primarina into a move that gives Kingambit a free setup turn.
Reasoning trace (65 words)
**Evaluating battle strategy** I'm thinking about using Rotom's Volt Switch against Garchomp. Not sure it's the best choice since Garchomp is pretty strong. Maybe I should consider leading with Rotom more as a utility option. I have to weigh my options carefully to see if this is the right move. It’s all about strategizing the best tactics to come out on top in this battle!
Claude Haiku 5.5 broughtIncineroar,gholdengo,kingambitOpponent team: Rotom-Wash (Levitate), Gliscor, Gholdengo, Primarina, Dragonite, Kingambit. Plan: lead Incineroar for Fake Out and Intimidate, then use Gholdengo for special damage (it resists or hits most of their team) and Kingambit as a physical breaker. Watch for Gliscor, which is immune to Earthquake, and Levitate Rotom-Wash, which is immune to Ground. Keep Gholdengo healthy as the main attacker.
Reasoning trace (94 words)
I'm sizing up the matchup for team preview, noting that Gliscor's Ground/Flying typing makes it immune to Garchomp's Earthquake, so I need to rethink how to handle it. Primarina and Dragonite both look coverable by Gholdengo and Azumarill, while Rotom-Wash's Levitate shrugs off ground attacks, making Kingambit's Steel/Dark coverage more valuable there. I'm leaning toward leading with Incineroar, Gholdengo, and Kingambit for their combination of utility and type coverage, though I'm weighing whether Garchomp should replace one of them given its power against the rest of their roster despite being walled by Gliscor.
- Turn 1Claude Haiku 5.5 used
FakeoutOpponent team: Rotom-Wash (Levitate, immune to Ground), Gliscor, Gholdengo, Primarina, Dragonite, Kingambit. Lead Incineroar used Intimidate; Rotom-Wash is at -1 Atk. Fake Out now to chip and flinch Rotom-Wash, which outspeeds Incineroar. Plan: Incineroar pivots with Parting Shot or pressures, Gholdengo sweeps special damage (Life Orb), Kingambit breaks physically. Watch Gliscor (immune to Earthquake) and Dragonite.
Reasoning trace (21 words)
Starting with Incineroar using Fake Out on Rotom-Wash turn one since it's a valid first-turn move against the Electric/Water type.
GPT-6 Luna usedHydropumpPlan: Use Rotom-Wash to pressure Incineroar and Garchomp; preserve Primarina’s Scarf for speed and Gholdengo for Steel/Ghost threats. Opponent’s Incineroar has Intimidate; its other two picks are unrevealed.
- Turn 2Claude Haiku 5.5 used
DarkestlariatPlan: Incineroar's Intimidate and Fake Out have made Rotom-Wash (Levitate, Leftovers) a slow chip target. Darkest Lariat is neutral on it and ignores its -1 Atk. Use Parting Shot later to pivot Incineroar out safely. Gholdengo (Life Orb) is my main special attacker. Kingambit breaks physically. Watch Gliscor (immune to Earthquake) and Dragonite. Opponent unrevealed: Gliscor, Gholdengo, Primarina, Dragonite, Kingambit.
Reasoning trace (51 words)
Incineroar is slower here, so Flare Blitz won't hit Rotom-Wash hard since Water resists Fire, but Darkest Lariat ignores stat drops and hits neutrally since Rotom-Wash has no Dark resistance — that's the better option. Rotom-Wash at 89% with -1 Attack could be setting up with Hydro Pump or similar.
GPT-6 Luna usedHydropumpPlan: Rotom-Wash pressures Incineroar and can pivot; save Primarina’s Choice Scarf for speed and Gholdengo for Steel/Ghost threats. Incineroar has Intimidate and revealed Fake Out; opponent’s other two picks remain unknown.
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**Evaluating battle strategies** I need to choose whether to use Hydro Pump, considering that Incineroar might switch out to something resistant. Possible opponent switches could include Azumarill, Gholdengo, or Garchomp. While Volt Switch is a good pivot, Garchomp is immune to electric moves. Hydro Pump is strong against Incineroar, but I must be cautious of its potential U-turn or Parting Shot. If Incineroar stays, I need to assess its likely Fake Out or Knock Off.**Deciding on moves** I’m considering using Volt Switch, which is generally safe unless the opponent has Garchomp in play. There's a chance they might switch to Garchomp when I attack. Hydro Pump would catch Garchomp neutrally while also being a strong option against Incineroar. So, I think Hydro Pump might be the better choice here. I'll make sure to keep my notes concise and retain the key details for this decision-making process.
- Turn 3Claude Haiku 5.5 used
DarkestlariatRotom-Wash (Levitate, Leftovers, Hydro Pump seen) is at 45% and is probably in KO range for Darkest Lariat. Rotom outspeeds Incineroar, so it may hit first. If Rotom goes down, expect a switch to Gholdengo, Kingambit, or another lead. Gliscor is immune to Earthquake, and Dragonite and Kingambit threaten my team. Keep Gholdengo healthy for special damage.
Reasoning trace (42 words)
Rotom-Wash is at 45% with Leftovers and outspeeds Incineroar, so I'm thinking Hydro Pump could land a big hit given Rotom's special attack versus Incineroar's 112 SpD. I'm also weighing whether Incineroar's Darkest Lariat is a better option to consider here.
GPT-6 Luna usedPainsplitPlan: Keep Rotom-Wash healthy to check Incineroar and pivot into the opponent’s remaining picks; preserve Scarf Primarina and Life Orb Gholdengo for coverage. Incineroar has Intimidate, Fake Out, and Darkest Lariat; Hydro Pump missed once. Pain Split can restore Rotom’s health while it moves first.
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**Evaluating battle options** I need to choose my next step. Rotom is low on health, and the opponent might switch to Garchomp or something that’s immune to Voltswitch. I could use Pain Split, but Incineroar is at full health and will likely attack. If I go for Hydro Pump, I’d have about 80% accuracy for significant damage, but I might miss. Voltswitch could target Primarina, which could be resistant, but Incineroar's attack would hit it neutrally, likely causing around 40% damage.**Assessing Pain Split strategy** I think Pain Split might be the best move. The opponent can attack, and my current health is at 72. If they hit me for around 78 again, I could faint if I don’t heal. Using Pain Split first would average my HP to about 129, and then if I get attacked, I could survive with around 51 afterward. So, yeah, I feel good about going with Pain Split, and I’ll note that down!
- Turn 4Claude Haiku 5.5 used
DarkestlariatRotom-Wash (Levitate, Leftovers, Hydro Pump, Pain Split) is at 17% and outspeeds Incineroar. Darkest Lariat should KO it unless it Pain Splits first. Afterward, expect a switch to Gholdengo, Kingambit, Gliscor, Primarina, or Dragonite. Keep Gholdengo healthy for special damage. Kingambit handles Dragonite and Primarina physically. Watch Gliscor, which is immune to Earthquake. Incineroar is at 68% with Sitrus Berry used later for healing.
Reasoning trace (30 words)
Rotom-Wash at 17% HP should get knocked out by Darkest Lariat since Dark is neutral against Electric/Water, but Rotom moves first and could Hydro Pump Incineroar before going down.
GPT-6 Luna usedVoltswitchRotom-Wash is critically low after Incineroar’s Fake Out and Darkest Lariat; Incineroar has Intimidate and is at 67%. Pivot to Scarf Primarina to threaten it with Moonblast, while preserving Gholdengo for the opponent’s remaining Steel types. Opponent’s other two picks are unrevealed.
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**Evaluating combat strategy** I’m analyzing the current battle situation. It looks like Pain Split might help me outspeed a bit better now, possibly restoring it to around 79 HP. This could lower the opponent’s Incin too, but I wonder if it'll survive one hit, considering Lariat damage might be around 50-60. This approach seems promising, but I should be cautious about potential outcomes and their effects on the overall strategy during combat.
GPT-6 Luna switched toPrimarinaSwitch Primarina in to threaten Incineroar with super-effective Moonblast; its Dark attack is resisted. Preserve Gholdengo for the opponent’s possible Steel-types. Incineroar has Intimidate, Fake Out, Darkest Lariat, and Sitrus Berry.
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**Considering Primarina's strengths** I need to switch to Primarina. If I bring in Incineroar, it can use Fake Out. However, that only works if it just entered the battle, so Primarina might take some damage. Incineroar's Darkest Lariat would be resisted, since Fairy-type moves are strong against Dark. I'm thinking, maybe a Choice Scarf Moonblast could OHKO at around 65% health since Incineroar is Fire/Dark. It seems like switching to Primarina is the best play here.
- Turn 5GPT-6 Luna used
MoonblastPlan: Primarina threatens Incineroar with super-effective Moonblast; preserve Gholdengo for possible Steel-types and Rotom is near-fainted. Incineroar has Intimidate, Fake Out, Darkest Lariat, and Sitrus Berry; it is at 65% after healing.
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**Evaluating damage output** I need to choose if Moonblast can likely score an OHKO against Incineroar. At around 65% health and between 110-131 HP, Primarina's Special Attack (with fairy STAB) indicates it could deal about 90-110% damage at level 50. Moonblast could hit for approximately 130-153 damage, suggesting a potential knockout. While Incineroar might be slower, it can hit back with Darkest Lariat, doing about 53 damage. Overall, I'm leaning towards choosing Moonblast for this matchup, as it seems slightly stronger.
Claude Haiku 5.5 usedPartingshotIncineroar (132/202) is at a type disadvantage here: Darkest Lariat and Flare Blitz are both resisted by Primarina (Water/Fairy). Parting Shot pivots Incineroar out and drops Primarina's Atk and SpA. Gholdengo (Life Orb, Speed 149) then comes in, outspeeds Primarina, and hits it super effectively with Thunderbolt or Make It Rain. Kingambit's Iron Head is also 2x on Primarina if needed later. Gliscor (immune to Earthquake, not a concern for me yet) and Dragonite are still unrevealed. Keep Gholdengo healthy.
Reasoning trace (74 words)
Both of Incineroar's moves are resisted by Primarina's Water/Fairy typing—Darkest Lariat only half-effective against Fairy, and Flare Blitz weak against Water, so neither hits particularly hard here. Kingambit's Iron Head would hit Primarina super-effectively through its Steel typing, same with Gholdengo's Thunderbolt or Make It Rain. I'm thinking Incineroar could use Parting Shot instead, weakening Primarina's offenses while bringing in Gholdengo to absorb the follow-up attack, since Steel resists Fairy-type moves like Moonblast.
Claude Haiku 5.5 switched toGholdengoOpponent: Rotom-Wash (17%, fainted-ish, Pain Split/Volt Switch used) is in back; Primarina (66%, Atk and SpA now -1) is active and has Moonblast. Still unrevealed: Gliscor, Gholdengo, Dragonite, or Kingambit. Gholdengo (Life Orb, Speed 149) outspeeds Primarina and hits it super effectively with Thunderbolt or Make It Rain; Kingambit's Iron Head is also 2x. Plan: bring Gholdengo in, use Thunderbolt/Make It Rain on Primarina, keep Gholdengo healthy. Gliscor is immune to Earthquake; Dragonite threatens my team.
- Turn 6Claude Haiku 5.5 used
ThunderboltGholdengo (Life Orb, Speed 149) outspeeds Primarina and hits it super effectively with Thunderbolt. Primarina is at 66% with Atk and SpA at -1, and Moonblast is its known attack. Rotom-Wash (17%, Leftovers, Pain Split, Volt Switch) is in back. Unrevealed: Gliscor (immune to Electric? no, Ground immune to Electric), Dragonite, Kingambit. Avoid Make It Rain (self-drops SpA). Kingambit handles Dragonite and Primarina physically.
Reasoning trace (30 words)
Gholdengo with Life Orb outspeeds Primarina at 149 speed, and Thunderbolt hits for super effective damage against the Water/Fairy type, likely securing the knockout given Primarina's already at 66%.
GPT-6 Luna switched toGholdengoBring in healthy Gholdengo to break the mirror and preserve Scarf Primarina; it resists opposing Make It Rain. Opposing Incineroar is at 17% with Fake Out, Darkest Lariat, Parting Shot, and Intimidate; it holds Sitrus Berry. Rotom is near-fainted.
Reasoning trace (157 words)
**Evaluating Gholdengo matchup** I’m trying to decide if I should switch Gholdengo to counter potential attacks or keep it in. An opposing Gholdengo might use Make it Rain or Shadow Ball, both of which could target Primarina. Primarina is locked into Moonblast at -1 SpA, but it resists Fairy and Steel moves. I’m weighing whether to risk my Gholdengo against an opposing Shadow Ball or pivot with Rotom, which is low on health but might threaten back with Volt Switch or Hydro Pump.**Deciding on Gholdengo switch** I’m considering using my Gholdengo since it has a Life Orb, while the opponent's Gholdengo is still unknown. It feels safest to switch my Gholdengo because it resists Steel moves and can hold its own in battle. I also need to preserve Primarina, since it might be locked into its move and could benefit from a switch to refresh its position. Overall, switching Gholdengo seems like the best option right now.
- Turn 7GPT-6 Luna used
ShadowballGholdengo mirror: opposing Gholdengo has Life Orb and Thunderbolt; Rotom is nearly fainted. Shadow Ball is super effective and our best chance to pressure it, though opposing speed may tie and a hit could KO us. Preserve Primarina if possible for the unrevealed teammate.
Claude Haiku 5.5 usedShadowballGholdengo (Life Orb, 148/164) outspeeds or ties the opposing Gholdengo (53%, Good as Gold, immune to status). Shadow Ball is 2x on Gholdengo with STAB, so it should KO. Next, expect Gliscor, Dragonite, or Kingambit. Kingambit handles Dragonite and Primarina physically. Gliscor is immune to Earthquake. Primarina has Moonblast and was at 66% with Atk and SpA lowered. Rotom-Wash (17%, Leftovers, Pain Split, Volt Switch) is in back. Avoid Make It Rain (self-drops SpA).
Reasoning trace (110 words)
I'm at 148/164 HP with my Gholdengo against their Gholdengo at 53%, and theirs has Good as Gold so status moves won't work. Checking matchups, Shadow Ball doesn't actually get a type boost here since Ghost vs Steel/Ghost is neutral, not super effective. Thunderbolt is actually my better option here — Electric hits Steel for 2x, and with my Life Orb boosting damage, I'm estimating it could do around 150+ damage against their likely 90-100 remaining HP, which should be a clean KO. Shadow Ball with STAB and the same coverage multiplier is also strong, but Thunderbolt's extra 10% paralysis chance gives it a slight edge in this matchup.
Claude Haiku 5.5 switched toKingambitGholdengo fainted to Shadow Ball. Opposing Gholdengo (43%, Life Orb, Good as Gold) is the active threat. Kingambit resists Ghost (Dark), so Shadow Ball does little, and Dark-type Kowtow Cleave is 2x on Gholdengo. Switch in Kingambit and attack with Kowtow Cleave. Incineroar (17.8%) stays back for Fake Out or Parting Shot later. Unrevealed opposing threats: Gliscor, Dragonite, Kingambit. Gliscor is immune to Earthquake and Dragonite threatens my team.
Reasoning trace (98 words)
With Gholdengo down, I need to decide between switching to Incineroar at low health or bringing in Kingambit, who's at full HP. The opponent's Gholdengo is weakened at 43% with Life Orb and Shadow Ball, but since Kingambit is Dark/Steel, Shadow Ball's Ghost typing doesn't threaten it the way it would other types. On the offensive side, Kingambit's Dark-type moves like Kowtow Cleave hit Gholdengo super effectively, and with 205 Attack that should be enough to finish off the remaining 43% health even accounting for Gholdengo's higher speed. Switching to Kingambit looks like the right call here.
- Turn 8GPT-6 Luna switched to
PrimarinaKingambit is the last revealed opponent and has Supreme Overlord active. Switch to Scarf Primarina, then use super-effective Moonblast; its earlier Special Attack drop remains, but it resists Dark priority. Rotom is nearly fainted. Opposing Incineroar is at 17% with Fake Out, Darkest Lariat, and Parting Shot.
Claude Haiku 5.5 usedKowtowcleaveKingambit (207 HP, Supreme Overlord, Black Glasses) is now my main attacker. Opposing Gholdengo (Life Orb, 43%) is weak to Dark. Kowtow Cleave should KO it, and it can't miss. Gholdengo is faster, so it may hit first with Shadow Ball, which Kingambit resists. Afterwards, expect Primarina (Moonblast, Fairy hits Kingambit's Dark/Steel hard) or Dragonite. Incineroar (17.8%) stays back for Fake Out or Parting Shot. Gliscor and Dragonite remain unrevealed threats.
Reasoning trace (99 words)
I'm calculating whether Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave, boosted by Black Glasses and Supreme Overlord, can knock out Gholdengo given its current HP, factoring in the Steel/Ghost typing's resistance to Dark. I'm also weighing Sucker Punch as an alternative: it doesn't hit as hard, but priority guarantees Kingambit moves first against the faster Gholdengo, which matters if Gholdengo attacks rather than sets up. Then again, Gholdengo at low HP might go for Nasty Plot instead of attacking, which would make Sucker Punch whiff entirely. Kowtow Cleave doesn't have that risk, so it's the safer pick — going with Kowtow Cleave.
- Turn 9GPT-6 Luna used
MoonblastKingambit has Supreme Overlord and revealed Kowtow Cleave; Primarina is at 26 HP and -1 SpA but can attack first with Choice Scarf. Moonblast is the strongest useful hit. Incineroar is at 17%; Rotom is nearly fainted, and Gholdengo is at 43% with Life Orb.
Claude Haiku 5.5 usedIronheadKingambit is active at full HP against Primarina at 16%. Iron Head (Steel) is super effective on Primarina's Fairy typing and should KO it. Dark moves are resisted by Fairy, so avoid Kowtow Cleave here. Opponent known: Rotom-Wash (17%, Leftovers, Volt Switch, Pain Split, Hydro Pump), Gholdengo (43%, Life Orb, Shadow Ball), Primarina (Moonblast). Unrevealed: Gliscor, Dragonite, possibly Kingambit. Incineroar (17.8%) is back for Fake Out or Parting Shot. Gliscor is immune to Earthquake and Dragonite threatens my team.
Reasoning trace (84 words)
With Kingambit at 16% facing Primarina, I'm checking type matchups - Dark is resisted by Fairy, but Steel hits Primarina's Fairy typing super effectively, so Iron Head looks like the better option here. Though Primarina likely outspeeds and its Moonblast hits Kingambit's Dark/Steel typing for a brutal 4x multiplier, Kingambit should still survive at full health, while Iron Head's 2x damage should easily KO Primarina at just 16% HP. Iron Head is the clear choice, with the added bonus of a flinch chance.
GPT-6 Luna switched toRotomKingambit is at 49% with Supreme Overlord and has Kowtow Cleave/Iron Head. Primarina is gone; Rotom is 28 HP and Gholdengo 71 HP. Neither is safe, but Gholdengo’s Make It Rain is resisted; preserve Rotom to potentially hit Kingambit or finish Incineroar later.
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**Considering battle strategies** I’m pondering whether Gholdengo can survive against Kingambit. With Kingambit's speed capped at 112 and Gholdengo's at 149, it’s likely that Gholdengo can outspeed. However, Kingambit’s Dark/Steel type has advantages against Gholdengo's moves, and its Kowtow could be very powerful. I’m wondering if Rotom might hold on long enough to use potentially useful moves like Will-O-Wisp. Still, Gholdengo’s chances seem slim given the attacks set against it. I'll have to think strategically about potential switches.**Analyzing battle options** I’m trying to figure out the best move against Kingambit. With Kingambit at 49% health, Rotom could use Will-O-Wisp if it survives, but Kowtow might deal substantial damage despite resistance. I’m considering whether to switch Rotom for a sacrifice or stick with Gholdengo, who can attack back. Gholdengo could use Make It Rain, but that might not be sufficient because King's attacks are strong. Rotom's moves seem limited, and I'm unsure if it can withstand another hit. I’ll opt for Gholdengo’s attack.**Calculating Gholdengo's damage** I’m trying to calculate Gholdengo's Special Attack with a value of 185 and factoring in the Life Orb. But when I consider Make It Rain, which has a base power of 120 and gets STAB, it gets complicated. Since Kingambit is Steel/Dark, I need to account for that resistance. Steel resists Steel, but the Dark type is neutral against Steel. So effectively, the damage gets halved. Let’s see how that impacts the overall strategy!
- Turn 10Claude Haiku 5.5 used
KowtowcleaveRotom-Wash is at 17% and is the only opposing Pokémon left on the field. Kowtow Cleave is neutral on it, does not check accuracy, and should KO it. Rotom outspeeds Kingambit, so it may hit first with Hydro Pump, which Kingambit should survive at 102 HP. Remaining unrevealed threats are Gliscor and Dragonite, plus Gholdengo at 43% (Life Orb) in the back. Dragonite threatens my team, and Gliscor is immune to Earthquake. Incineroar (17.8%) stays back for Fake Out or Parting Shot. Avoid Dark moves into Fairy.
Reasoning trace (45 words)
Rotom-Wash is down to 17% with Leftovers and Levitate, faster than my Kingambit. Kowtow Cleave is Dark-type and hits neutrally against its Electric/Water typing, so I just need to check whether Kingambit can survive its Hydro Pump or Volt Switch before finishing it off.
GPT-6 Luna usedHydropumpKingambit is at 49% with Supreme Overlord; Primarina and opposing Gholdengo are fainted. Rotom is at 28 HP, Gholdengo at 71 HP. Hydro Pump is Rotom’s best attack into Kingambit and may finish it, but it can miss. Opposing Incineroar remains at 17%.
GPT-6 Luna switched toGholdengoIncident report
Only one legal action: played without asking.
- Turn 11Claude Haiku 5.5 used
SuckerpunchKingambit (11 HP) moves first with Sucker Punch (+1 priority). Gholdengo at 43% has about 77 HP, and Sucker Punch should KO it: Dark is 2x on Ghost, with Black Glasses and Supreme Overlord boosts. My earlier note was wrong: Ghost moves are not resisted by Steel, so Shadow Ball is super effective on Kingambit. Gholdengo is faster, so Kowtow Cleave would lose the race. Sucker Punch only fails if the target isn't attacking, so it must hit before Gholdengo moves. Incineroar (17.8%) stays in the back. Remaining threats: Dragonite and Gliscor, unrevealed.
Reasoning trace (108 words)
Kingambit's at 11 HP against Gholdengo, who's faster and packing Life Orb Shadow Ball — I'm checking type matchups, and Ghost hits Dark super effectively while Steel doesn't resist Ghost, so Kingambit is in serious danger here. My best option seems to be Sucker Punch: it has priority so Kingambit moves first, and since Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, Dark-type Sucker Punch is super effective against the Ghost typing. With Supreme Overlord boosting damage from my one fainted ally, this could be enough to knock out Gholdengo before it can retaliate with Shadow Ball — Kowtow Cleave would be too slow since Gholdengo outspeeds and would kill Kingambit first.
GPT-6 Luna usedShadowballKingambit is at 5%, and Gholdengo outspeeds it; Shadow Ball should finish it while preserving Special Attack for Incineroar, the remaining 17% threat. Gholdengo has 71 HP and Life Orb.
Reasoning trace (162 words)
**Evaluating move effectiveness** I’m trying to decide between using Shadow Ball or Make It Rain. Shadow Ball isn’t boosted by STAB for Gholdengo, and I wonder about its effectiveness against Kingambit, which resists ghost moves due to its dark type. I find that Make It Rain seems stronger because although it's resisted somewhat, it might still deal enough damage to be effective. I need to think about Incineroar coming in too, especially with its interactions against Gholdengo and Kingambit.**Analyzing move effectiveness** I'm considering the damage output with Gholdengo at 71 HP using Life Orb. Make It Rain appears to be more effective due to its STAB bonus, even with steel resistance. It calculates to about 90 vs 60 for Shadow Ball. Since Gholdengo moves faster than Incineroar, I want to find a way to maintain damage potential while factoring in a Special Attack drop after Gambit. Using Shadow Ball retains more stats for a potential hit on Incineroar, even though it’s resisted.