Matches · 2026-10-14 · rules version c5
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash vs Laya
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash won in 8 turns · 3 min wall clock · 57,129 tokens · $0.018
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Decisions
- Team previewLaya brought
Torterra,torkoal,rotomLead: 41% BRING: torterra, 18% BRING: torkoal, 15% BRING: scrafty Pick 2: 32% BRING: torkoal, 31% BRING: scrafty, 19% BRING: rotom Pick 3: 45% BRING: rotom, 33% BRING: scrafty, 15% BRING: sinistchamasterpiece
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash broughtGarganacl,dragonite,annihilapePlan: Garganacl leads vs Torkoal/Simisear, using Salt Cure + Recover to wear them down. Dragonite handles Torterra with Ice Spinner and can set up Dragon Dance. Annihilape walls Scrafty (immune to Fighting, Defiant boosts on Intimidate) and hits Rotom/Sinistcha with Rage Fist. Watch for sun-boosted Fire moves.
Reasoning trace (3,920 words)
We need choose 3. Opponent team: Rotom (Electric/Ghost), Torkoal (Fire, likely Drought), Torterra (Grass/Ground), Scrafty (Dark/Fighting), Sinistcha (Grass/Ghost), Simisear (Fire). We need a lead and two backups. Our team: Dragonite (Multiscale, DD, ESpeed, EQ, Ice Spinner), Gholdengo (NP, Shadow Ball, Make It Rain, Recover), Garganacl (Salt Cure, Recover, Iron Defense, Body Press), Kingambit (Sucker Punch, Kowtow, SD, Iron Head), Annihilape (Bulk Up, Drain Punch, Rage Fist, Taunt), Dragapult (Scarf, Shadow Ball, Draco Meteor, U-turn, Fire Blast). Opponent has Torkoal likely Drought, sun team. Simisear, Torterra, Scrafty, Sinistcha, Rotom. We want to handle sun. Gholdengo is good vs Fire? Actually Fire hits Steel neutral? Fire vs Steel is super effective. Gholdengo weak to Fire. But Gholdengo resists Grass, immune to Normal/Fighting? Ghost/Steel: immune to Normal, Fighting, Poison; resists Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Dragon, Fairy, Psychic; weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. Torkoal sun: Fire moves boosted. Gholdengo weak to Fire. Garganacl resists Fire? Rock weak to Fire? Rock is neutral to Fire? Actually Rock takes neutral from Fire? Rock is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel; resists Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire. Yes Rock resists Fire. Garganacl is good vs Torkoal, Simisear. Also Purifying Salt immune to status, resists Ghost. Dragapult is fast, but Scarf. Rotom Ghost/Electric: Shadow Ball hits Ghost super effective? Dragapult Ghost hits Rotom Ghost super effective. But Rotom likely faster? Rotom speed 99-157, Dragapult 213 with scarf, so Dragapult outspeeds. We need to consider opponent's likely leads. Torkoal common lead for sun. We could lead Garganacl to handle Torkoal, set Salt Cure, Iron Defense. But Torkoal may have Yawn? Or Body Press? Torkoal has high defense, low speed. Garganacl can Salt Cure and Recover. Alternatively lead Dragonite with Multiscale, DD. But Torkoal sun + Fire moves could break Multiscale? Actually Multiscale halves damage at full HP. Dragonite can DD then ESpeed. But Torkoal has high defense, Dragonite EQ hits Torkoal super effective? Ground vs Fire super effective. Yes EQ hits Torkoal 2x. Dragonite can DD then EQ. But Torkoal may have Yawn or Will-O-Wisp? Torkoal commonly has Stealth Rock, Yawn, Lava Plume, Body Press. Sun boosted Lava Plume hurts. We need a solid team. I think bring: Garganacl, Gholdengo, Dragonite? Or Dragapult for speed. Let's think about opponent's threats: - Torkoal: Fire, sets sun. Garganacl walls it (resists Fire, high SpD? Garganacl SpD 112, HP 207, good). Salt Cure chips. - Simisear: Fire, fast (108-168). Could be special or physical. Gholdengo resists? No, Fire hits Steel neutral? Actually Fire vs Steel is super effective. Gholdengo weak to Fire. Garganacl resists Fire. Dragapult neutral? Dragon/Ghost: Fire neutral. But Dragapult can outspeed and hit with Shadow Ball? Simisear is Fire, no weakness to Ghost. But Dragapult can U-turn or Fire Blast? Not great. - Torterra: Grass/Ground. Gholdengo immune to Ground? No, Steel is weak to Ground? Actually Steel is weak to Ground? No, Steel resists many but Ground is super effective vs Steel? Wait: Steel is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground. Yes Steel weak to Ground. So Gholdengo weak to Ground. Torterra has Ground moves. Dragonite immune to Ground (Flying). Dragonite can Ice Spinner 4x vs Torterra. Good. - Scrafty: Dark/Fighting. Gholdengo immune to Fighting? Ghost immune to Fighting, yes. But Dark hits Ghost super effective? Dark vs Ghost super effective. So Gholdengo weak to Dark. Annihilape is Fighting/Ghost: Fighting neutral? Dark vs Ghost super effective? Annihilape Ghost weak to Dark? Actually Ghost weak to Dark and Ghost. Annihilape is Fighting/Ghost: Dark 2x? Fighting resists Dark? Fighting resists Dark? No, Fighting is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy; resists Rock, Bug, Dark. Yes Fighting resists Dark. So Annihilape takes neutral from Dark? Ghost weak to Dark, Fighting resists Dark -> neutral. Annihilape can Bulk Up and Drain Punch. Good vs Scrafty. - Sinistcha: Grass/Ghost. Gholdengo resists Grass, but Ghost hits Ghost super effective? Gholdengo Ghost/Steel: Ghost weak to Ghost? Steel resists Ghost? Steel resists Ghost? Actually Steel resists Ghost? No, Steel is weak to Ghost? Wait: Steel resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Dragon, Fairy, Psychic; weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground. Ghost is neutral vs Steel? Actually Ghost is neutral vs Steel? Let's check: Steel takes neutral from Ghost? In Gen 6+, Steel resists Ghost? No, Steel does not resist Ghost. Ghost is neutral vs Steel. So Gholdengo takes neutral from Ghost? But Gholdengo is Ghost/Steel: Ghost type is weak to Ghost? Ghost weak to Ghost and Dark. So Gholdengo takes 2x from Ghost? Wait, Gholdengo is Ghost/Steel. Ghost type is weak to Ghost. Steel is neutral to Ghost. So overall Ghost is 2x vs Gholdengo? Actually dual type: Ghost/Steel. Ghost move: vs Ghost = 2x, vs Steel = 0.5x? No, Steel resists Ghost? Let's verify: In Pokémon, Steel resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Dragon, Fairy, Psychic. It does NOT resist Ghost. So Ghost is neutral vs Steel. So Ghost vs Ghost/Steel = 2x * 1 = 2x. So Gholdengo is weak to Ghost. Sinistcha has Ghost moves (Shadow Ball, maybe). So Gholdengo is not ideal vs Sinistcha. But Gholdengo can Make It Rain (Steel) which hits Sinistcha? Steel vs Grass = 2x? Steel is super effective vs Ice, Rock, Fairy; not very effective vs Fire, Water, Electric, Steel. Neutral vs Grass. So Make It Rain neutral. Shadow Ball from Gholdengo hits Sinistcha super effective (Ghost vs Ghost 2x). So Gholdengo can hit Sinistcha hard with Shadow Ball. But Sinistcha may be faster? Sinistcha speed 81-134, Gholdengo 149. Gholdengo outspeeds. So Gholdengo can Shadow Ball. - Rotom: Electric/Ghost. Gholdengo immune to Normal, Fighting, Poison; resists Electric? Steel resists Electric? No, Steel is weak to Electric? Actually Steel does not resist Electric. Electric is neutral vs Steel. Ghost is neutral vs Electric. So Gholdengo takes neutral from Electric. But Rotom's Ghost moves hit Gholdengo super effective. Rotom may have Will-O-Wisp, Volt Switch, Shadow Ball, etc. Dragapult can outspeed and Shadow Ball. We need to pick 3. I think Garganacl is a must for Torkoal and Simisear. Gholdengo is good for Torterra? No, Gholdengo weak to Ground. But Gholdengo can handle Sinistcha and Rotom? Actually Gholdengo can handle Rotom with Shadow Ball? Rotom is Electric/Ghost, Shadow Ball hits Ghost super effective. Gholdengo is faster? Rotom speed 99-157, Gholdengo 149. Could be close. But Gholdengo has Life Orb, Nasty Plot. Could be good. Dragonite is good vs Torterra (Ice Spinner 4x), and can DD. But Torkoal sun Fire moves hurt Dragonite? Dragonite is Dragon/Flying, Fire neutral? Dragon resists Fire? Dragon resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric. Flying weak to Electric, Ice, Rock. So Fire is 0.5x vs Dragonite? Actually Dragon resists Fire, so Fire is 0.5x. So Dragonite takes reduced from Fire. Good. Dragonite can handle Torkoal with EQ. But Torkoal high defense, EQ 2x. Dragonite can DD then EQ. Annihilape is good vs Scrafty (Fighting resists Dark, Ghost neutral). Annihilape can Bulk Up and Drain Punch. But Scrafty may have Intimidate, Moxie. Annihilape has Defiant, so Intimidate boosts its Attack. Good. Dragapult is fast, can revenge kill. But Scarf locks. Could be useful. We need to consider opponent's likely team. They have 6, we see all. They will bring 3. Likely they bring Torkoal (sun setter), and two abusers: maybe Simisear, Torterra, Scrafty, Sinistcha, Rotom. We don't know. I think a solid core: Garganacl, Gholdengo, Dragonite. Or Garganacl, Annihilape, Dragapult. Let's think about matchups: - Garganacl: walls Torkoal, Simisear, Scrafty? Scrafty has Fighting moves? Scrafty is Dark/Fighting, Fighting hits Rock super effective. So Garganacl weak to Scrafty's Fighting moves. But Garganacl has high Defense, can Iron Defense + Body Press. Body Press uses Defense, so it can hit Scrafty hard? Fighting vs Dark/Fighting: Fighting is 2x vs Dark? Actually Fighting vs Dark = 2x, vs Fighting = 1x? Fighting vs Fighting = 1x? No, Fighting is neutral vs Fighting? Actually Fighting is weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy; resists Rock, Bug, Dark. So Fighting vs Dark = 2x, vs Fighting = 1x? Wait, Fighting type is not resistant to Fighting. So Fighting vs Dark/Fighting = 2x * 1 = 2x. So Body Press from Garganacl hits Scrafty super effective. But Scrafty's Fighting moves hit Garganacl super effective. So it's a toss-up. Garganacl has high Defense, so it can take a hit and Body Press back. But Scrafty may have Drain Punch, which heals. Garganacl can Salt Cure to chip. - Gholdengo: weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. Torkoal Fire, Torterra Ground, Sinistcha Ghost, Scrafty Dark, Rotom Ghost. So Gholdengo is weak to many. But it resists Grass, and is immune to Fighting. It can Nasty Plot and sweep if it gets a boost. But it's frail? 164 HP, 115 Def, 111 SpD. Not too frail. Life Orb. Could be good if we can remove threats. - Dragonite: Multiscale, can DD. Weak to Ice, Rock, Dragon, Fairy. Opponent has no Ice? Torterra may have Ice moves? Torterra can learn Ice moves? Possibly. But not common. Torkoal no Ice. Simisear no Ice. Scrafty no Ice. Sinistcha no Ice. Rotom no Ice. So Dragonite is safe from Ice. Rock moves? Torterra may have Stone Edge? Possibly. But Dragonite can handle. - Annihilape: Bulk Up, Drain Punch, Rage Fist. Good vs Scrafty, Torkoal? Torkoal Fire moves neutral? Annihilape Fighting/Ghost: Fire neutral? Fighting neutral to Fire, Ghost neutral to Fire. So neutral. Annihilape can Bulk Up and Drain Punch Torkoal? Fighting vs Fire = 1x? Actually Fighting vs Fire = 1x? Fire resists Fighting? No, Fire is weak to Rock, Ground, Water; resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. Fighting is neutral vs Fire. So Drain Punch neutral. But Torkoal has high Defense, so Drain Punch won't do much. Rage Fist gets stronger as it takes hits. Could be good. - Dragapult: fast, can U-turn, Shadow Ball, Draco Meteor. Weak to Ghost, Dark, Ice, Dragon, Fairy. Opponent has Ghost (Rotom, Sinistcha), Dark (Scrafty). So Dragapult is weak to those. But it outspeeds and can hit hard. I think we need a lead that can handle Torkoal. Garganacl is the best Torkoal counter. So lead Garganacl. Then we need to handle the rest. Gholdengo can handle Sinistcha and Rotom? But weak to Ghost. Actually Gholdengo is weak to Ghost, so Rotom and Sinistcha can hit it hard. But Gholdengo can also hit them hard with Shadow Ball. It's a speed tie? Gholdengo 149, Rotom up to 157, Sinistcha up to 134. So Rotom might outspeed Gholdengo. If Rotom is max speed, it outspeeds. So Gholdengo might get hit first. But Gholdengo has Life Orb, can Nasty Plot on a predicted switch. Dragonite can handle Torterra and Torkoal. Annihilape can handle Scrafty. Dragapult can revenge kill. Maybe bring: Garganacl, Dragonite, Annihilape. That covers Torkoal (Garganacl), Torterra (Dragonite), Scrafty (Annihilape). What about Simisear? Garganacl resists Fire, but Simisear is fast and may have Focus Blast? Simisear can learn Focus Blast? Possibly. But Garganacl has high SpD? 112 SpD, 207 HP. It can take a hit. Simisear's Fire moves are special? Simisear has 106-165 SpA. Sun boosted Fire Blast could hurt. But Garganacl resists Fire, so it's 0.5x. So it can take it. Then Salt Cure chips. What about Sinistcha? Sinistcha is Grass/Ghost. Dragonite can hit with Ice Spinner? Ice vs Grass = 2x, vs Ghost = 1x. So 2x. Dragonite can also EQ? Ground vs Grass = 0.5x, vs Ghost = 1x. So Ice Spinner is better. But Sinistcha may have Strength Sap, which lowers Attack. Dragonite can DD to boost. But Sinistcha's Ghost moves hit Dragonite neutral? Ghost vs Dragon = 1x, vs Flying = 1x. So neutral. Sinistcha may have Shadow Ball. Dragonite can take it. What about Rotom? Rotom is Electric/Ghost. Dragonite is Dragon/Flying: Electric 2x? Flying weak to Electric, Dragon resists Electric? Dragon resists Electric, so 2x * 0.5 = 1x? Actually Dragon resists Electric, Flying weak to Electric. So overall Electric is 1x? Let's calculate: Electric vs Dragon = 0.5x, vs Flying = 2x. Multiply: 0.5 * 2 = 1x. So neutral. Ghost vs Dragon = 1x, vs Flying = 1x. So neutral. So Dragonite takes neutral from Rotom's moves. But Rotom may have Will-O-Wisp, which cripples Dragonite. Dragonite has Lum Berry, so it can cure once. Good. Dragonite can EQ? Ground vs Electric = 2x, vs Ghost = 1x. So EQ hits Rotom super effective. But Rotom has Levitate, so EQ is useless! Rotom's ability is Levitate, so Ground moves don't affect it. So Dragonite's EQ won't hit Rotom. Ice Spinner? Ice vs Electric = 1x, vs Ghost = 1x. Neutral. So Dragonite can't hit Rotom super effectively. Annihilape? Ghost moves hit Rotom super effective? Annihilape is Fighting/Ghost. Ghost vs Ghost = 2x. So Annihilape's Rage Fist hits Rotom super effective. But Annihilape is slower? Annihilape speed 110, Rotom up to 157. So Rotom outspeeds. But Annihilape can take a hit? Rotom's Electric moves vs Annihilape: Electric vs Fighting = 1x, vs Ghost = 1x. So neutral. Ghost vs Fighting = 1x, vs Ghost = 2x. So Ghost moves hit Annihilape super effective. So Rotom can hit Annihilape hard with Shadow Ball. But Annihilape has high HP, can Bulk Up. Might be okay. Gholdengo can hit Rotom with Shadow Ball super effective. But Gholdengo is weak to Ghost, so Rotom's Shadow Ball hits Gholdengo super effective. It's a speed race. Gholdengo 149, Rotom up to 157. If Rotom is max speed, it outspeeds. But if not, Gholdengo outspeeds. We don't know. Dragapult can outspeed Rotom (213 speed) and hit with Shadow Ball super effective. Dragapult is weak to Ghost, but it's faster. So Dragapult can revenge kill Rotom. So maybe bring Dragapult as a fast revenge killer. But Dragapult is weak to Dark (Scrafty) and Ghost (Rotom, Sinistcha). It can U-turn out. I think a balanced team: Garganacl (lead), Gholdengo, Dragapult. Or Garganacl, Dragonite, Dragapult. Let's consider opponent's likely strategy: Sun team. Torkoal sets sun, then Simisear and Torterra abuse. Torterra may have Chlorophyll? No, Torterra has Overgrow or Shell Armor. Not Chlorophyll. Simisear has Blaze or Gluttony. So sun just boosts Fire moves. Torkoal may have Drought. So sun will be up. Fire moves are 1.5x. Garganacl resists Fire, so it's 0.75x. Still good. Gholdengo is weak to Fire, so sun Fire moves will hurt a lot. So Gholdengo is risky. Dragonite resists Fire, so it's 0.75x. Good. Annihilape neutral to Fire, so 1.5x. That could hurt. Dragapult neutral to Fire, 1.5x. So Garganacl and Dragonite are best vs Fire. So I'd bring Garganacl, Dragonite, and then either Annihilape or Dragapult. Annihilape can handle Scrafty and Rotom (with Ghost moves). Dragapult can handle Rotom and Sinistcha (with Shadow Ball) and is fast. But Dragapult is frail. Annihilape is bulkier. Let's think about Scrafty. Scrafty is Dark/Fighting. It may have Intimidate, Moxie, or Shed Skin. It can have Drain Punch, Knock Off, etc. Annihilape with Defiant gets +2 Attack from Intimidate. That's great. Annihilape can Bulk Up and Drain Punch. Fighting vs Dark/Fighting = 2x? Actually Fighting vs Dark = 2x, vs Fighting = 1x. So 2x. So Drain Punch hits Scrafty super effective. Scrafty's Dark moves vs Annihilape: Dark vs Fighting = 0.5x? Fighting resists Dark, so 0.5x. Dark vs Ghost = 2x. So overall Dark vs Annihilape = 0.5 * 2 = 1x. So neutral. Scrafty's Fighting moves vs Annihilape: Fighting vs Fighting = 1x, vs Ghost = 0x? Ghost is immune to Fighting! So Fighting moves don't affect Annihilape. So Annihilape is immune to Scrafty's Fighting moves, and takes neutral from Dark. So Annihilape completely walls Scrafty. That's a great matchup. So Annihilape is a good pick. What about Sinistcha? Sinistcha is Grass/Ghost. Annihilape's Ghost moves hit Sinistcha super effective? Ghost vs Ghost = 2x. So Rage Fist hits hard. But Sinistcha's Ghost moves hit Annihilape super effective? Ghost vs Ghost = 2x, vs Fighting = 1x. So 2x. So it's a mutual 2x. But Annihilape has high HP and can Bulk Up. Sinistcha may have Strength Sap, which heals and lowers Attack. That could be annoying. But Annihilape can Taunt to prevent Strength Sap? Taunt prevents status moves. So Annihilape can Taunt Sinistcha, then Bulk Up and Rage Fist. That's good. What about Torterra? Torterra is Grass/Ground. Annihilape's Fighting moves vs Torterra: Fighting vs Grass = 1x, vs Ground = 1x. Neutral. Ghost vs Grass = 1x, vs Ground = 1x. Neutral. So Annihilape doesn't hit Torterra super effectively. Torterra's Ground moves vs Annihilape: Ground vs Fighting = 1x, vs Ghost = 1x. Neutral. Torterra's Grass moves vs Annihilape: Grass vs Fighting = 1x, vs Ghost = 1x. Neutral. So Annihilape vs Torterra is neutral. But Torterra may have high Defense. Annihilape can Bulk Up to boost Attack, then Drain Punch. But Torterra may have Wood Hammer, Earthquake. It could be a stalemate. Dragonite is better vs Torterra with Ice Spinner 4x. So team: Garganacl, Dragonite, Annihilape. That covers Torkoal, Torterra, Scrafty, Sinistcha, Simisear? Simisear: Garganacl resists Fire, but Simisear may have Grass Knot? Simisear can learn Grass Knot? Possibly. But Garganacl is Rock, Grass Knot would be 2x? Grass vs Rock = 2x. So Simisear could hit Garganacl with Grass Knot. But Simisear is Fire, usually special. It might have Focus Blast? Not sure. But Garganacl has high SpD, can take a hit. Dragonite resists Fire, but is weak to Rock? Simisear may have Rock Slide? Unlikely. Annihilape neutral to Fire. So we have answers. What about Rotom? Rotom is Electric/Ghost. Garganacl: Rock vs Electric = 1x, vs Ghost = 1x. So neutral. Rotom's Electric vs Garganacl: Electric vs Rock = 1x? Rock is not resistant to Electric. So neutral. Ghost vs Rock = 1x. So neutral. Garganacl can Salt Cure, which hits Rotom? Salt Cure is Rock type. Rock vs Electric = 1x, vs Ghost = 1x. Neutral. But Salt Cure does chip damage. Garganacl can also Iron Defense + Body Press. Body Press is Fighting. Fighting vs Electric = 1x, vs Ghost = 0x? Ghost is immune to Fighting! So Body Press does nothing to Rotom. So Garganacl can't hit Rotom with Body Press. It can only Salt Cure. That's not great. Dragonite: EQ is useless due to Levitate. Ice Spinner neutral. Extreme Speed neutral. So Dragonite can't hit Rotom super effectively. Annihilape: Rage Fist is Ghost, hits Rotom super effective. But Annihilape is slower. Rotom can hit Annihilape with Shadow Ball super effective. So it's a speed race. If Rotom is faster, it might KO Annihilape? Annihilape has 217 HP, 110 SpD. Rotom's Shadow Ball: base 80, SpA up to 161. With Life Orb? Not sure. Could do significant damage. But Annihilape can take a hit and then Rage Fist (which gets stronger after taking damage). So it might work. Alternatively, bring Dragapult instead of Annihilape. Dragapult outspeeds Rotom and can Shadow Ball it. But Dragapult is frail. If Rotom is Scarf? Rotom could be Scarf? Possible. But Dragapult is also Scarf. Speed tie? Dragapult 213, Rotom max 157. So Dragapult outspeeds even if Rotom is Scarf? Scarf multiplies speed by 1.5. Rotom max speed 157 * 1.5 = 235.5. So Scarf Rotom would outspeed Dragapult. But Rotom is often not Scarf. It could be. We don't know. Given the opponent's team, they have Torkoal, Torterra, Scrafty, Sinistcha, Simisear, Rotom. They might bring Torkoal, Simisear, Torterra. Or Torkoal, Scrafty, Sinistcha. We need to be flexible. I think the safest lead is Garganacl. It can handle Torkoal and Simisear. Then we have Dragonite and Annihilape in the back. If they lead Torkoal, Garganacl can Salt Cure and Recover. If they lead Simisear, Garganacl can take a Fire move and Salt Cure. If they lead Torterra, Garganacl can Salt Cure, but Torterra's Ground moves hit Garganacl super effective? Ground vs Rock = 2x. So Torterra's Earthquake would hurt Garganacl a lot. So Garganacl is not good vs Torterra. So if they lead Torterra, we might need to switch to Dragonite. But we don't know their lead. We can lead Garganacl and if they lead Torterra, we switch to Dragonite. That's fine. Alternatively, lead Dragonite. Dragonite can handle Torterra with Ice Spinner, and Torkoal with EQ. But Torkoal's Fire moves are resisted. Dragonite can DD. But if they lead Simisear, Dragonite takes neutral from Fire, but sun boosted Fire Blast could hurt. Multiscale helps. Dragonite can DD then ESpeed. But Simisear is faster? Simisear speed 108-168, Dragonite 132. So Simisear could be faster. If Simisear is max speed, it outspeeds Dragonite. So Dragonite might take a hit before DD. With Multiscale, it can survive. Then DD and ESpeed. But ESpeed is Normal, Simisear is Fire, neutral. Not super effective. Dragonite's EQ hits Simisear super effective? Ground vs Fire = 2x. Yes! So Dragonite can EQ Simisear. But Simisear is faster, so it might hit first. If Dragonite survives, it can EQ. But if sun is up, Fire Blast from Simisear could do a lot. Let's calculate: Simisear SpA up to 165. Fire Blast base 110, sun 1.5x, STAB 1.5x = 110 * 1.5 * 1.5 = 247.5. Against Dragonite's SpD 122, HP 166. Multiscale halves damage. So it might survive. But it's risky. Garganacl is a safer lead. It resists Fire, has high HP and SpD. It can take a Fire Blast from Simisear. Let's calculate: Garganacl SpD 112, HP 207. Fire Blast from Simisear: 110 * 1.5 (sun) * 1.5 (STAB) * 0.5 (resists Fire) = 123.75. Against SpD 112, that's maybe 30-40% damage. So Garganacl can take it. Then Salt Cure. Salt Cure does 1/8 chip per turn, and 1/4 if the target is Water or Steel. Simisear is Fire, so 1/8. That's good. Garganacl can also Recover. So Garganacl is a solid lead. So I'll go with BRING: garganacl, dragonite, annihilape. But wait, we have 6 Pokémon. We can only bring 3. The order matters: first is lead. So Garganacl lead, then Dragonite, then Annihilape. Let's double-check if there's any better option. Gholdengo is good but weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. Opponent has many of those. Dragapult is fast but frail. Kingambit is slow, but has Sucker Punch. Could be good vs Rotom? Sucker Punch is Dark, hits Ghost super effective. But Rotom is Electric/Ghost, Dark vs Ghost = 2x. So Kingambit's Sucker Punch hits Rotom super effective. But Kingambit is slow, Sucker Punch only works if opponent attacks. Rotom might use Will-O-Wisp or Volt Switch, which are not attacking moves? Volt Switch is attacking. Will-O-Wisp is status. So Sucker Punch might fail if Rotom uses Will-O-Wisp. Also Kingambit is weak to Fighting (Scrafty), Fire (Torkoal, Simisear), Ground (Torterra). So not great. Annihilape seems better overall. So final decision: BRING: garganacl, dragonite, annihilape. But let's think about the opponent's possible lead. They might lead Torkoal to set sun. Garganacl is perfect. They might lead Simisear to abuse sun. Garganacl resists Fire. They might lead Torterra. Garganacl is weak to Ground. So if they lead Torterra, we might want to switch to Dragonite. But we can't switch on turn 1? Actually we can switch on turn 1 if we want. But the lead is just the first Pokémon. We can switch out on turn 1. So it's fine. I'll go with that. Now, the answer format: <notes>...</notes> and <decision>...</decision>. The decision should be BRING: garganacl, dragonite, annihilape. Let's write notes: Plan: Garganacl leads vs Torkoal/Simisear, Salt Cure + Recover. Dragonite handles Torterra with Ice Spinner, can DD. Annihilape walls Scrafty (immune to Fighting, Defiant boosts on Intimidate) and hits Rotom/Sinistcha with Rage Fist. Watch for sun-boosted Fire moves. Decision: BRING: garganacl, dragonite, annihilape Check legal actions: BRING: any 3 different Pokémon from YOUR TEAM, comma-separated, the leader first. So that's correct.
- Turn 1Laya used
Trailblaze49% MOVE: trailblaze, 21% MOVE: bulldoze, 12% MOVE: growth
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash switched toDragoniteGarganacl is weak to Torterra's Ground/Grass STAB, so switch out. Dragonite is immune to Ground, resists Grass 4x, outspeeds, and Ice Spinner hits Torterra 4x. Save Garganacl for Fire-types later; Annihilape handles Scrafty/Rotom. Watch for Torterra's possible Stone Edge.
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We need choose action. Garganacl vs Torterra. Torterra likely physical attacker with Ground/Grass moves, maybe Wood Hammer, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Stealth Rock? Garganacl is Rock type, weak to Ground and Grass. Torterra's STAB Ground and Grass both hit Garganacl super effectively? Rock weak to Ground and Grass. So Garganacl is in bad matchup. Better switch to Dragonite? Dragonite is Flying, immune to Ground, resists Grass 4x? Dragon/Flying: Grass 1/4 resist, Ground immune. Torterra likely has Stone Edge/Rock coverage for Flying though. But Dragonite with Multiscale can take a hit and Ice Spinner hits Torterra 4x. Or switch to Annihilape? Annihilape Fighting/Ghost: Ground neutral, Grass neutral, but Torterra's Ground hits neutral. Annihilape can Bulk Up, but Torterra may have Wood Hammer. Dragonite seems best: immune to Ground, resists Grass, Ice Spinner 4x. But Torterra may carry Stone Edge. Still, Dragonite with Multiscale survives. Also Dragonite can set up Dragon Dance. But Torterra might be slower? Torterra speed 68-118, Dragonite 132, so Dragonite outspeeds likely. Ice Spinner 4x kills Torterra. So switch to Dragonite is good. Alternatively, Garganacl could use Salt Cure to chip, but takes super effective hits. Better switch. So decision: SWITCH: dragonite. Notes: update plan: Garganacl bad vs Torterra, switch to Dragonite, Ice Spinner 4x. Torterra likely physical, may have Stone Edge. Dragonite outspeeds. Keep Garganacl for later vs Fire types. Annihilape for Scrafty/Rotom. Let's write notes concise.
- Turn 2Laya used
Trailblaze31% MOVE: trailblaze, 23% MOVE: growth, 21% MOVE: bulldoze
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedIcespinnerTurn 2: Torterra at +1 Speed after Trailblaze. Dragonite's Multiscale is broken (161/166). Ice Spinner is 4x super effective and should KO or heavily damage Torterra. Torterra may carry Rock coverage (Stone Edge) but Dragonite resists Grass and is immune to Ground. Attack now with Ice Spinner rather than risk setup. Keep Garganacl for Fire-types, Annihilape for Scrafty/Rotom.
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Torterra used Trailblaze, got +1 Speed. Dragonite at 161/166, Multiscale broken (not full HP). Ice Spinner is 4x super effective. Torterra likely has Stone Edge or Rock coverage. But Ice Spinner should KO or nearly KO. Let's just attack with Ice Spinner. Torterra's speed +1, base speed range 68-118. Dragonite 132. Torterra could be up to 177 with +1... actually +1 is 1.5x, so 118*1.5=177. Could outspeed. But Ice Spinner 4x should KO. Go Ice Spinner.
Laya switched toTorkoal50% SWITCH: torkoal, 50% SWITCH: rotom
- Turn 3Laya used
Flamethrower39% MOVE: flamethrower, 22% MOVE: flamecharge, 15% MOVE: fissure
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedDragondancePlan: Dragon Dance on passive Torkoal to boost Attack/Speed, then sweep with Earthquake and Extreme Speed. Lum Berry handles status like Yawn/Will-O-Wisp. Torkoal likely sets sun or uses weak attacks; watch for Rock Slide. Keep Garganacl for Fire-types, Annihilape for Scrafty/Rotom. Next turn Earthquake if Torkoal stays in.
Reasoning trace (1,286 words)
We need answer exactly form. Need decide turn 3. We have Dragonite active 161/166 vs Torkoal. Need plan. Torkoal likely defensive, maybe Drought. Dragonite has Earthquake super effective on Torkoal (Fire). But Torkoal high Def, HP. Dragonite Atk 204. Earthquake BP100 physical Ground vs Fire 2x. Torkoal Def possible 144-211. Damage maybe decent. But Torkoal may have Yawn? Will-O-Wisp? Body Press? Stealth Rock? Torkoal slow. Dragonite has Lum Berry cures status. Could Dragon Dance? But Torkoal may use Yawn or Will-O-Wisp, Lum cures once. Or Torkoal may set sun. We need consider opponent remaining: Rotom, Scrafty, Sinistcha, Simisear. Torkoal likely defensive spinner/setter. If we Earthquake, maybe KO? Let's calculate rough. Dragonite Atk 204, level 50. Earthquake vs Torkoal: base 100, STAB no. Torkoal Def maybe 144 min, 211 max. Damage formula: ((2*50/5+2)*100*204/Def)/50 +2 = (22*100*204/Def)/50+2 = (448800/Def)/50? Wait 22*100=2200; *204=448800; /Def; /50 = 8976/Def? Actually 448800/50=8976. So damage = 8976/Def +2. Times type 2 = 17952/Def +4. If Def 144: 124.7+4=128.7. Torkoal HP 145-177. So min Def takes ~129, not KO if HP 145? Actually 129 < 145. If Def 211: 85+4=89. So not KO likely. But Torkoal may have 177 HP. So Earthquake does 50-80%. Then Torkoal may respond. Could use Dragon Dance to set up? But Torkoal may Yawn or Will-O-Wisp. Lum Berry cures status once. If we Dragon Dance, we get +1 Atk +1 Spe. Then next turn Earthquake likely KO. But Torkoal could use Yawn, we Lum cure, or use Body Press? Torkoal might have Body Press (defense-based) which hits Dragonite? Dragonite Def 115, Torkoal Def high, Body Press could hurt. Or Torkoal may use Stealth Rock, Rapid Spin, Lava Plume, Yawn, Will-O-Wisp. If we Dragon Dance, we risk status but Lum. Also Torkoal may set sun, boosting its Fire moves. But Dragonite resists Fire? Dragon/Flying takes neutral from Fire? Actually Fire vs Dragon neutral, vs Flying neutral? Fire is not very effective against Dragon? Wait type chart: Fire vs Dragon = 0.5? Let's recall: Fire is not very effective against Water, Rock, Fire, Dragon. Yes Fire vs Dragon 0.5. Fire vs Flying 1. So overall 0.5? Dragon/Flying: Fire 0.5 (Dragon resists) * 1 (Flying neutral) = 0.5. So Dragonite resists Fire. Good. Torkoal Fire moves not too threatening. But Torkoal may have Rock moves? Torkoal can learn Stone Edge? Possibly. But Torkoal slow. We need decide best action. We have Dragonite with Multiscale broken? Actually at 161/166, not full, so Multiscale inactive. Lum Berry. If we Dragon Dance, we set up. But Torkoal might use Yawn, we Lum cure, then next turn we can attack. But if Torkoal uses Will-O-Wisp, Lum cures. If Torkoal uses Body Press, we take damage. If Torkoal uses Stealth Rock, we set up. Dragon Dance seems good because Torkoal is passive. But we need consider opponent's next Pokémon. If we Dragon Dance, we can sweep. However, Torkoal might have Clear Smog? Torkoal can learn Clear Smog? Yes Torkoal learns Clear Smog? Actually Torkoal can learn Clear Smog via egg? Not sure. But possible. If we Dragon Dance and Torkoal uses Clear Smog, we lose boosts. But Torkoal likely defensive. Alternatively, Earthquake now to damage Torkoal heavily, then next turn finish. But if Torkoal survives, it may set sun or status. We have Lum. If we Earthquake, Torkoal might use Yawn, we Lum cure, then next turn we can Earthquake again to KO. But if Torkoal uses Will-O-Wisp, Lum cures, then next turn we KO. If Torkoal uses Body Press, we take damage. If Torkoal uses Stealth Rock, we break it? No. What is best? Dragonite is our win condition. Setting up Dragon Dance on passive Torkoal is ideal. But Torkoal might have Yawn, which forces switch if we don't have Lum? We have Lum, so Yawn will be cured? Actually Yawn causes sleep at end of next turn. Lum Berry cures status immediately when inflicted? Lum Berry cures status conditions. Yawn is not a status condition until sleep. So Lum Berry does not cure Yawn. Yawn applies a volatile effect that causes sleep at end of next turn. Lum Berry would cure sleep when it happens, but then we lose a turn? Let's recall: Yawn: "Puts the target to sleep at the end of the next turn." If target has Lum Berry, when it falls asleep, Lum Berry activates and cures sleep immediately. So we effectively avoid sleep but lose Lum Berry. That's fine. But if we Dragon Dance, Torkoal uses Yawn, we get +1, then next turn we might attack, but at end of next turn we fall asleep and Lum cures. So we can still attack. So Dragon Dance is safe. But what if Torkoal uses Clear Smog? Torkoal can learn Clear Smog? Let's check Torkoal moves: It can learn Clear Smog by level? Torkoal learns Clear Smog at level 28? Actually Torkoal learns Clear Smog? I think Torkoal learns Clear Smog in Gen 8? Not sure. But it's possible. If it does, our boosts are reset. But then we can just Earthquake. Not a big loss. Alternatively, Earthquake now: if Torkoal survives, it might set sun, then next turn we KO. But if Torkoal uses Yawn, we get Yawned, then next turn we KO, but then we fall asleep? Actually if we Earthquake turn 3, Torkoal uses Yawn. Turn 4 we Earthquake KO Torkoal. At end of turn 4, we fall asleep? Yawn says at end of next turn after use. So if Yawn used turn 3, we fall asleep at end of turn 4. So we KO Torkoal, then fall asleep. Lum Berry cures sleep immediately. So we are fine. So Earthquake now is also safe. Which is better? Dragon Dance gives +1 Atk and Spe. But we might not need Spe because Torkoal slow, but next Pokémon might be faster. Rotom possible speed 99-157, Simisear 108-168, Scrafty 70-121, Sinistcha 81-134. Dragonite speed 132. After +1, Dragonite speed 198, outspeeds all except maybe Simisear max 168? Actually 132*1.5=198, so outspeeds all. So Dragon Dance helps against faster threats like Simisear, Rotom. Also +1 Atk makes Earthquake KO Torkoal. So Dragon Dance seems good. But if Torkoal uses Body Press, we take damage. Torkoal Body Press uses its Def, which is high. Dragonite Def 115. Torkoal Def maybe 200. Body Press BP 80, Fighting. Dragonite is Flying, so Fighting is neutral? Fighting vs Dragon neutral, vs Flying 0.5? Actually Fighting vs Flying = 0.5. So Dragonite takes 0.5 from Fighting. So Body Press not very effective. So Torkoal can't hurt Dragonite much. Torkoal might have Rock Slide? Rock vs Dragon 1x, vs Flying 2x? Rock vs Dragon 1, vs Flying 2, so 2x. Torkoal can learn Rock Slide? Yes Torkoal can learn Rock Slide. That could hurt. But Torkoal is slow, we can set up. Given Torkoal is passive, Dragon Dance is best to set up for sweep. But we must consider if Torkoal has Clear Smog. If it does, we waste a turn. But even if it does, we can just Earthquake next turn. The risk is low. Also Torkoal might have Yawn, but Lum handles. So I'll choose Dragon Dance. Wait, we need check if Dragonite has Multiscale broken. It is at 161/166, so not full, so Multiscale inactive. If we Dragon Dance, we might take a hit. But Torkoal's attacks are weak. So fine. Let's craft notes: Plan: Dragon Dance to set up on passive Torkoal, then sweep with Earthquake/Extreme Speed. Torkoal likely sets sun or status; Lum Berry handles status. Watch for Rock Slide. Keep Garganacl for Fire-types, Annihilape for Scrafty/Rotom. Next turn Earthquake if Torkoal still in. Decision: MOVE: dragondance But wait, is there any reason to switch? No. Let's ensure legal action format: MOVE: dragondance Answer exactly.
- Turn 4Laya switched to
Rotom45% SWITCH: rotom, 25% MOVE: flamethrower, 14% MOVE: flamecharge
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedEarthquakeDragonite at +1 Atk/Spe, 135 HP, Lum Berry. Torkoal lacks Drought (no sun), likely defensive. Earthquake is super effective and should 2HKO. Plan: EQ Torkoal now, then use Ice Spinner on Sinistcha, EQ on Simisear, ExtremeSpeed on Scrafty. Watch Rotom's Levitate and Ghost typing.
Reasoning trace (563 words)
We need answer exactly form. Need decide turn 4. We have Dragonite +1 Atk +1 Spe, 135/166, Lum. Opponent Torkoal active 100%, likely Drought? Weather None currently, so maybe not Drought? If Torkoal came in after Torterra fainted, if Drought would set sun on switch-in. Weather None, so ability not Drought? Could be White Smoke/Shell Armor. It used Flamethrower not very effective on Dragonite (Dragon/Flying takes neutral? Fire vs Dragon/Flying: Fire is not very effective? Fire vs Dragon 0.5, vs Flying 1 = 0.5, yes). Torkoal likely defensive. We can Earthquake super effective. Dragonite Atk +1, EQ 100 BP STAB? no. Torkoal Def huge 144-211, HP 145-177. Damage calc: Dragonite Atk 204 at +1 = 306. EQ 100. Torkoal Def maybe 144-211. Damage roughly (2*50/5+2)=22? formula: ((2*50/5+2)*100*306/Def)/50 +2 = (22*100*306/Def)/50+2 = (673200/Def)/50? Wait 22*100=2200*306=673200 / Def /50 = 13464/Def +2. If Def 144 => 93.5+2=95.5, HP 145-177, maybe 2HKO. If Def 211 => 63.8+2=65.8, 3HKO. Torkoal may have Leftovers? Unknown. We boosted. Could Dragon Dance again? But Torkoal may use Yawn/Will-O-Wisp? Lum handles once. We need sweep remaining: Rotom, Scrafty, Sinistcha, Simisear. Dragonite +1 Spe 198, likely outspeeds all except maybe Simisear 108-168, Rotom 99-157, Scrafty 70-121, Sinistcha 81-134. At +1, Dragonite speed 132*1.5=198, yes outspeeds all. Attack +1. Earthquake hits Torkoal super effective. ExtremeSpeed priority but normal not very effective? Torkoal Fire, Normal neutral. EQ better. Ice Spinner not very. Dragon Dance again could get +2 but risk status/attack. Torkoal likely can't do much to Dragonite except maybe Yawn, Body Press? Torkoal has high Def, maybe Body Press? But Flamethrower weak. Could set sun? Weather none, so no Drought. Maybe it has Yawn? If we Dragon Dance again, we get +2 Atk +2 Spe, but Torkoal may use Yawn, Lum cures sleep? Lum cures non-volatile status, but Yawn causes sleep at end of next turn? Actually Yawn: at end of next turn, if still active, falls asleep. Lum would cure sleep when it happens, consuming. Could be okay. But if Torkoal uses Will-O-Wisp, Lum cures burn. But we want to KO. If we EQ now, likely 2HKO, Torkoal may respond. If we Dragon Dance, we risk Torkoal using Yawn/Will-O-Wisp and then we still need to KO. But +2 Atk would guarantee 2HKO? Actually +2 Atk 408, EQ damage ~ (22*100*408/Def)/50+2 = 17952/Def+2. Def 211 => 85+2=87, still 2HKO. Def 144 => 124+2=126, maybe 2HKO. So +1 already 2HKO. Better attack now to reduce turns. Torkoal might switch? If it switches, EQ hits incoming. We want damage. Use Earthquake. Need notes update. Mention Torkoal no Drought (weather none), likely defensive. Dragonite +1 Atk/Spe, EQ super effective. Plan: EQ Torkoal, then ExtremeSpeed/EQ remaining. Watch Rotom (Electric/Ghost) immune to Normal? Rotom Ghost immune to ExtremeSpeed? Normal vs Ghost = 0. So use EQ? Rotom Levitate immune to Ground. Dragonite has Ice Spinner for Rotom? Ice vs Electric/Ghost neutral? Ice vs Electric 1, Ghost 1. But Rotom may be faster? At +1 Dragonite 198 outspeeds. Scrafty Dark/Fighting: Dragonite EQ neutral? Fighting? Dragonite Flying, EQ vs Dark/Fighting neutral? Ground vs Dark 1, vs Fighting 1. ExtremeSpeed neutral. Sinistcha Grass/Ghost: Ice Spinner super effective? Ice vs Grass 2, Ghost 1 = 2x. Simisear Fire: EQ super effective. So plan: EQ Torkoal now, then Ice Spinner Sinistcha, EQ Simisear, ExtremeSpeed Scrafty. Keep Garganacl/Annihilape as backups. Decision: MOVE: earthquake. Need exact format. Notes at most 60 words. Ensure no extra.
- Turn 5Laya used
Risingvoltage48% MOVE: risingvoltage, 18% MOVE: charge, 17% MOVE: discharge
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedIcespinnerRotom is Electric/Ghost with Levitate: EQ immune, ExtremeSpeed no effect (Ghost). Only Ice Spinner hits it (neutral). Dragonite at +1 Atk/Spe, 135 HP, faster. Attack with Ice Spinner. Watch for Will-O-Wisp (Lum Berry cures once). Keep Garganacl (Purifying Salt) as backup vs status/Fire. Annihilape for Scrafty.
Reasoning trace (169 words)
Rotom is Electric/Ghost with Levitate. Earthquake is immune (Ground). Ice Spinner is neutral on Rotom (Ice vs Electric/Ghost = neutral). Extreme Speed is Normal - no effect on Ghost. So best move is Ice Spinner. Wait, Rotom is Electric/Ghost. Ice Spinner: Ice vs Electric = neutral, Ice vs Ghost = neutral. So neutral damage. Dragonite at +1 Atk. Actually, let me reconsider. Rotom's Ghost typing means ExtremeSpeed (Normal) has no effect. Earthquake immune due to Levitate. So Ice Spinner is the only damaging option. Rotom could be Rotom-Wash, Rotom-Heat, etc. But it's Electric/Ghost here, so it's base Rotom or Rotom-Frost? Actually base Rotom is Electric/Ghost. So it's likely a defensive Rotom with Will-O-Wisp. Ice Spinner is the move. Dragonite at +1 Atk/Spe, 135 HP. Actually, should I switch to Garganacl? Garganacl is Rock type, resists... Rotom's moves could be Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Will-O-Wisp. Garganacl has Purifying Salt (immune to status). But Garganacl is slow. Better to attack with Ice Spinner. Dragonite is faster. Let me go with Ice Spinner.
- Turn 6Laya used
Risingvoltage32% MOVE: risingvoltage, 24% MOVE: discharge, 19% MOVE: charge
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedIcespinnerRotom at 42%, Ice Spinner did ~64% last turn, so it KOs now. Dragonite at +1 Atk/Spe, faster. After Rotom falls, only Torkoal remains (100%). Keep Dragonite healthy; Earthquake handles Torkoal. Garganacl and Annihilape are backups. Finish Rotom with Ice Spinner.
Reasoning trace (35 words)
Rotom at 42%, Ice Spinner should KO. Dragonite at 78 HP, faster. Ice Spinner kills Rotom. Actually Ice Spinner did 64% earlier (from 100 to 36). So 42% now, Ice Spinner KOs. Go for it.
Laya switched toTorkoalIncident report
Only one legal action: played without asking.
- Turn 7Laya used
Flamethrower26% MOVE: flamethrower, 26% MOVE: firespin, 25% MOVE: flamecharge
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedEarthquakeTorkoal at 100%, Dragonite 78 HP with +1 Atk/Spe, faster. Earthquake is super effective and should 2HKO or better. Torkoal's Flamethrower only did ~26 damage earlier, so I survive a hit. Attack with Earthquake. If Torkoal survives, finish next turn. Garganacl and Annihilape remain as backups.
Reasoning trace (76 words)
Torkoal at 100%, Dragonite at 78 HP with +1 Atk/Spe. Earthquake is super effective. Torkoal likely has high defense (144-211). Earthquake from Dragonite with +1 Atk should do decent damage. Let's just EQ. Torkoal's Flamethrower did 27 damage earlier (161->135... wait that was 26 damage). Actually turn 3: Dragonite 161->135, so 26 damage. Now at 78 HP, we can survive another hit. EQ should 2HKO or maybe OHKO. Actually Torkoal is slow, we're faster. Just EQ.
- Turn 8Laya used
Firespin33% MOVE: firespin, 24% MOVE: flamethrower, 23% MOVE: flamecharge
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash usedEarthquakeTorkoal at 5% HP; Earthquake is super effective and KOs. Dragonite at 54 HP but faster and Torkoal's Flamethrower is weak. Finish with Earthquake. After this, opponent's team is fully fainted — win. Garganacl and Annihilape remain unused backups.
Reasoning trace (7 words)
Torkoal at 5%, Earthquake KOs. Just attack.