Matches · 2026-10-14 · rules version c5
Bonsai 2 27B vs Solar Pro 4
Bonsai 2 27B won in 3 turns · 3 min wall clock · 36,653 tokens · $0.004
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Decisions
- Team previewBonsai 2 27B brought
Garchomp,corviknight,gholdengoOpponent has Kingambit (Dark/Steel), Garchomp, Toxapex, Dragapult, Rotom-Wash, Mimikyu. Bringing Garchomp as sweeper (EQ hits Kingambit 2x, Toxapex, Rotom-Wash), Corviknight as wall/defogger (absorbs Garchomp/Dragapult/Mimikyu), and Gholdengo for special pressure (TB/SB hit Kingambit 2x with Expert Belt + Good as Gold). Garchomp leads to immediately threaten Kingambit.
Reasoning trace (1,014 words)
Let me analyze the opponent's team and pick my best 3 Pokémon to bring. Opponent's team: - Kingambit (Dark/Steel) - likely a physical attacker with Maw, or maybe a special attacker - Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) - physical sweeper - Toxapex (Poison/Water) - wall - Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost) - fast sweeper - Rotom-Wash (Electric/Water) - special attacker/wallbreaker - Mimikyu (Ghost/Fairy) - mixed My team: - Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) - physical sweeper, Life Orb, Rough Skin - Corviknight (Flying/Steel) - wall, Mirror Armor, Defog - Toxapex (Poison/Water) - wall, Regenerator, Black Belt - Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) - special attacker, Expert Belt, Good as Gold - Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost) - fast sweeper, Light Clay, Infiltrator - Quaquaval (Water/Fighting) - physical sweeper, Focus Sash, Moxie Let me think about what to bring: The opponent has: - Kingambit (Dark/Steel): Can hit Garchomp hard with Maw or Iron Head. Weak to Fighting, Fire. - Garchomp (Dragon/Ground): Hits my Garchomp neutrally, hits Toxapex badly (Ground is super effective). Weak to Ice, Water, Dragon, Grass, Flying. - Toxapex (Poison/Water): Wall. Weak to Ground, Electric, Grass. - Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost): Fast sweeper. Hits Garchomp hard (Ghost is neutral, Dragon is neutral... wait, Ghost vs Dragon/Ground: Ghost is neutral to Dragon, but Ground resists Ghost. Actually let me check: Ghost is super effective against Dark and Psychic, not very effective against Fighting and Steel. Against Dragon/Ground: Ghost is neutral to Dragon, Ground resists Ghost (Ground is immune to Ghost). So Dragapult's Phantom Force would be neutral on my Garchomp. - Rotom-Wash (Electric/Water): Special attacker. Electric hits Toxapex super effectively. Water hits Garchomp neutrally. Weak to Grass, Ground. - Mimikyu (Ghost/Fairy): Fairy is super effective against Dragon and Fighting. Ghost is neutral to most. Let me think about the best 3: 1. **Garchomp** - Great sweeper. Can hit Kingambit with Earthquake (Ground is super effective on Steel), can hit Rotom-Wash with Earthquake, can hit Toxapex with Earthquake. Weak to Ice, Water, Dragon, Grass, Flying. Life Orb boosts hits. 2. **Corviknight** - Great wall. Can take hits from Garchomp (Flying resists Ground... wait, no. Corviknight is Flying/Steel. Ground attacks are neutral to Steel but not very effective against Flying? No, Ground is neutral to Steel and neutral to Flying. Actually: Ground is super effective against Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel; not very effective against Grass, Bug; immune to Flying. So Ground is neutral to Corviknight (Flying/Steel). Dragon attacks are neutral to Corviknight. Dark attacks are neutral. Electric is neutral. Water is neutral. Corviknight can Defog hazards, Roost for healing, and use Heavy Slam or Flash Cannon. Mirror Armor reflects damage taken. 3. **Gholdengo** - Good special attacker with Expert Belt (1.5x STAB). Can hit Kingambit with Thunderbolt (Electric is super effective on Steel), Shadow Ball (Ghost is neutral on Dark/Steel... wait, Ghost vs Dark: Ghost is super effective against Dark! So Shadow Ball hits Kingambit super effectively). Can hit Toxapex with Thunderbolt (super effective). Good as Gold gives 1.5x STAB bonus. Wait, let me reconsider. Gholdengo's moves: Flash Cannon (Steel), Shadow Ball (Ghost), Thunderbolt (Electric), Nasty Plot. Against Kingambit (Dark/Steel): - Thunderbolt: Electric is super effective on Steel → 2x - Shadow Ball: Ghost is super effective on Dark → 2x - Flash Cannon: Steel vs Steel → not very effective → 0.5x So Gholdengo can hit Kingambit with 2x STAB (Thunderbolt or Shadow Ball) at 1.5x from Expert Belt + Good as Gold = 3x total multiplier on those moves. That's devastating. Against Toxapex (Poison/Water): - Thunderbolt: Electric is super effective → 2x - Shadow Ball: Ghost is neutral → 1x - Flash Cannon: Steel vs Poison/Water → not very effective on Water? No, Steel is neutral to Water and neutral to Poison. Actually Steel is not very effective against Fire, Fighting, Ground; super effective against Ice, Rock, Flying. So Steel is neutral to Toxapex. Against Rotom-Wash (Electric/Water): - Thunderbolt: Electric vs Electric → not very effective → 0.5x - Shadow Ball: Ghost vs Electric/Water → neutral → 1x - Flash Cannon: Steel vs Electric/Water → neutral → 1x Hmm, Gholdengo struggles against Rotom-Wash. Let me think about what's the best trio: Option A: Garchomp, Corviknight, Gholdengo - Garchomp handles: Kingambit (EQ), Toxapex (EQ), Rotom-Wash (EQ) - Corviknight handles: Garchomp (wall), Dragapult (wall), Mimikyu (wall) - Gholdengo handles: Kingambit (TB/SB 2x), Toxapex (TB 2x) This seems solid. Garchomp is the main sweeper, Corviknight is the wall/defogger, and Gholdengo provides special pressure. Option B: Garchomp, Dragapult, Gholdengo - More offensive but less defensive - Dragapult can hit Toxapex with Phantom Force (Ghost vs Poison/Water: neutral) - But we lose our main wall Option C: Garchomp, Corviknight, Quaquaval - Quaquaval can hit Kingambit with Close Combat (Fighting is super effective on Steel → 2x) - But less coverage than Gholdengo I think Option A (Garchomp, Corviknight, Gholdengo) is the best. It gives us: - Physical sweeper (Garchomp) - Wall/Defogger (Corviknight) - Special attacker with good STAB (Gholdengo) The order matters for who leads. I'd want Garchomp to lead since it's our main threat and can take a hit or two. Actually, Corviknight might be better leading since it can Defog and set up the game. But Garchomp is more of a priority... Actually, let me think about this differently. The opponent leads with Kingambit (first on their team). If I lead with Garchomp: - Against Kingambit: Garchomp's Earthquake hits super effectively (Ground vs Dark/Steel = 2x). Kingambit's Maw or Iron Head would hit Garchomp... Maw is Dark, neutral to Dragon/Ground. Iron Head is Steel, not very effective against Dragon? No, Steel is neutral to Dragon and Ground. Actually: Steel is super effective against Ice, Rock, Flying; not very effective against Fire, Fighting, Ground. So Iron Head (Steel) is not very effective against Garchomp (Dragon/Ground). Maw (Dark) is neutral. So Garchomp can beat Kingambit with Earthquake. Good lead. If I lead with Corviknight: - Against Kingambit: Corviknight takes hits well. Can Defog, Roost, and use Heavy Slam or Flash Cannon. But it's slower (87 SPE vs Kingambit's 63-112). If Kingambit is faster, it can hit first. I'll go with Garchomp leading since it can immediately threaten the opponent. Final choice: BRING: garchomp, corviknight, gholdengo
Solar Pro 4 broughtKingambit,garchomp,toxapexPlan: Bring Kingambit (lead, Sucker Punch super effective vs Gholdengo/Ghost, Supreme Overlord late-game clean), Garchomp (Mega, Earthquake super effective vs Corviknight/Gholdengo Steel, Dragon Claw vs opposing Dragon types), Toxapex (defensive wall, Toxic Spikes, Recover). This core covers Gholdengo (Kingambit Sucker Punch), Corviknight (Garchomp Earthquake), and provides late-game cleaning with Kingambit's Supreme Overlord. Toxapex handles Water types and provides status support.
Reasoning trace (2,617 words)
The opponent's team has Garchomp, Corviknight, Toxapex, Gholdengo, Dragapult, and Quaquaval. I need to pick 3 from my team of Kingambit, Garchomp, Toxapex, Dragapult, Rotom-Wash, and Mimikyu. Let me think about the matchups: My team: - Kingambit: Dark/Steel, Life Orb, Supreme Overlord (boosts stats when allies faint). Moves: Sucker Punch, Kowtow Cleave, Iron Head, Swords Dance. Very strong late-game sweeper. - Garchomp: Dragon/Ground, Garchompite (Mega), Rough Skin. Moves: Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Swords Dance, Outrage. Fast (169 Spe), strong attacker. - Toxapex: Poison/Water, Leftovers, Regenerator. Moves: Toxic Spikes, Recover, Liquidation, Protect. Great defensive wall. - Dragapult: Dragon/Ghost, Choice Scarf, Infiltrator. Moves: Draco Meteor, Shadow Ball, Phantom Force, U-turn. Extremely fast (213 Spe), strong special attacker. - Rotom-Wash: Electric/Water, Expert Belt, Levitate. Moves: Hydro Pump, Thunderbolt, Will-O-Wisp, Volt Switch. Good special attacker with Levitate immunity to Ground. - Mimikyu: Ghost/Fairy, Focus Sash, Disguise. Moves: Play Rough, Swords Dance, Shadow Claw, Phantom Force. Can break through Fairy types with Play Rough, Disguise protects from one hit. Opponent's team: - Garchomp: Dragon/Ground, possible Sand Veil or Rough Skin. Could be a threat to my Garchomp (same type matchup). - Corviknight: Flying/Steel, possible Pressure, Unnerve, or Mirror Armor. Resists many types, can be bulky. - Toxapex: Poison/Water, possible Merciless, Limber, or Regenerator. Defensive wall. - Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost, Good as Gold (makes status moves heal instead). Special attacker, immune to Normal and Fighting. - Dragapult: Dragon/Ghost, possible Clear Body, Infiltrator, or Cursed Body. Fast, dangerous. - Quaquaval: Water/Fighting, possible Torrent or Moxie. Can be a strong physical attacker. Key considerations: 1. I need to cover the opponent's threats. Gholdengo is a major threat - it's Steel/Ghost, immune to Normal and Fighting, and with Good as Gold it turns status moves into healing. My Kingambit's Sucker Punch won't work on Gholdengo (Ghost type). Mimikyu's Play Rough is Fairy, which is not very effective against Steel, and Gholdengo is also Ghost so Mimikyu's Ghost moves won't work either. So Mimikyu can't really hurt Gholdengo. 2. Dragapult (both mine and opponent's) - if opponent has Dragapult, it's a fast threat. My Dragapult with Choice Scarf can outspeed most things. 3. Toxapex is a great defensive core piece. It can handle many threats with Toxic Spikes and Recover. 4. Kingambit is a late-game cleaner with Supreme Overlord, but needs setup. 5. Rotom-Wash can handle Ground types (Levitate) and has good special coverage. Let me think about the best 3: Option 1: Kingambit, Garchomp, Toxapex - Kingambit leads, can set up with Swords Dance or use Sucker Punch. - Garchomp provides Dragon/Ground coverage, can Mega Evolve. - Toxapex provides defensive support. - Weakness: Gholdengo is a problem for both Kingambit (Sucker Punch doesn't work on Ghost) and Garchomp (Outrage/Dragon Claw not very effective against Steel, Earthquake is neutral). Toxapex can't do much damage to Gholdengo either (Liquidation is neutral). - Corviknight is Steel/Flying, resists many things. Kingambit's Iron Head is super effective, but Corviknight can be bulky. - This core has trouble with Gholdengo and Corviknight. Option 2: Kingambit, Dragapult, Toxapex - Dragapult with Choice Scarf is extremely fast (213 Spe) and can hit hard with Draco Meteor or Shadow Ball. - Dragapult can hit Gholdengo with Draco Meteor (neutral) or Shadow Ball (neutral). Not super effective but can deal damage. - Kingambit for late game. - Toxapex for defense. - Weakness: Opponent's Dragapult could be a problem if it outspeeds or ties. But my Dragapult with Choice Scarf should outspeed most things. - Rotom-Wash is not included, so no Electric coverage for Ground types like Garchomp. Option 3: Kingambit, Rotom-Wash, Toxapex - Rotom-Wash can handle Garchomp with Thunderbolt (neutral) or Hydro Pump (neutral). Levitate gives immunity to Earthquake. - Kingambit for late game. - Toxapex for defense. - Weakness: No Dragon type to handle opposing Dragapult or Garchomp effectively. Rotom-Wash's moves are not very effective against Dragon types. Option 4: Garchomp, Dragapult, Toxapex - Garchomp can Mega Evolve and hit hard. - Dragapult with Choice Scarf is fast and powerful. - Toxapex for defense. - Weakness: No Kingambit for late-game cleaning. Gholdengo is still a problem. Option 5: Kingambit, Garchomp, Dragapult - All three are offensive. - Kingambit leads, can set up. - Garchomp provides Dragon/Ground coverage. - Dragapult provides speed and special coverage. - Weakness: No defensive core. Toxapex's defensive utility is missed. Opponent's Toxapex could be a problem for Garchomp (Toxic Spikes, status). I think the best balance is Kingambit, Garchomp, and Toxapex. This gives me: - A lead that can set up or attack (Kingambit) - A powerful Mega Evolution attacker (Garchomp) - A defensive wall that can set up Toxic Spikes and recover (Toxapex) But Gholdengo is a major concern. Let me think about how to handle it: - Kingambit's Sucker Punch is Dark, doesn't work on Ghost. - Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave is Dark, doesn't work on Ghost. - Kingambit's Iron Head is Steel, neutral against Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost). - Garchomp's Earthquake is neutral against Gholdengo. - Garchomp's Dragon Claw is neutral against Gholdengo (Ghost resists Dragon? No, Ghost is neutral to Dragon. But Steel resists Dragon? No, Steel takes neutral from Dragon. Actually, Dragon moves are not very effective against Steel? No, Dragon is neutral against Steel. Steel resists Dragon? Let me check: Steel resists Dragon? No, Steel does not resist Dragon. Dragon is neutral against Steel. Actually, I think Steel is neutral to Dragon. Let me verify: Dragon type moves are super effective against Dragon, neutral against most others. Steel is not resistant to Dragon. So Dragon Claw is neutral against Gholdengo.) - Garchomp's Outrage is Dragon, neutral against Gholdengo. - Toxapex's Liquidation is Water, neutral against Gholdengo (Steel resists Water? Yes, Steel resists Water. So Liquidation is not very effective against Gholdengo.) So none of my moves are super effective against Gholdengo. This is a problem. What about Rotom-Wash? Thunderbolt is neutral against Gholdengo (Steel resists Electric? Yes, Steel resists Electric. So Thunderbolt is not very effective). Hydro Pump is neutral against Gholdengo (Steel resists Water). So Rotom-Wash also can't hit Gholdengo super effectively. Mimikyu? Play Rough is Fairy, not very effective against Steel. Shadow Claw and Phantom Force are Ghost, don't work on Ghost. So Mimikyu can't hurt Gholdengo either. So Gholdengo is a hard counter to my entire team in terms of damage. The best I can do is chip away at it with neutral hits and hope to outspeed or survive. Given this, I think the best team is one that can: 1. Handle Gholdengo by chipping it down over time or using status. 2. Handle Corviknight (Steel/Flying) - Kingambit's Iron Head is super effective, Garchomp's Earthquake is neutral, etc. 3. Handle opposing Dragapult - my Dragapult or Garchomp can fight it. 4. Handle opposing Garchomp - my Garchomp can fight it, Rotom-Wash can handle it with Thunderbolt (neutral) or Levitate. 5. Handle opposing Toxapex - Kingambit can fight it, but Toxapex vs Toxapex is a stalemate. I think Kingambit, Garchomp, and Toxapex is a solid core. Kingambit leads, can use Sucker Punch to finish off weakened foes or set up with Swords Dance. Garchomp provides Mega Evolution power and can handle Dragon types. Toxapex provides defensive support and can set up Toxic Spikes. But I'm worried about Gholdengo. If the opponent leads Gholdengo, I need to be able to deal with it. Kingambit can't use Sucker Punch on it. Garchomp can hit it with Earthquake or Dragon Claw for neutral damage. Toxapex can't do much. Alternatively, leading with Garchomp might be better if the opponent leads with something weak. But Kingambit with Supreme Overlord can become very powerful if I lose a teammate. Let me think about the lead. Kingambit leading gives me the option to Sucker Punch (if the opponent leads with a non-Ghost type) or Swords Dance. If the opponent leads with Gholdengo, Kingambit can't Sucker Punch it, but can Iron Head for neutral damage or Swords Dance. Garchomp leading gives me immediate power with Earthquake or Dragon Claw. If the opponent leads with Corviknight, Earthquake is neutral, Dragon Claw is neutral. If the opponent leads with Toxapex, Earthquake is neutral, Dragon Claw is neutral. If the opponent leads with Gholdengo, Earthquake is neutral, Dragon Claw is neutral. I think Kingambit leading is better because of Supreme Overlord. If I lose a Pokémon, Kingambit gets a boost. So I want to set up Kingambit as a late-game cleaner. Let me go with Kingambit, Garchomp, Toxapex. This gives me a good balance of offense and defense. Actually, wait. Let me reconsider Dragapult. Dragapult with Choice Scarf is extremely fast (213 Spe) and can hit hard. If the opponent has Dragapult, my Dragapult can outspeed it (assuming similar speed stats) and hit it with Draco Meteor or Shadow Ball. Dragapult can also U-turn to switch out. But if I bring Dragapult, I lose Toxapex's defensive utility. Toxapex is a great defensive Pokémon that can handle many threats. I think the best team is Kingambit, Garchomp, and Toxapex. Let me go with that. Actually, let me think about one more thing. The opponent's Garchomp has possible abilities Sand Veil or Rough Skin. If it's Rough Skin, my Garchomp taking a hit from it will take recoil damage. But my Garchomp can Mega Evolve and hit back hard. The opponent's Dragapult has possible abilities Clear Body, Infiltrator, or Cursed Body. If it's Infiltrator, it can bypass my Toxapex's protective moves (but Toxapex doesn't have protective moves that matter except Protect, which Infiltrator doesn't bypass). Actually, Infiltrator bypasses substitute and protective moves like Protect, Detect, etc. But Toxapex's main moves are Toxic Spikes, Recover, Liquidation, and Protect. Infiltrator would make Protect useless, but Toxapex can still use Toxic Spikes and Recover. I think Kingambit, Garchomp, Toxapex is the best choice. Let me finalize. Wait, I should also consider that the opponent's Quaquaval is Water/Fighting. If it leads, Kingambit's Sucker Punch is super effective (Fighting is weak to Dark). Garchomp's Earthquake is neutral. Toxapex's Liquidation is neutral (Water vs Water is neutral, Fighting is neutral to Water). So Kingambit can handle Quaquaval well with Sucker Punch. If the opponent leads with Corviknight, Kingambit's Iron Head is super effective (Steel is weak to Fire, but Iron Head is Steel-type, so it's neutral against Steel? Wait, Iron Head is Steel-type. Steel vs Steel is not very effective. So Iron Head is not very effective against Corviknight. But Kingambit's Sucker Punch is Dark, which is neutral against Steel. Kowtow Cleave is Dark, neutral against Steel. So Kingambit can hit Corviknight for neutral damage with Dark moves. Garchomp's Earthquake is neutral against Steel/Flying. Toxapex's Liquidation is not very effective against Steel (Water is not very effective against Steel). So Kingambit is the best option against Corviknight. If the opponent leads with Gholdengo, Kingambit's Sucker Punch doesn't work (Ghost). Iron Head is neutral. Kowtow Cleave doesn't work. Garchomp's Earthquake is neutral. Dragon Claw is neutral. Toxapex's Liquidation is not very effective. So I need to chip away with neutral hits. If the opponent leads with Toxapex, Kingambit's Sucker Punch is neutral (Poison is neutral to Dark). Iron Head is neutral (Steel vs Poison is neutral). Garchomp's Earthquake is neutral. Dragon Claw is neutral. Toxapex vs Toxapex is a stalemate unless one can status the other. My Toxapex can set up Toxic Spikes, but if I lead with Kingambit, I can't set up Toxic Spikes immediately. If the opponent leads with Dragapult, Kingambit's Sucker Punch is neutral (Ghost is neutral to Dark). Iron Head is neutral (Steel vs Ghost is neutral). Garchomp's Earthquake is neutral. Dragon Claw is neutral. My Dragapult would be better here, but I'm not bringing it. So leading with Kingambit seems good. It can Sucker Punch many types (Fighting, Dark, Ghost? No, Sucker Punch is Dark, so it's super effective against Ghost? No, Dark is super effective against Ghost. Yes! Dark is super effective against Ghost. So Sucker Punch is super effective against Gholdengo! Wait, let me check: Dark-type moves are super effective against Ghost-type Pokémon. Yes! So Kingambit's Sucker Punch is super effective against Gholdengo! That changes things. Kingambit can Sucker Punch Gholdengo for super effective damage. That's great. So Kingambit, Garchomp, Toxapex is even better. Kingambit can handle Gholdengo with Sucker Punch, Corviknight with neutral Dark moves or Iron Head (though Iron Head is not very effective), Quaquaval with super effective Sucker Punch, and other types. Garchomp can handle Dragon types, Ground types, and provide Mega Evolution power. Toxapex can handle Water types, set up Toxic Spikes, and recover. I'm confident in Kingambit, Garchomp, Toxapex. Let me finalize the order: Kingambit leads, Garchomp second, Toxapex third. Actually, I should think about the order more carefully. The first Pokémon leads. If I lead with Kingambit, I can Sucker Punch the opponent's lead. If the opponent leads with something weak to Dark (like Quaquaval, Gholdengo, or any Dark type), I can get a big hit off. If the opponent leads with something resistant to Dark (like Dark types? No, Dark is neutral against Dark. Actually, Dark is not very effective against Dark? No, Dark is neutral against Dark. Dark is super effective against Ghost and Psychic. So Sucker Punch is super effective against Ghost and Psychic types.) The opponent's team has Gholdengo (Ghost/Steel), which is weak to Dark. So Sucker Punch is super effective against it. Quaquaval (Water/Fighting) is weak to Dark (Fighting is weak to Dark? No, Fighting is weak to Fairy, Flying, Psychic. Dark is neutral against Fighting. Wait, let me check: Dark-type moves are super effective against Ghost and Psychic. They are not very effective against Dark and Fairy. So Sucker Punch is super effective against Gholdengo (Ghost) but not against Quaquaval (Fighting). Quaquaval is neutral to Dark. So Kingambit's Sucker Punch is super effective against Gholdengo, neutral against most others. If I lead with Garchomp, I can hit the opponent's lead with Earthquake or Dragon Claw. Earthquake is super effective against Electric, Fire, Rock, Steel? No, Ground is super effective against Electric, Fire, Rock, Steel. So Earthquake is super effective against Corviknight (Steel/Flying) and Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost). That's great! Garchomp's Earthquake can hit Corviknight and Gholdengo for super effective damage. Dragon Claw is super effective against Dragon types, so it can hit the opponent's Garchomp or Dragapult for super effective damage. So leading with Garchomp gives me super effective Earthquake against Corviknight and Gholdengo, and super effective Dragon Claw against Dragon types. Leading with Kingambit gives me super effective Sucker Punch against Gholdengo, and neutral against others. I think leading with Garchomp might be better because Earthquake is super effective against two of the opponent's Pokémon (Corviknight and Gholdengo). But Kingambit's Sucker Punch is also super effective against Gholdengo. Let me think about the opponent's possible leads. The opponent has Garchomp, Corviknight, Toxapex, Gholdengo, Dragapult, and Quaquaval. If the opponent leads with Garchomp, my Garchomp can fight it with Dragon Claw (super effective) or Earthquake (neutral). My Kingambit can hit it with Sucker Punch (neutral, Dark vs Dragon is neutral) or Iron Head (neutral, Steel vs Dragon is neutral). My Toxapex can hit it with Liquidation (neutral, Water vs Dragon is neutral). If the opponent leads with Corviknight, my Garchomp can hit it with Earthquake (super effective) or Dragon Claw (neutral). My Kingambit can hit it with Sucker Punch (neutral) or Iron Head (not very effective). My Toxapex can hit it with Liquidation (not very effective). If the opponent leads with Toxapex, my Garchomp can hit it with Earthquake (neutral) or Dragon Claw (neutral). My Kingambit can hit it with Sucker Punch (neutral) or Iron Head (neutral). My Toxapex vs Toxapex is a stalemate. If the opponent leads with Gholdengo, my Garchomp can hit it with Earthquake (super effective) or Dragon Claw (neutral). My Kingambit can hit it with S
- Turn 1Bonsai 2 27B used
EarthquakeGarchomp leads vs Kingambit (Dark/Steel). I'm faster (169 vs 63-112). EQ is super effective on Steel (2x) + STAB + Life Orb = ~140 damage, likely KO if HP ≤175. Plan: KO or weaken Kingambit, then bring Corviknight to wall Garchomp/Dragapult/Mimikyu threats, Gholdengo for special cleanup. Watch for Pressure ability reducing PP.
Reasoning trace (572 words)
Let me analyze the situation: - My Garchomp (Dragon/Ground, Spe 169) is up against Kingambit (Dark/Steel, Spe 63-112) - I move first since my Garchomp is faster - Earthquake is super effective on Kingambit (Ground vs Dark/Steel - Ground is super effective on Steel, and Dark doesn't resist it... wait, let me check. Ground is super effective against Rock, Fire, Ice, Flying, Steel. Dark/Steel: Ground is super effective on Steel. So yes, EQ hits for 2x.) - Kingambit has possible abilities: Defiant, Supreme Overlord, or Pressure - I have Life Orb on my Garchomp The best move here is clearly Earthquake - it's super effective (2x), high power (100 BP), and with Life Orb it'll do significant damage. Let me calculate roughly: Garchomp Atk 182, EQ BP 100, STAB Dragon? No, EQ is Ground type. Garchomp is Dragon/Ground so Ground gets STAB. Super effective on Steel (2x). Life Orb gives 1.3x. Damage = (2*182/50 + 2) * 100/100 * 2 (super eff) * 1.3 (Life Orb) / Kingambit's Def Kingambit Def range: 126-189. Let's say around 150 average. Damage ≈ (728 + 2) * 2 * 1.3 / 150 = 730 * 2.6 / 150 ≈ 12.8 HP... wait that doesn't seem right. Actually the formula is: ((2*Atk/50 + 2) * BP/100 * STAB * type_mod * Life Orb) / Def = ((2*182/50 + 2) * 100/100 * 1 (no STAB for Ground on Garchomp... wait, Garchomp IS Ground type so it DOES get STAB) * 2 (super effective) * 1.3 (Life Orb)) / Def = ((7.28 + 2) * 1 * 2 * 1.3) / Def = (9.28 * 2.6) / Def = 24.13 / Def... Wait, I'm confusing myself. Let me redo: Base damage = ((2*Atk/50 + 2) * BP/100) / Def * STAB * TypeMod * OtherMods = ((2*182/50 + 2) * 100/100) / Def * 1 (STAB Ground) * 2 (super eff on Steel) * 1.3 (Life Orb) = ((7.28 + 2) * 1) / Def * 2.6 = 9.28 / Def * 2.6 If Def = 150: 9.28/150 * 2.6 = 0.0619 * 2.6 = 0.16... that's way too low. I'm clearly messing up the formula. The actual Pokémon damage formula is: Damage = (((2*Level/5 + 2) * BP * Atk * STAB * TypeMod * OtherMods) / (Def * 50)) + 2 At level 50: (2*50/5 + 2) = 22 So: ((22 * 100 * 182 * 1 * 2 * 1.3) / (Def * 50)) + 2 = (22 * 100 * 182 * 2.6) / (Def * 50) + 2 = (1,047,200) / (Def * 50) + 2 If Def = 150: 1,047,200 / 7,500 + 2 = 139.6 + 2 ≈ 142 HP Kingambit HP range: 175-207. So EQ would deal about 142 damage, which is a big chunk but might not KO if HP is at max (207). If HP is 175, it's a KO. Actually wait - Kingambit is Dark/Steel. Ground is super effective on Steel (2x). Is Ground neutral on Dark? Yes, Ground is neutral on Dark. So the type multiplier is just 2x from Steel. So EQ will deal roughly 140 damage. If Kingambit has 175 HP, it's a KO. If 207 HP, it takes about 63% damage and survives at ~65 HP. Either way, Earthquake is the best move. It's super effective, high power, and I have Life Orb for extra damage. Let me go with that.
Solar Pro 4 usedSuckerpunchTurn 1: Kingambit lead vs opponent Garchomp. Sucker Punch is priority +1, will move before their faster Garchomp. Neutral damage but safe chip. Need to see their moves/ability. If they have Rough Skin, contact moves hurt, but Sucker Punch isn't contact. Plan: chip with Sucker Punch, then assess whether to SD, switch to Garchomp, or continue with Kingambit.
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The opponent's Garchomp is at 100% HP, and I have Kingambit active. Kingambit has Sucker Punch which is priority +1 and super effective against Ghost types, but Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, so Sucker Punch is neutral. However, Sucker Punch only works if the target is attacking - it fails if the target is not attacking. Wait, Sucker Punch's description says "Usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking." This means it's a priority move that only works when the opponent is attacking. But in Pokémon Showdown, Sucker Punch actually works regardless - it's a priority move that hits before the opponent's move. The "fails if target is not attacking" is a bit misleading - it means it won't work if the opponent uses a non-attacking move like a status move. But against a physical attacker like Garchomp, it should work fine. Actually, let me reconsider. Sucker Punch is a priority +1 move. It will go before the opponent's move. The opponent's Garchomp has speed 109-169, and Kingambit has speed 102. So normally Garchomp would outspeed Kingambit. But with Sucker Punch's priority +1, Kingambit will move first. The question is: should I use Sucker Punch or something else? Sucker Punch is neutral against Garchomp (Dark vs Dragon/Ground = neutral). Kowtow Cleave is also neutral. Iron Head is neutral (Steel vs Dragon/Ground = neutral). Sword Dance would set up. Given that this is turn 1 and I want to gauge the opponent's moves, I could: 1. Use Sucker Punch to try to chip them before they move 2. Use Sword Dance to set up 3. Switch to Garchomp or Toxapex Since I don't know the opponent's moves yet, and Sucker Punch is a good priority move that can catch them off guard, I'll use Sucker Punch. It's a safe move that can deal damage and potentially flinch (though Sucker Punch doesn't flinch). Actually, Sucker Punch doesn't have a flinch chance - Iron Head does. Let me think about the strategy: - Kingambit is my lead, designed to handle Gholdengo with Sucker Punch - Against Garchomp, Sucker Punch is neutral but priority - I could use Sword Dance to boost Attack, but that leaves me vulnerable - I could switch to Garchomp to match their Garchomp, but that's a mirror match I think using Sucker Punch is a good first move - it's priority, will hit before their Garchomp, and can deal damage. If they use a status move, Sucker Punch still works (it just won't have the "fails if not attacking" issue in practice - actually in Showdown, Sucker Punch works regardless). Wait, I need to re-read: "Fails if target is not attacking." In Pokémon games, Sucker Punch fails if the target's next move is not a damaging move. But in Pokémon Showdown, this is often simplified. Let me just use Sucker Punch - it's a good priority move. Actually, I should consider: if I use Sucker Punch and it hits, I deal damage. If the opponent's Garchomp has Rough Skin, my Kingambit will take damage on contact moves, but Sucker Punch is not a contact move. So that's fine. Let me go with Sucker Punch. It's priority, safe, and can start chipping away at their Garchomp. Actually, wait - I should think about what I want to do long-term. My plan is: 1. Lead with Kingambit 2. Use Sucker Punch against Ghost types (Gholdengo) 3. Use Kingambit's Supreme Overlord to clean late-game Against Garchomp, I might want to switch to my Garchomp (Mega) to handle their Garchomp, or use Kingambit to chip them. But since I don't know their moves yet, I'll start with Sucker Punch to see what they do. Let me go with Sucker Punch.
Solar Pro 4 switched toGarchompOpponent's Garchomp has Rough Skin + Life Orb, used Earthquake to KO my Kingambit. It's at 37% HP now. Switching to my Mega Garchomp to clean up this weakened threat. My Garchomp has Garchompite ready. After KO, I'll face Corviknight/Toxapex/Gholdengo/Dragapult/Quaquaval. Need to watch for Dragapult speed and Gholdengo's Good as Gold.
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The opponent's Garchomp has Rough Skin and a Life Orb. My Kingambit fainted to its Earthquake (super effective, and Life Orb recoil). Now I need to switch. My Garchomp has Garchompite (Mega Stone). I should Mega Evolve it to boost its attack and get the Mega Ability (which is Rough Skin for Garchomp, same as base). Wait, Garchomp's Mega Ability is Rough Skin too. So it doesn't gain a new ability, but gets massive Attack boost. Opponent's Garchomp is at 37% HP. My Garchomp can use Earthquake (super effective vs same type? No, Earthquake is Ground, Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, so it's neutral against itself). Dragon Claw is also neutral. Outrage is super effective vs Dragon types but locks me in. Actually, my Garchomp vs opponent Garchomp: Earthquake is neutral (both Ground). Dragon Claw is neutral. Outrage is super effective but locks in. I should switch to Garchomp and Mega Evolve, then use a strong move. Since opponent Garchomp is at 37%, I can probably KO it with a strong hit. Let me use Earthquake or Dragon Claw. Wait, I need to check: can I Mega Evolve on the switch? Yes, in Pokémon Showdown, you can Mega Evolve when you switch in if you have the Mega Stone and haven't Mega Evolved yet. So my action: SWITCH: garchomp, and I should Mega Evolve. But the legal actions just say "SWITCH: garchomp". The Mega Evolution happens automatically when I switch in with a Mega Stone, or I need to specify it? Looking at the example: "MOVE: earthquake [MEGA]" - so Mega is specified on moves. But for switching, I think the Mega Evolution happens automatically when you bring in a Pokémon with a Mega Stone. Let me just specify the switch. Actually, looking at the format: "SWITCH: <species>" - I think Mega Evolution is automatic when you switch in with a Mega Stone. So I'll just switch to Garchomp. But wait, I should think about what move to use. The legal actions only show switches, not moves. That's because I'm switching in, and next turn I'll have moves available. Let me switch to Garchomp. My Garchomp is at 100% HP, opponent's is at 37%. With Mega Evolution, my Garchomp's Attack will be huge. I can probably KO it next turn with Earthquake or Dragon Claw. Notes: Opponent Garchomp has Rough Skin + Life Orb, led with Earthquake. My Kingambit fainted. Switching to Mega Garchomp to KO the weakened Garchomp. Then deal with Corviknight/Toxapex/Gholdengo/Dragapult/Quaquaval. Decision: SWITCH: garchomp
- Turn 2Solar Pro 4 used
DragonclawmegaOpponent's Garchomp is at 37% with Life Orb + Rough Skin. My Garchomp is fresh with Garchompite. Dragon Claw is super effective (2x) vs Dragon and with Mega's Attack boost + Life Orb, it should comfortably KO. Rough Skin recoil on my side is acceptable (~23 HP). Press advantage now before opponent switches to a threat like Dragapult or Gholdengo.
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The opponent's Garchomp is at 37% HP with Life Orb and Rough Skin. My Garchomp is at full health with Garchompite ready to Mega Evolve. Key considerations: - Opponent's Garchomp has Rough Skin, so if I Mega Evolve and use a contact move, I'll take recoil damage (1/8 max HP = ~23 HP). But my Garchomp has 183 HP, so that's manageable. - Opponent's Garchomp speed range is 109-169. My Garchomp is 169. If they invested in speed, they could outspeed me even Mega. But if they're slower, I outspeed. - Earthquake is super effective against nothing here (Garchomp is Ground, so Earthquake does neutral damage to itself... wait, no, Earthquake hits the opponent's Garchomp which is also Ground, so it's neutral). - Dragon Claw is super effective against the opponent's Garchomp (Dragon vs Dragon). - Outrage is also super effective but confuses. The opponent's Garchomp is weakened at 37%. I should try to KO it. Dragon Claw super effective would be good, but Earthquake with Mega might be more reliable damage. Actually, let me think about damage: Mega Garchomp gets +1 Atk, +1 Spe. So my Atk goes from 182 to 192 (roughly, actually Mega stat calculation is different but effectively +1 stage). Earthquake at 100 BP with Life Orb on opponent (they take recoil too) vs my Mega Garchomp... Actually, the opponent's Garchomp has Life Orb, so it loses 1/10 HP after each attack. It's at 37%. If I hit it with a strong move, it might faint. Dragon Claw is super effective (2x) vs Dragon. With Mega's boosted attack, this should be very strong. But Earthquake is 100 BP vs 80 BP for Dragon Claw. Even though Dragon Claw is super effective, Earthquake's higher base power might do more damage overall. Let me calculate roughly: - Earthquake: 100 BP, neutral (1x) vs Garchomp. With Mega Atk boost (~1.5x effective), Life Orb on my side (1.3x), vs opponent's Defense. - Dragon Claw: 80 BP, super effective (2x) vs Garchomp. Same boosts. 100 * 1.3 * 1.5 * 1 = 195 80 * 1.3 * 1.5 * 2 = 312 So Dragon Claw actually does more damage! And it's super effective. This should easily KO a 37% Garchomp. But wait, I need to consider: if I Mega Evolve, I get Rough Skin recoil too if I use a contact move. Dragon Claw is contact. So I'd lose 1/8 of 183 = ~23 HP. That leaves me at ~160 HP. Acceptable. Also, the opponent's Garchomp has Rough Skin, so if it attacks me with a contact move (like Earthquake), I take recoil. But if I KO it, that doesn't matter. I think Dragon Claw [MEGA] is the best choice. It's super effective, high damage, and should KO the weakened Garchomp. Alternatively, I could use Swords Dance to set up, but the opponent's Garchomp is weakened and might be replaced by something else next turn. If I don't KO it now, it gets a free attack next turn (with Life Orb recoil on itself, but still). Better to press the advantage. Let me go with Dragon Claw [MEGA]. Actually, wait - I should also consider that the opponent might have a fast Dragapult or something. But right now, the Garchomp is the active threat and it's weakened. KO it now. Decision: MOVE: dragonclaw [MEGA]
Bonsai 2 27B usedDragonclawKO'd Kingambit with EQ. Opponent switched to Garchomp (full HP). My Garchomp at 68/183. Speed: mine 169 vs theirs 109-169, likely I go first. Dragonclaw is super effective (Dragon STAB) and will definitely KO their Garchomp. After that, expect one of Toxapex/Dragapult/Rotom-Wash/Mimikyu to come in. Plan: KO their Garchomp, then switch to Corviknight or Gholdengo depending on what they bring.
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Let me analyze the situation: - My Garchomp is at 68/183 HP (37.2%) after taking Sucker Punch and using Earthquake to KO Kingambit. - Opponent's Garchomp just came in at full HP. - I'm faster than their Garchomp (169 vs 109-169 range, so I could be faster or slower). My options: 1. Earthquake - Ground/Physical, BP 100. Against Dragon/Ground Garchomp, this is NOT very effective (Ground is not very effective against Ground). Wait, actually Ground vs Ground is neutral? No wait - Ground is not very effective against Ground type. So EQ would deal 0.5x damage to a Ground-type. That's bad. Wait, let me reconsider. Garchomp is Dragon/Ground. Earthquake is Ground type. Ground moves are NOT VERY EFFECTIVE against Ground types (0.5x). So EQ would do 0.5x damage. With Life Orb: 182 Atk * 100 BP / 4 / 0.5... wait no, it's not very effective so it's 0.5x. Actually let me recalculate: Base damage = (2*Level+2) * BP * Atk / Def / 50 + 2 = (2*50+2) * 100 * 182 / Def / 50 + 2 = 102 * 100 * 182 / Def / 50 + 2 If their Garchomp has ~161 Def: 102 * 100 * 182 / 161 / 50 + 2 = 102*100*182/(161*50) + 2 = 1,856,400/8,050 + 2 ≈ 230.6 + 2 = 232.6 With not very effective (0.5x): ~116 damage With Life Orb (1.3x): ~151 damage That would be a big chunk but not a KO on a full HP Garchomp (likely 183-215 HP). 2. Dragonclaw - Dragon/Physical, BP 80. Super effective against Dragon/Ground. Base: 102 * 80 * 182 / Def / 50 + 2 If Def is ~161: 102*80*182/(161*50) + 2 = 1,485,120/8,050 + 2 ≈ 184.5 + 2 = 186.5 With STAB (Dragon on Dragon/Ground): *1.5 = ~279.7 With Life Orb: *1.3 = ~363.6 Wait, that seems too high. Let me recalculate more carefully. Actually in Pokémon Showdown at level 50: Damage = ((2*50+2) * BP * Atk / Def / 50 + 2) * STAB * Type effectiveness * Life Orb For Dragonclaw (BP 80, Dragon type): - Against Dragon/Ground: Dragon is super effective (1.5x), Ground is neutral to Dragon... wait no. Dragon moves are super effective against Dragon and Steel. Against Ground it's neutral. So overall: 1.5x (Dragon) * 1x (Ground) = 1.5x Base damage: (102 * 80 * 182) / Def / 50 + 2 If their Garchomp has 161 Def: (102 * 80 * 182) / 161 / 50 + 2 = 1,485,120 / 8,050 + 2 ≈ 184.5 + 2 = 186.5 With STAB (Dragon): *1.5 = 279.7 With Life Orb: *1.3 = 363.6 Hmm, that would be a KO on most Garchomp HP ranges (183-215). But wait, I need to check if their Garchomp has a higher Def stat. The range is 103-161. If it's at 161: (102 * 80 * 182) / 161 / 50 + 2 = 1,485,120 / 8,050 + 2 ≈ 184.5 + 2 = 186.5 * 1.5 (Dragon STAB) * 1.3 (Life Orb) = 186.5 * 1.95 = 363.7 That's way more than 215 HP max. So Dragonclaw would definitely KO their Garchomp. Wait, but I'm at 68/183 HP. If I use Dragonclaw, I take damage from their move too (since we're both physical attackers and they might be faster or same speed). Actually, the speed is uncertain - my Garchomp is 169 vs their range of 109-169. So I could go first or second. If I go first: Dragonclaw KOs them. Then I'm at 68/183 (minus Life Orb damage of ~18 HP = 50/183). If they go first: They hit me with some move, then I KO them. Either way, Dragonclaw is the best option to KO their Garchomp. Actually wait - should I switch instead? My Garchomp is at 68/183 (37%). If I switch to Corviknight or Gholdengo, I lose my momentum. But if I stay and use Dragonclaw, I can KO their Garchomp and then bring in a fresh Pokémon. Let me think about what happens after: - If I KO their Garchomp with Dragonclaw, they'll bring in one of: Toxapex, Dragapult, Rotom-Wash, or Mimikyu (one more is still to come). - My Garchomp would be at roughly 50/183 HP after Life Orb damage. Actually, I think the best play is Dragonclaw to KO their Garchomp. Even though I'm hurt, I can switch out next turn if needed. The key is removing their Garchomp before it can threaten me. Wait, but what if they use a priority move? Sucker Punch was used by Kingambit. Their Garchomp might have different moves. Let me think... Their Garchomp could have: Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Stone Edge, Ice Beam, etc. If they go first and hit me with EQ (Ground type), my Garchomp is Dragon/Ground so it's immune to Ground! So EQ wouldn't work on me. If they use a Dragon move (Dragon Claw, Draco Meteor, etc.), that would be super effective against my Garchomp. But I'd still KO them with Dragonclaw if I go second... wait no, if they go first and hit me, then I go second and KO them. Actually the speed is uncertain. Let me just go with Dragonclaw - it's super effective and will definitely KO their Garchomp regardless of who goes first (as long as I survive one hit). Let me verify: My Garchomp at 68 HP. If they hit me with a Dragon move (super effective): If Atk is ~200, BP 80 (Dragon Claw): (102 * 80 * 200) / 107 / 50 + 2 = 1,632,000 / 5,350 + 2 ≈ 305 + 2 = 307 With STAB: *1.5 = 460 That would KO me easily. But if they use Earthquake (Ground type): I'm immune! So that's safe. If they use Stone Edge (Rock): neutral to Dragon/Ground... wait, Rock is not very effective against Dragon? No, Rock is neutral against Dragon. Rock vs Ground: neutral. So Rock would be neutral. Hmm, this is risky if they go first with a super effective move. But I think the best option is still Dragonclaw because: 1. If I go first (likely since my speed 169 vs their range 109-169), I KO them before they can hit. 2. Even if they go first, I might survive depending on what move they use. Actually, let me reconsider switching. If I switch to Corviknight: - Corviknight is Flying/Steel, immune to Ground (so safe from EQ) - It has 175 HP and good defenses - But it's slow (87 Spe) and would be a wall If I switch to Gholdengo: - Steel/Ghost, fast (149 Spe) - Good special attacker - But weak to Ground (2x) - wait no, Ghost is immune to Ground? No, Ghost is not affected by Ground. Actually in Gen 8+, Ghost is immune to Ground moves. Wait no - Ghost type IS immune to Ground moves. So Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) would be immune to Ground! Hmm, but I think the most aggressive and correct play here is Dragonclaw to KO their Garchomp. My speed advantage makes it likely I go first. And even if they go first, a Ground-type move won't hit me (immune), and other moves might not KO me at 68 HP... actually they probably would with super effective moves. Let me just go with Dragonclaw. It's the most logical play - super effective, guaranteed KO, and I have speed advantage (or near-tie).
Solar Pro 4 switched toToxapexIncident report
Only one legal action: played without asking.
- Turn 3Solar Pro 4 used
ToxicspikesOpponent's Garchomp is at 27% with Life Orb + Rough Skin, weakened after losing to my Mega Garchomp. Toxapex is fresh at 100% and can easily wall Garchomp's Earthquake/Dragon Claw due to high Def/SpD. Garchomp will likely switch soon. Setting up Toxic Spikes now poisons the next non-Poison/Steel/Ghost switch-in (Dragapult, Quaquaval). Corviknight, Gholdengo, and Toxapex are immune, but Dragapult/Quaquaval are vulnerable. This is the best proactive play while safely stalling Garchomp.
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The opponent's Garchomp is at 27% HP with Life Orb + Rough Skin. My Toxapex is fresh at 100%. Garchomp's moves: Earthquake, Dragon Claw. Both are physical moves. Toxapex has high Def (204) and SpD (213), so it can take hits. But Garchomp at 27% with Life Orb could potentially KO Toxapex if it's a critical hit or if Toxapex's HP is low enough. Let me calculate: Toxapex has 127 HP. Garchomp's Earthquake at level 50 with Life Orb... Garchomp's Atk range is 135-200. Let's say it's around 160-170 Atk (typical spread). Earthquake base 100, Life Orb 1.3x, STAB 1.5x. Against Toxapex's Def 204 (high), it won't do much damage. Probably around 30-40% damage at most. Dragon Claw is 80 BP, no STAB vs Toxapex (neutral), so even less damage. So Toxapex can safely take a hit. The question is what to do. Options: 1. Toxic Spikes - set up hazards for when Garchomp switches out. This is good because if they switch to a Ground-type like Quaquaval or another non-immune Pokémon, Toxic Spikes will poison them. But Garchomp is immune to Poison (Ground type), so it won't be poisoned. However, if they switch, the next Pokémon will be poisoned. 2. Recover - heal 50% HP. Toxapex is at 100%, so this is unnecessary unless I expect to take a big hit. 3. Liquidation - attack, 20% chance to lower Def. Garchomp is at 27%, but with Life Orb it might survive. Liquidation is 85 BP Water-type, neutral against Dragon/Ground. Not very effective. 4. Protect - block the attack. This is safe but doesn't progress anything. Given that Garchomp is at 27% and will likely switch soon (it's weakened, and Toxapex is a good switch-in for Garchomp), I should set up Toxic Spikes. This way, when Garchomp switches out, the next Pokémon that comes in will be poisoned. This is especially valuable against Corviknight (Steel/Flying, weak to Toxic Spikes if it doesn't have Immunity... wait, Corviknight is Steel type, so it's immune to Poison. So Toxic Spikes won't affect Corviknight.) Actually, let me think about what the opponent might switch to: - Corviknight: Steel/Flying, immune to Poison. Toxic Spikes won't work. - Toxapex: Poison/Water, already Poison type, so Toxic Spikes won't poison it (it's already Poison typed, but actually Toxic Spikes does poison Poison types... wait, no. Poison-type Pokémon are immune to Poison status. So Toxapex can't be poisoned.) - Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost, immune to Poison (Steel type). - Dragapult: Dragon/Ghost, not immune to Poison. Can be poisoned! - Quaquaval: Water/Fighting, not immune to Poison. Can be poisoned! So Toxic Spikes would work against Dragapult and Quaquaval. That's useful. But wait, Garchomp is at 27% and might just attack again. If I use Toxic Spikes, Garchomp will attack with Earthquake or Dragon Claw. Toxapex can take it. Then next turn, if Garchomp is still there, I can attack or switch. Actually, the best play here is probably Toxic Spikes. Garchomp is weakened and will likely switch. Setting up hazards now is good preparation. If Garchomp stays, I can deal with it next turn. Alternatively, I could use Protect to safely see what they do, but that wastes a turn. Let me go with Toxic Spikes. It's the most proactive play. Wait, but I should also consider: Garchomp at 27% with Life Orb... if I attack with Liquidation, it might KO. But Liquidation is only 85 BP and neutral, so it probably won't KO. And the 20% Def lower is nice but not guaranteed. Actually, let me reconsider. Garchomp is at 27% HP. Its max HP is 183-215. At 27%, that's about 49-58 HP. Liquidation at level 50 with my Atk 74... that's not much damage. Probably 15-25% damage. So Garchomp would survive. Toxic Spikes is the best play. It sets up for when Garchomp switches, and it doesn't risk anything. Decision: MOVE: toxicspikes
Bonsai 2 27B usedEarthquakeGarchomp at 50/183 HP (Life Orb). Toxapex is a special wall but weak to Ground. EQ is super effective + STAB + Life Orb = guaranteed KO. I'll KO Toxapex, then switch to Corviknight to wall Dragapult/Rotom-Wash/Mimikyu threats. Opponent has Mega Garchomp (Sandforce) and Kingambit (Life Orb) already fainted. Remaining: Toxapex, Dragapult, Rotom-Wash, Mimikyu.
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Let me analyze the situation: - My Garchomp is at 50/183 HP (27.3%) with Life Orb - Opponent's Toxapex is at full HP (100%) - I'm faster than Toxapex (169 vs 49-95) Toxapex is Poison/Water. Let me check my moves: - Earthquake: Ground/Physical, BP 100 - Super effective on Toxapex (Ground beats Water). With Life Orb and STAB... wait, Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, so EQ has STAB. That's 2x super effective + STAB + Life Orb = massive damage. Let me calculate: - Base damage: ~100 BP * 1.3 (Life Orb) * 1.5 (super effective) * 1.3 (STAB) = ~247.5 effective power - Atk 182 vs Def 154-224... Let's say around 160 HP for Toxapex at level 50. - Actually, let me think about this more carefully. The damage formula is complex but EQ should definitely KO Toxapex given it's super effective with STAB and Life Orb. Wait, actually I need to reconsider. My Garchomp is at 50/183 HP. If I use Earthquake: - Super effective (2x) + STAB (1.5x) + Life Orb (1.3x) = 3.9x multiplier on base power - This should absolutely KO Toxapex But wait - if I use Earthquake, the Life Orb will cost me 1/10 max HP = ~18 HP. So I'd go from 50 to about 32 HP. That's fine since I'm going to switch anyway. Actually, let me reconsider whether I should just switch. My Garchomp is at 50/183 (about 27%). Toxapex is a wall that will resist my Dragonclaw and Stoneedge. Earthquake is super effective though. If I use Earthquake: - It's super effective on Water type (2x) - STAB from Ground type (1.5x) - Life Orb (1.3x) - Total multiplier: 2 * 1.5 * 1.3 = 3.9x With Atk 182 and Toxapex Def in range 154-224, this should definitely KO. Let's say Def is around 180 (middle of range). The damage would be substantial enough to KO a ~140 HP Pokémon. After KOsing Toxapex, I'd switch to Corviknight or Gholdengo. Actually, let me think about whether switching now is better. If I switch to Corviknight: - Corviknight can wall many threats - But Toxapex could use moves like Toxic, Scald, etc. If I switch to Gholdengo: - Gholdengo has Thunderbolt which hits Toxapex super effectively (2x) - But Toxapex is a special wall with high SpD (145-213) - Gholdengo's SpA is 185, so TB might not KO I think the best play is to use Earthquake to KO Toxapex, then switch. My Garchomp will be at about 32 HP after Life Orb drain, but that's fine since I'm switching anyway. Wait, actually - should I consider that Toxapex might have a move that hits me hard? If I go first with EQ, it KOs before Toxapex can act. So no risk there. Let me go with Earthquake to KO Toxapex.