Matches · 2026-10-14 · rules version c5
MiMo V2.6 Flash vs Bonsai 2 27B
MiMo V2.6 Flash won in 6 turns · 9 min wall clock · 68,823 tokens · $0.004
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Decisions
- Team previewMiMo V2.6 Flash brought
Gholdengo,garchomp,volcaronaPlan: Lead gholdengo (scarf) to pressure toxapex/corviknight/gardevoir with makeitrain/shadowball. Mega garchomp breaks their ground-weak stuff (hydreigon, krookodile, toxapex) with EQ/SD. Volcarona sweeps late with quiverdance—watch for garchomp stone edge. Opponent's krookodile likely intimidate; keep garchomp healthy.
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Their team: garchomp, toxapex, hydreigon, corviknight, gardevoir, krookodile. Gholdengo scarf is strong: makeitrain/shadowball hit toxapex, corviknight, gardevoir (shadowball), hydreigon (focusblast). Garchomp mega with SD. Volcarona quiverdance vs toxapex/corviknight/krookodile weak to fire? Krookodile dark — bugbuzz, fire. Gardevoir frail. Bring: gholdengo, garchomp, volcarona. But dragapult also good. Opponent lacks ghost resist? Corviknight is steel resists ghost? Corviknight is Flying/Steel — takes neutral from ghost (steel resists? No, Steel resists Ghost? Actually Steel resists: normal, flying, rock, bug, steel, grass, psychic, ice, dragon, fairy. Ghost not resisted). Shadow ball hits Corviknight neutral. I'll bring gholdengo, garchomp, volcarona. Volcarona checks krookodile/gardevoir/hydreigon? Hydreigon dark... fire moves hit. Volcarona quad weak to rock — do they have rock? Garchomp might have stone edge, gardevoir no. Risk. Gholdengo lead is fine—scarf outspeeds most.
Bonsai 2 27B broughtHydreigon,garchomp,toxapexOpponent has Ghost/Dragon heavy team (Gholdengo, Dragapult, Garchomp) plus Volcarona and Corviknight. My plan: Hydreigon (Choice Scarf, ~292 eff speed) leads to hit Ghost types with 2x Darkpulse. Garchomp handles Gholdengo/Volcarona with 2x Earthquake. Toxapex walls special attackers, Toxic, Regenerator. Watch for Dragapult's speed and Garchomp's physical pressure.
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Let me analyze the opponent's team and pick my best 3 Pokémon to bring. Opponent's team: - Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) - Good as Gold, likely a special attacker with Volt Absorb or similar - Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) - Physical sweeper - Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost) - Fast physical/special sweeper - Slowking-Galar (Poison/Psychic) - Wall, possibly Own Tempo for priority - Corviknight (Flying/Steel) - Wall, Defog - Volcarona (Bug/Fire) - Special attacker My team: - Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) - Life Orb, Sandveil. Physical sweeper. - Toxapex (Poison/Water) - Leftovers, Regenerator. Wall. - Hydreigon (Dark/Dragon) - Choice Scarf, Levitate. Fast physical attacker. - Corviknight (Flying/Steel) - Metal Coat, Unnerve. Wall/Defogger. - Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy) - Wise Glasses, Synchronize. Special attacker. - Krookodile (Ground/Dark) - Black Belt, Intimidate. Physical sweeper. Let me think about what to bring: 1. Garchomp - Great physical sweeper. Can hit Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost is weak to Ground), Volcarona (Bug/Fire is weak to Ground). But Dragapult and Garchomp are threats. Garchomp resists Dragon, Ground, Rock, Fire, Grass. Weak to Ice, Water, Fairy, Flying, Fighting. 2. Toxapex - Great wall. Resists Poison, Water, Steel, Bug, Dark, Ground. Can Toxic. Regenerator helps. But slow (55 speed). 3. Hydreigon - Choice Scarf makes it very fast (165 base + scarf = ~204 effective). Levitate means immune to Ground. Can hit Gholdengo (Dark is super effective on Ghost), Volcarona (Dark is super effective on Bug... wait, Dark vs Bug? No, Dark is not super effective on Bug. Let me check: Dark is neutral on Bug. Actually, Dark is not very effective against Dark and Ghost. Bug resists Fighting, Grass, Ground. Dark is neutral on Bug. Hmm. Wait, let me reconsider Hydreigon's matchups: - Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost): Darkpulse hits Ghost super effectively (2x), but Steel resists... wait, Dark vs Steel is neutral. Dark vs Ghost is 2x. So Darkpulse is 2x on Gholdengo. Good. - Garchomp (Dragon/Ground): Levitate means Ground moves don't hit. Dragonclaw would be neutral. Hydreigon's Dark type resists... actually Hydreigon is Dark/Dragon. It resists Ghost, Dark, Bug. Weak to Ice, Fighting, Fairy, Flying, Steel. - Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost): Levitate immune to Ground. Darkpulse is 2x on Ghost but neutral on Dragon. So 2x overall? Wait, Dark vs Dragon is neutral, Dark vs Ghost is 2x. So yes, 2x. But Hydreigon's Dragon type resists... no, Dragon vs Dragon is neutral. - Slowking-Galar (Poison/Psychic): Darkpulse is neutral on Psychic, neutral on Poison. Dracometeor is neutral on both. Not great. - Corviknight (Flying/Steel): Darkpulse is 2x on Flying, neutral on Steel = 2x. Good. - Volcarona (Bug/Fire): Darkpulse is neutral on Bug, neutral on Fire = neutral. Dracometeor is neutral on both. 4. Corviknight - Metal Coat, Unnerve. Great wall. Resists many types. Can Defog. But slow (87 speed). Weak to Fighting, Ground, Electric. 5. Gardevoir - Wise Glasses, Synchronize. Special attacker. Moonblast hits Garchomp (Fairy is 2x on Dragon), Volcarona (Fairy is 2x on Bug... wait, Fairy vs Bug? No, Fairy is not very effective against Bug. Actually, Fairy resists Fighting and Bug, but is neutral on Bug for attacking. Wait: Fairy is super effective against Dark and Dragon. Not very effective against Poison and Steel. So Moonblast (Fairy) vs Volcarona (Bug/Fire): neutral on both = neutral. Hmm. Actually let me reconsider. Gardevoir's Psychic type: - Vs Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost): Psychic is 2x on Ghost, neutral on Steel = 2x. Good. - Vs Garchomp (Dragon/Ground): Psychic is neutral on both. Not great. - Vs Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost): Psychic is 2x on Ghost, neutral on Dragon = 2x. Good. - Vs Slowking-Galar (Poison/Psychic): Psychic is neutral on both. Not great. - Vs Corviknight (Flying/Steel): Psychic is neutral on both. Not great. - Vs Volcarona (Bug/Fire): Psychic is neutral on both. Not great. 6. Krookodile - Black Belt, Intimidate. Physical sweeper. Earthquake hits Gholdengo (2x), Volcarona (2x). But weak to Water, Grass, Ice. Let me think about the best 3: The opponent has a lot of Ghost types (Gholdengo, Dragapult) and Dragon types (Garchomp, Dragapult). They also have Steel (Gholdengo, Corviknight), Fire (Volcarona), Bug (Volcarona), Poison/Psychic (Slowking-Galar), Flying/Steel (Corviknight). Key threats to deal with: - Garchomp (physical sweeper) - needs Fairy or Ice or Water - Dragapult (fast sweeper) - needs Steel, Rock, Ghost, Dragon resistance - Gholdengo (special attacker) - needs Ground, Fire, Fighting - Volcarona (special attacker) - needs Ground, Rock, Water, Bug... wait, Bug resists Fighting and Grass. Weak to Flying, Rock, Water, Bug? No, Bug is weak to Flying, Rock, Water. Best picks: 1. Garchomp - Can handle Gholdengo (Ground 2x), Volcarona (Ground 2x). Resists Dragon, Ground, Fire, Grass, Rock. Weak to Ice, Water, Fairy, Flying, Fighting. But has Life Orb for extra damage. Sandveil helps in sand. 2. Toxapex - Great wall. Can handle Garchomp (Poison resists... wait, Poison vs Dragon/Ground: neutral on both). Actually Toxapex is Poison/Water. It resists Water, Steel, Bug, Dark, Ground, Poison. Weak to Grass, Electric. So it can take hits from Garchomp (Ground is not very effective on Poison? Wait, Ground is not very effective against... no, Ground is neutral on Poison and Water. Hmm. Actually let me reconsider: Toxapex vs Garchomp: - Garchomp's Earthquake (Ground) vs Toxapex (Poison/Water): Ground is not very effective against... actually Ground is neutral on both Poison and Water. Wait no - Ground is not very effective against Flying, Grass, Bug. It's neutral on Poison and Water. So Earthquake hits Toxapex at 1x. - Garchomp's Dragonclaw (Dragon) vs Toxapex: neutral on both. 1x. So Toxapex doesn't have great resistance to Garchomp. But it has high HP and Def, so it can take some hits. Toxapex vs Dragapult: - Dragapult's moves... if it uses Dragonclaw or Draco Meteor (Dragon), neutral on Toxapex. If it uses Shadow Ball (Ghost), neutral on Poison/Water. So Toxapex takes neutral damage from Dragapult. Hmm, Toxapex is more of a general wall. It can Toxic and recover. 3. Hydreigon with Choice Scarf - Very fast (effective speed ~204). Can hit Gholdengo with Darkpulse (2x), Corviknight with Darkpulse (2x on Flying). Levitate makes it immune to Ground, so safe from Earthquake users. Actually, let me reconsider the team composition: Option A: Garchomp, Toxapex, Hydreigon - Garchomp handles Gholdengo and Volcarona - Toxapex walls physical attackers, Toxic - Hydreigon (Choice Scarf) is fast, can hit Ghost types with Darkpulse This seems solid. Garchomp + Hydreigon both handle the Ghost/Dragon threats. Toxapex provides a wall and Toxic. Option B: Garchomp, Corviknight, Hydreigon - Garchomp handles Gholdengo and Volcarona - Corviknight walls and Defogs - Hydreigon (Choice Scarf) is fast But Corviknight is weak to Ground (Garchomp's Earthquake). And it's slow. Option C: Krookodile, Toxapex, Hydreigon - Krookodile handles Gholdengo and Volcarona with Earthquake - Toxapex walls - Hydreigon (Choice Scarf) is fast But Krookodile doesn't have the same coverage as Garchomp. Garchomp has Dragonclaw for extra coverage. I think Option A (Garchomp, Toxapex, Hydreigon) is the best choice. Wait, but I should consider: if opponent leads with Garchomp, my Garchomp can trade or switch. If they lead with Dragapult, Hydreigon's Choice Scarf makes it faster and it can hit with Darkpulse (2x on Ghost). If they lead with Gholdengo, Garchomp hits with Earthquake (2x). Actually, let me reconsider whether Toxapex is the best wall here. The opponent has a lot of special attackers (Gholdengo, Volcarona, Slowking-Galar). Toxapex's SpD is 164, which is great for special attacks. Its HP is 157 and Def is 224, so it can also take some physical hits. I'll go with Garchomp (leader), Hydreigon, Toxapex. Wait, actually the order matters. The leader should be the one that handles whatever they lead with. Since I don't know what they'll lead with, let me think about who's the best opener. Garchomp as leader: - Vs Gholdengo: Earthquake 2x, great - Vs Garchomp: Dragonclaw neutral, but both are Dragon/Ground... actually Garchomp vs Garchomp is a mirror. Life Orb helps. - Vs Dragapult: Dragonclaw neutral (Dragon vs Dragon), but Garchomp's Ground type resists... wait, Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. Garchomp's Earthquake is 2x on Ghost? No, Earthquake is Ground type. Ground vs Ghost is not very effective (Ghost is immune to Ground). So Earthquake doesn't hit Dragapult! And Dragonclaw is neutral. Hmm, this is bad. - Vs Slowking-Galar: Earthquake neutral, Dragonclaw neutral. Not great. - Vs Corviknight: Earthquake 2x on Flying/Steel? Wait, Ground vs Steel is not very effective. Ground vs Flying is 2x. So Earthquake is 2x on the Flying part but 0.5x on the Steel part = 1x overall. Dragonclaw is neutral on both. Not great. - Vs Volcarona: Earthquake 2x (Ground vs Bug/Fire: Ground is 2x on Bug, neutral on Fire = 2x). Good! So Garchomp as leader handles Gholdengo and Volcarona well but struggles against Dragapult (Earthquake doesn't hit Ghost) and Corviknight. Hydreigon as leader: - Vs Gholdengo: Darkpulse 2x (Dark vs Steel/Ghost: neutral on Steel, 2x on Ghost = 2x). Great! - Vs Garchomp: Darkpulse neutral (Dark vs Dragon/Ground: neutral on both). Dracometeor neutral. Not great. - Vs Dragapult: Darkpulse 2x (Dark vs Dragon/Ghost: neutral on Dragon, 2x on Ghost = 2x). Great! But Choice Scarf makes it faster. - Vs Slowking-Galar: Darkpulse neutral. Dracometeor neutral. Not great. - Vs Corviknight: Darkpulse 2x (Dark vs Flying/Steel: 2x on Flying, neutral on Steel = 2x). Great! - Vs Volcarona: Darkpulse neutral (Dark vs Bug/Fire: neutral on both). Dracometeor neutral. Not great. Hydreigon as leader handles Gholdengo, Dragapult, and Corviknight well with Choice Scarf speed advantage. Toxapex as leader: - Slow (55 speed), so it will always go second. - Vs Garchomp: Takes neutral damage but has high HP/Def. Can Toxic. - Vs Dragapult: Takes neutral damage. - Vs Gholdengo: Takes neutral damage from special attacks. SpD 164 helps. - Vs Volcarona: Takes neutral damage. Toxapex is a bad opener due to low speed. I think Hydreigon should lead, then Garchomp, then Toxapex. Or Garchomp leads and Hydreigon is second. Actually, let me reconsider. In Pokémon Showdown, the leader goes first. If I lead with Hydreigon (Choice Scarf, effective speed ~204), it's faster than almost everything except maybe Dragapult at high stats (up to 213 base). But Choice Scarf gives +50% speed, so 165 * 1.5 = 247.5 effective. That's very fast. Wait, let me recalculate. Base speed 165, level 50: Speed stat = floor(2*base*level/100 + level/2 + 5) = floor(2*165*50/100 + 25 + 5) = floor(165 + 30) = 195. With Choice Scarf: 195 * 1.5 = 292.5 ≈ 292. That's extremely fast. Hydreigon with Choice Scarf will outspeed almost everything on the opponent's team. So my plan: - Lead: Hydreigon (Choice Scarf) - fastest, can hit Ghost types with Darkpulse - Second: Garchomp - handles Gholdengo and Volcarona - Third: Toxapex - wall, Toxic, recovery Let me go with: BRING: hydreigon, garchomp, toxapex
- Turn 1MiMo V2.6 Flash switched to
GarchompHydreigon lead: Levitate so no EQ. Gholdengo scarfed; Focus Blast is only SE option but 70% and locks me in. Makeitrain is neutral but drops me -2. Safer to pivot to bulky Garchomp to scout its attack, then Mega next turn to pressure with EQ/scaleshot. Save Gholdengo for their Toxapex/Corviknight/Gardevoir.
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Hydreigon: focusblast 70% accuracy, super effective. If I miss, Hydreigon likely kills or hurts. Alternatively trick to give it scarf? Trick on scarf gholdengo - locks Hydreigon into first move. But Hydreigon may outspeed me (range includes up to 165, I'm 149). Makeitrain: neutral on Hydreigon (Dark/Dragon resists... Steel vs Dark: neutral; vs Dragon: neutral). So neutral120 BP but lowers SpA -2 after. Hydreigon SpD range 99-156. Risky. Shadowball is not very effective (Ghost vs Dark resisted). Focusblast is best damage but 70% accuracy. If Hydreigon attacks, it probably has dark pulse/dragon pulse/flash cannon. Flash cannon would hurt gholdengo. Switch to garchomp: garchomp resists... Hydreigon moves likely dark pulse (neutral on garchomp? Dark vs Dragon/Ground: neutral), dragon pulse neutral. Garchomp can take hits. But if Hydreigon has dragon dance... unlikely. Actually consider trick: lock Hydreigon into a move, then I can outpace or reposition. If Hydreigon is scarfed already, trick gives it... my scarf to it, it keeps item. Hmm. Safer: switch to garchomp, scout Hydreigon's move. Garchomp is bulky, and Mega evolves next turn (mega available: No this turn — mega available no? "Mega Evolution available: No" — interesting, can't mega this turn? Perhaps because... hmm, it says No. Maybe because garchomp isn't active? Anyway.) Let's just do a good move. Focusblast risk: if I miss, Gholdengo likely takes a hit but survives (162 HP, hydreigon SpA up to 194; dark pulse ~ 80 BP... could do 40-60%). If I hit (70%), I do a lot — maybe 60-80% with 185 SpA vs bulk. Not a OHKO guaranteed. Makeitrain: neutral, but -2 SpA after means locked into weak move with scarf. Actually Gholdengo is scarfed — locked. If I use focusblast and miss, I'm still locked into focusblast (choice lock), so next turn I keep using it. Risky. Switching to garchomp seems safest. Then hydreigon might use dragon pulse / dark pulse — garchomp takes it fine (107 SpD, 183 HP). Then next turn I can mega evolve... but mega available says No. Hmm, maybe mega evolution is only available when garchomp is active. Yes, likely. Let's switch to garchomp.
Bonsai 2 27B usedDarkpulseLeading Hydreigon (Choice Scarf, Levitate) vs Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost, Good As Gold). Choice Scarf locks me to darkpulse only. I outspeed Gholdengo (165 vs 93-149). Darkpulse is super effective per game data, 20% flinch chance. Gholdengo's Good As Gold blocks status, so no Toxic/Haze options here. Plan: KO or weaken Gholdengo, then switch to Garchomp for the next threat. Watch for Dragapult/Garchomp coming in.
Reasoning trace (899 words)
Let me analyze the situation: - I'm leading with Hydreigon (Choice Scarf, Levitate) against Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost, Good As Gold) - My Hydreigon has 165 speed, Gholdengo has 93-149 speed range. I move first unless priority. - Choice Scarf means I can only use the FIRST move in my moveset: darkpulse - Darkpulse is super effective on Ghost (2x), and Steel resists it... wait, let me check. Darkpulse vs Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost): - Dark vs Steel: 0.5x (resisted) - Dark vs Ghost: 2x (super effective) - Combined: 0.5 * 2 = 1x (neutral) Wait, let me re-read the legal actions. It says "Dark, Special, power 80, 100% accuracy, super effective on gholdengo". So it's listed as super effective. Let me recalculate... Actually wait - Dark is not very effective against Steel (0.5x) and super effective against Ghost (2x). Combined: 0.5 * 2 = 1x. That should be neutral, not super effective. But the game says it's "super effective on gholdengo". Let me trust the game's assessment. Maybe I'm wrong about one of the resistances. Actually, let me reconsider: Dark is resisted by Steel (0.5x) and super effective against Ghost (2x). 0.5 * 2 = 1.0x neutral. Hmm, but the game explicitly says "super effective on gholdengo". I'll trust the game's data over my calculation. Maybe there's something I'm missing. Actually wait - let me recheck. Dark type: - Super effective against: Ghost, Dark - Not very effective against: Steel, Bug, Fairy - No effect against: Normal So Dark vs Steel/Ghost: 0.5 * 2 = 1x neutral. But the game says super effective. I'll go with what the game says since it's authoritative for this battle. Actually, you know what, let me just trust the game's legal actions description. It says darkpulse is "super effective on gholdengo" so I'll use it. Now, Choice Scarf means I can ONLY use darkpulse (the first move). So my options are limited: 1. MOVE: darkpulse - super effective (per game), 20% flinch 2. SWITCH: garchomp 3. SWITCH: toxapex Given that Gholdengo has Good As Gold (immune to status moves), and I'm leading with Hydreigon, the best play is to hit it with Darkpulse for a super effective hit. This deals good damage and might flinch. Let me calculate roughly: My Hydreigon SpA is 177, Gholdengo SpD range is 99-157. With Choice Scarf, I go first. At minimum SpD (99): Damage = (2*177/100 + 2) * 80 / 99 ≈ (3.54+2)*80/99 ≈ 5.54*80/99 ≈ 446/99 ≈ 4.5 damage... wait that's not right. Let me use the standard formula: Damage = ((2*Level/5 + 2) * Power * STAB / Def) / 100 = ((2*50/5 + 2) * 80 * 2 / SpD) / 100 = ((20+2) * 160 / SpD) / 100 = (22 * 160 / SpD) / 100 = 3520 / (SpD * 100) At SpD 99: 3520/9900 ≈ 0.35... that doesn't seem right either. Actually the formula is: Damage = floor(floor((floor(2*Level/5 + 2) * Power * STAB / Def) / 100) * modifier) = floor(floor((22 * 80 * 2 / SpD) / 100)) = floor(floor(3520 / SpD / 100)) = floor(floor(35.2 / SpD)) At SpD 99: floor(35.2/99) = floor(0.355) = 0... that can't be right. I think I'm messing up the formula. Let me try again: Damage = ((2*Level/5 + 2) * Power * STAB / Def) / 100 = (22 * 80 * 2 / SpD) / 100 = 3520 / (SpD * 100) Hmm, that gives less than 1 damage which is wrong. Let me reconsider. Actually the correct formula for Pokémon Showdown at level 50: Base damage = (2*Level/5 + 2) * Power * STAB / Def = (20+2) * 80 * 2 / SpD = 3520 / SpD Then divide by 100 and apply modifiers. At SpD 99: 3520/99 = 35.55, then /100 = 0.35... No wait, I think the formula is: Damage = floor(floor((floor(2*Level/5 + 2) * Power * STAB / Def) / 100)) So: floor(floor((22 * 80 * 2 / SpD) / 100)) = floor(floor(3520 / (SpD * 100))) At SpD 99: floor(floor(3520/9900)) = floor(floor(0.355)) = 0 That's clearly wrong. I must be getting the formula wrong. The actual damage formula in Pokémon games: Damage = ((2*Level/5 + 2) * Power * STAB / Def) / 100 Where Level is 50, so (2*50/5+2) = 22 Power = 80 STAB = 2 (Dark on Ghost... wait, Hydreigon is Dark/Dragon, Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. Dark STAB applies since Hydreigon has Dark type.) So: (22 * 80 * 2 / SpD) / 100 = 3520/(SpD*100) At SpD 99: 3520/9900 ≈ 0.36 That's clearly wrong for a level 50 battle. Let me reconsider... Oh wait, I think the formula might be different in Showdown. In actual Pokémon games at level 50: Damage = floor(floor((floor(2*Level/5 + 2) * Power * STAB / Def) / 100)) But Level 50 gives (2*50/5+2) = 22, which seems right. Hmm, actually I think the issue is that in Gen 8+, the formula might be slightly different, or I'm confusing something. Let me just go with what makes sense: a super effective Darkpulse from a level 50 Hydreigon should deal significant damage to Gholdengo. Regardless of exact numbers, the strategic choice is clear: - Choice Scarf forces me to use darkpulse (first move) - It's described as super effective on Gholdengo - I go first (165 speed vs 93-149) - This is the best offensive option I'll use Darkpulse.
- Turn 2Bonsai 2 27B switched to
GarchompOpponent's Garchomp at 55% after my Dark Pulse. Hydreigon locked into Choice Scarf (Dark Pulse only). Switching to full HP Garchomp for flexibility: can KO weakened Garchomp or set Stealth Rock if they switch. Their remaining threats include Gholdengo (100%) and one unrevealed from Dragapult/Slowking/Corviknight/Volcarona. My Garchomp with Life Orb handles most of their team physically.
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Let me analyze the current situation: - My Hydreigon (Choice Scarf, Levitate) is at 100% HP - Opponent's Garchomp is at 55% HP (took my Dark Pulse) - I outspeed or tie in speed with their Garchomp (165 vs 109-169 range) My options: 1. MOVE: darkpulse - Hit the weakened Garchomp again 2. SWITCH: garchomp - Switch to Garchomp 3. SWITCH: toxapex - Switch to Toxapex Let me think about what's best here: The opponent's Garchomp is at 55% HP. My Hydreigon with Choice Scarf can only use Dark Pulse (first move). Dark Pulse is super effective against Dragon/Ground? No, it's not. Dark is neutral against Dragon and Ground. Wait, let me reconsider. Dark Pulse vs Dragon/Ground: - Dark vs Dragon: Neutral - Dark vs Ground: Neutral So Dark Pulse is neutral damage. At 55% HP, another Dark Pulse might or might not KO the Garchomp. Actually wait - Hydreigon is Dark/Dragon. Dark Pulse is a Dark move. Against Dragon/Ground Garchomp, it's neutral. Let me calculate roughly: - Hydreigon SpA with Choice Scarf... well, I don't know exact stats but let's say around 177 base SpA at level 50. - Garchomp at 55% HP, with possible Def range of 103-161. Actually, the key question is: should I keep hitting with Dark Pulse or switch? If I hit again with Dark Pulse: - It's neutral damage (Dark vs Dragon/Ground) - Garchomp is at 55%, so it might go down or not - If it goes down, great - I can bring in Garchomp to handle the next threat - If it doesn't go down, I'm still locked into Dark Pulse with Choice Scarf If I switch to Garchomp: - My Garchomp is at 100% HP - Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) vs their Garchomp (Dragon/Ground): neutral matchup - But my Garchomp has Earthquake which is super effective against... wait, Ground vs Dragon/Ground is not super effective. Ground is neutral against Dragon and Ground. - Actually, Earthquake is neutral against Dragon/Ground. - But I could use Stone Edge (Rock) which is super effective against Dragon? No, Rock is neutral against Dragon. Wait: Rock vs Dragon is neutral. Rock vs Ground is neutral. So Stone Edge is also neutral. Hmm, actually let me reconsider. What's the best strategy here? The opponent's Garchomp is at 55%. If I can KO it with another Dark Pulse, that's great. But if not, I'm stuck with Choice Scarf Hydreigon locked into Dark Pulse. Actually, looking at this more carefully - my Hydreigon has Levitate, so it's immune to Ground moves. The opponent's Garchomp likely has Earthquake or similar. If I switch to Garchomp, their Garchomp could hit me with Earthquake (neutral) or Dragon Claw (neutral). Let me think about what the opponent might do next: - They have Gholdengo at 100% HP still in the party - They have one more Pokémon to reveal from: dragapult, slowkinggalar, corviknight, volcarona - Their Garchomp is at 55% If I switch to Garchomp: - My Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) vs their Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) - this is a tough matchup - But my Garchomp has Life Orb and can use Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Stone Edge, Stealth Rock - Their Garchomp at 55% might not survive a hit from me If I switch to Toxapex: - Toxapex (Poison/Water) vs their Garchomp (Dragon/Ground) - Ground moves are neutral against Poison/Water... wait, no. Water resists Ground? No, Water is neutral to Ground. Actually, let me check: Ground is neutral against Water. So Earthquake would be neutral on Toxapex. - But Dragon moves are neutral against Poison and super effective against... no, Dragon is neutral against both. - Toxapex has high Def (224) so it can tank physical hits well - I could use Toxic to poison their Garchomp Actually, the best play might be to switch to Garchomp. Here's why: 1. My Garchomp at 100% HP can threaten their weakened Garchomp 2. If their Garchomp switches out (likely since it's at 55%), I can bring in my Garchomp to handle whatever comes next 3. My Garchomp with Life Orb and Earthquake is a strong physical attacker Wait, but if I switch to Garchomp and they stay on Garchomp, we have a Dragon/Ground vs Dragon/Ground matchup. That's not great for me because: - Their Garchomp at 55% could still hit me hard - My Garchomp has Life Orb which gives recoil Actually, let me reconsider. The opponent's Garchomp is at 55%. If I switch to my Garchomp: - They might switch out (smart play) or stay in - If they stay in, we trade hits - but their Garchomp is weakened - If they switch out, I get a free switch and can set up Stealth Rock I think switching to Garchomp is the best move. It gives me flexibility: - Can KO their weakened Garchomp with Earthquake or Dragon Claw (if it's not too bulky) - Can set up Stealth Rock if they switch - My Garchomp handles many threats on their team Actually wait - let me reconsider hitting with Dark Pulse one more time. If I can KO the Garchomp, that saves a turn and removes a threat. But Choice Scarf means I'm locked in. If it doesn't KO, I've wasted a turn. Let me estimate: Hydreigon's Dark Pulse (BP 80) vs Garchomp at 55% HP. - Hydreigon SpA ~177 base at level 50... actually the stats shown are [HP 167, Atk 112, Def 112, SpA 177, SpD 110, Spe 165] - Garchomp HP range: 183-215. At 55%, that's about 100-118 HP remaining. - Dark Pulse is neutral (Dark vs Dragon/Ground) - Damage = (2*177/5 + 2) * 80 / (2*Def) ... this is getting complex without knowing exact stats Given the uncertainty, and that my Garchomp at full HP can handle things better, I'll switch to Garchomp. It's the more flexible option. Wait, actually one more thought: if I switch to Garchomp, their Garchomp might use a move like Dragon Claw or Earthquake on me. My Garchomp has Def 115 and SpD 107. Their Garchomp at 55% HP with possible Atk 135-200... that could be a significant hit. But my Garchomp also has Life Orb, so I can deal more damage in return. And if their Garchomp switches out (which is likely smart play), I get to set up Stealth Rock or just have a free switch. I'll go with SWITCH: garchomp.
MiMo V2.6 Flash usedScaleshotmegaTurn 1: Pivoted Gholdengo→Garchomp on Hydreigon's Dark Pulse (took 81, now 102/183). Hydreigon has Levitate so EQ is useless. Scaleshot is 2x effective on Dragon/Dark; Mega Chomp Atk ~230, average 3-5 hits should KO or come close. Also gets +1 Spe after. Risk: Hydreigon outspeeds pre-mega and could hit again—Chomp can survive another Dark Pulse (~81 dmg, would leave ~21 HP) or a DRaco if it's not specs. Go Mega + Scaleshot to pressure/remove Hydreigon now.
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Hydreigon is at 100%. Scaleshot is super effective. Mega Garchomp attack is huge. Scaleshot 2-5 times at 25 BP each, 2x effective vs Hydreigon (Dark/Dragon takes 2x from Dragon). Let's estimate: Mega Chomp Atk ~259 (level 50 mega, roughly 200 base... actually Mega Chomp Atk is 170, at level 50 with 252 IV would be around 190-200). Wait the stats shown are pre-mega: Atk 200. Mega would be higher, around 225-230ish at level 50. Scaleshot minimum 2 hits = 25*2*2(supereff) = 100 BP effective, but each hit applies. With STAB: 25*1.5=37.5 per hit, *2 supereff = 75 per hit. 2 hits = 150, 5 hits = 375. Hydreigon HP ~183. Defense99-156, probably ~120-130 for defensive. Mega Chomp Atk ~230. Damage calc rough: (2*50/50+2)*230*37.5/def... Let me just estimate: standard damage formula. Level 50, power 37.5, Atk 230, Def ~130. (2*50+2)/50 = 2.24 multiplier from level. So2.24*230*37.5/130≈ 144.7 * supereff 2 = 289. Wait that seems too high. Actually the formula is ((2*Level/5+2)*Power*A/D)/50 + 2. So (2*50/5+2)=22. 22*37.5*230/130/50+2 = 22*37.5=825. 825*230=189750. /130=1460. /50=29.2+2=31.2 per hit. *2 supereff = 62.4 per hit. 5 hits = 312, 2 hits=124.8. Hydreigon has ~183 HP. So need about 3 hits to KO, which is expected (average 3.5 hits). Scaleshot is good here. Also gives speed boost after. Alternatively swordsdance then earthquake, but Hydreigon levitate. Scaleshot is the play. Go Mega Scaleshot.
Bonsai 2 27B switched toToxapexGarchomp fainted to Mega Garchomp's Scale Shot (3 hits, super effective). Opponent's Mega Garchomp at 55% HP, DEF -1, SPE +1, Sand Force. Switching to Toxapex: can Toxic their Garchomp for chip damage, use Baneful Bunker to protect while healing. Very tanky against physical attackers. Their remaining threats: Gholdengo (full HP), one unrevealed from Dragapult/Slowking/Corviknight/Volcarona.
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Let me analyze the situation: - My Garchomp fainted after being hit 3 times by Mega Garchomp's Scale Shot (super effective, Dragon vs Dragon/Ground... wait, actually Scale Shot is Dragon/Physical. My Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, so Dragon attacks are super effective against it? No wait - Dragon is not super effective against Dragon/Ground. Let me re-check. Actually, looking at the battle log: "Opposing Garchomp used Scale Shot" and "It was super effective" three times. Scale Shot is a Dragon-type move. My Garchomp is Dragon/Ground. Dragon moves are NOT super effective against Dragon types (they're neutral). Wait, but the log says it was super effective... Hmm, actually let me reconsider. In Pokémon, Dragon attacks are neutral against Dragon types. But wait - maybe I'm wrong about the typing. Let me think again... No, Dragon is not super effective against Dragon. Ground is weak to Water, Grass, Ice. Dragon is weak to Dragon, Fairy, Ice. So Dragon moves should be neutral against my Garchomp. But the log clearly says "It was super effective" three times. Maybe there's something else going on - perhaps the opponent's Garchomp has a different ability or item that boosts damage, or maybe I'm misreading the type matchup. Regardless, my Garchomp fainted. Now I need to switch. My options are: 1. SWITCH: hydreigon (100% HP) 2. SWITCH: toxapex (100% HP) The opponent's active Pokémon is their Mega Garchomp at 55% HP with DEF -1 and SPE +1, using Sand Force ability. Let me think about what to switch to: **Hydreigon:** - Levitate (immune to Ground moves) - Choice Scarf (locked to Dark Pulse only... wait, actually it has multiple moves but Choice Scarf means it can only use the first move in its set? No, Choice Scarf just boosts speed by 1.5x and locks you to one move. Looking at the notes from earlier turns, it says "Choice Scarf locks me to darkpulse only." So Hydreigon is locked to Dark Pulse. - Dark Pulse is super effective against Ghost types (Gholdengo, Dragapult) but neutral against Dragon/Ground (their Garchomp). - At 55% HP with DEF -1 and SPE +1, their Mega Garchomp's Scale Shot would hit Hydreigon neutrally (Dragon vs Dark/Dragon... wait, Hydreigon is Dark/Dragon. Dragon attacks are neutral against Dragon types. So Scale Shot would be neutral.) - Actually, let me reconsider: Dragon moves vs Dark/Dragon - Dragon is neutral against both Dark and Dragon. So it's neutral. **Toxapex:** - Regenerator (recovers 1/3 HP when switching out) - Very high Def (224), SpD (164) - Can use Toxic, Recover, Baneful Bunker, Haze - Against Mega Garchomp: Ground moves are neutral against Poison/Water. Rock moves are super effective against Flying but neutral against Poison/Water. Dragon moves are neutral. - Toxapex is very slow (Spe 55), so it would go second. - Could set up Toxic on their Garchomp, or use Baneful Bunker to protect while healing. Given that the opponent's Mega Garchomp is at 55% with DEF -1 and SPE +1: - If I switch to Hydreigon (Choice Scarf, locked to Dark Pulse): Dark Pulse is neutral against Dragon/Ground. At 55% HP with DEF -1, their Scale Shot would hit neutrally. My Dark Pulse might not KO them. - If I switch to Toxapex: Very tanky, can Toxic the Garchomp, use Baneful Bunker for protection. But very slow. Actually, let me reconsider. The opponent's Mega Garchomp has Sand Force and is at 55% HP with DEF -1. It used Scale Shot (BP 25) three times to KO my Garchomp. That's interesting - it's a low BP move but hit 3 times due to some mechanic? Wait, looking again: "It was super effective" appears 3 times and "Hit 3 times". This might be a multi-hit or the log is showing each hit separately. Actually wait - Scale Shot has BP 25. If it's super effective (1.5x) and crits... no that doesn't make sense for 3 hits. Let me re-read: "Opposing Garchomp used Scale Shot" then three times "It was super effective" and "Your Garchomp is at X HP" then "Hit 3 times". So it seems like Scale Shot hit 3 times (maybe it's a multi-hit move in this context, or the log format shows each individual hit). Regardless, my Garchomp is gone. I need to switch. I think Toxapex is the better choice here because: 1. It can Toxic their Mega Garchomp (poison damage over time) 2. It has Baneful Bunker for protection 3. It's very tanky and can wall physical attackers 4. Their remaining threats include Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) which Toxapex can handle with Toxic, and it resists many types Hydreigon is locked to Dark Pulse due to Choice Scarf, which limits its utility. Against their Mega Garchomp, Dark Pulse would be neutral and might not do much damage. Let me go with Toxapex. I'll use Baneful Bunker or Toxic next turn. Wait, actually let me reconsider Hydreigon. With Choice Scarf (1.5x speed boost), Hydreigon's base 165 becomes ~248 effective speed. Their Mega Garchomp has SPE +1 and Sand Force. Base Spe range is 100-158, so with +1 it could be up to ~193 effective speed (if at max). With Sand Force in a sandstorm... but there's no weather currently. So their Garchomp might outspeed Hydreigon or not depending on exact stats. Actually, the opponent's Garchomp has Spe range 100-158 with +1 boost. That could be 140-208 effective speed. My Hydreigon with Choice Scarf is 165 * 1.5 = 247.5 ≈ 248. So Hydreigon should outspeed their Garchomp even with the +1 boost. But Hydreigon is locked to Dark Pulse (BP 80, neutral against Dragon/Ground). Against a 55% HP Garchomp with DEF -1... let me estimate: Atk of my Hydreigon is 112, their Def at base ~121-183 range. With Mega Evolution and DEF -1... this is getting complicated. Dark Pulse might not KO them. I'll go with Toxapex for its versatility and tankiness. I can Toxic their Garchomp and use Baneful Bunker to protect while healing.
- Turn 3Bonsai 2 27B used
ToxicToxapex at full HP facing Mega Garchomp (55% HP, DEF-1, SPE+1, Sand Force). Their Garchomp is the main physical threat. Toxic will chip it down over turns since Garchomp isn't poison-immune. If they switch, poison follows. Save Haze for later if stat boosts become problematic. Hydreigon (Choice Scarf) ready to switch in against Ghost types or as a special attacker.
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Let me analyze the current situation: - My Toxapex is active at 157/157 HP (full health) - Opponent's Mega Garchomp is active at 55% HP, with DEF -1 and SPE +1, Sand Force ability - I have Hydreigon (Choice Scarf) at full HP as a switch option - My Garchomp fainted The opponent's Mega Garchomp has: - Sand Force (Ground/Rock/Steel attacks do 1.3x in Sandstorm, immunity to it) - DEF -1, SPE +1 - At 55% HP - Revealed move: Scale Shot (Dragon/Physical, BP:25) Wait, the opponent's Garchomp has Sand Force but there's no Sandstorm active. So Sand Force just gives immunity to sand and boosts Ground/Rock/Steel moves in sand. Since there's no sand, it's not doing much right now. My Toxapex options: 1. Toxic - Badly poisons the target. This would chip away at their Garchomp over time. 2. Recover - Heals 50% (I'm already full HP, so this is wasteful) 3. Baneful Bunker - Protects from moves, contact poisons. Priority +4. Good for setting up or protecting. 4. Haze - Eliminates all stat changes. Their Garchomp has DEF -1 and SPE +1. This would remove those boosts. 5. Switch to Hydreigon Let me think about what's best: - Toxic on their Garchomp: They're at 55% HP. Badly poison does increasing damage each turn (6%, 12%, 18%, etc.). This is good chip damage. Their Garchomp has Sand Force which gives it immunity to sand, but that doesn't affect poison. - Haze: Removes their DEF -1 and SPE +1. This is useful because it removes the speed boost they got from Mega Evolution (or maybe from a move). Actually wait - the SPE +1 might be from a move like Dragon Dance or something. Removing it would help. - Baneful Bunker: Protects for one turn, poisons on contact. Since their Garchomp is physical and at 55%, it could hit me hard. But I'm already full HP. Actually, let me reconsider. The opponent's Garchomp has Sand Force. If they start a sandstorm (but they don't have a move for that revealed... only Scale Shot is revealed). Wait, they might have other moves not yet revealed. The key question: should I Toxic or Haze? Toxic seems like the best choice here. Their Garchomp is at 55% HP and will take chip damage from poison. Even with Sand Force (which doesn't help against poison), they'll be weakened over time. This sets up a long-term strategy where their Garchomp becomes weaker each turn. Actually, wait - let me reconsider Haze. Their Garchomp has SPE +1 which could make it faster than my Hydreigon (Choice Scarf). If I switch to Hydreigon later, the speed boost matters. But Toxic is more immediately impactful for damage. I think Toxic is the best play here. It's a free chip damage move that weakens their main physical threat. Even if they switch out, the poison will follow them (unless they have Levitate or something... wait, Garchomp doesn't have Levitate). Actually, Garchomp can be affected by poison since it's Ground type and not immune to poison. Let me go with Toxic.
MiMo V2.6 Flash usedEarthquakeToxapex is their last mon (Hydreigon remains in back). My Mega Chomp EQ with STAB + 2x SE should OHKO most Toxapex spreads (~150-170 dmg vs 125-157 HP); worst case leaves it very low. Scald burn is the main risk, not damage. Keep Gholdengo (scarf) and Volcarona healthy for Hydreigon cleanup. Chomp has Spe +1 so I move first.
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Toxapex is super tanky; EQ is super effective but Toxapex has huge SpD/Def. Mega Garchomp Atk ~244 at level 50? Actually listed244. With Def -1 already from scaleshot... wait that's my Def -1, doesn't matter for attacking. EQ vs Toxapex: 244 Atk vs 154-224 Def. Toxapex HP 125-157. EQ super effective (2x). Roughly: 100 BP * 2 (SE) * 244/def... At Def ~190: 100*2*(244/190)*0.85 ≈ 218... hmm let me compute properly: damage = ((2*50/5+2)*100*244/def/50+2)*... Actually level 50 formula: ((2*50/5+2)*BP*A/D)/50+2 = (22*100*A/D)/50+2 = 44*A/D+2. With A=244, D=190: 44*1.28+2 = 58. That's too low. Hmm, A/D ratio: 244/190=1.28, *44 = 56+2=58. Times SE 2 = 116. Times STAB 1.5 = 174. So EQ does ~116*1.5 = 174... wait I should apply STAB: 58 base * 2 (SE) * 1.5 (STAB) = 174 damage. Toxapex max HP 157. So EQ likely OHKO or near. But Toxapex might recover or be specially defensive... it's physical bulk matter. Toxapex Def 154-224. If Def 224: 44*244/224+2 = 48.3+2 = 50.3 *2*1.5 = 151. If HP 157, that's ~96%. Risky. If Toxapex recovers (recover), could stall. Alternatively Swordsdance +2 would guarantee OHKO. Toxapex's Scald could burn me though. Scaleshot already -1 def... using SD then EQ two turns. Toxapex likely uses Toxic/Scald/Recover. Hmm, safer: SD first then EQ. But Toxapex could Scald burn. Also opponent has Hydreigon and... wait, opponent brought 3: hydreigon, garchomp (fainted), toxapex. So toxapex is last. Gholdengo can handle toxapex with trick/makeitrain? Gholdengo shadowball neutral. Actually trick scarf onto toxapex cripples it. Given EQ might not OHKO and toxapex recovers, SD then EQ guarantees. But if toxapex Scalds and burns, my attack halved. Risk. Alternative: switch to gholdengo, trick the scarf onto toxapex, then it's crippled (recovered gets locked, speed... toxapex slow anyway). Then set up. Actually simpler: EQ now — likely ~150-175 damage vs 125-157 HP; if toxapex HP rolls low and Def rolls low, OHKO. Otherwise toxapex at low, recovers, I EQ again next turn — but toxapex could Scald burn. Best: Swordsdance, then EQ guaranteed OHKO regardless. Risk: burn from Scald or Toxic. Toxic on my garchomp is fine-ish (already damaged). Scald burn bad. Hmm, expected damage EQ: range116-174 (before HP variance). Average maybe 150, Toxapex HP 141 avg. Chance to OHKO decent but not guaranteed. I'll go Swordsdance? But if toxapex doesn't threaten, opponent may switch... no, only hydreigon left (100%). If they switch to hydreigon, my SD'd EQ would still hit. Actually they could switch to hydreigon to wall ground? No, hydreigon levitate. If they switch, my EQ does nothing and I wasted turn but have SD. Hmm. If I SD and toxapex stays and Scalds → burn → my attack halved, EQ now weaker than before SD. Bad. Consider switching to gholdengo and tricking scarf on toxapex? Toxapex already slow, scarf irrelevant except locking moves. Trapping toxapex into Recover/Toxic would be great. Then Gholdengo makeitrain/shadowball... toxapex resists nothing of ghost; shadowball neutral. Toxapex SpD 145-213, bulky. Gholdengo 185 SpA, shadowball 80 BP... vs SpD ~180: 44*185/180+2 = 47 *1.5 STAB = 70. Low. Two hits. Better to keep Garchomp in and EQ. Garchomp has Spe +1 (216), toxapex can't outspeed. Just EQ: likely 3HKO never, actually EQ two shots at worst, and toxapex recovering keeps it around but I'm faster. Risk of Scald burn ~30%. If burned, EQ damage halves to ~75-87, still 2-3HKO but recover stalls. Gholdengo could then finish. I think just EQ is fine. Or SD to guarantee. Given burn risk makes SD questionable, and opponent might switch, I'll go EQ. Hmm, but if EQ doesn't KO and toxapex recovers, I lose momentum. Let me compute more carefully. Mega Garchomp Atk at level 50: stats given [Atk 244]. Toxapex Def range 154-224 (bold252 gives ~195-200ish at 50... range wide). Defensive toxapex typically252 Def → around 195? Range says up to 224 (max). Assume Def ~200, HP ~150. EQ damage = (44*244/200+2) = 53.7+2 = 55.7 → *1.5 STAB = 83.6 → *2 SE = 167. Oh I forgot to include SE properly. 167 > 150 max HP. Great, OHKO unless max roll def/max HP: (44*244/224+2)=50.3*1.5*2 = 151 vs HP 157 → 96%. So most rolls OHKO, worst case near-KO. So EQ is fine. Go earthquake.
- Turn 4MiMo V2.6 Flash used
ScaleshotTurn 3: Toxapex at 14% — EQ would KO if it stays, but they may switch to Hydreigon (Levitate, EQ immune) to preserve Regenerator pex. Scale Shot covers both: hits pex (2+ hits from 14% likely KO) and is 2x SE on Hydreigon. Chomp is tox, losing HP each turn — need to end this fast. After pex/Hydreigon down, Gholdengo cleans up.
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Toxapex at 14% — EQ should KO. But if it doesn't, it heals with Leftovers and Regenerator on switch. Also Chomp is tox and losing HP each turn. Should I just EQ? If pex survives and uses Scald, burn risk. Let's just EQ — 2x SE should easily KO from 14%. But wait — could opponent switch to Hydreigon (levitate) to immune EQ? That's a real risk. Scale Shot hits both. But Scale Shot is only 90% accuracy and might miss. If they switch to Hydreigon, Scale Shot is super effective on Dragon/Dark. If they stay, Scale Shot at 14% pex... might not KO with 2 hits minimum? 25 BP x2 = 50, still could KO from 14%. Actually EQ risk: Hydreigon levitate switch-in. Scale Shot risk: miss or low hits on pex (but pex at 14%, even 2 hits super effective... wait Scale Shot is Dragon, not SE on pex. 25x2 = 50 raw physical vs pex defense 154-224... probably not enough from 14% HP? pex HP125-157, 14% = ~18-22 HP. 50 damage before def could be enough actually. Hmm. EQ is safer if pex stays: guaranteed KO. Risk of Hydreigon switch-in. Scale Shot is safer against Hydreigon switch. Given pex is at 14% and likely dies to anything, and Hydreigon switch is possible... Scale Shot: if Hydreigon comes in, 2+ hits SE almost KOs. If pex stays, 2 hits might KO from 14%. But if only 1 hit (min), 25 damage — might not KO. Actually with 2 min hits guaranteed (2-5), 50 damage vs pex def... pex is very bulky but 14% HP is tiny. Likely KO. I'd go earthquake — pex staying is more likely than switching to a frail mon that dies to another EQ? Wait Hydreigon switch-in takes nothing from EQ (levitate), then Hydreigon at 100% threatens Chomp who's at 49% and tox. Hmm, that's bad — Hydreigon outspeeds? Chomp has Spe+1: 216 vs Hydreigon max 165. Chomp outspeeds. So if Hydreigon comes in, next turn Chomp can Scale Shot it. Actually with EQ: if pex stays → KO. If Hydreigon switches → no damage, but Chomp still at49% tox. Next turn I'd Scale Shot. Scale Shot: if pex stays → probably KO (2 hits min). If Hydreigon comes → SE damage. Scale Shot seems better coverage-wise. But if Scale Shot only does ~say 25-30% to Hydreigon with 2 hits... actually SE on 1.5x weak? Dragon is 2x on Dragon/Dark. 25x2x2 = 100 raw. Should be decent. Risk of Scale Shot missing (90%): -1 Def more. Actually Chomp already at -1 Def. I think earthquake is the cleanest: pex at 14% almost certainly stays to die or protect. Hmm, but pex could just switch knowing it's dead to EQ — Regenerator heal to 33%+. Standard play: opponent with pex at 14% vs Mega Chomp EQ will likely switch to Hydreigon (immune) or sacrifice. Actually pex could use Recover — not revealed though. Given uncertainty, Scale Shot handles both cases (hits Hydreigon SE, hits pex). Let's go Scale Shot.
Bonsai 2 27B switched toHydreigonToxapex at 22 HP cannot survive another EQ. Switching to Hydreigon triggers Regenerator (heals Toxapex ~52 HP). Garchomp is Toxic, 49% HP, will chip down. Choice Scarf locks Hydreigon to Dark Pulse only - neutral on Dragon/Ground but it outspeeds due to scarf. Plan: switch in, hit with DP, watch for Garchomp switching (Toxic follows). Save Toxapex for later cleanup.
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Let me analyze the current situation: My Toxapex is at 22/157 HP (14%) facing Mega Garchomp at 49% HP with Toxic on it. Key considerations: - My Toxapex is very low HP (22/157). If I stay in and get hit by Earthquake again, I'll likely faint. - The opponent's Garchomp has DEF -1 and SPE +1, and is at 49% HP with Toxic. - Toxic will chip the Garchomp down: at 49%, each turn of toxic does ~6% damage (1/32 of max HP per turn for badly poisoned). So it'll take a few more turns to KO. - If I switch to Hydreigon, Regenerator will heal Toxapex by 1/3 (52 HP), bringing it to about 74/157. - But if I switch, the Toxic stays on Garchomp and continues to chip it. Options: 1. Use Baneful Bunker - protects from one hit, poisons on contact. This gives me a free turn to heal or set up. But I'm at 22 HP, so even with Regenerator + Leftovers, I'd be at about 74+9 = 83 HP after switching out and back in. 2. Use Recover - heals 50% (78 HP), bringing me to 100/157. But the Garchomp will hit me next turn with Earthquake (super effective). At 100 HP, I might survive one EQ but not two. 3. Switch to Hydreigon - Regenerator heals Toxapex to ~74 HP. Hydreigon can use Nasty Plot or Dark Pulse. But Garchomp is Dragon/Ground and resists Dark (no, it doesn't resist Dark). Actually, Garchomp takes neutral damage from Dark Pulse. Wait, let me check: Dragon/Ground vs Dark - Ground resists nothing from Dark, Dragon resists nothing from Dark. So Dark Pulse is neutral. But Hydreigon's Choice Scarf means it can outspeed and hit first. Wait, actually the opponent's Garchomp has SPE +1 and Sand Force. Its speed range is 100-158 base * 1.5 (mega) = 150-237. With SPE+1, that's ~169-261. My Hydreigon with Choice Scarf at 165 base * 1.5 = 247. So Hydreigon should outspeed even the boosted Garchomp. But wait - if I switch to Hydreigon, the Garchomp is at 49% and Toxic. Dark Pulse (BP 80) from Hydreigon: Let me estimate damage. Hydreigon SpA 177, Garchomp SpD ~126-189 range. At level 50 with Mega, let's say SpD is around 140-160. Dark Pulse is neutral to Dragon/Ground. Actually, the key question is: should I stay in and use Baneful Bunker or Recover, or switch? If I use Baneful Bunker: - Garchomp attacks (Earthquake, super effective). But Baneful Bunker blocks it AND poisons on contact. Wait, does Earthquake count as a contact move? No! Earthquake is not a contact move. So Baneful Bunker would block the hit but NOT poison with Earthquake. Actually wait - let me re-read: "Contact: poison." This means it only poisons on contact moves. Earthquake is not a contact move, so no poison from Baneful Bunker against EQ. So Baneful Bunker would just protect me for one turn. Then next turn I'm still at 22 HP (minus maybe some Leftovers). Garchomp hits again with EQ and I faint. If I use Recover: - Heal to 100/157. Next turn, Garchomp hits with EQ (super effective). Let's estimate: Garchomp Atk ~171-244 range (Mega), let's say ~200. EQ BP 100. Against Toxapex Def 224. Damage = (2*200/50 + 2) * 100/224 * 157/100 ≈ (8+2)*100/224*1.57 ≈ 10*0.446*1.57 ≈ 7.0 HP... wait that doesn't seem right. Let me recalculate: Damage = ((2*Atk/50 + 2) * BP / Def) * (HP_max/100) = ((2*200/50 + 2) * 100 / 224) * (157/100) = ((8+2) * 100 / 224) * 1.57 = (10 * 0.446) * 1.57 = 4.46 * 1.57 ≈ 7 HP Wait, that seems too low. Let me recalculate more carefully. Actually the formula is: Damage = ((2*Atk/50 + 2) * BP / Def) * (HP_max/100) * STAB * type effectiveness For Garchomp EQ vs Toxapex: - Atk: ~200 (Mega Garchomp, let's estimate mid-range) - BP: 100 - Def: 224 - Type: Ground vs Poison/Water = super effective (2x) - STAB: Dragon/Ground, EQ is Ground type, so STAB applies (1.3x) Damage = ((2*200/50 + 2) * 100 / 224) * (157/100) * 2 * 1.3 = ((8+2) * 100 / 224) * 1.57 * 2 * 1.3 = (10 * 0.446) * 1.57 * 2.6 = 4.46 * 1.57 * 2.6 = 7.0 * 2.6 ≈ 18 HP Hmm, but in Turn 3, Toxapex went from 157 to 13 (lost 144 HP) from one Earthquake. That's way more than my calculation. Let me re-examine. Wait, in Turn 3: "Opposing Garchomp used Earthquake - It was super effective - Your Toxapex is at 13/157 HP" So Toxapex went from full (157) to 13, losing 144 HP. That's a massive hit. Let me recalculate with higher Atk. If Garchomp Atk is ~244 (max range for Mega): Damage = ((2*244/50 + 2) * 100 / 224) * (157/100) * 2 * 1.3 = ((9.76+2) * 100 / 224) * 1.57 * 2.6 = (11.76 * 0.446) * 1.57 * 2.6 = 5.24 * 1.57 * 2.6 = 8.23 * 2.6 ≈ 21.4 HP Still not 144. Something is off. Wait, maybe I'm miscalculating the formula. Let me use the standard Pokémon damage formula: Damage = floor(floor(floor(2*Atk/50 + 2) * BP / Def) * STAB * TypeMod) * (HP_max/100) Actually no, the correct formula is: Damage = floor((floor(floor(2*Atk/50 + 2) * BP / Def) * STAB * TypeMod) * HP_max / 100) Wait, I think I have the order wrong. Let me look at this differently. The standard formula: Base damage = (2*Atk/50 + 2) * BP / Def Then multiply by STAB and type effectiveness Then multiply by HP_max/100 (this is for the target's max HP, not the attacker's) Actually I think the correct formula is: Damage = floor(floor((floor(2*Atk/50 + 2) * BP / Def) * STAB * TypeMod) * (HP_max/100)) Hmm, but that still gives me around 20 HP for a full HP Toxapex. But the log shows 144 HP lost. Wait - maybe I'm wrong about the type effectiveness. Ground vs Poison/Water: - Ground is super effective against Steel and Rock (not Water or Poison) - Actually, Ground is NOT super effective against Water! Water resists Ground? No wait... Let me check: Ground type moves are super effective against Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel. They are NOT very effective against Grass, Bug. They are NEUTRAL against Water and Poison. Wait, but the log says "It was super effective" for Earthquake on Toxapex (Poison/Water). That's strange... Ground vs Poison/Water should be neutral. Unless... Oh wait, maybe I'm wrong. Let me double-check: - Ground is super effective against: Fire, Ice, Rock, Steel - Ground is not very effective against: Grass, Bug - Ground is neutral against: Normal, Fighting, Poison, Water, Electric, Flying, Psychic, Ghost, Dragon So Earthquake on Toxapex (Poison/Water) should be NEUTRAL, not super effective. But the log says "It was super effective." Hmm, this is confusing. Maybe there's a mistake in my type chart knowledge, or maybe the game data is different. Let me just go with what the log says - it was super effective. Actually wait - I might be wrong. Let me reconsider. In some games or contexts... No, I'm pretty sure Ground is neutral on Water and Poison. But the log explicitly states "It was super effective." I'll trust the log. OK so if Earthquake does ~144 damage to a full HP Toxapex, then at 22 HP, one more EQ would definitely KO me. So I CANNOT stay in and take another hit. My options: 1. Baneful Bunker - blocks the next hit (Earthquake is not contact, so no poison). Next turn I'm still at ~22+9=31 HP (Leftovers). Then Garchomp hits again and KOs me. Not great but buys one turn. 2. Recover - heals to 100 HP. But then Garchomp hits with EQ next turn for ~144 damage, KOing me. Actually wait, if I recover to 100, and EQ does 144, I still faint. So Recover doesn't help unless I can survive the hit. 3. Switch to Hydreigon - Regenerator heals Toxapex by 52 HP (to ~74). Hydreigon comes in at full HP. Actually wait - if I switch, does Garchomp get a free turn? No, switching is an action. The opponent still gets their turn after I switch. So: - I switch to Hydreigon - Regenerator triggers: Toxapex heals 52 HP (from 22 to 74) - Opponent's Garchomp attacks Hydreigon with Earthquake Earthquake on Hydreigon (Dark/Dragon): Ground is super effective against Dragon? No! Ground is NOT super effective against Dragon. Ground is neutral against Dragon and Dark. Wait, actually: - Ground vs Dragon: neutral - Ground vs Dark: neutral So EQ on Hydreigon should be neutral. But wait, the log said EQ was "super effective" on Toxapex (Poison/Water). If that's the case in this game, maybe my type chart is wrong for this specific battle context. Let me just assume it could be super effective or neutral. Actually, you know what, let me re-read the log more carefully: "Opposing Garchomp used Earthquake - It was super effective - Your Toxapex is at 13/157 HP" Hmm, but in Turn 2: "Opposing Garchomp used Scale Shot - It was super effective" on my Garchomp (Dragon/Ground). Dragon vs Dragon/Ground = super effective. That makes sense. For Earthquake on Toxapex... I'll just trust the log says it's super effective. Maybe there's a special interaction I'm not aware of, or maybe the game has different type matchups. Regardless, the key point is: my Toxapex at 22 HP will NOT survive another Earthquake. I need to switch. If I switch to Hydreigon: - Toxapex heals via Regenerator (52 HP → 74/157) - Garchomp attacks Hydreigon with Earthquake - If EQ is super effective on Hydreigon too... that would be bad. But Dragon/Ground vs Ground should be neutral or at least not super effective in standard matchups. Actually, let me reconsider. Maybe the "super effective" was a mistake in my reading, or maybe it's just how this particular game works. Let me look at the damage: 157-13 = 144 HP lost from one EQ on Toxapex. If Hydreigon has 167 HP and takes neutral EQ... If EQ does ~144 on a Def 224 target (Toxapex), then on Hydreigon with Def 112: Damage would be roughly 144 * (224/112) = 288, which exceeds Hydreigon's HP. So if it's super effective, Hydreigon also faints. But if it's neutral (which is what I'd expect for Ground vs Dragon/Dark), then: Damage on Hydreigon ≈ 144 * (224/112) / 2 = 288... no wait, that's not how it works. Let me think differently. If EQ does 144 damage to Toxapex (Def 224), and the type is super effective (2x): - Base damage before type mod: 72 - On Hydreigon (Def 112, neutral): 72 * (224/112) = 144 So if it's neutral on Hydreigon, EQ would do ~144 damage, and Hydreigon has 167 HP. So Hydreigon survives at 23 HP! That's tight but survivable. If it's super effective on Hydreigon too: 144 * 2 = 288 > 167, KO. I think Ground is neutral on Dragon/Dark in standard Pokémon. The "super effective" on Toxapex might be a quirk of this specific game or I'm misremembering the type chart. Let me go with switching to Hydreigon as the safest option since: 1. It saves my team from a guaranteed KO 2. Regenerator heals Toxapex for later 3. Hydreigon can outspeed (Choice Scarf) and hit back 4. Even if it takes a big hit, it might survive Actually, wait. Let me reconsider Baneful Bunker. If I use Baneful Bunker: - Garchomp uses Earthquake → blocked by Baneful Bunker - No poison (not contact) - End of turn: Leftovers heals Toxapex 9 HP → 31/157 - Next turn: Garchomp hits with EQ again → Toxapex faints So Baneful Bunker just delays the KO by one turn. Not great. What about Haze? If I use Haze: - Removes stat changes (DEF -1, SPE +1) from Garchomp - But Garchomp still hits with EQ next turn → Toxapex faints - Also wastes a turn So the best option is clearly to SWITCH to Hydreigon. With Hydreigon in: - It can use Nasty Plot (but Choice Scarf locks it... wait, does Choice Scarf lock? In this game, I think it might not since the notes mention "Choice Scarf locks me to darkpulse only" from Turn 1. So yes, Choice Scarf means Hydreigon can ONLY use Dark Pulse.) Wait, looking at my notes: "Leading Hydreigon (Choice Scarf, Levitate) vs Gholdengo... Choice Scarf locks me to darkpulse only." So Hydreigon with Choice Scarf can only use Dark Pulse. That limits options but it's still a viable attacker. Dark Pulse on Garchomp (Dragon/Ground): - Dark is neutral against Dragon and Ground - BP 80, SpA 177 - Garchomp SpD: let's estimate ~126-189 range, say ~150 - Damage ≈ ((2*177/50 + 2) * 80 / 150) * (HP_max/100) * STAB Wait, Hydreigon is Dark/Dragon. Dark Pulse is Dark type. No STAB for Dragon. So no STAB bonus. Damage ≈ ((7.08 + 2) * 80 / 150) * (49% of Garchomp's max HP) = (9.08 * 0.533) * (0.49 * ~200) = 4.84 * 98 ≈ 475... that seems too high. Let me redo: Damage = ((2*Atk/50 + 2) * BP / Def) * (Target_HP_max/100) = ((2*177/50 + 2) * 80 / 150) * (200/100) = ((7.08 + 2Thinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
Bonsai 2 27B switched toToxapexIncident report
Only one legal action: played without asking.
- Turn 5MiMo V2.6 Flash used
EarthquakeTurn 5: Toxapex is their LAST mon (Hydreigon and Garchomp both fainted) — no switch possible. Toxapex at 47% (~66-74 HP); my EQ (244 Atk STAB, 2x SE) easily KOs even its max bulk. Garchomp is tox with Def -2 but nothing threatens it. Just fire EQ and end this.
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Toxapex at 47%, Garchomp has Def -2, tox damage. EQ is super effective, should KO. But if they switch... their only remaining mons: toxapex active, hydreigon fainted, garchomp fainted. Wait — opponent brought 3: garchomp, toxapex, hydreigon, all seen, two fainted. So toxapex is their last! No switch possible. So just EQ to KO. Toxapex at 47% of ~140 = ~66 HP. EQ at 244 Atk vs Def ~190: ~244*1.5(stab)*100/190... roughly 190 damage *2 SE... plenty. KO. Toxapex only revealed toxic; it can't touch Garchomp much anyway. EQ kills.
Bonsai 2 27B usedBanefulbunkerOnly Toxapex remains (74/157 HP). Mega Garchomp at 37% with Toxic, DEF-2, SPE+2. Garchomp EQ deals ~118 damage - one hit KOs me. Must alternate Baneful Bunker + Recover to survive while Toxic chips Garchomp (~12-13 HP/turn, ~70-80 HP left = 5-6 turns). BB first gives extra turn of Toxic chip before I faint. If Garchomp switches, Toxic follows.
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Let me analyze the current situation: - My Toxapex is at 74/157 HP (47.1%) facing Mega Garchomp at 37% HP with Toxic, DEF -2, SPE +2 - My Garchomp and Hydreigon have fainted - I only have Toxapex left on the field - The opponent has Gholdengo (full HP) and one more unrevealed Pokémon from: Dragapult, Slowkinggalar, Corviknight, Volcarona Wait, let me re-read. The opponent brought 3 of their 6 shown at team preview. They've used Garchomp (Mega) and Gholdengo is still in the party. So they have one more to reveal from: Dragapult, Slowkinggalar, Corviknight, Volcarona. Current state: - My Toxapex: 74/157 HP, Leftovers, Regenerator - Opponent's Mega Garchomp: 37% HP, Toxic, DEF -2, SPE +2, Sand Force Toxapex is at 74 HP. If Garchomp hits with Earthquake (super effective), it will likely KO Toxapex. Let me check: - Garchomp's Atk range: 171-244 (with DEF -2 and SPE +2, but that doesn't affect attack) - Actually wait, the stats shown are "Stats at level 50 (possible range)" which includes the boosts. So Atk is 171-244. - Earthquake BP 100, Ground vs Poison/Water: super effective (2x) - Toxapex Def: 224 With Sand Force active... wait, the weather says "Weather: None". But Garchomp has Sand Force ability which gives it immunity to sand and boosts its own Ground/Rock/Steel attacks by 1.3x even without a sandstorm? Actually no - Sand Force only works when there IS a sandstorm. Let me re-read... "Effects: sandforce: This Pokemon's Ground/Rock/Steel attacks do 1.3x in Sandstorm; immunity to it." So Sand Force requires a sandstorm to be active. Weather is "None", so the 1.3x bonus doesn't apply. But Garchomp still has immunity to sand (which isn't relevant since there's no sand). Wait, but looking at Turn 2-4, Garchomp used Scale Shot which hit 3 times and was super effective. That's a Dragon move vs Dragon/Ground - yes, super effective. And Earthquake was super effective on Toxapex (Ground vs Poison/Water is super effective). So the key question: what should I do with Toxapex at 74 HP facing Mega Garchomp at 37% HP? Options: 1. Toxic - but Garchomp already has Toxic. This would be a waste. 2. Recover - heals 50% of max HP (78.5, so ~79 HP), bringing Toxapex to ~153/157. This is smart because Toxapex can then tank more hits. 3. Baneful Bunker - protects from one hit and poisons on contact. But Garchomp's moves aren't contact (Earthquake, Scale Shot). So the poison wouldn't trigger. However, it does protect from the next hit. 4. Haze - removes stat changes. Garchomp has DEF -2 and SPE +2. Removing these would help but... Actually wait - if I use Baneful Bunker, it protects from the next move. But Garchomp's moves (Earthquake, Scale Shot) are not contact moves, so the poison effect wouldn't trigger. However, it still blocks the hit. That means Toxapex survives one more turn at 74 HP. If I use Recover: Toxapex goes to ~153/157 HP. Then next turn, Garchomp hits with EQ (super effective). Let me estimate damage: - Garchomp Atk: let's say around 200 (middle of range) - Earthquake BP 100, super effective (2x), no STAB bonus for Ground on Dragon/Ground... wait, actually it IS STAB! Dragon/Ground uses Ground type. So STAB applies. - Damage = (2*Atk/5 + 2) * BP * STAB * SE / Def / 50 - With Sand Force not active (no sandstorm), no 1.3x bonus - Atk ~200, BP 100, STAB 1.5, SE 2.0, Def 224 - Damage = (2*200/5 + 2) * 100 * 1.5 * 2.0 / 224 / 50 - = (80+2) * 300 / 224 / 50 - = 82 * 300 / 11200 - = 24600 / 11200 ≈ 2.2 HP... that doesn't seem right Let me recalculate using the standard formula: Damage = ((2*Level/5 + 2) * Atk * BP * STAB * SE / Def) / 50 Level 50: (2*50/5 + 2) = 22 Atk: ~200 (let's use the range, maybe higher since it's Mega... wait, the stats shown already account for Mega? Let me re-read.) Actually looking at the opponent's Garchomp stats: "Stats at level 50 (possible range): [HP 183-215, Atk 171-244, Def 121-183, SpA 126-189, SpD 103-161, Spe 100-158]" These are the actual stats of this specific Pokémon (the range accounts for IV/EV variation). So Atk is between 171-244. Let's say ~200. Damage = (22 * 200 * 100 * 1.5 * 2.0 / 224) / 50 = (22 * 200 * 300 / 224) / 50 = (1,320,000 / 224) / 50 = 5892.86 / 50 = ~117.8 HP So Earthquake would deal about 118 HP to Toxapex. At 74 HP, Toxapex would faint. At 153 HP (after Recover), Toxapex would be at ~35 HP after one EQ. With Toxic already on Garchomp, and Garchomp at 37% HP: - If I Recover to ~153 HP, next turn Garchomp hits with EQ (~118 damage), Toxapex is at ~35 HP - Then Toxapex can use Baneful Bunker or Toxic again (but already toxed) - Actually, after the hit, it's still Toxapex's turn... no wait, Garchomp moves first (SPE 200+ vs 55). Let me think about this differently. The opponent has: - Mega Garchomp at 37% HP with Toxic - Gholdengo at full HP - One more Pokémon to reveal If I Recover now: - Turn 5: Toxapex Recovers to ~153 HP - Turn 6: Garchomp hits with EQ (~118 damage), Toxapex at ~35 HP. Then Toxapex can use Baneful Bunker (protects from next hit) or Toxic (waste since already toxed) or Haze (removes DEF -2 and SPE +2) - Turn 7: Garchomp hits again, Toxapex faints. Or if I used Baneful Bunker, it blocks the hit. Actually wait - if I use Baneful Bunker on turn 6 after being hit to 35 HP... no, that doesn't work because Garchomp moves first and would KO me before I can act. Let me reconsider. The best plan: - Turn 5: Recover (heal to ~153) - Turn 6: Garchomp hits EQ (~118), Toxapex at ~35 HP. Toxapex uses Baneful Bunker (protects from next hit, but no poison since non-contact) - Turn 7: Garchomp's hit is blocked by Baneful Bunker. Toxapex is still at 35 HP. - Turn 8: Garchomp hits again... Toxapex faints. Alternatively: - Turn 5: Recover to ~153 - Turn 6: Garchomp EQ (~118), Toxapex at ~35. Toxapex uses Haze (removes DEF -2 and SPE +2) - Turn 7: Garchomp hits again... Toxapex faints. Or: - Turn 5: Baneful Bunker (protect from next hit, Toxapex stays at 74) - Turn 6: Garchomp's EQ is blocked. Toxapex uses Recover to ~153. - Turn 7: Garchomp EQ (~118), Toxapex at ~35. - Turn 8: Toxapex faints or uses one more move. Hmm, actually with Baneful Bunker first: - Turn 5: Baneful Bunker (Toxapex at 74) - Turn 6: Garchomp EQ blocked. Toxapex Recovers to ~153. - Turn 7: Garchomp EQ (~118), Toxapex at ~35. Toxapex uses... Toxic (waste), Haze, or Baneful Bunker again. - Turn 8: Garchomp hits, Toxapex faints. With Recover first: - Turn 5: Recover to ~153 - Turn 6: Garchomp EQ (~118), Toxapex at ~35. Toxapex uses Baneful Bunker. - Turn 7: Garchomp EQ blocked. Toxapex at 35. Uses... Haze or Toxic (waste). - Turn 8: Garchomp hits, Toxapex faints. Both seem to give about the same number of turns. But wait - what if Garchomp switches? If Garchomp switches out, Toxic follows to whatever comes in. And I only have Toxapex left (Garchomp and Hydreigon are fainted). So I'm essentially 1v3 with just Toxapex. Actually wait - can I switch? No! My other two Pokémon are fainted. I only have Toxapex. So I'm stuck with Toxapex. Given that, the goal is to maximize survival and chip down Garchomp with Toxic. Let me think about what's optimal: Garchomp at 37% HP with Toxic: - Toxic damage per turn: 1/16 of max HP (badly poisoned) = ~215/16 ≈ 13 HP per turn (if max is 215) or ~183/16 ≈ 11 HP per turn (if max is 183). Let's say ~12-13 HP. - Garchomp at 37% of its max HP... wait, what's its max HP? The range is 183-215. At 37%, that's about 68-79 HP remaining. So Toxic will chip it down: ~12-13 HP per turn. Garchomp has maybe 70-80 HP left. So Toxic alone would take about 5-6 turns to KO it. But I need to survive those turns. Toxapex at 74 HP can only take one EQ hit before fainting (EQ deals ~118). So I need to either: 1. Block hits with Baneful Bunker 2. Recover to survive more hits Best strategy: Alternate between Recover and Baneful Bunker to maximize survival while Toxic chips Garchomp down. Turn 5: Recover (74 → ~153) Turn 6: Garchomp EQ (~118), Toxapex at ~35. Use Baneful Bunker. Turn 7: Garchomp EQ blocked. Toxapex at 35. Use... hmm, I'm low. Could use Haze to remove the DEF -2 (making Garchomp weaker) and SPE +2. Actually wait, if I use Haze on turn 7, it removes Garchomp's DEF -2 and SPE +2. That makes Garchomp hit harder (DEF back up) but slower. Hmm, actually removing DEF -2 means Garchomp's defense goes UP (from -2 to neutral), which doesn't affect its attack. Wait no - DEF -2 means Garchomp's DEF is reduced. Removing it would make Garchomp's DEF go back to normal (higher). This doesn't help me directly since I'm not attacking Garchomp. Actually, the SPE +2 on Garchomp makes it faster. If I remove that, Garchomp might be slower. But Toxapex is at 55 base speed and Garchomp is at 100-158 base (with +2 boost). Even without the boost, Garchomp outspeeds Toxapex. So Haze doesn't really help with speed. Let me reconsider. The most important thing: 1. Survive as long as possible 2. Let Toxic do its work on Garchomp 3. Hope Garchomp switches (Toxic follows) or gets KO'd by Toxic Given I'm at 74 HP, the best immediate move is Recover to get back to near full health. This gives me more buffer for the next hit. Actually, let me reconsider Baneful Bunker first: - Turn 5: Baneful Bunker (protects from next hit) - Turn 6: Garchomp EQ blocked. Toxapex at 74. Use Recover → ~153. - Turn 7: Garchomp EQ (~118), Toxapex at ~35. Use Baneful Bunker. - Turn 8: Garchomp EQ blocked. Toxapex at 35. Use... Haze or Toxic (waste). - Turn 9: Garchomp hits, Toxapex faints. vs Recover first: - Turn 5: Recover → ~153 - Turn 6: Garchomp EQ (~118), Toxapex at ~35. Use Baneful Bunker. - Turn 7: Garchomp EQ blocked. Toxapex at 35. Use... Haze or Toxic (waste). - Turn 8: Garchomp hits, Toxapex faints. Recover first gives me one extra turn! Because I get to block the second hit instead of the first. Let me verify: Recover first: - T5: Recover (153) - T6: EQ blocked? No! Garchomp hits, Toxapex at 35. Then Toxapex uses Baneful Bunker. - T7: Garchomp's hit is BLOCKED by Baneful Bunker. Toxapex at 35. Uses Haze/Toxic. - T8: Garchomp hits, Toxapex faints. Baneful Bunker first: - T5: Baneful Bunker (74) - T6: Garchomp's hit is BLOCKED. Toxapex at 74. Uses Recover → ~153. - T7: Garchomp EQ (~118), Toxapex at ~35. Uses Baneful Bunker. - T8: Garchomp's hit blocked. Toxapex at 35. Uses Haze/Toxic. - T9: Garchomp hits, Toxapex faints. So Baneful Bunker first gives me one extra turn (T9 vs T8)! That's better because Toxic has more turns to chip Garchomp down. Wait, but in the BB-first scenario, on T6 I Recover from 74 to ~153. Then on T7, EQ hits for ~118, leaving me at ~35. On T8, BB blocks. On T9, I faint. That's 4 turns of Toxic damage on Garchomp (T5, T6, T7, T8). In the Recover-first scenario: - T5: Recover. Toxic ticks. - T6: EQ hits (~118), Toxapex at ~35. BB used. Toxic ticks. - T7: EQ blocked. Haze/Toxic used. Toxic ticks. - T8: EQ hits, Toxapex faints. That's 3 turns of Toxic damage (T5, T6, T7). So BB first is better by one turn of Toxic chip. But wait - there's another consideration. What if Garchomp switches out? If Garchomp switches, Toxic follows to the new Pokémon. And I'm still at whatever HP I have. The opponent has Gholdengo (full) and one more. If Garchomp switches on T6 (after my BB blocks its hit), then: - New Pokémon comes in with Toxic - I'm at 74 HP (BB scenario) or ~153 HP (Recover scenario) Hmm, this is getting complicated. Let me just go with the most defensive option that maximizes survival. Actually, you know what, let me reconsider the damage calculation. The opponent's Garchomp has DEF -2 and SPE +2. But its Atk isn't boosted. The stats shown (Atk 171-244) are the actual stats of this Pokémon. Let me use a middle value of ~200. Actually, I realize I should also consider: does GThinking budget reached. Stop thinking and give your final answer now.
- Turn 6MiMo V2.6 Flash used
EarthquakeTurn 6: Toxapex is their last mon. My Garchomp is doomed — tox damage next tick (~44) exceeds its 36 HP, so it can't be saved. Fire EQ now: 2/3 chance Baneful Bunker fails consecutively, and EQ KOs Toxapex easily through 52% HP. If bunker blocks, Chomp dies and scarf Gholdengo enters to finish with Make It Rain (goodasgold blocks its Toxic). Volcarona preserved.
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Toxapex at 52%, my Garchomp at 36 HP with tox and Def -2. Baneful Bunker poisons on contact... wait, I'm already tox. Baneful Bunker protects and poisons contact attackers. Earthquake would be blocked if it uses Baneful Bunker again. But it can't spam it forever — it's a move with limited... actually Protect-like moves have no PP limit issues but can fail consecutive uses (Baneful Bunker has 10 PP, and consecutive use chance drops). I'm toxic, losing HP each turn. At 36 HP, tox damage: turn 6 would be... tox started turn 3. Turn 3: 1 dmg unit? At level 50, toxic damage = max(1, HP/16) escalating. 183/16 ≈ 11. Turn 3 took 91 from... wait log shows 102→91 (turn... hmm actually turn 3: 91/183). Turn 4: 69. Turn 5: 36. So ~22, then33? Damage escalating: turn3 ~11, turn4 ~22, turn5 ~33. Turn 6: ~44 damage — that would KO Garchomp regardless! So Garchomp faints to tox this turn no matter what. Should I just attack with EQ hoping to KO before dying? Toxic damage happens at end of turn, so I move first and can KO Toxapex. EQ at 52% HP: Toxapex max HP 157, 52% ≈ 82 HP (range 65-82). My EQ: 244 Atk, STAB 1.5, SE 2x, vs Def 154-224. Neutral calc: 244 Atk vs 224 Def = ~50 base damage * 1.5 * 1.5 * 2 = ... let's compute: (2*50/2+2)*... at level 50: damage≈ (2*244*100/(def*50)+2) * targets. vs224 def: 2*244*100/224 = 217.8+2 = 219.8 power modifiers... that's in "power" units, then * STAB 1.5 * SE 2 = ... damage = ((2*50/50+2)*50*244/def/50+2)/... standard: ((2*Level/5+2)*Power*Atk/Def)/50+2 = ((40+2)*100*244/224)/50+2 = (42*100*1.089)/50+2 = 4575/50+2 = 93.5. *STAB 1.5 = 140, *SE 2 = 280, capped 156... wait HP is 125-157. With min roll before modifiers: ~93 * 0.85 = 79 *1.5 * 2 = 237 → capped at 156. Hmm, damage capped at defender's HP anyway. 85% of 140*2=280... minimum = 93.5*0.85*1.5*2 = 238 >> 82. So EQ easily KOs even max bulk Toxapex. But Baneful Bunker would block it. If they use it again, it may fail (consecutive protect chance1/3 or fails). Last turn it succeeded. If it succeeds again, I take toxic and faint. Alternatively, switching to Gholdengo saves Chomp — but Chomp is tox and will die anyway to tox damage next turn if it stays in... no, switching resets? No, tox persists. Chomp at 36 HP with tox: next switch-in toxic damage at 44 → dies. So Chomp is essentially dead regardless (unless I switch now, and it dies on... no, toxic damage only applies while on field). Chomp at 36 HP, any toxic tick kills it. It can't be saved meaningfully — switching it out, tox damage applies when it returns... it would die. Actually could use Volcarona's Morning Sun to heal? No, that heals Volcarona. So Chomp's last act: EQ to KO Toxapex. If Baneful Bunker succeeds, I lose Chomp but Toxapex only healed a bit. Alternatively switch to Gholdengo who outspeeds and hits with Make It Rain/Shadow Ball — scarf Gholdengo SpA 185 vs Toxapex SpD 145-213. Make It Rain 120 BP STAB SE... wait Toxapex is Poison/Water — Steel is 2x on both? Steel is SE on Rock, Ice, Fairy; not Poison or Water. Neutral. Shadow Ball neutral too. Shadow Ball 80 BP vs Make It Rain 120 with SpA drop. Calc Make It Rain vs max SpD Toxapex (213, HP 157): damage = ((42)*120*185/213)/50+2 = (42*120*0.868)/50+2 = 4378/50+2 = 89.6 *1.5 STAB = 134, min 85% = 114. Toxapex at 52% (82 HP) would take min 114 → KO. Even at min SpD 145: higher. So Gholdengo's Make It Rain KOs Toxapex through52%. But if Toxapex uses Baneful Bunker, my attack is blocked. Then Gholdengo is in, Toxapex toxic-free against... Gholdengo can then hit again next turn; Toxapex can't spam bunker (fails often). Which is better? With Chomp: I'm going to lose it anyway. Toxapex can't do anything offensive to Gholdengo really (Toxapex moves known: toxic, baneful bunker; maybe scald/sludge bomb). Saving Chomp pointless — it dies to tox regardless. Option A: EQ with Chomp. If bunker fails/blocked, Toxapex dies, I win with Gholdengo vs nothing (Toxapex is their last). If bunker succeeds, Chomp dies to tox next... actually Chomp survives turn only if tox damage doesn't KO —44 damage > 36 HP, so Chomp dies to tox this turn if EQ blocked. Then Gholdengo comes in and finishes. Option B: switch to Gholdengo. Toxapex uses bunker or an attack; next turn Make It Rain KOs. Safer — Gholdengo can't be statused meaningfully (Good as Gold blocks toxic). This guarantees eventual win without risking anything. But risk in option B: if Toxapex attacks... it can't hurt Gholdengo much. Actually could Toxapex Toxic? Good as Gold blocks status moves. Scald would do some damage but nothing. Option A risk: if EQ gets blocked, Chomp dies to tox, Gholdengo comes in free. That's fine too, same result as B but I lose Chomp — which is lost anyway. Actually is Chomp saveable? If I switch Chomp out now, it's at 36 with tox. Switch back in later → toxic damage ~55 → dies. And there's no reason to keep it. So Chomp is a sacrifice. Option A gains tempo: EQ likely KOs (bunker has ~1/3 chance of succeeding consecutively, but opponent might predict EQ and use it — they did last turn). Hmm, they successfully bunkered last turn; consecutive bunker chance is 1/3? For Protect: 1/3 chance after one success. So 2/3 chance EQ goes through and I win now. Option B: guaranteed win in 2 turns, but if Toxapex has something like Recover + Toxic stall... Gholdengo Good as Gold blocks toxic. Toxapex can't touch Gholdengo except Scald (burn? Good as Gold blocks status moves but Scald's burn is secondary effect — does Good as Gold block it? Good as Gold blocks status moves targeting it; Scald is an attack, burn is secondary — I believe Good as Gold doesn't block secondary burn). Scarf Gholdengo Shadow Ball 2-hit KOs. Simplest: go with EQ. Even if bunker blocks, I lose only a doomed Chomp and Gholdengo enters. If it lands, instant win. Let's do earthquake.
Bonsai 2 27B usedBanefulbunkerOnly Toxapex remains at 83/157 HP. Mega Garchomp at 19% with Toxic (turn 4 tick = ~48 damage > its ~37 HP remaining). BB blocks its physical attack (EQ/Scale Shot), then Toxic ticks and KOs it. If they switch, Toxic follows to next Pokémon. Gholdengo is the only other revealed threat in back.
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Let me analyze the current situation: - My Toxapex is at 83/157 HP (52.9%) - Opposing Mega Garchomp is at 19% HP with Toxic, DEF -2, SPE +2 - I have no other Pokémon left (Garchomp and Hydreigon are fainted) - Toxapex has: Toxic, Recover, Baneful Bunker, Haze The opponent's Garchomp is at 19% HP. It's been hit by Toxic which deals damage each turn. Let me calculate how much more it needs to take from Toxic to KO it. Garchomp's max HP range: 183-215. At level 50 with Sand Force, let's say around 194 (mid-range). Actually, looking at the stats shown: HP 183-215. Let me use ~194 as a middle estimate. At 19% of ~194 = ~37 HP remaining. Toxic damage per turn: 1/16 of max HP on turn 1, then increasing. Actually, Toxic deals 1/16 max HP on the first turn it's affected, and increases by 1/16 each subsequent turn. But wait - Garchomp got Toxic in Turn 3. Let me count: - Turn 3: Got Toxic (turn 1 of poison = 1/16) - Turn 4: Turn 2 of poison = 2/16 - Turn 5: Turn 3 of poison = 3/16 - Turn 6: Turn 4 of poison = 4/16 Wait, actually in Pokémon Showdown, Toxic damage is calculated as (maxHP/16) * turn_number. So: - Turn 1: maxHP/16 - Turn 2: 2*maxHP/16 - etc. But Garchomp's HP has been reduced by other attacks too. Let me just focus on what I can do. Garchomp is at 19% HP. With Toxic continuing to chip it, and my Toxapex needing to survive... The key question: Can I KO the Garchomp with Toxic alone? At 19% HP, that's roughly 37 HP (if max is ~194). Toxic on turn 4 would deal about 4/16 * 194 ≈ 48 damage. That would KO it! Wait, but I need to think about timing. The Garchomp moves first each turn. So: - Turn 6: Garchomp attacks (EQ or Scale Shot), then my Toxapex acts, then Toxic tick happens at end of turn. Actually, let me reconsider the order. In Pokémon battles: 1. Priority moves resolve first 2. Then regular moves in speed order 3. Then status effects and damage ticks So if Garchomp uses Earthquake (super effective on Toxapex), it would deal massive damage. Let me calculate: Garchomp with Sand Force, DEF -2, SPE +2. Its Attack stat range is 171-244. With Sand Force, Ground moves get 1.3x bonus. But wait, there's no Sandstorm active (Weather: None). So Sand Force doesn't give a bonus without sand. Actually wait - looking at the battle log, Garchomp used Scale Shot which was super effective on my Hydreigon and hit 3 times. That's interesting - Scale Shot is a Dragon-type move with BP 25 but hits 3 times. With Sand Force... no, Scale Shot is Dragon type, not Ground/Rock/Steel. So Sand Force wouldn't boost it. Wait, but the battle says "It was super effective" for Scale Shot on Hydreigon (Dark/Dragon). Dragon is super effective against Dragon? No, Dragon is neutral against Dragon. Let me re-read... Actually wait - Garchomp's revealed moves are scaleshot and earthquake. Scale Shot is Dragon/Physical BP 25. Against Dark/Dragon Hydreigon, Dragon is neutral. But the log says "It was super effective." Hmm, maybe I'm misreading. Let me look again... "Opposing Garchomp used Scale Shot It was super effective Your Hydreigon is at 95/167 HP" Wait, that doesn't make sense for Dragon vs Dark/Dragon. Unless... oh wait, maybe the "super effective" refers to something else or I'm misreading the type matchup. Actually, looking more carefully - Dragon is NOT super effective against Dark/Dragon. It's neutral. But the log clearly says "It was super effective." Hmm, maybe there's a confusion in the log format. Or maybe Garchomp has a different ability that makes it hit harder? No... Let me just accept the log as written. Actually wait - I think I might be overthinking this. The key point is: Garchomp is at 19% HP and Toxic. My Toxapex is at 83/157 HP. If I use Baneful Bunker this turn: - Garchomp attacks (EQ or Scale Shot) - blocked by BB - Toxapex gets poisoned by contact (but Garchomp already has Toxic, and Toxapex is Poison type... wait, does contact poison work on a Poison-type? No! Poison types are immune to poison. So the contact poison from BB wouldn't affect Garchomp since it's Dragon/Ground.) Wait, actually Baneful Bunker: "Protects from moves. Contact: poison." - The user protects themselves, and if the opponent makes contact, they get poisoned. But Garchomp is Dragon/Ground, not immune to poison. So if Garchomp uses a physical attack (EQ or Scale Shot), it would make contact with Toxapex's BB shield and get poisoned... but it's ALREADY poisoned by Toxic. Getting poisoned again doesn't stack - it just resets the timer. Actually wait - in Pokémon, if a Pokémon is already poisoned, being poisoned again doesn't change anything (it stays at the same stage). So BB's contact poison wouldn't help here since Garchomp is already Toxic'd. But BB still protects from damage! That's the main benefit. If I use Recover: - Garchomp attacks first (EQ or Scale Shot) - EQ on Toxapex: Ground vs Poison/Water = super effective. Let me estimate damage. Garchomp Attack ~200 (mid-range), with DEF -2... wait, DEF -2 means its defense is reduced, not attack. Its attack would be boosted by SPE+2? No, SPE is speed. Actually, let me recalculate. The boosts are DEF: -2 and SPE: +2. So Garchomp's Attack is at base (no boost), Defense is reduced, Speed is increased. Garchomp Attack range: 171-244. Let's say ~200. EQ BP 100, Ground vs Poison/Water = super effective (2x). Damage formula: ((2*Level/5+2) * BP * Atk / Def) / 50 + 2 With Level 50: (2*50/5+2) = 22 Garchomp Atk ~200, Toxapex Def 224 Damage = (22 * 100 * 200 / 224) / 50 + 2 = (440000/224)/50 + 2 = 1964/50 + 2 = 39.3 + 2 ≈ 41... Wait, that seems too low. Let me recalculate. Actually the formula is: ((2*Level/5+2) * BP * Atk / Def) / 50 + 2 = (22 * 100 * 200 / 224) / 50 + 2 = (440000 / 224) / 50 + 2 = 1964.3 / 50 + 2 = 39.3 + 2 = 41.3 Hmm, but the log shows Garchomp's EQ took Toxapex from 157 to 13 HP (144 damage) in Turn 3. That's way more than 41. Let me re-examine. Wait, in Turn 3: "Your Toxapex is at 13/157 HP" after EQ. So it took 144 damage. That means Garchomp's Attack must be much higher, or I'm miscalculating. Let me try with Atk = 244 (max range): (22 * 100 * 244 / 224) / 50 + 2 = (536800/224)/50 + 2 = 2396.4/50 + 2 = 47.9 + 2 = 49.9 Still not 144. Something's off. Maybe the formula I'm using is wrong, or there are other factors. Actually wait - maybe Garchomp's stats are higher than I think. The range shown for its Atk is 171-244. But with Sand Force... no, Sand Force only boosts Ground/Rock/Steel moves in sand. There's no sand active. Hmm, let me look at Turn 3 again: "Opposing Garchomp used Earthquake" and Toxapex went from full (157) to 13 HP. That's 144 damage from a single EQ hit. For that to happen with BP 100, super effective (2x): Damage = ((2*50/5+2) * 100 * Atk / Def) / 50 + 2, times STAB? No wait, Ground is Garchomp's type so there IS STAB (1.3x). With STAB: Damage = (22 * 100 * Atk * 1.3 / 224) / 50 + 2 For 144 damage: 144 = (2860 * Atk / 224) / 50 + 2 142 = (2860 * Atk / 224) / 50 7100 = 2860 * Atk / 224 Atk = 7100 * 224 / 2860 = 553.9 That's way above the range. Something is very wrong with my calculation or the battle log. Wait, maybe I should just trust the battle log and not try to calculate exact damage. The key facts are: - Garchomp EQ took Toxapex from 157 to 13 (one hit KO territory) - Garchomp is at 19% HP with Toxic - My Toxapex is at 83/157 If Garchomp uses EQ again, it will likely KO my Toxapex (since 83 < 144). So I CANNOT survive an EQ. My options: 1. Baneful Bunker - blocks the attack, but Garchomp is already Toxic'd so contact poison doesn't help 2. Recover - heals me but I still take the hit first 3. Toxic - does nothing useful (Garchomp already has Toxic) 4. Haze - removes stat boosts but doesn't protect from damage Wait, actually with Baneful Bunker: - Garchomp attacks → blocked by BB - Toxapex survives this turn - At end of turn, Toxic ticks on Garchomp (turn 4 = 4/16 of max HP) If Garchomp's max HP is ~194, then 4/16 * 194 ≈ 48 damage. Garchomp is at 19% of 194 ≈ 37 HP. So Toxic tick would KO it! But wait - does the Toxic tick happen after the move? Yes, status effects and damage ticks happen at the end of the turn, after all moves are resolved. So with BB: - Garchomp's attack is blocked - End of turn: Toxic deals 4/16 * maxHP to Garchomp - If that's enough to KO Garchomp, great! But I need to verify: is 4/16 * 194 ≈ 48 > 37 (Garchomp's current HP)? Yes! So Toxic would KO Garchomp. Actually wait, let me reconsider the Toxic damage calculation. In Pokémon, Toxic damage on turn N is N/16 of max HP. But this counts from when the poison was first applied. Garchomp got Toxic in Turn 3. So: - End of Turn 3: 1/16 * maxHP - End of Turn 4: 2/16 * maxHP - End of Turn 5: 3/16 * maxHP - End of Turn 6: 4/16 * maxHP Total damage from Toxic through Turn 6: (1+2+3+4)/16 * maxHP = 10/16 * maxHP ≈ 0.625 * maxHP If maxHP is ~194, that's about 121 HP of toxic damage total. But Garchomp also took damage from my attacks (Dark Pulse in Turn 1). Let me check: Turn 1: Hydreigon used Dark Pulse on Garchomp → Garchomp at 55% So Garchomp lost 45% of its HP to Dark Pulse. If maxHP is 194, that's ~87 damage. Then in Turn 3, it got Toxic (1/16 ≈ 12 damage) Turn 4: Scale Shot hit Hydreigon (not Garchomp), Toxic tick 2/16 ≈ 24 damage Turn 5: BB blocked EQ, Toxic tick 3/16 ≈ 37 damage Wait, but the log shows Garchomp at 49% after Turn 3, 37% after Turn 4, 19% after Turn 5. Let me trace: Start: 100% Turn 1 (Dark Pulse): 55% → lost 45% Turn 2: Garchomp Mega Evolved, used Scale Shot on my Garchomp (3 hits) Turn 3: EQ on Toxapex, Toxic applied. Garchomp at 49% (tox) So between Turn 1 and Turn 3, Garchomp went from 55% to 49%. That's a 6% drop = ~12 HP if max is 194. That matches 1/16 * 194 ≈ 12. Good. Turn 4: Scale Shot on Hydreigon (3 hits), Toxic tick. Garchomp at 37%. Drop from 49% to 37% = 12% = ~23 HP. That's 2/16 * 194 ≈ 24. Close enough. Turn 5: BB blocked EQ, Toxic tick. Garchomp at 19%. Drop from 37% to 19% = 18% = ~35 HP. That's 3/16 * 194 ≈ 36. Close! So Turn 6: Toxic tick would be 4/16 * 194 ≈ 48 damage. Garchomp is at 19% ≈ 37 HP. 48 > 37, so Toxic WOULD KO Garchomp! But wait - does the Toxic tick happen even if I use BB? Yes! The order is: 1. Moves resolve (BB blocks Garchomp's attack) 2. End of turn effects: Toxic ticks, Leftovers heals, etc. So if I use BB this turn: - Garchomp attacks → blocked - Toxapex survives at 83 HP (plus Leftovers heal ~10 HP = 93) - Toxic tick: 4/16 * 194 ≈ 48 damage to Garchomp - Garchomp was at 19% ≈ 37 HP → 37 - 48 = negative → KO! This is the winning move. Use Baneful Bunker to survive, and Toxic will finish off Garchomp. Actually wait - I should double-check: does BB's contact poison matter? Garchomp is already Toxic'd, so no additional effect. But the protection is what matters. Also, I should consider: what if Garchomp doesn't use a physical move? What if it uses something else? Looking at revealed moves: scaleshot and earthquake. Both are physical. So BB will block both. What about the opponent switching? If they switch out, Toxic follows to their new Pokémon. But Garchomp is at 19% - they'd be smart to not switch. And even if they do, I can deal with their other Pokémon (Gholdengo is still in the back). Decision: Use Baneful Bunker. This protects Toxapex from Garchomp's attack and allows Toxic to KO Garchomp at end of turn.