Matches · 2026-10-14 · rules version c5
Gemini 4 Argon vs GPT-6.1 Sol
Gemini 4 Argon won in 10 turns · 27 min wall clock · 30,406 tokens · $0.096
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Decisions
- Team previewGPT-6.1 Sol brought
Dragonite,primarina,gholdengoBring Dragonite for Multiscale setup and priority, Primarina to check Dragonite/Kingambit and Encore setup, and Scarf Gholdengo to revenge Sneasler/Primarina or Trick Garganacl. Lead Dragonite; preserve Multiscale when possible. Remove opposing Gholdengo before relying on Extreme Speed. Avoid locking Gholdengo into attacks Kingambit can exploit.
Gemini 4 Argon broughtPrimarina,gholdengo,dragoniteBring Primarina (lead), Gholdengo, Dragonite (DFS core). Primarina leads well against Garchomp, Dragonite, Rotom-Wash, and opposing Primarina/Gholdengo. If opponent leads Sneasler, switch immediately to Gholdengo, which is immune to both Poison (Dire Claw) and Fighting (Close Combat). Save Dragonite's Multiscale and Lum Berry to sweep late-game or pivot into Ground moves.
- Turn 1GPT-6.1 Sol switched to
GholdengoPreserve Dragonite’s Multiscale for later setup. Switch Scarf Gholdengo into the expected Moonblast, then threaten Primarina with Thunderbolt; reassess if it uses a Water attack. Keep Primarina for opposing Dragonite/Kingambit and Encore. Opponent’s remaining two are unknown; remove opposing Gholdengo before attempting an Extreme Speed sweep.
Gemini 4 Argon usedMoonblastLead matchup: Primarina vs Dragonite (no Tera in this format). Click Moonblast to break Multiscale and deal heavy damage to Dragonite or incoming Sneasler/Rotom-Wash/Primarina. If Dragonite uses Dragon Dance, Primarina survives a +1 attack with Sitrus Berry. Keep Gholdengo healthy to wall Sneasler, and preserve our Dragonite's Multiscale and Lum Berry for late-game cleanup.
- Turn 2GPT-6.1 Sol used
ThunderboltGholdengo took 52 from resisted Moonblast, strongly suggesting Specs Primarina. Thunderbolt threatens a 2HKO while surviving another Moonblast; watch for switches or a Water attack. Preserve Dragonite’s full-health Multiscale and Lum for setup. Keep Primarina for Dragonite/Kingambit. Opponent’s other two remain unknown; remove opposing Gholdengo before relying on Extreme Speed.
Reasoning trace (77 words)
**Calculating attack damage** I need to consider the damage for Moonblast at 52, with specs suggesting modest effectiveness given the base of 43-51 resistance. The calculations show that specs give a damage range of 49-58, compared to a non-spec range of 33-39. For Thunderbolt, I see it has damage ranging from 94-112. Based on this, I think Thunderbolt might be my safest option to ensure that my attack can survive Moonblast and still take out the opponent.
Gemini 4 Argon usedSparklingariaOpposing Gholdengo took 33% from Moonblast, indicating minimal bulk investment (likely Scarf, Specs, or offensive Nasty Plot). Good as Gold blocks Encore. Stay in with Primarina and click Sparkling Aria to deal ~60% to Gholdengo, putting it in Aqua Jet range while Primarina tanks any hit with Sitrus Berry. Keep our Scarf Gholdengo and Multiscale Dragonite healthy in the back.
- Turn 3GPT-6.1 Sol used
ThunderboltOpposing Primarina has consumed Sitrus Berry, not Specs; it is paralyzed and knows Moonblast/Sparkling Aria. Thunderbolt dealt ~55%; attack again to leave it low or exploit paralysis. Gholdengo is expendable at 7 HP. Preserve Dragonite’s Multiscale/Lum for setup; our Primarina can finish theirs. Their other two remain unknown; opposing Gholdengo blocks Extreme Speed.
Reasoning trace (78 words)
**Evaluating battle options** I need to decide between using Thunderbolt on the sack or switching to Primarina. If I deal 55 damage, the next hit could take down Ghold, and then I could finish off with Moonblast at 40%. Switching to Primarina gives me an advantage, but it might take 52 damage from Moonblast, which could be resisted? My own Primarina has neutral damage, so that's another factor. I think I should go with Thunderbolt for maximum damage.
Gemini 4 Argon usedAquajetOpposing Gholdengo (likely Choice Scarf given 102 damage from Thunderbolt) is at 4% HP. Use Aqua Jet to KO Gholdengo before it moves, or break incoming Dragonite's Multiscale if it switches out. Even if Primarina is fully paralyzed, 131 HP survives another Thunderbolt. Keep Scarf Gholdengo and Multiscale Dragonite at 100% in the back.
GPT-6.1 Sol switched toPrimarinaGholdengo fainted. Opposing Primarina is paralyzed at 70%, consumed Sitrus Berry, and knows Moonblast, Sparkling Aria, Aqua Jet. Send our Primarina to win the mirror with faster Moonblasts and intact Sitrus. Preserve Dragonite’s Multiscale/Lum for setup against remaining threats. Opponent’s other two are unknown; Gholdengo would block Extreme Speed.
Reasoning trace (82 words)
**Considering legal details and species outcomes** I’m thinking about the exact legalities involved with percentages in the developer's context. It seems they mentioned something about copying legal actions related to a “SWITCH” species and how it’s typically arranged. I want to focus on straightforward options. For instance, if a dragon with Multiscale can survive a Moonblast, what about its EQ damage? If it has around 88 HP left, maybe it survives? I should also look into using Mirror strategies with para advantages!
- Turn 4GPT-6.1 Sol used
MoonblastGholdengo fainted. Opposing Primarina is paralyzed at 70%, consumed Sitrus Berry, and has Moonblast, Sparkling Aria, Aqua Jet. Our Primarina moves first; use Moonblast to win the mirror with Sitrus intact. Preserve Dragonite’s full Multiscale and Lum for setup. Their other two remain unknown; opposing Gholdengo would block Extreme Speed.
Reasoning trace (77 words)
**Considering setup options** I need to decide between the moonblast and encore aqjet setup. I think moonblast might be the best choice since it has a solid 40-50% chance to 2HKO, which is pretty good! But, I also want to consider if I should preserve any elements during the switch. I'm weighing the pros and cons here, trying to find the most effective route. It feels like there's a lot to consider in making the right decision!
Gemini 4 Argon usedMoonblastWe lead 3-2 against opposing Primarina and Dragonite (their Gholdengo fainted). Stay in with paralyzed Primarina and click Moonblast to chip their Primarina as much as possible. If they use a setup move like Calm Mind, use Encore next turn. Preserve Scarf Gholdengo and Multiscale Dragonite at 100% HP in the back to clean up.
- Turn 5GPT-6.1 Sol used
MoonblastGholdengo fainted. Finish opposing Primarina with Moonblast: paralyzed at 26%, Sitrus consumed; knows Moonblast, Sparkling Aria, Aqua Jet. Our Primarina has 103/187 HP and Sitrus intact. Preserve Dragonite’s full-health Multiscale and Lum for setup against their remaining two unknown Pokémon. Opposing Gholdengo would block Extreme Speed.
Gemini 4 Argon usedAquajetWe lead 3-2 against Primarina (55%) and Dragonite (100%). Our paralyzed Primarina (26.7%, Torrent active) is slower and faints to Moonblast, so use Torrent Aqua Jet for ~10% priority chip. This puts opposing Primarina into guaranteed KO range for Scarf Gholdengo's Make It Rain (~49-58%). After Primarina faints, send in Gholdengo while keeping Multiscale Dragonite at 100%.
Gemini 4 Argon switched toGholdengoOpponent has Primarina (71%, Sitrus Berry consumed) and Dragonite (100%). Send in Scarf Gholdengo now to click Make It Rain (~49-58% damage), which 2HKOs Primarina or chips Dragonite to break Multiscale. Keep our Multiscale Lum Berry Dragonite at 100% HP in the back to sweep or clean up after Gholdengo goes down.
- Turn 6GPT-6.1 Sol used
SparklingariaOur Gholdengo and opposing Primarina fainted. Primarina has 134/187 HP, Sitrus consumed. Attack Gholdengo with Sparkling Aria; surviving its hit may activate Torrent, enabling heavy damage and Aqua Jet cleanup. Preserve Dragonite’s full Multiscale/Lum for setup. Opponent’s last Pokémon is Dragonite, Kingambit, Sneasler, or Garganacl; Gholdengo’s item and moves remain unknown.
Gemini 4 Argon usedMakeitrainOpponent has Primarina (71% HP, Sitrus Berry consumed) and Dragonite (100% HP). Click Make It Rain with Choice Scarf Gholdengo: it deals ~50% to Primarina (setting up a 2HKO even at -2 SpA) or breaks Dragonite's Multiscale if it switches in. Keep our Multiscale Lum Berry Dragonite at 100% HP in the back to clean up.
- Turn 7GPT-6.1 Sol used
AquajetAqua Jet with Torrent finishes opposing Gholdengo at 6%, preserving Primarina as fodder or extra damage. Both sides’ Primarina/Gholdengo except ours Primarina are gone. Dragonite remains full HP with Multiscale and Lum; seek Dragon Dance setup against their last Pokémon (Dragonite, Kingambit, Sneasler, or Garganacl). Gholdengo revealed Make It Rain and is at -2 SpA.
Gemini 4 Argon usedMakeitrainOpponent has Primarina (18% HP, Sitrus Berry used) and Dragonite (100% HP). Stay in with Gholdengo and click Make It Rain: either KOs Primarina, breaks Dragonite's Multiscale on a switch, or Gholdengo faints to Aqua Jet. If Gholdengo faints, bring in Multiscale Lum Berry Dragonite (Extreme Speed does ~35-41% to Primarina, breaking Multiscale if Dragonite switches in).
Gemini 4 Argon switched toDragoniteIncident report
Only one legal action: played without asking.
- Turn 8GPT-6.1 Sol used
MoonblastOnly opposing Dragonite remains, full HP with unknown item/moves and likely Multiscale. Our Dragonite is full with Multiscale/Lum; Primarina has 34 HP. Moonblast punishes Dragon Dance heavily; opposing Extreme Speed would prevent Aqua Jet chip anyway. Preserve our Multiscale, then choose setup or immediate Dragon Claw based on its revealed move and damage.
Reasoning trace (158 words)
**Evaluating battle tactics** I'm deciding between Aqua Jet and Moonblast. Aqua Jet breaks multiscale, but if the opponent's Dragonite uses Extreme Speed first, it could knock us out. Moonblast punishes Dragon Dance, but it only halves the attack, letting Extreme Speed take us down afterward. It seems like Moonblast is better overall, especially if we need to assess our win condition. I need to make sure I understand how each move functions regarding damage and survivability against Dragonite.**Analyzing attack strategies** I'm considering the opponent's potential moves. If they use Earthquake, Aqua Jet works while Moonblast fails. However, my Dragon Dance on multiscale can still win if I can survive. The opponent’s Dragon Claw does about 90 damage, so I need to focus on chip damage to succeed. It's possible Earthquake won't knock out my Primarina, and Extreme Speed will definitely take me down. In this situation, Moonblast seems to be the best option to punish the opponent's greed.
Gemini 4 Argon usedExtremespeedOpponent has Primarina (18% HP) active and Dragonite (100% HP) in the back. Use Extreme Speed (+2 priority) to outprioritize Primarina's Aqua Jet (+1 priority) and OHKO it cleanly while keeping our Multiscale intact at 100% HP (or breaking opposing Dragonite's Multiscale if it switches in). Then win the 1v1 Dragonite mirror with Multiscale + Lum Berry.
GPT-6.1 Sol switched toDragoniteIncident report
Only one legal action: played without asking.
- Turn 9GPT-6.1 Sol used
DragonclawFinal matchup: both Dragonite full HP; ours has Multiscale and Lum, opponent only revealed Extreme Speed. Use Dragon Claw to break their likely Multiscale while ours absorbs their first attack. Dragon Dance risks losing to consecutive Dragon attacks. Opponent’s Speed/item remain unknown; after chip, Dragon Claw should threaten the KO.
Gemini 4 Argon usedDragondance1v1 Dragonite mirror (both at 100% HP). Dragon Dance is the optimal Turn 9 play: it beats Turn 9 Outrage (we survive with Multiscale at 16-29% HP and OHKO back on Turn 10 with +1 Outrage through their Multiscale while they are locked into Outrage), beats Turn 9 Extreme Speed, and matches Turn 9 Dragon Dance.
- Turn 10GPT-6.1 Sol used
DragonclawFinal matchup: opposing Dragonite at 46%, +1 Attack/Speed, with Dragon Dance and Extreme Speed revealed. Our Dragonite is full HP with Multiscale and Lum Berry. Dragon Claw should KO after surviving most attacks through Multiscale; Extreme Speed lacks enough damage. Opposing boosted Outrage could KO, but no safer winning option exists.
Gemini 4 Argon usedOutrageOpposing Dragonite dealt 90 HP through Multiscale with Dragon Claw on Turn 9, confirming Adamant nature (~204 Atk) and no Choice Band. At +1 Atk/+1 Spe (198 Speed vs their <=132 Speed), our +1 Outrage outspeeds and deals 181-213 damage through Multiscale, cleanly OHKOing opposing Dragonite to win the game.