Matches · 2026-10-15 · rules version c5
Gemma 4 31B vs Jev 1.13
Gemma 4 31B won in 10 turns · 9 min wall clock · 103,120 tokens · $0.015
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Decisions
- Team previewJev 1.13 brought
Dragapult,gholdengo,rotomwashLead: 42% BRING: dragapult, 17% BRING: rotomwash, 15% BRING: aegislash Pick 2: 41% BRING: gholdengo, 24% BRING: rotomwash, 21% BRING: aegislash Pick 3: 40% BRING: rotomwash, 38% BRING: aegislash, 17% BRING: corviknight
Gemma 4 31B broughtIncineroar,kingambit,gholdengoOpponent has many Steel/Ghost types. Incineroar leads for Intimidate and Fake Out. Kingambit and Gholdengo provide heavy offensive pressure against their core.
Reasoning trace (569 words)
* My Team: Incineroar, Kingambit, Gholdengo, Dragapult, Annihilape, Palafin. * Opponent's Team: Rotom-Wash, Aegislash, Dragapult, Corviknight, Gholdengo, Ditto. * Rotom-Wash: Water/Electric. Weak to Grass. Resists Water, Electric, Steel. * Aegislash: Steel/Ghost. Weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. * Dragapult: Dragon/Ghost. Weak to Dragon, Ghost, Ice, Fairy, Dark. * Corviknight: Flying/Steel. Weak to Fire, Electric. * Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost. Weak to Fire, Ground, Ghost, Dark. * Ditto: Normal. Copies stats/moves. * Incineroar: Great for Intimidate, Fake Out, and dealing with Steel/Ghost types (Fire/Dark). * Kingambit: Massive damage, Sucker Punch for priority, Supreme Overlord. * Gholdengo: Strong Special Attacker, Good as Gold prevents status. * Dragapult: Extremely fast, versatile coverage. * Annihilape: Bulk, Rage Fist, Fighting moves for Steel types. * Palafin: Huge physical damage (after Zero to Hero), Jet Punch priority. * The opponent has a lot of Steel/Ghost types (Aegislash, Gholdengo, Corviknight). * Fire and Dark moves are crucial. * Incineroar is excellent for pivoting and weakening physical attackers. * Kingambit is a late-game cleaner and hits Steel/Ghost types hard. * Gholdengo provides strong special pressure and can handle other Gholdengo/Aegislash. * Dragapult is fast and can hit almost everything. * Palafin needs to switch out to activate Zero to Hero. * Incineroar (Lead): Fake Out, Intimidate, Parting Shot. * Kingambit: Sucker Punch, Kowtow Cleave. * Gholdengo: Make It Rain, Shadow Ball. Wait, let's consider the opponent's team again. Rotom-Wash is a threat to Incineroar. Corviknight is a wall. Ditto can copy any of my powerhouses. If I bring Incineroar, Kingambit, and Gholdengo: - Incineroar handles Corviknight and Aegislash/Gholdengo (with Flare Blitz). - Kingambit handles Aegislash/Gholdengo/Dragapult. - Gholdengo handles Aegislash/Gholdengo/Dragapult. Alternatively, Dragapult instead of Gholdengo for speed? Incineroar, Kingambit, Dragapult. Let's go with Incineroar, Kingambit, and Gholdengo. This covers the Steel/Ghost heavy team well. Wait, Palafin is very strong if I can get it out. But Incineroar/Kingambit/Gholdengo is a very solid core for this specific opponent. Let's refine: Lead: Incineroar (Intimidate, Fake Out, Parting Shot). Back: Kingambit, Gholdengo. Wait, if they lead Rotom-Wash, Incineroar is at a disadvantage. But Fake Out is always useful. Let's double check the opponent's team again: Rotom-Wash, Aegislash, Dragapult, Corviknight, Gholdengo, Ditto. My team: Incineroar, Kingambit, Gholdengo. - Incineroar: Fire/Dark. - Kingambit: Steel/Dark. - Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost. This team is very strong against their Steel/Ghost core. Wait, maybe Dragapult is better than Gholdengo for speed control? Opponent's Dragapult is very fast. My Dragapult is also very fast. If I bring Gholdengo (Scarf), I can outspeed their Dragapult. Let's stick with Incineroar, Kingambit, Gholdengo. Wait, let's consider Palafin. If I lead Incineroar, I can Parting Shot out to Palafin to activate Zero to Hero. Incineroar, Palafin, Kingambit? But Gholdengo's Make It Rain is devastating against their team. Let's go with Incineroar, Kingambit, Gholdengo. Wait, let's check the types again. Opponent: Rotom-W (Water/Elec) Aegislash (Steel/Ghost) Dragapult (Dragon/Ghost) Corviknight (Steel/Fly) Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) Ditto (Normal) My team: Incineroar (Fire/Dark) - Great against Aegislash, Corviknight, Gholdengo. Kingambit (Steel/Dark) - Great against Aegislash, Gholdengo, Dragapult. Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) - Great against Aegislash, Gholdengo, Dragapult. This looks like a very strong counter-composition. Lead: Incineroar. Back: Kingambit, Gholdengo. Wait, let's think about Ditto. If I bring Kingambit and it's the last one left, Ditto can copy it. But Supreme Overlord makes Kingambit stronger. Let's go. <notes> Opponent has many Steel/Ghost types. Incineroar leads for Intimidate and Fake Out. Kingambit and Gholdengo provide heavy offensive pressure against their core. </notes> <decision> BRING: incineroar, kingambit, gholdengo </decision> - Turn 1Jev 1.13 used
Thunderbolt32% MOVE: thunderbolt, 22% SWITCH: rotomwash, 15% SWITCH: gholdengo
Gemma 4 31B usedPartingshotDragapult is much faster than Incineroar. Fake Out fails against Ghost-types. Parting Shot is the best play here to weaken Dragapult's offensive stats and pivot to a teammate. Gholdengo with Choice Scarf should outspeed Dragapult, but I'll use Parting Shot first to reduce potential damage.
Reasoning trace (863 words)
* My team: Incineroar, Kingambit, Gholdengo. * Opponent's team: Dragapult (active), and 2 others from (Rotom-Wash, Aegislash, Corviknight, Gholdengo, Ditto). * Current situation: Incineroar vs. Dragapult. * Incineroar's Intimidate has already triggered (Dragapult -1 Atk). * Dragapult is much faster than Incineroar. * Fake Out: Not effective on Ghost-types (Dragapult is Ghost). * Parting Shot: Lowers Atk and SpAtk, then switches. Useful for pivoting and weakening Dragapult. * Flare Blitz: Not very effective. * Will-O-Wisp: Burns the target. Useful if Dragapult is a physical attacker. * Switching: Kingambit or Gholdengo. * Dragapult is often a special attacker (Shadow Ball, Draco Meteor) or a mixed attacker. * If it's a special attacker, Will-O-Wisp is useless. * If it's a physical attacker, Will-O-Wisp is great. * Parting Shot is generally safe and allows me to bring in a counter. * Gholdengo (Choice Scarf) outspeeds Dragapult if Dragapult isn't max speed or if Gholdengo's scarf speed is higher (though Dragapult's base speed is 142, Gholdengo's is 84). Wait, Gholdengo's base speed is 84. With Choice Scarf, it's 84 * 1.5 = 126. Dragapult's base speed is 142. Dragapult still outspeeds Gholdengo even with a scarf unless Dragapult is very slow. * Wait, let's re-check speeds: * Dragapult: Base 142. * Gholdengo: Base 84. * Choice Scarf Gholdengo: 84 * 1.5 = 126. * Dragapult still outspeeds. * Parting Shot is a strong play. It weakens Dragapult's offensive pressure and lets me switch to a better check. * If I switch to Gholdengo, I might take a hit from Shadow Ball or Draco Meteor. * If I switch to Kingambit, I might take a hit from Shadow Ball or Draco Meteor. * Parting Shot lowers both Atk and SpAtk, which is valuable against Dragapult. * Fake Out: Useless (Ghost). * Will-O-Wisp: Risky (might be special). * Flare Blitz: Useless. * Parting Shot: Good. Lowers stats and pivots. * If I use Parting Shot, I can bring in Gholdengo or Kingambit. * Gholdengo is a good switch-in to Ghost moves (though it's also Ghost, it's not immune to Shadow Ball). * Kingambit is a good switch-in to Ghost moves (though it's Dark, it's not immune). * Parting Shot is the most flexible and beneficial move here. It reduces the damage I'll take on the switch and weakens Dragapult for the rest of the game. * Wait, if Dragapult has Clear Body, Intimidate doesn't work. The log says "Opposing Dragapult: atk -1", so it does *not* have Clear Body. It likely has Infiltrator or Cursed Body. * Parting Shot is the best move. * Wait, let me double-check the speed of Dragapult vs Gholdengo again. * Dragapult (Lvl 50, Max Speed): 213. * Gholdengo (Lvl 50, Max Speed, Choice Scarf): 149 * 1.5 = 223.5. * Wait, the stats provided for Gholdengo are [HP 164, Atk 72, Def 115, SpA 185, SpD 111, Spe 149]. * If Gholdengo's speed is 149, then with Choice Scarf (1.5x), it's 223.5. * Dragapult's speed range is 145-213. * So Gholdengo *does* outspeed Dragapult with a Choice Scarf. * However, Incineroar is currently active. Parting Shot is still the best way to transition. * Plan: Use Parting Shot to weaken Dragapult and pivot to Gholdengo or Kingambit. * Wait, if I use Parting Shot, I have to choose who to switch to. The game will ask me after the move? No, Parting Shot is a move that switches the user out. In Showdown, you just select the move, and it handles the switch (usually you pick the replacement if it's a manual switch, but Parting Shot is a move). Actually, in Showdown, Parting Shot just switches you out to a random teammate or you select the teammate? No, you select the move, and then the game asks you who to switch to *if* it's a pivoting move. Wait, no, in Showdown, you just use the move and it switches you to the next Pokemon in line or you pick? Let me re-read the legal actions. * LEGAL ACTIONS: 1. MOVE: fakeout 2. MOVE: partingshot 3. MOVE: flareblitz 4. MOVE: willowisp 5. SWITCH: kingambit 6. SWITCH: gholdengo * If I choose `MOVE: partingshot`, the game will handle the switch. (Actually, in Showdown, you don't pick the replacement *during* the move selection for Parting Shot; it just switches you out). Wait, that's not right. In a real battle, you'd pick the replacement. Let me check the format again. * Actually, in the provided "LEGAL ACTIONS", `MOVE: partingshot` is listed. If I select it, the game will likely prompt me for a switch or just switch to the next available Pokemon. But usually, in these prompts, you just pick the move. * Let's consider if there's a better option. Will-O-Wisp? If Dragapult is physical, it's huge. If it's special, it's a waste. Parting Shot is always useful. * Wait, if I use Parting Shot, I'm giving up a turn of attacking. But Incineroar can't attack Dragapult effectively anyway. * Let's go with Parting Shot. * Wait, one more thing. If I switch to Gholdengo now, I might take a hit. If I use Parting Shot, I lower the damage of that hit. * Decision: MOVE: partingshot.Gemma 4 31B switched toGholdengoPlan: Switch to Gholdengo. Dragapult's stats are lowered from Parting Shot, and Gholdengo with Choice Scarf outspeeds it, allowing for a strong Shadow Ball attack to pressure or OHKO the opponent.
Reasoning trace (253 words)
* My Incineroar used Parting Shot, lowering Dragapult's Attack and Special Attack. * Dragapult is active. * I need to switch to a Pokémon that can handle Dragapult. * Gholdengo (Choice Scarf) is faster than Dragapult (usually) and can hit it with Shadow Ball. * Kingambit can hit it with Sucker Punch or Kowtow Cleave, but it's much slower. * Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. * Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. Shadow Ball is super effective. * Kingambit is Steel/Dark. Kowtow Cleave and Sucker Punch are super effective. * Dragapult has -2 Attack and -1 Special Attack. This makes it much less threatening. * Gholdengo is the fastest and can potentially OHKO or severely damage Dragapult with Shadow Ball. * Kingambit is a strong counter but slower. * Since Dragapult's stats are lowered, Gholdengo is a safer and more aggressive switch. * Dragapult's SpA is -1. * Gholdengo's Speed is boosted by Choice Scarf. * Gholdengo's Shadow Ball is a strong Ghost-type move. * Wait, I just used Parting Shot. Parting Shot *is* a switching move. The game is now asking me who to switch *to*. * The legal actions are SWITCH: kingambit or SWITCH: gholdengo. * Gholdengo is the best bet to pressure Dragapult immediately. * Plan: Switch to Gholdengo to threaten Dragapult with Shadow Ball. Dragapult's stats are lowered, making it easier to handle. * Wait, let me double-check the speed. * Dragapult speed range: 145-213. * Gholdengo speed: 149 (base) * 1.5 (scarf) = 223.5. * Gholdengo will outspeed Dragapult. * Decision: SWITCH: gholdengo. - Turn 2Jev 1.13 switched to
Gholdengo37% SWITCH: gholdengo, 35% MOVE: thunderbolt, 28% SWITCH: rotomwash
Gemma 4 31B usedShadowballDragapult does not have Clear Body (stats were lowered). Gholdengo with Choice Scarf is the best bet to pressure it. Shadow Ball is super effective and the strongest option here.
Reasoning trace (303 words)
* My active Pokémon: Gholdengo (Choice Scarf) * Opponent's active Pokémon: Dragapult * Dragapult's stats: Atk -2, SpA -1 (from Intimidate and Parting Shot) * Gholdengo's Speed: 149. Dragapult's Speed: 145-213. * Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost. Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. * Gholdengo's moves: Make It Rain, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, Trick. * Shadow Ball is super effective against Dragapult (Ghost/Ghost). * Make It Rain is neutral. * Focus Blast is not effective (Dragapult is Ghost). * Trick could be useful, but Shadow Ball is the primary offensive option. * Dragapult is very fast. Even with Choice Scarf, Gholdengo might not outspeed a Max Speed Dragapult (Dragapult's base speed is 145, Gholdengo's is 90). * Wait, let's check the speed range provided: Gholdengo 149 vs Dragapult 145-213. * If Dragapult is Max Speed, it's likely faster than Gholdengo with a Scarf (149). * However, Shadow Ball is the strongest and most reliable move here. * Dragapult's SpA is -1. This reduces the damage it deals. * Shadow Ball is the best bet to deal significant damage or OHKO. * If I use Shadow Ball, I'm locked into it. * If I switch, I lose momentum. * Shadow Ball is the most logical play to remove Dragapult. * Dragapult's possible abilities: Clear Body (prevents stat drops), Infiltrator, Cursed Body. * Wait, the battle log says: "Opposing Dragapult: atk -1" (Intimidate) and "Opposing Dragapult: atk -1, spa -1" (Parting Shot). * This means Dragapult does *not* have Clear Body. * Shadow Ball is the most effective move. * Gholdengo's speed is 149. * Dragapult's speed range is 145-213. * If Dragapult is 145-148, Gholdengo moves first. If it's 150+, Dragapult moves first. * Regardless, Shadow Ball is the best move to use. * Plan: Use Shadow Ball to hit Dragapult for super effective damage. * Decision: MOVE: shadowball.Jev 1.13 switched toRotom71% SWITCH: rotomwash, 29% SWITCH: dragapult
- Turn 3Jev 1.13 used
Thunderbolt38% MOVE: thunderbolt, 27% SWITCH: dragapult, 20% MOVE: voltswitch
Gemma 4 31B switched toIncineroarGholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball, which is ineffective against Rotom-Wash. All my Pokémon are weak to Rotom-Wash's Hydro Pump, but Incineroar is the best pivot to use Parting Shot to lower Rotom's Special Attack and maintain momentum.
Reasoning trace (972 words)
* My Gholdengo is active, locked into Shadow Ball (Choice Scarf). * Opponent's Rotom-Wash is active. * Opponent's team: Rotom-Wash, Dragapult (still healthy), Gholdengo (fainted). * My team: Gholdengo (active), Incineroar (80%), Kingambit (100%). * Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball. * Shadow Ball does very little damage to Rotom-Wash. * Rotom-Wash is a strong counter to Gholdengo (Water/Electric vs Steel/Ghost). * Rotom-Wash likely has Hydro Pump, Volt Switch, and possibly Will-O-Wisp or Thunder Wave. * Incineroar is a great switch-in to Rotom-Wash. It resists the Water-type moves (if it's not a huge hit) and can use Fake Out or Will-O-Wisp. However, Rotom-Wash's Electric moves are neutral. * Kingambit is not a good switch-in to Rotom-Wash (weak to Water). * If I stay in with Gholdengo and use Shadow Ball, Rotom-Wash will likely hit back with Hydro Pump (huge damage) or Volt Switch (switching out to Dragapult). * If I switch to Incineroar, I can pivot back or disrupt Rotom-Wash. * Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball. Shadow Ball is useless against Rotom-Wash. * Switching to Incineroar is the safest play. Incineroar can handle Rotom-Wash better and potentially pivot again with Parting Shot. * Wait, let's check the damage. Shadow Ball on Rotom-Wash is neutral. But Rotom-Wash's Hydro Pump is super effective against Gholdengo. * Incineroar takes neutral damage from Hydro Pump (actually, Incineroar is Fire/Dark, so Water is super effective). * Wait, Incineroar is Fire/Dark. Water is super effective. * Wait, let's re-evaluate. * Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) vs Rotom-Wash (Water/Electric). * Rotom-Wash moves: Hydro Pump (Super Effective), Thunderbolt (Neutral). * Incineroar (Fire/Dark) vs Rotom-Wash. * Rotom-Wash moves: Hydro Pump (Super Effective), Thunderbolt (Neutral). * Kingambit (Steel/Dark) vs Rotom-Wash. * Rotom-Wash moves: Hydro Pump (Super Effective), Thunderbolt (Neutral). * Actually, all my Pokémon are weak to Water (or neutral). * Gholdengo is the fastest but locked into a weak move. * If I switch to Incineroar, I can use Fake Out or Will-O-Wisp to neuter Rotom-Wash's physical attacks (though Rotom is mostly special). * Wait, Rotom-Wash is a special attacker. Will-O-Wisp doesn't help much. * But Incineroar has Intimidate (already used on Dragapult, but it triggers on switch-in). * Wait, Rotom-Wash is a special attacker, so Intimidate is useless. * Let's look at the match-up again. * Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball. * Rotom-Wash is likely to use Hydro Pump or Volt Switch. * If I switch to Incineroar, I can use Parting Shot to lower Rotom's stats and switch back to Gholdengo or Kingambit. * If I switch to Kingambit, it's a disaster (Hydro Pump). * Is there any other option? * Gholdengo's Shadow Ball does some damage, but not much. * The best play is to switch to Incineroar to maintain momentum and avoid a potential OHKO on Gholdengo. * Wait, let's check the speed. Gholdengo is Choice Scarfed. Rotom-Wash is likely slower. * If I use Shadow Ball, I do some damage, then Rotom-Wash hits me. * If I switch, Rotom-Wash might Volt Switch. * Let's consider the opponent's remaining team: Dragapult and Rotom-Wash. * Gholdengo is my best answer to Dragapult. * Incineroar is my best answer to... well, it's a general utility pivot. * Switching to Incineroar is the most flexible move. * Wait, I just realized: Incineroar is Fire/Dark. Rotom-Wash is Water/Electric. * Water is super effective against Fire. * Steel is super effective against Rotom-Wash (Wait, Rotom-Wash is Water/Electric, Steel is neutral). * Actually, Gholdengo's Make It Rain would be the best move, but it's locked into Shadow Ball. * Let's double-check: * Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost) vs Rotom-Wash (Water/Electric) * Rotom-Wash's Hydro Pump: Super Effective (Steel is weak to Water). * Rotom-Wash's Thunderbolt: Neutral (Steel is neutral to Electric). * Gholdengo's Shadow Ball: Neutral. * If I switch to Incineroar: * Rotom-Wash's Hydro Pump: Super Effective (Fire is weak to Water). * Rotom-Wash's Thunderbolt: Neutral. * If I switch to Kingambit: * Rotom-Wash's Hydro Pump: Super Effective (Steel is weak to Water). * Rotom-Wash's Thunderbolt: Neutral. * Wait, all my Pokémon are weak to Hydro Pump! * In that case, the best strategy is to minimize damage and keep Gholdengo healthy for Dragapult. * Incineroar is the best switch-in because it can use Parting Shot to lower Rotom's Special Attack (if it's a special attacker, which it is) and pivot. * Wait, Parting Shot lowers Attack and Sp. Atk. That's perfect. * So: Switch to Incineroar -> Rotom hits (Hydro Pump/Volt Switch) -> Incineroar uses Parting Shot -> Switch back to Gholdengo or Kingambit. * Let's check if there's any other way. * If I stay in with Gholdengo and use Shadow Ball, I'm just taking a huge hit for very little damage. * Switching to Incineroar is the correct play. * Wait, let me re-read the legal actions. * 1. MOVE: shadowball * 2. SWITCH: kingambit * 3. SWITCH: incineroar * Decision: SWITCH: incineroar. * Wait, one more thing. If Rotom-Wash uses Volt Switch, it will switch out. If I switch to Incineroar, and Rotom uses Volt Switch, I'll be in against Dragapult (or whatever else) with Incineroar. That's also fine. * Final check: * Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball. * Rotom-Wash is a threat. * Incineroar is the best pivot. * Kingambit is too risky. * Wait, is there any chance Rotom-Wash is physical? (Very unlikely). * Is there any chance Rotom-Wash doesn't have Hydro Pump? (Unlikely, it's its signature move). * The plan: Switch to Incineroar, then use Parting Shot to weaken Rotom-Wash and pivot. * Wait, I just noticed Gholdengo's speed: 149. Rotom-Wash's speed: 95-151. * If Rotom-Wash is faster than 149, it moves first. But Gholdengo has a Choice Scarf, so its speed is 149 * 1.5 = 223.5. * Gholdengo definitely outspeeds Rotom-Wash. * But Shadow Ball is not going to do much. * Let's go with SWITCH: incineroar. - Turn 4Jev 1.13 used
Hydropump36% MOVE: hydropump, 27% SWITCH: dragapult, 16% MOVE: voltswitch
Gemma 4 31B usedFakeoutIncineroar just switched in and hasn't acted yet, so Fake Out is available. I'll use it to flinch Rotom-Wash and prevent damage this turn. After that, I plan to use Parting Shot to lower Rotom's Special Attack and pivot to Gholdengo, who can pressure Rotom-Wash with Shadow Ball.
Reasoning trace (1,173 words)
* My active Pokémon: Incineroar (107/202 HP). * Opponent's active Pokémon: Rotom-Wash (100% HP). * Opponent's team: Rotom-Wash, Dragapult, Gholdengo (fainted). * My team: Incineroar, Kingambit, Gholdengo. * Rotom-Wash is faster than Incineroar. * Incineroar's Sitrus Berry will trigger if HP drops to 50% or less (it's currently at 53%). * Rotom-Wash is a threat to my team (Water/Electric). * Incineroar can use `Parting Shot` to lower Rotom's stats and pivot. * Incineroar can use `Will-O-Wisp` to burn Rotom-Wash, reducing its physical attack (though Rotom is primarily special). * `Fake Out` is available because Incineroar just switched in (Wait, did it? Yes, it came in on Turn 3). Let's check the log: "Turn 3: Your Incineroar came in... Opposing Rotom used Thunderbolt". Since it's now Turn 4, `Fake Out` is available because it's the first turn *after* switching in? No, `Fake Out` is only available on the *first turn the Pokémon is on the field*. Incineroar has already been on the field for one turn (Turn 3). Wait, the log says "Turn 3: Your Incineroar came in... Opposing Rotom used Thunderbolt". That means Turn 3 was Incineroar's first turn. Turn 4 is the second turn. `Fake Out` is NOT available. * Wait, the legal actions list `fakeout` as an option. Let me re-read the rules for `fakeout`. "This move cannot be selected unless it is the user's first turn on the field." If it's listed in legal actions, the game engine thinks it's available. Let me re-read the log carefully. * Turn 3: "Your Incineroar came in... Opposing Rotom used Thunderbolt... Your Incineroar is at 107/202 HP". * Wait, the log doesn't say Incineroar *did* anything on Turn 3. It just says it came in and took a hit. If Incineroar didn't use a move on Turn 3, then Turn 4 is its first turn to *act*. * Actually, looking at the log: Turn 1: Incineroar used Parting Shot. Turn 2: Gholdengo used Shadow Ball. Turn 3: Incineroar came in. Rotom used Thunderbolt. * If Incineroar came in on Turn 3 and the turn ended after Rotom's move, then Turn 4 is the first turn Incineroar can act. Therefore, `Fake Out` is available. * `Fake Out` will flinch Rotom-Wash, preventing it from attacking this turn. * `Parting Shot` will lower Rotom's stats and allow me to switch to Gholdengo or Kingambit. * `Will-O-Wisp` might be useful, but Rotom-Wash is mostly a special attacker. * `Flare Blitz` is not very effective. * If I use `Fake Out`, I stop Rotom's attack for one turn. * If I use `Parting Shot`, I lower its SpA and can bring in Gholdengo (who is locked into Shadow Ball, which is not great against Rotom) or Kingambit. * Wait, Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball. Shadow Ball against Rotom-Wash is neutral. * Kingambit is weak to Rotom's Hydro Pump. * Rotom-Wash is the biggest threat right now. * `Fake Out` provides a free turn. * `Parting Shot` provides stat reduction and a pivot. * Since Rotom is faster, `Fake Out` is a great way to disrupt it. However, `Parting Shot` is more valuable for long-term damage mitigation. * But wait, if I `Fake Out`, I can then `Parting Shot` next turn? No, because `Fake Out` doesn't switch. * If I `Parting Shot` now, I can bring in Gholdengo. Gholdengo's Shadow Ball is neutral. * Let's consider the opponent's remaining team: Rotom-Wash and Dragapult. * Dragapult is very fast. Gholdengo with Choice Scarf is the best answer to Dragapult. * Incineroar is the best answer to Rotom-Wash (via Parting Shot/Will-O-Wisp). * `Fake Out` is a priority move. It guarantees a flinch. * Then I can use `Parting Shot` on the next turn. * Or I can just `Parting Shot` now. * If I `Parting Shot` now, Rotom hits me first (Thunderbolt), then I lower its stats and switch. * If I `Fake Out` now, Rotom flinches, then next turn I can `Parting Shot`. * Wait, if I `Fake Out`, I take no damage this turn. That's a huge advantage. * Wait, the legal actions list `fakeout`. I will use it. * Wait, if I `Fake Out`, I'm still in against Rotom. * If I `Parting Shot`, I can switch to Gholdengo. * But Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball. * Is Shadow Ball better than Incineroar's moves? * Shadow Ball vs Rotom-Wash: Neutral. * Incineroar vs Rotom-Wash: Not much damage. * The goal is to weaken Rotom-Wash or pivot safely. * `Fake Out` -> `Parting Shot` is a strong sequence. * Wait, let's check the HP. Incineroar is at 107/202 (53%). * If I `Fake Out`, I stay at 107. * If I `Parting Shot`, I take another Thunderbolt. * Thunderbolt did 95 damage (202 - 107 = 95). * 107 - 95 = 12. * If I take another Thunderbolt, I'll be at 12 HP, and Sitrus Berry will trigger (restoring 50 HP). * So I'll be at 62 HP. * Let's use `Fake Out` to get a free turn of disruption. * Wait, if I `Fake Out`, Rotom flinches. Then what? * Next turn, I can `Parting Shot` or `Will-O-Wisp`. * If I `Parting Shot`, I can bring in Gholdengo. * If I `Will-O-Wisp`, I burn Rotom. * Actually, `Parting Shot` now is also good because it lowers Rotom's SpA immediately. * But `Fake Out` is almost always the right play when available to stop the opponent's momentum. * Let's double-check the `Fake Out` availability. * Turn 3: "Your Incineroar came in... Opposing Rotom used Thunderbolt". * Incineroar did not move. * Therefore, Turn 4 is the first turn Incineroar can act. * `Fake Out` is legal. * Plan: `Fake Out` to disrupt Rotom-Wash, then `Parting Shot` to pivot and lower stats. * Wait, if I `Fake Out`, Rotom flinches. * Then on Turn 5, Rotom attacks, and I `Parting Shot`. * If I `Parting Shot` now (Turn 4), Rotom attacks, I `Parting Shot`. * The difference is whether I take a hit on Turn 4. * `Fake Out` prevents the hit on Turn 4. * Let's go with `Fake Out`. * Wait, one more thing: Rotom-Wash might have a priority move? (Aqua Jet is not for Rotom). It doesn't have any priority moves. * So `Fake Out` will definitely work. * Wait, what if Rotom-Wash is holding a Choice item? * If it's Choice Specs, Thunderbolt hits hard. * If it's Choice Scarf, it's even faster. * Either way, `Fake Out` is a great way to stop it. * Final check: - Incineroar: 107/202 HP. - Rotom-Wash: 100% HP. - Action: `Fake Out`. * Wait, I just noticed Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball. * Shadow Ball is neutral against Rotom-Wash. * If I `Fake Out` then `Parting Shot` into Gholdengo, Gholdengo can hit Rotom-Wash with Shadow Ball. * That seems like a solid plan. * Wait, is there any reason to use `Will-O-Wisp`? * Rotom-Wash is a special attacker. Burn doesn't affect special attack. * So `Will-O-Wisp` is useless here. * `Fake Out` it is. - Turn 5Jev 1.13 switched to
Dragapult31% SWITCH: dragapult, 29% MOVE: hydropump, 19% MOVE: voltswitch
Gemma 4 31B usedPartingshotPlan: Use Parting Shot to lower Rotom-Wash's Special Attack and pivot. This weakens Rotom's Thunderbolt/Hydro Pump and allows me to bring in Gholdengo safely to pressure Rotom-Wash with Shadow Ball. Incineroar is close to triggering its Sitrus Berry (53% HP), which will provide extra longevity.
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* My Incineroar is at 53% HP. * Opponent's Rotom-Wash is at 92% HP. * Opponent's Dragapult is at 100% HP. * Opponent's Gholdengo is fainted. * My Gholdengo (Choice Scarf) and Kingambit (Life Orb) are healthy. * Rotom-Wash is a threat to Incineroar (Thunderbolt) and Kingambit (Hydro Pump/Thunderbolt). * Gholdengo is the best answer to Rotom-Wash (Shadow Ball), but it's locked into Shadow Ball if it's a Choice Scarf user (which it is). * Wait, Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball? Let's check. Turn 2: "Your Gholdengo used Shadow Ball... Opposing Gholdengo fainted." Then Rotom-Wash came in. Turn 3: "Your Incineroar came in." * So Gholdengo is currently *not* locked into a move because it switched out. Wait, no, it didn't switch out; Incineroar switched in. So Gholdengo is on the bench and its lock is reset (or rather, it's not active). * Incineroar is at 53% HP. It just used Fake Out. * Rotom-Wash is faster than Incineroar. * If I use Parting Shot, I lower Rotom's SpA and switch to a teammate. * If I use Will-O-Wisp, I burn Rotom, but Rotom is likely a special attacker (Thunderbolt), so burn doesn't help much unless it's a physical set (unlikely for Rotom-Wash). * If I switch to Gholdengo, I can hit Rotom-Wash with Shadow Ball. * If I switch to Kingambit, I'm taking a hit from Thunderbolt or Hydro Pump. * Parting Shot is the most consistent play. It lowers Rotom's SpA, making it less dangerous for the rest of the team, and allows me to bring in Gholdengo safely. * Gholdengo with Choice Scarf outspeeds Rotom-Wash and can hit it hard with Shadow Ball. * Rotom-Wash is likely to use Thunderbolt or Hydro Pump. * Parting Shot reduces the damage of those moves. * Switching to Gholdengo now might be risky if Rotom uses a move that hits Gholdengo hard (though Shadow Ball is the main threat, and Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost). Wait, Rotom-Wash is Water/Electric. Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. Rotom's moves are usually Thunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Volt Switch, and Will-O-Wisp. None of these are super effective against Gholdengo. * Parting Shot is the safest play to weaken Rotom-Wash's special attack and pivot. * After Parting Shot, I can bring in Gholdengo to pressure Rotom-Wash. * Wait, if I use Parting Shot, I switch. Who do I switch to? * If I switch to Gholdengo, I can then use Shadow Ball. * If I switch to Kingambit, I'm in a bad spot. * So Parting Shot -> Gholdengo. * Wait, let's check the damage. Incineroar is at 53%. A Thunderbolt did about 20% (202 -> 162 is 40 HP, which is ~20%). Another Thunderbolt did about 55 HP (162 -> 107), which is ~27%. * If I use Parting Shot, I'll take another hit, but Rotom's SpA will be lowered. * Is there a better play? * Will-O-Wisp? Rotom-Wash often runs Will-O-Wisp itself. Burning it doesn't do much if it's a special attacker. * Flare Blitz? Not very effective. * Decision: Parting Shot. * Wait, let's re-evaluate Gholdengo's lock. * Turn 2: Gholdengo used Shadow Ball. * Turn 3: Incineroar came in. * Since Gholdengo is no longer active, the Choice lock is gone (or rather, it will be locked into whatever move it uses next). * Plan: Parting Shot to lower Rotom's SpA, then bring in Gholdengo to attack. * Wait, if I use Parting Shot, I switch. The game will ask me who to switch to? No, Parting Shot automatically switches to a random teammate or the next one in line? In Showdown, Parting Shot lets you choose the replacement *after* the move is executed? No, it's a pivot move. You choose the move, and the switch happens. * Let's double check the legal actions. * 1. MOVE: partingshot * 2. MOVE: flareblitz * 3. MOVE: willowisp * 4. SWITCH: kingambit * 5. SWITCH: gholdengo * If I choose `MOVE: partingshot`, the game handles the switch. * Wait, I just noticed something. Incineroar is at 53% HP. Sitrus Berry activates at 50%. 107/202 is 53%. If I take one more hit, I'll likely drop below 50% and trigger the Sitrus Berry. * Let's refine the plan. * Turn 5: Parting Shot. * Turn 6: Gholdengo attacks Rotom-Wash. * Is there any risk? Rotom-Wash might use Volt Switch to pivot out. If it does, Parting Shot still lowers its SpA. * One more thing: Dragapult is still out there. Gholdengo is the best answer for Dragapult too. * Final check: Parting Shot is the best move to maintain momentum and weaken the opponent.Gemma 4 31B switched toGholdengoPlan: Pivot to Gholdengo. Gholdengo outspeeds Dragapult with Choice Scarf and can hit it with a super-effective Shadow Ball. Dragapult's Special Attack is already lowered by Parting Shot, making this a safe and aggressive switch.
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* My Incineroar just used Parting Shot, pivoting out. * The opponent's Dragapult is active. * Dragapult's stats are currently: Atk -1, SpA -1. * My Gholdengo is Choice Scarfed. * My Kingambit is Life Orb. * Opponent's team: Dragapult, Rotom-Wash, (Gholdengo fainted). * My team: Incineroar, Gholdengo, Kingambit. * Dragapult is very fast. * Gholdengo (Choice Scarf) is likely faster than Dragapult (or at least competitive, though Dragapult's base speed is 142, Gholdengo's is 84. Scarf Gholdengo speed: 84 * 2 = 168. Dragapult's speed range is 145-213. Dragapult might still outspeed Gholdengo if it's max speed). * Wait, let's check the speed ranges: * Gholdengo (Spe 149) with Choice Scarf: 149 * 1.5 = 223.5 (Wait, the stats provided are already calculated for level 50? No, the stats in the "YOUR POKÉMON" section are the actual stats. Gholdengo Spe 149. Choice Scarf multiplies speed by 1.5. 149 * 1.5 = 223.5). * Dragapult (Spe 145-213). * So Gholdengo is definitely faster than Dragapult. * Dragapult is Ghost/Dragon. * Gholdengo's Shadow Ball is super effective against Dragapult. * Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave is super effective against Dragapult. * Incineroar is not a great match for Dragapult. * I just used Parting Shot, so I need to bring in a Pokémon. * Gholdengo is the best choice here because it outspeeds Dragapult and can hit it with Shadow Ball. * Kingambit is also an option, but it's slower and would take a hit. * Dragapult has -1 SpA. This makes Shadow Ball from Gholdengo even more threatening relative to whatever Dragapult might do. * Wait, the battle log says: "Your Incineroar used Parting Shot... Your Gholdengo came in" (Turn 1). But now it's Turn 5, and I just used Parting Shot again. * The legal actions are: `SWITCH: kingambit` or `SWITCH: gholdengo`. * Since I just used Parting Shot, I *must* switch. * Gholdengo is faster and hits Dragapult hard with Shadow Ball. * Kingambit hits hard with Kowtow Cleave but is slow. * Gholdengo is the safer and more aggressive play. * Dragapult is at 100% HP. * Gholdengo is at 100% HP. * Gholdengo's Shadow Ball will do significant damage. * Wait, did I already use Gholdengo? Yes, it fainted the opponent's Gholdengo in Turn 2. * Now I'm bringing it back in. * Dragapult's moves: Thunderbolt (seen). Likely has Dragon Dart or Phantom Force. * Gholdengo's moves: Shadow Ball, Make It Rain, Focus Blast, Trick. * Shadow Ball is the way to go. * Wait, the prompt says "Your Incineroar used Parting Shot... Your Gholdengo came in" (Turn 1). * Then "Opposing Gholdengo came in... Your Gholdengo used Shadow Ball... Opposing Gholdengo fainted" (Turn 2). * Then "Your Incineroar came in" (Turn 3). * Then "Opposing Dragapult came in... Your Incineroar used Parting Shot" (Turn 5). * So I am currently in the process of switching *out* of Incineroar. * Gholdengo is the best pivot here to deal with Dragapult. * Dragapult is -1 Atk, -1 SpA. * Gholdengo is faster. * Shadow Ball is the move. * Wait, let me double-check the speed again. * Gholdengo Spe: 149. Choice Scarf: 149 * 1.5 = 223.5. * Dragapult Spe: 145-213. * Gholdengo definitely outspeeds. * Decision: SWITCH: gholdengo. - Turn 6Jev 1.13 used
Shadowball81% MOVE: shadowball, 9% MOVE: thunderbolt, 7% SWITCH: rotomwash
Gemma 4 31B usedShadowballGholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball due to Choice Scarf. Shadow Ball is super effective against Dragapult. Dragapult's Special Attack is currently lowered, reducing the risk if it outspeeds. I will attack to potentially remove Dragapult.
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* My Gholdengo (Choice Scarf) is active. * Opposing Dragapult is active. * Dragapult's stats are currently -1 Atk, -1 SpA (due to Incineroar's Intimidate and Parting Shot). * Gholdengo's speed is 149. Dragapult's speed range is 145-213. * Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball (from Turn 2). * Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball. * Shadow Ball is super effective against Dragapult. * Dragapult's SpA is lowered, reducing the damage Gholdengo takes if Dragapult moves first. * If Dragapult is not Scarfed or Max Speed, Gholdengo might outspeed. Even if it doesn't, Shadow Ball is the strongest move and the only one available due to the Choice Scarf lock. * Dragapult is a Ghost/Dragon. Shadow Ball is Ghost-type, which is super effective. * Dragapult's SpA is -1. * Gholdengo is at 100% HP. * The only viable move is Shadow Ball since Gholdengo is locked into it. Switching is an option, but Gholdengo is the best answer to Dragapult here, and it's already locked into the correct move. * Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball. * Dragapult is active. * Action: MOVE: shadowball.Jev 1.13 switched toRotomIncident report
Only one legal action: played without asking.
- Turn 7Jev 1.13 used
Thunderbolt50% MOVE: thunderbolt, 34% MOVE: voltswitch, 15% MOVE: hydropump
Gemma 4 31B switched toIncineroarOpponent's last Pokémon is Rotom-Wash. Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball and will be OHKO'd by Thunderbolt. Switching to Incineroar is the best play to trigger Intimidate and eventually burn Rotom-Wash with Will-O-Wisp, neutralizing its physical threat and preparing for a Kingambit sweep.
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* My Gholdengo (active) is at 41.5% HP and locked into Shadow Ball (Choice Scarf). * Opposing Rotom-Wash is active at 92% HP. * Opponent's remaining team: Rotom-Wash (active). (Wait, the prompt says "The opponent brought 3 of the 6 it showed at team preview: all have been seen." Dragapult and Gholdengo are fainted. Only Rotom-Wash is left). * Gholdengo's Shadow Ball does very little to Rotom-Wash. * Rotom-Wash's Thunderbolt is super effective against Gholdengo. * Gholdengo is likely to be knocked out if it stays in. * Incineroar: 53% HP. Resists Water, but weak to Electric (though not super effective, just neutral). It can burn Rotom-Wash with Will-O-Wisp or use Parting Shot. * Kingambit: 100% HP. Resists Steel, but neutral to Water and Electric. * Rotom-Wash is the last Pokémon. * Gholdengo cannot deal significant damage with Shadow Ball. * Switching to Incineroar allows for Will-O-Wisp or Parting Shot. * Switching to Kingambit is an option, but Incineroar is generally better for handling Rotom-Wash (Intimidate, Will-O-Wisp). * If I switch to Incineroar, Rotom-Wash will likely use Thunderbolt. * Incineroar's Intimidate will trigger again. * Incineroar can then burn Rotom-Wash, making it much less dangerous. * Wait, let's check the damage. Gholdengo is at 68/164 HP. Rotom-Wash's Thunderbolt will almost certainly OHKO Gholdengo. * Switching to Incineroar is the safest play to maintain momentum and cripple Rotom-Wash. * Wait, let me double-check the opponent's team. * Opponent brought: Rotom-Wash, Aegislash, Dragapult, Corviknight, Gholdengo, Ditto. * The prompt says "The opponent brought 3 of the 6 it showed at team preview: all have been seen." * Seen so far: Dragapult (fainted), Gholdengo (fainted), Rotom-Wash (active). * So Rotom-Wash is indeed the last Pokémon. * Incineroar is the best counter to Rotom-Wash among my remaining options. * Kingambit is a strong finisher but doesn't provide the utility Incineroar does. * Switch to Incineroar. * Use Will-O-Wisp or Parting Shot next turn. * Wait, if I switch to Incineroar, Rotom-Wash might switch? No, it's the last Pokémon. * Rotom-Wash will likely use Thunderbolt. * Incineroar takes it, Intimidates, and then I can burn it. * Is there any reason to switch to Kingambit? * Kingambit is 100% HP. If I switch to Kingambit, Rotom-Wash might use Hydro Pump or Thunderbolt. Kingambit takes those reasonably well but doesn't pressure Rotom-Wash as much as Incineroar's burn. * Decision: SWITCH: incineroar. - Turn 8Jev 1.13 used
Thunderbolt37% MOVE: thunderbolt, 33% MOVE: hydropump, 26% MOVE: voltswitch
Gemma 4 31B switched toKingambitOpponent's last Pokémon is Rotom-Wash. Incineroar is paralyzed and low on HP, making it a liability. Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball and low on HP. Kingambit is the only viable win condition. I will switch to Kingambit now to ensure it enters the field safely and can begin its sweep.
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* My active Pokémon: Incineroar (Paralyzed, 49% HP). * Opponent's active Pokémon: Rotom-Wash (97% HP). * Opponent's remaining Pokémon: None (Dragapult and Gholdengo are fainted). * My remaining Pokémon: Kingambit (100% HP), Gholdengo (41.5% HP). * Rotom-Wash is the last Pokémon. It uses Thunderbolt. * Incineroar is paralyzed, which reduces its speed and chance to move. * Rotom-Wash is Electric/Water. Incineroar is Fire/Dark. * Kingambit is Dark/Steel. Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost. * Incineroar is very low on HP (49%) and paralyzed. It cannot survive another Thunderbolt. * Rotom-Wash's main move is Thunderbolt. * Kingambit is a strong physical attacker and can potentially sweep if it can get a Swords Dance or just use Kowtow Cleave/Sucker Punch. However, Rotom-Wash is bulky and has an advantage over Kingambit (Water move potentially, though only Thunderbolt is revealed). * Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball (Choice Scarf). Shadow Ball is not very effective against Rotom-Wash. * If I use `willowisp`, I might burn Rotom-Wash, neutralizing its physical attack (though it seems to be a special attacker). * If I use `partingshot`, I lower Rotom's stats and switch to Kingambit. * If I switch to Kingambit now, Rotom will likely use Thunderbolt (not very effective on Kingambit). * Wait, Kingambit is Steel/Dark. Thunderbolt is neutral. * Wait, Rotom-Wash is Water/Electric. Kingambit is Steel/Dark. Thunderbolt is neutral. Water moves (like Hydro Pump) would be super effective. * Incineroar is paralyzed. If I use a move, there's a 25% chance I won't move. * If I use `partingshot`, I can bring in Kingambit while lowering Rotom's SpA. * Rotom-Wash's revealed move is Thunderbolt. * If I switch to Kingambit, Rotom might use Thunderbolt or a Water move. * If I use `partingshot`, I lower Rotom's SpA and bring in Kingambit. * If I use `willowisp`, I might burn it, but Rotom is likely a special attacker, so burn doesn't help much. * If I use `fakeout`, it flinches Rotom, but Incineroar is paralyzed. If it moves, it flinches. Then what? I'm still at 49% HP. * Incineroar is almost dead. * Kingambit is the best win condition here. * `partingshot` is the most utility-driven move: it lowers Rotom's SpA and allows a safe switch to Kingambit. * However, if Incineroar is paralyzed, it might not move. * If I switch directly to Kingambit, I avoid the risk of Incineroar failing to move and taking a Thunderbolt. * But `partingshot` is better if it works. * Rotom-Wash: Thunderbolt (revealed). * Kingambit: Steel/Dark. Thunderbolt is neutral. * Gholdengo: Steel/Ghost. Thunderbolt is neutral. * Incineroar: Fire/Dark. Thunderbolt is super effective. * If I switch to Kingambit, Rotom-Wash might use Thunderbolt or Hydro Pump. * If I use `partingshot`, I lower SpA and bring in Kingambit. * Given Incineroar's low HP and paralysis, the safest bet to preserve Kingambit's health and maximize its potential is to lower Rotom's SpA first. * Wait, if I use `partingshot`, I switch to Kingambit. * If I just switch to Kingambit, I don't lower the SpA. * Is the SpA drop worth the risk of paralysis failure? * If Incineroar fails to move, Rotom hits Incineroar again, and Incineroar faints. Then Kingambit comes in anyway. * If Incineroar succeeds, Rotom's SpA is lowered, and Kingambit comes in. * So `partingshot` is strictly better than switching manually, unless I want to switch to Gholdengo (which I don't). * Wait, can I use `fakeout`? It's Incineroar's first turn *on the field*? No, it's been on the field. Let's check the log. * Turn 7: "Your Incineroar came in". * Turn 8: Incineroar is still active. * Wait, the log says: Turn 7: "Your Incineroar came in... Opposing Rotom used Thunderbolt... Your Incineroar is at 49/202 HP". * So Incineroar has been on the field for one turn. `fakeout` is only available on the first turn on the field. * Wait, the legal actions list `fakeout`. Let me re-read. * "1. MOVE: fakeout | ... This move cannot be selected unless it is the user's first turn on the field." * If it's in the legal actions, the game thinks it's the first turn? No, the log says it came in on Turn 7. * Wait, Turn 7: "Your Incineroar came in". Turn 8 is the next turn. * In Pokémon Showdown, "first turn on the field" means the turn it *enters* the field. * Turn 7: Incineroar enters, Rotom attacks, Incineroar does nothing (or the log doesn't say). * Wait, the log for Turn 7 ends with "Opposing Rotom healed to 97%". It doesn't say what Incineroar did. * If Incineroar didn't move on Turn 7, can it use `fakeout` on Turn 8? No. `fakeout` must be used on the turn the Pokémon switches in. * Wait, if the legal actions list it, I can use it. But the description says "cannot be selected unless it is the user's first turn on the field". * Let's look at the log again. * Turn 7: - Your Incineroar came in - Your Incineroar's ability: Intimidate - Opposing Rotom: atk -1 - Opposing Rotom used Thunderbolt - Your Incineroar is at 49/202 HP - Your Incineroar got status par - Your Incineroar's item: Sitrus Berry - Your Incineroar healed to 99/202 HP (par) - Opposing Rotom healed to 97% * Incineroar did not move on Turn 7. This means it's now Turn 8, and Incineroar has already been on the field for one turn. `fakeout` should not be legal. But it's listed. This is strange. Regardless, `partingshot` is a better play to get Kingambit in safely. * `partingshot` lowers Atk and SpA. * Rotom-Wash is likely a special attacker. * Lowering SpA helps Kingambit survive. * Switching to Kingambit is the goal. * If I use `partingshot`, I switch to Kingambit (or Gholdengo, but the game usually switches to the next available or I specify). * Wait, `partingshot` in Showdown: "The user lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats by one stage and then switches out." * I need to choose who to switch to. * Wait, the legal actions for `partingshot` don't specify a target for the switch. In Showdown, `partingshot` is a move, and then you choose the replacement. * Wait, the legal actions list: `MOVE: partingshot`. It doesn't say `SWITCH: kingambit` as part of the move. * Actually, in the provided "LEGAL ACTIONS" list, `MOVE: partingshot` is just one action. The switch happens *after* the move is executed. * Wait, if I choose `MOVE: partingshot`, the game will then ask me who to switch to? No, in this format, I must provide one action. * If I use `MOVE: partingshot`, the game will automatically switch to a random teammate or the first one in line? No, usually you pick. * Let's look at the legal actions again. * 1. MOVE: fakeout * 2. MOVE: partingshot * 3. MOVE: flareblitz * 4. MOVE: willowisp * 5. SWITCH: kingambit * 6. SWITCH: gholdengo * If I choose `MOVE: partingshot`, I can't specify the switch in the same action. This is a limitation of the provided format. * However, if I use `SWITCH: kingambit`, I don't get the SpA drop. * If I use `MOVE: partingshot`, the game will likely handle the switch. But wait, if I can't specify the switch, `partingshot` might be risky if it switches to Gholdengo (who is already low HP). * Actually, in most Showdown-based AI interfaces, `partingshot` is treated as a move, and the switch is handled in the next turn or by the system. * But looking at the legal actions, `SWITCH: kingambit` is a separate option. * If I want to ensure Kingambit comes in, `SWITCH: kingambit` is the only way to be certain. * But `partingshot` is so valuable. * Let's reconsider: Incineroar is paralyzed. There's a 25% chance `partingshot` fails. * If I `SWITCH: kingambit`, it's 100% guaranteed. * Rotom-Wash is the only Pokémon left. Kingambit can win this. * Kingambit's Sucker Punch and Kowtow Cleave are strong. * Rotom-Wash's Thunderbolt is neutral. * If I switch to Kingambit, I'm safe. * Wait, if I use `MOVE: partingshot`, the game will switch me to someone. If I have two Pokémon left (Kingambit and Gholdengo), it might be random or based on the team order. * Given the risk of paralysis and the uncertainty of the switch, `SWITCH: kingambit` is the safest and most reliable play. * Wait, let me check the legal actions again. * `MOVE: partingshot` * `SWITCH: kingambit` * If I use `partingshot`, I'm gambling on: 1. Not being paralyzed (75% chance). 2. Switching to Kingambit and not Gholdengo. * If I use `SWITCH: kingambit`, I'm guaranteed to bring in my strongest remaining Pokémon. * Rotom-Wash is Water/Electric. * Kingambit is Steel/Dark. * Rotom's moves: Thunderbolt (neutral), Hydro Pump (super effective). * Kingambit's moves: Kowtow Cleave (neutral), Iron Head (neutral), Sucker Punch (neutral), Swords Dance. * Kingambit is very bulky. It can take a hit and hit back hard. * Is there any reason to keep Incineroar? No, it's at 49% and paralyzed. * Is there any reason to bring in Gholdengo? No, it's at 41% and locked into Shadow Ball. * Conclusion: Switch to Kingambit. * Wait, one more look at `partingshot`. If I use it, I lower Rotom's SpA. That's huge for Kingambit's survival. * But the paralysis... and the switch... * Let's try `MOVE: partingshot`. If the system allows me to pick the switch, great. If not, it's still a strong play. * Actually, in this specific format, `MOVE: partingshot` is just the move. The switch is usually handled by the game engine. * But wait, if I use `SWITCH: kingambit`, I'm 100% sure. * Let's go with `SWITCH: kingambit` to be safe. The risk of paralysis failure is too high when I only have one good Pokémon left. * Wait, I just noticed something. Incineroar is at 99/202 HP. Rotom-Wash is at 97%. * If I use `willowisp`, I might burn Rotom. But Rotom is a special attacker. * If I use `partingshot`, I lower SpA. * If I switch to Kingambit, I'm just taking a hit. * Let's think about the paralysis again. 25% chance to fail. * If I fail `partingshot`, I take a Thunderbolt and Incineroar faints. * If I succeed `partingshot`, I lower SpA and switch. * If I `SWITCH: kingambit`, I take a Thunderbolt/Hydro Pump. * The difference is the SpA drop. * Is the SpA drop worth the 25% risk of losing the turn? * In a 1v1 (or 2v1) situation, losing a turn is bad, but Incineroar is already expendable. * The only real risk is if `partingshot` switches me into Gholdengo instead of Kingambit. * But if I `SWITCH: kingambit`, I control the switch. * Let's go with `SWITCH: kingambit`. It's the most reliable way to get my win condition on the field. * Wait, I'll check the notes from Turn 7. "Switching to Incineroar is the best play to trigger Intimidate and eventually burn Rotom-Wash with Will-O-Wisp, neutralizing its physical threat and preparing for a Kingambit sweep." * The plan was to burn Rotom. But Rotom is a special attacker. Burn doesn't help. * The real goal is to get Kingambit in. * Final decision: `SWITCH: kingambit`. * Wait, one last check. Is there any chance Rotom has a move that Kingambit can't handle? * Rotom-Wash usually has Thunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Will-O-Wisp, and maybe Volt Switch or Aura Sphere. * Kingambit can take a Thunderbolt. Hydro Pump is the main threat. * But Kingambit is the only one who can realistically deal significant damage to Rotom-Wash now (Gholdengo is locked into Shadow Ball). * Actually, Kingambit's Kowtow Cleave and Sucker Punch are neutral. * Wait, Kingambit's Iron Head is also neutral. * Rotom-Wash is quite bulky. Kingambit might need a Swords Dance. * If I use `partingshot` first, Kingambit can potentially set up a Swords Dance more safely. * But again, the paralysis... * Let's stick with `SWITCH: kingambit`. * Wait, if I use `MOVE: partingshot`, and it switches to Gholdengo, I'm in trouble. * If I use `SWITCH: kingambit`, I'm in control. * Let's double check the legal actions one more time. * `SWITCH: kingambit` is option 5. * `MOVE: partingshot` is option 2. * I will choose `SWITCH: kingambit`. - Turn 9Jev 1.13 used
Thunderbolt58% MOVE: thunderbolt, 25% MOVE: voltswitch, 11% MOVE: hydropump
Gemma 4 31B usedSwordsdanceOpponent's last Pokémon is Rotom-Wash. Kingambit can survive one more Thunderbolt (125 HP - 82 damage = 43 HP). Using Swords Dance now will guarantee an OHKO with Kowtowcleave or Sucker Punch on the next turn, regardless of Rotom-Wash's bulk. This is the most reliable path to victory.
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* My active Pokémon: Kingambit (60.4% HP, Life Orb, Supreme Overlord active for 2 fainted allies). * Opponent's active Pokémon: Rotom-Wash (100% HP, Leftovers, Levitate). * Opponent's remaining Pokémon: Rotom-Wash is the last one. * Kingambit's moves: Kowtowcleave, Iron Head, Sucker Punch, Swords Dance. * Rotom-Wash's known move: Thunderbolt. * Speed: Rotom-Wash (95-151) > Kingambit (72). * Rotom-Wash is Water/Electric. * Kingambit is Steel/Dark. * Kowtowcleave: Dark move, neutral damage. * Iron Head: Steel move, 1/4x damage (ineffective). * Sucker Punch: Priority Dark move, neutral damage. * Swords Dance: Boosts Attack by +2. * Rotom-Wash's primary attack is Thunderbolt. * Kingambit can take a few Thunderbolts. * If I use Swords Dance, I'll be at +2 Attack. * With Supreme Overlord (2 allies fainted = +20% power) and Life Orb (1.3x), a +2 Kowtowcleave or Sucker Punch will deal massive damage. * Rotom-Wash is likely to use Thunderbolt again. * If I use Swords Dance, I take one Thunderbolt. * If I use Kowtowcleave, I deal some damage but might not OHKO. * If I use Sucker Punch, I hit first if it attacks, but it's weaker than Kowtowcleave. * Rotom-Wash's HP: 100%. * Kingambit's HP: 125/207. * Thunderbolt damage: Kingambit took 82 HP (207 - 125) from one Thunderbolt. * Kingambit can survive roughly 2 more Thunderbolts (125 / 82 ≈ 1.5, but wait, 207 - 125 = 82. 125 - 82 = 43. So it can survive one more and maybe a third if it's close). * Actually, 125 / 82 = 1.52. So it can take one more hit and be at ~43 HP. * If I use Swords Dance now: * Turn 9: Swords Dance. Rotom uses Thunderbolt. Kingambit HP: ~43/207. * Turn 10: Kowtowcleave (+2 Atk, Life Orb, Supreme Overlord). This should easily OHKO Rotom-Wash. * If I use Kowtowcleave now: * Turn 9: Rotom uses Thunderbolt. Kingambit uses Kowtowcleave. Rotom HP: ? (Likely not OHKO'd). * Turn 10: Rotom uses Thunderbolt. Kingambit might faint or be very low. * Sucker Punch is an option if I'm too low to survive another hit, but Swords Dance maximizes the chance of a clean finish. * Wait, if Rotom-Wash uses a status move or switches (it can't switch, it's the last Pokémon), Sucker Punch fails. But it's the last Pokémon, so it must attack or use a status move. * Rotom-Wash is the last Pokémon. * Kingambit can survive one more Thunderbolt. * Swords Dance makes the subsequent attack a guaranteed OHKO. * Is there any risk of Rotom-Wash having a move that OHKOs Kingambit? Unlikely. * Is there any risk of Rotom-Wash using a status move? Maybe, but Thunderbolt is its main tool. * Is there any risk of Rotom-Wash having a move that prevents Swords Dance? (e.g., Haze, but Rotom-Wash doesn't usually run Haze). * Kingambit's current HP: 125. * Thunderbolt damage: 82. * 125 - 82 = 43. * Kingambit survives. * Kowtowcleave is the strongest neutral move. * Sucker Punch is for priority. * Swords Dance is for setup. * If I Swords Dance, I'm at +2. * Kowtowcleave: 85 * 1.2 (Supreme Overlord) * 1.3 (Life Orb) * 2 (SD) = 265.2 effective BP. * This will definitely OHKO Rotom-Wash. * Wait, if I just use Kowtowcleave now: * 85 * 1.2 * 1.3 = 132.6 effective BP. * Rotom-Wash's Special Defense is quite high (114-174). * Kingambit's Attack is 205. * 132.6 BP might not be enough to OHKO. * Therefore, Swords Dance is the safest way to ensure the win. * Wait, let me double-check the damage. * Kingambit Atk: 205. * Rotom-Wash SpD: 114-174. * Kowtowcleave (85) * 1.2 * 1.3 = 132.6. * Damage = ((2 * 205 * 132.6 / 150) + 2) * (1/1) = ~363. * Rotom-Wash HP: 125-157. * Wait, 363 is way more than 157. * Let me re-calculate. * Damage formula: `((BasePower * (2 * Atk / Def)) / 50 + 2) * Modifier` * Wait, the formula I used was wrong. Let's use the standard one: `Damage = [((2 * Atk / Def) * Power * STAB / 100) + 2] * Modifiers` Wait, that's not it either. `Damage = ((((2 * Atk / Def) * Power) / 50) + 2) * Modifiers` Let's try: Atk: 205 Def (Rotom-Wash): 114-174 Power: 85 * 1.2 (Supreme Overlord) * 1.3 (Life Orb) = 132.6 Damage = (((2 * 205 / 144) * 132.6) / 50) + 2 = (((2.847) * 132.6) / 50) + 2 = (377.6 / 50) + 2 = 7.55 + 2 = 9.55? No, that's not right. * Let's use a simpler approximation: Kingambit's Attack is very high (205). Rotom-Wash's Defense is moderate (114-174). Kowtowcleave is a strong move. Supreme Overlord and Life Orb boost it. It's very likely to do significant damage, but maybe not a OHKO. * Let's re-evaluate: If I use Kowtowcleave now, I might leave Rotom-Wash with some HP. If I use Swords Dance, I definitely OHKO next turn. Since I can survive one more Thunderbolt, Swords Dance is a viable and strong play. * Wait, is there any reason *not* to Swords Dance? If Rotom-Wash uses a move like Will-O-Wisp (though it's a Water/Electric type, it doesn't usually have it, but some sets do), Kingambit would be burned, and the Attack boost would be negated. However, Rotom-Wash's most common moves are Thunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Volt Switch, and maybe Trick or Will-O-Wisp. If it uses Will-O-Wisp, I'm in trouble. But Thunderbolt is the most likely. * Let's consider Sucker Punch. If I Sucker Punch, I hit first. But it's weaker than Kowtowcleave. * Let's consider the risk: If I Kowtowcleave and it doesn't OHKO, I'm at 43 HP. If I Swords Dance and it uses Thunderbolt, I'm at 43 HP. In both cases, I'm at 43 HP. But if I Swords Dance, the next hit is a guaranteed OHKO. If I Kowtowcleave, the next hit might be a Sucker Punch or another Kowtowcleave, which might not be a guaranteed OHKO if the first one didn't. * Wait, if I'm at 43 HP, I can't afford to take another Thunderbolt. So I *must* OHKO Rotom-Wash on the next turn. Swords Dance ensures that. * Is there any other option? Sucker Punch: If Rotom-Wash attacks, I hit first. But Sucker Punch is weaker. If I Sucker Punch and it doesn't OHKO, Rotom-Wash then attacks and I might faint. * Conclusion: Swords Dance is the most reliable way to ensure the OHKO on the following turn, provided I can survive one more Thunderbolt. * Wait, let me re-check the HP. Current HP: 125. Thunderbolt damage: 82. 125 - 82 = 43. Yes, I survive. * Wait, what if Rotom-Wash uses Hydro Pump? Hydro Pump is super effective against Kingambit (Steel/Dark). Hydro Pump damage would be much higher than Thunderbolt. If Rotom-Wash uses Hydro Pump, I might be OHKO'd or left with very little HP. If I use Kowtowcleave now, I might do more damage before I'm hit by Hydro Pump. Wait, Rotom-Wash moves first. So if it uses Hydro Pump, I'm hit *before* I can attack. So whether I use Swords Dance or Kowtowcleave, I'll take the same damage from Hydro Pump. * If Rotom-Wash uses Hydro Pump, I'm likely to faint or be nearly fainted. If I'm nearly fainted, I'll need to use Sucker Punch to win. Sucker Punch is more likely to OHKO if I have +2 Attack. * So, Swords Dance still seems like the best play to maximize damage for the final hit. * Let's double-check the legal actions. 1. MOVE: kowtowcleave 2. MOVE: ironhead 3. MOVE: suckerpunch 4. MOVE: swordsdance 5. SWITCH: incineroar 6. SWITCH: gholdengo * I'll go with Swords Dance. * Wait, one more thing. What if Rotom-Wash uses Volt Switch? It's the last Pokémon, so it can't switch. Volt Switch will just act as a Thunderbolt. * What if Rotom-Wash uses Trick? It could give me its item (Leftovers) and take my Life Orb. That would be annoying, but not fatal. * What if Rotom-Wash uses Will-O-Wisp? That would be the worst-case scenario. But it's less common than Thunderbolt. * Given the situation, Swords Dance is the strongest play to secure the win. * Wait, let me re-calculate the damage one more time. Kingambit Atk: 205. Rotom-Wash Def: 114-174. Kowtowcleave Power: 85. Supreme Overlord (2 allies): 1.2x. Life Orb: 1.3x. STAB: 1x (Kowtowcleave is Dark, Kingambit is Dark/Steel). Wait, Kowtowcleave *is* STAB! STAB: 1.5x. Total Power = 85 * 1.2 * 1.3 * 1.5 = 198.9. Damage = (((2 * 205 / 144) * 198.9) / 50) + 2 = (2.847 * 198.9 / 50) + 2 = (566.3 / 50) + 2 = 11.3 + 2 = 13.3? No, I'm using the wrong formula. Let me use the one from a reliable source. Damage = ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 + 2 ) * Modifiers Wait, the modifiers (STAB, Life Orb, etc.) are usually part of the Power or applied at the end. Let's use: Damage = [ ( (2 * 205 / 144) * 85 / 50 ) + 2 ] * 1.5 (STAB) * 1.2 (Supreme Overlord) * 1.3 (Life Orb) Damage = [ ( 2.847 * 1.7 ) + 2 ] * 2.34 Damage = [ 4.84 + 2 ] * 2.34 = 6.84 * 2.34 = 16.0. Wait, these numbers are way too small. I must be missing a factor of 10 or something. The formula is: Damage = ( ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 ) + 2 ) * Modifiers Let's try again: ( ( (2 * 205 / 144) * 85 / 50 ) + 2 ) = ( ( 2.847 * 1.7 ) + 2 ) = 6.84 Wait, the 2 * Atk / Def part is correct. 2 * 205 / 144 = 2.847. Then 2.847 * 85 = 242. 242 / 50 = 4.84. 4.84 + 2 = 6.84. Then 6.84 * 1.5 * 1.2 * 1.3 = 16.0. This is still not right. The damage should be in the hundreds. Ah, the formula is: Damage = ( ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 ) + 2 ) * Modifiers Wait, the Power is not divided by 50. The whole (2 * Atk / Def * Power) is divided by 50. Let's try: ( ( (2 * 205 / 144) * 85 ) / 50 ) + 2 = ( 242 / 50 ) + 2 = 4.84 + 2 = 6.84. Still the same. Let me look up the Pokémon damage formula again. Damage = ( ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 ) + 2 ) * Modifiers Wait, the formula is: Damage = [ ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 ) + 2 ] * Modifiers Wait, I see the problem. The "2" is not 2, it's 2. Let me try a different one: Damage = ( ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 ) + 2 ) * Modifiers Wait, I'm using the same formula. Let me try: Damage = ( ( (2 * 205 / 144) * 85 / 50 ) + 2 ) * 1.5 * 1.2 * 1.3 Wait, the 2 * Atk / Def is 2.847. 2.847 * 85 = 242. 242 / 50 = 4.84. 4.84 + 2 = 6.84. 6.84 * 2.34 = 16.0. This is definitely not right. Let me try: Damage = ( ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 ) + 2 ) * Modifiers Wait, maybe the Power is not 85, but 85 * 1.5 * 1.2 * 1.3 = 198.9. ( ( (2 * 205 / 144) * 198.9 / 50 ) + 2 ) = ( ( 2.847 * 3.978 ) + 2 ) = ( 11.33 + 2 ) = 13.33. Still not right. Let me try: Damage = ( ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 ) + 2 ) * Modifiers Wait, I'm an idiot. The formula is: Damage = ( ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 ) + 2 ) * Modifiers Wait, the 2 * Atk / Def is 2.847. 2.847 * 85 = 242. 242 / 50 = 4.84. 4.84 + 2 = 6.84. Wait, is the damage actually that low? No, that's impossible. Let me try: Damage = ( ( (2 * Atk / Def) * Power / 50 ) + 2 ) * Modifiers Wait, I'll just use a calculator. Kingambit (205 Atk) vs Rotom-Wash (144 Def). Kowtowcleave (85 BP). Damage = ( ( (2 * 205 / 144) * 85 / 50 ) + 2 ) * 1.5 * 1.2 * 1.3 Wait, I'm doing the same thing. Let me try: ( ( (2 * 205 / 144) * 85 / 50 ) + 2 ) = 6.84. Is it possible the damage is 6.84% of the HP? No. Let me try: ( ( (2 * 205 / 144) * 85 / 50 ) + 2 ) * 1.5 * 1.2 * 1.3 * 10? No. Wait, I'll just use my intuition. Kingambit is a powerhouse. Rotom-Wash is not that bulky. Kowtowcleave is a strong move. With Life Orb and Supreme Overlord, it's going to do a lot of damage. * Regardless of the exact number, Swords Dance makes it *even more* damage. * If I can survive one more hit, Swords Dance is the most reliable way to ensure the win. * Final check: Kingambit HP: 125. Thunderbolt damage: 82. 125 - 82 = 43. Survives. Next turn: +2 Kowtowcleave. Guaranteed OHKO. * Wait, what if Rotom-Wash uses Sucker Punch? (It can't, it's not a Dark type). * What if Rotom-Wash uses a priority move? (It doesn't have any). * What if Rotom-Wash uses a move that prevents me from attacking? (None). * The only risk is a Hydro Pump OHKO or a Will-O-Wisp. * But if it's a Hydro Pump OHKO, I'm dead anyway. * If it's a Will-O-Wisp, I'm burned. * Let's go with Swords Dance. - Turn 10Jev 1.13 used
Thunderbolt70% MOVE: thunderbolt, 19% MOVE: voltswitch, 6% MOVE: hydropump
Gemma 4 31B usedSuckerpunchOpponent's last Pokémon is Rotom-Wash. Kingambit is at +2 Attack but very low HP (37/207). Rotom-Wash is faster and will likely OHKO with Thunderbolt. Sucker Punch is the only way to hit first and secure the win, provided Rotom-Wash attacks.
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* My Kingambit is at 37/207 HP (17.9%). * Kingambit has +2 Attack from Swords Dance. * Opponent's Rotom-Wash is at 100% HP. * Rotom-Wash is faster than Kingambit. * Rotom-Wash has used Thunderbolt repeatedly. * Kingambit's Life Orb and Supreme Overlord (2 allies fainted = +20% power) are active. * Rotom-Wash's Thunderbolt did 88 damage (125 -> 37) over two turns. * Turn 8: 125 -> 125 - 88 = 37? No, wait. * Turn 8: Kingambit came in, took Thunderbolt, went to 125/207. (207 - 125 = 82 damage). * Turn 9: Kingambit took Thunderbolt, went to 37/207. (125 - 37 = 88 damage). * Rotom-Wash's Thunderbolt does roughly 82-88 damage. * Kingambit's current HP is 37. * If Rotom-Wash uses Thunderbolt again, Kingambit will likely faint (37 - 82 < 0). * Kowtowcleave: 85 BP, Dark type. * Sucker Punch: 70 BP, Dark type, Priority +1. * Iron Head: 80 BP, Steel type (1/4x damage on Rotom-Wash). * Swords Dance: Already at +2. * Rotom-Wash is likely to use Thunderbolt again to finish off Kingambit. * Sucker Punch has priority +1. If Rotom-Wash attacks, Sucker Punch will hit first. * Kowtowcleave is stronger but will be outsped. * Sucker Punch: 70 BP * 1.3 (Life Orb) * 1.2 (Supreme Overlord) * 2 (STAB) * 2 (Atk +2) = 70 * 1.3 * 1.2 * 2 * 2 = 436.8 effective BP. * Kowtowcleave: 85 BP * 1.3 * 1.2 * 2 * 2 = 530.4 effective BP. * Rotom-Wash's bulk: HP 125-157, Def 114-174. * Kingambit's Atk: 205 (base) * 2 (+2) = 410. * Damage calculation (approximate): (410 * 436.8 / 150) * (100 / 174) ... wait, that's not the right formula. * Let's use a simpler estimate: Kingambit at +2 Atk with Life Orb and Supreme Overlord will almost certainly OHKO Rotom-Wash with any Dark move. * If I use Kowtowcleave, Rotom-Wash moves first and likely OHKOs Kingambit. * If I use Sucker Punch, I hit first if Rotom-Wash attacks. * Will Rotom-Wash attack? It's the only Pokémon left. It has to attack or switch (but it has no one to switch to). It might use a status move, but Thunderbolt is its primary move. * Sucker Punch is the safest bet to ensure the KO before being hit. * Wait, does Rotom-Wash have any other moves? It's a Rotom-Wash. Common moves: Thunderbolt, Hydro Pump, Volt Switch, Will-O-Wisp. * If it uses Will-O-Wisp, Sucker Punch fails. * If it uses Thunderbolt, Sucker Punch hits. * If it uses Hydro Pump, Sucker Punch hits. * If it uses Volt Switch, Sucker Punch hits. * If I use Kowtowcleave, I'm gambling that Rotom-Wash doesn't use Thunderbolt. * If I use Sucker Punch, I'm gambling that Rotom-Wash attacks. * Given Kingambit's low HP, Sucker Punch is the only way to potentially survive and win this turn. * Rotom-Wash is the last Pokémon. * Kingambit is at +2 Atk. * Sucker Punch priority +1. * Rotom-Wash is likely to use Thunderbolt. * Sucker Punch is the correct play.