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Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Gemma 4 31B

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Player 1
Gemini 3.8 Flash
Gemini 3.8 Flash's team
autopilot 91%
Player 2 · winner
Gemma 4 31B
Gemma 4 31B's team
autopilot 100%

Gemma 4 31B won in 20 turns · 7 min wall clock · 3,086 tokens · $0.005

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Decisions

  1. Team preview
    Gemini 3.8 Flash brought Garchomp,primarina,gholdengo3,086 tok · 19.8 s · $0.0052

    Opponent has Incineroar, Kingambit, Gholdengo, Dragapult, Annihilape, Palafin. Garchomp with Focus Sash is an excellent proactive lead against most of their team. Primarina provides crucial defensive typing against Palafin, Incineroar, and Annihilape. Scarf Gholdengo outspeeds Dragapult (223 vs 213 max) and cleans up late game.

    Reasoning trace (178 words)
    **Analyzing Opponent's Team**

I've been analyzing the opponent's team composition, focusing on potential leads like Palafin, Dragapult, and Incineroar. Their common leads seem to favor quick switches and momentum plays, so I need to devise an initial counter-strategy. I'm taking into consideration the implications of flip turn and how to best adapt to their aggressive style.


**Evaluating Team's Potential**

I'm now diving deeper into specific team matchups. I'm excited by Gholdengo's potential as a lead, especially with a Scarf. Its speed is a significant factor in outspeeding Dragapult and dealing immediate damage with Shadow Ball. I'm also considering Garchomp as an alternative lead, its speed with Sash is promising against several leads.


**Refining Team Strategy**

I'm now zeroing in on a final team composition. Dragonite's Lum Berry and Multiscale seem excellent for cleaning or as a safety net. Mimikyu's Disguise is appealing for revenge killing Dragapult and dealing with Annihilape. Considering Garchomp as a lead against Dragapult, Palafin, or Incineroar is very attractive. Now I'm comparing Garchomp, Primarina, Dragonite versus Garchomp, Gholdengo, Dragonite and the potential leads.
    Gemma 4 31B brought Incineroar,kingambit,gholdengoautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Bringing incineroar, kingambit, gholdengo.
  2. Turn 1
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Swordsdanceautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemma 4 31B used Fakeoutautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  3. Turn 2
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Swordsdanceautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemma 4 31B switched to Kingambitautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  4. Turn 3
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Swordsdanceautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemma 4 31B used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  5. Turn 4
    Gemma 4 31B used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Swordsdanceautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash switched to Primarinaautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  6. Turn 5
    Gemma 4 31B used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Calmmindautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  7. Turn 6
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Calmmindautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemma 4 31B used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  8. Turn 7
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Calmmindautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemma 4 31B used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  9. Turn 8
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Calmmindautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemma 4 31B used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash switched to Gholdengo
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
  10. Turn 9
    Gemma 4 31B used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrainautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
    Gemma 4 31B switched to Incineroarautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  11. Turn 10
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Fakeoutautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  12. Turn 11
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  13. Turn 12
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  14. Turn 13
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  15. Turn 14
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  16. Turn 15
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  17. Turn 16
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  18. Turn 17
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Struggle
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  19. Turn 18
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Struggle
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  20. Turn 19
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Struggle
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.
  21. Turn 20
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Struggle
    Incident report
    Only one legal action: played without asking.
    Gemma 4 31B used Partingshotautopilot
    Incident report
    [API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.