Matches · 2026-10-15 · rules version c5

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 89%

Player 2 · winner

Gemma 4 31B

Gemma 4 31B's team

autopilot 90%

Gemma 4 31B won in 8 turns · 6 min wall clock · 8,650 tokens · $0.008

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Decisions

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Gemini 3.8 Flash brought Garchomp,primarina,gholdengo3,377 tok · 10.5 s · $0.0063

Opponent team: Kingambit, Gholdengo, Dragapult, Gliscor, Palafin, Garganacl. Strategy: Lead Garchomp with Focus Sash to set Stealth Rock (punishes Palafin pivoting) or deal early damage. Back: Primarina checks Palafin/Gliscor/Garganacl, Choice Scarf Gholdengo outspeeds Dragapult (149*1.5=223 > 213) and provides offensive cleanup/Trick.

Reasoning trace (137 words)

**Analyzing Opponent's Leads**

I'm currently evaluating their most probable opening threats. Palafin, with its flip-turn potential, is a primary concern I'm strategizing against.

**Refining Counter-Strategies**

My focus has shifted to refining my counter-strategies. I'm evaluating how Garchomp, Primarina, and a scarf Gholdengo specifically address threats like Dragapult and Garganacl, considering their speed tiers and offensive capabilities to optimize offensive pressure and defensive synergy.

**Evaluating Lead Options**

I'm weighing lead choices now, considering Gholdengo's Trick Scarf utility, Primarina's strong matchups, and Garchomp's hazard setting. Dragonite with Lum Berry is also on my mind for status immunity.

**Considering Lead Garchomp**

I'm leaning towards Garchomp as my lead to set up Stealth Rocks against common threats like Palafin. Primarina and Gholdengo remain strong contenders for the back, offering excellent offensive and defensive synergy to handle the predicted opposing Pokémon.

Gemma 4 31B brought Dragapult,gholdengo,kingambit5,273 tok · 165.8 s · $0.0012

The opponent has a balanced team with Garchomp, Dragonite, and Primarina as major threats. I'll lead with Dragapult for its immense speed and pivoting ability (U-turn). Gholdengo provides critical special pressure and Steel-type coverage for Mimikyu and Primarina, while Kingambit serves as a powerful late-game cleaner with Supreme Overlord and Life Orb.

Reasoning trace (1,384 words)

*   My Team: Kingambit, Gholdengo, Dragapult, Gliscor, Palafin, Garganacl.
    *   Opponent's Team: Dragonite, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Mimikyu, Primarina, Garchomp.

    *   Opponent has Dragonite (Multiscale likely), Gholdengo, Kingambit, Mimikyu (Disguise), Primarina, Garchomp.
    *   My team needs to handle these threats.
    *   Garchomp is a huge threat (Earthquake). Gliscor is a great counter.
    *   Dragonite is a threat (Extreme Speed, Dragon Dance). Gholdengo or Dragapult can handle it.
    *   Primarina is a threat (Moonblast, Sparkling Aria). Gholdengo or Dragapult can handle it.
    *   Mimikyu is a threat (Play Rough, Shadow Claw). Gholdengo or Kingambit can handle it.
    *   Kingambit is a threat (Sucker Punch, Kowtow Cleave). Palafin or Dragapult can handle it.
    *   Gholdengo is a threat (Make It Rain, Shadow Ball). Dragapult or Kingambit can handle it.

    *   Dragapult: Fast, versatile, hits Gholdengo, Primarina, and Kingambit.
    *   Gholdengo: Strong special attacker, handles Mimikyu and Primarina.
    *   Kingambit: Strong physical attacker, handles Gholdengo and Mimikyu.
    *   Gliscor: Great wall, handles Garchomp.
    *   Palafin: Strong physical attacker, handles Kingambit and Garchomp.
    *   Garganacl: Great wall, handles Gholdengo and Primarina.

    *   Opponent's team is quite balanced.
    *   I need a core that can cover most bases.
    *   Dragapult is almost always a good lead due to speed and U-turn.
    *   Gholdengo provides essential special pressure and Steel typing.
    *   Kingambit is a late-game cleaner.
    *   Alternatively, Gliscor is essential if Garchomp is the main threat.
    *   Palafin is incredibly strong if it can get into the battle.

    *   Let's consider: Dragapult, Gholdengo, Kingambit. (Offensive core)
    *   Let's consider: Dragapult, Gliscor, Gholdengo. (More defensive/utility)
    *   Let's consider: Dragapult, Palafin, Gholdengo. (High power)

    *   Looking at the opponent's team:
        *   Dragonite: Dragapult (Dragon Darts), Gholdengo (Make It Rain).
        *   Gholdengo: Dragapult (Phantom Force), Kingambit (Kowtow Cleave).
        *   Kingambit: Dragapult (Phantom Force), Palafin (Close Combat/Jet Punch).
        *   Mimikyu: Gholdengo (Make It Rain), Kingambit (Kowtow Cleave).
        *   Primarina: Gholdengo (Make It Rain), Dragapult (Phantom Force).
        *   Garchomp: Gliscor (Earthquake/Toxic), Palafin (Jet Punch).

    *   If I bring Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit:
        *   I have no answer to Garchomp's Earthquake besides switching to Dragapult (Ghost/Dragon) or Gholdengo (Steel/Ghost - though Gholdengo takes neutral/super effective damage).
        *   Wait, Gholdengo is Steel/Ghost, Garchomp is Ground/Dragon. Earthquake is super effective on Gholdengo.
        *   Dragapult is Dragon/Ghost, Earthquake is neutral.
        *   Kingambit is Steel/Dark, Earthquake is super effective.

    *   If I bring Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Gliscor:
        *   Gliscor handles Garchomp.
        *   Gholdengo handles Mimikyu and Primarina.
        *   Dragapult handles Gholdengo and Kingambit.

    *   If I bring Dragapult, Palafin, and Gholdengo:
        *   Palafin handles Kingambit and Garchomp.
        *   Gholdengo handles Mimikyu and Primarina.
        *   Dragapult handles Gholdengo and Kingambit.

    *   Let's go with Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit for maximum offensive pressure, but maybe Gliscor is safer.
    *   Wait, the opponent has Garchomp. If I don't have Gliscor or Palafin, Garchomp could sweep.
    *   Let's try Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit. Dragapult is fast and can pivot. Kingambit is the ultimate cleaner. Gholdengo is the special powerhouse.

    *   Actually, let's reconsider. Garchomp is very dangerous. Gliscor is the best counter.
    *   Let's bring Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Gliscor.
    *   Wait, Kingambit is too good to pass up.
    *   Let's try Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit. If Garchomp comes in, Dragapult can check it or I can try to outspeed it.

    *   Wait, let's look at the opponent's team again.
    *   Dragonite, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Mimikyu, Primarina, Garchomp.
    *   If I bring Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit:
        *   Dragapult (Lead)
        *   Gholdengo
        *   Kingambit
    *   This is a very strong offensive trio.

    *   Let's double-check:
        *   Dragapult: Fast, hits almost everything.
        *   Gholdengo: Hits Mimikyu, Primarina, Dragonite.
        *   Kingambit: Hits Gholdengo, Mimikyu.

    *   What if they lead Garchomp? Dragapult can take a hit or U-turn out.
    *   What if they lead Dragonite? Dragapult can hit it with Dragon Darts.
    *   What if they lead Primarina? Dragapult can hit it with Phantom Force or Gholdengo can hit it with Make It Rain.

    *   Let's go with Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit.

    *   Wait, I should consider Palafin. Palafin's Hero form is monstrous. But it needs to switch out and back in.
    *   If I bring Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Palafin:
        *   Dragapult (Lead)
        *   Gholdengo
        *   Palafin
    *   This is also very strong.

    *   Let's stick with Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit. It's a classic, powerful core.

    *   Wait, looking at the opponent's team, they have Gholdengo and Kingambit too. This might be a mirror match of sorts.
    *   Dragapult is the fastest and can put pressure immediately.

    *   Let's refine the choice:
        *   Dragapult (Lead)
        *   Gholdengo
        *   Kingambit

    *   Wait, I just noticed the opponent has Mimikyu. Mimikyu's Disguise can be annoying. Gholdengo's Make It Rain is great for it.

    *   Final decision: Dragapult, Gholdengo, Kingambit.

    *   Wait, one last check. Garchomp is a huge threat. If I don't have Gliscor, I'm relying on Dragapult to handle it. Dragapult is faster than Garchomp (usually), but Garchomp's Earthquake is strong.
    *   Actually, let's bring Gliscor instead of Kingambit? No, Kingambit is too strong.
    *   Let's bring Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit.

    *   Wait, let's think about the lead. Dragapult is a great lead.

    *   Let's double check the legal actions: BRING: <3 species, comma-separated, the leader first>.
    *   BRING: dragapult, gholdengo, kingambit.

    *   Wait, let me re-evaluate the team one more time.
    *   Opponent: Dragonite, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Mimikyu, Primarina, Garchomp.
    *   My team: Dragapult, Gholdengo, Kingambit.
    *   If they lead Garchomp, Dragapult can U-turn or use Dragon Darts.
    *   If they lead Dragonite, Dragapult can use Dragon Darts.
    *   If they lead Primarina, Dragapult can use Phantom Force.
    *   If they lead Gholdengo, Dragapult can use Phantom Force.
    *   If they lead Kingambit, Dragapult can use Phantom Force.
    *   If they lead Mimikyu, Dragapult can use Phantom Force.

    *   This seems like a solid plan.

    *   Wait, I just realized I have Palafin. Palafin is incredibly strong.
    *   If I bring Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Palafin:
        *   Dragapult (Lead)
        *   Gholdengo
        *   Palafin
    *   Palafin can handle Garchomp and Kingambit much better than Kingambit can.
    *   But Kingambit's Supreme Overlord is amazing for cleaning up.

    *   Let's go with Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit.

    *   Wait, I'll change my mind one more time. Gliscor is so good against Garchomp.
    *   Let's try Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Gliscor.
    *   No, Kingambit is too essential.

    *   Let's stick with Dragapult, Gholdengo, Kingambit.

    *   Wait, I'll use Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Kingambit.

    *   Wait, let me check the speed of Dragapult. 213. That's incredibly fast. It will outspeed everything on the opponent's team.

    *   Final check:
        *   Dragapult (Lead)
        *   Gholdengo
        *   Kingambit

    *   Wait, I just noticed the opponent's Gholdengo and Kingambit. If I bring the same, it's a battle of who uses them better.

    *   Let's go.

    *   Wait, I should consider the items.
    *   My Dragapult has Expert Belt.
    *   My Gholdengo has Choice Scarf.
    *   My Kingambit has Life Orb.

    *   This is a very offensive team.

    *   Let's do it.

    *   Wait, one last thought. If I bring Palafin, I can use Flip Turn to get it out and then bring it back in Hero form. That's a huge power spike.
    *   But I only have 3 slots.
    *   If I bring Dragapult, Gholdengo, and Palafin:
        *   Dragapult (Lead)
        *   Gholdengo
        *   Palafin
    *   This might be better because Palafin handles Garchomp and Kingambit.

    *   Let's compare:
        *   Trio A: Dragapult, Gholdengo, Kingambit
        *   Trio B: Dragapult, Gholdengo, Palafin
        *   Trio C: Dragapult, Gholdengo, Gliscor

    *   Trio A is the most "standard" powerful offensive core.
    *   Trio B has Palafin's insane power.
    *   Trio C is safer.

    *   I'll go with Trio A. Dragapult, Gholdengo, Kingambit.

    *   Wait, I'll double check the opponent's team again.
    *   Dragonite, Gholdengo, Kingambit, Mimikyu, Primarina, Garchomp.
    *   They have a lot of Fairy and Dragon types.
    *   Gholdengo's Steel moves will be very effective.
    *   Dragapult's Ghost moves will be very effective.
    *   Kingambit's Dark and Steel moves will be very effective.

    *   This seems like a good match.

    *   Wait, I'll just make sure I'm not missing anything.
    *   Opponent's Garchomp could be a problem.
    *   Opponent's Dragonite could be a problem.
    *   Opponent's Primarina could be a problem.

    *   But Dragapult's speed is the key.

    *   Let's go with Dragapult, Gholdengo, Kingambit.

    *   Wait, I'll change the order. Dragapult lead.
    *   BRING: dragapult, gholdengo, kingambit.

Turn 1

Gemma 4 31B used Dragondartsautopilot

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Gemini 3.8 Flash used Stealthrockautopilot

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Gemini 3.8 Flash switched to Primarinaautopilot

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Turn 2

Gemini 3.8 Flash used Moonblastautopilot

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Gemma 4 31B used Dragondartsautopilot

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[API ERROR] LLM request failed after 3 attempt(s): Connection error.. Default move played.

Gemma 4 31B switched to Gholdengoautopilot

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Turn 3

Gemini 3.8 Flash used Moonblastautopilot

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Gemma 4 31B used Makeitrainautopilot

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Turn 4

Gemini 3.8 Flash used Moonblastautopilot

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Gemma 4 31B used Makeitrainautopilot

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Turn 5

Gemini 3.8 Flash used Moonblastautopilot

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Gemma 4 31B used Makeitrainautopilot

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Turn 6

Gemini 3.8 Flash used Moonblastautopilot

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Gemma 4 31B used Makeitrainautopilot

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Gemini 3.8 Flash switched to Gholdengo

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Only one legal action: played without asking.

Turn 7

Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrainautopilot

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Gemma 4 31B used Makeitrainautopilot

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Gemma 4 31B switched to Kingambit

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Only one legal action: played without asking.

Turn 8

Gemini 3.8 Flash used Makeitrain

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Gemma 4 31B used Kowtowcleaveautopilot

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