Matches · 2026-10-15 · rules version c5

GPT-6.1 Sol vs PokéChamp

GPT-6.1 Sol won in 9 turns · 76 min wall clock · 28,318 tokens · $0.038

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   PokéChamp brought Primarina,dragonite,kingambit
   GPT-6.1 Sol brought Sneasler,dragonite,primarina2,179 tok · 459.1 s · $0.0035

   Mirror teams with identical sets. Lead Sash Sneasler to pressure or set up Swords Dance; preserve Unburden opportunities. Dragonite offers Multiscale setup and Earthquake for Gholdengo. Primarina checks Hippowdon, Kingambit, and Dragonite; use Encore against setup when safe. Opposing Gholdengo walls Sneasler, so pivot rather than waste attacks.

2. Turn 1
   PokéChamp switched to Dragonite
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Direclaw2,252 tok · 334.4 s · $0.0033

   Mirror sets: opposing Primarina has Sitrus Berry, Torrent, Surf/Moonblast/Encore/Aqua Jet. Dire Claw threatens immediate KO or status; avoid setup into Encore. Preserve Sneasler’s Sash when possible and Dragonite’s Multiscale for setup. Gholdengo walls Sneasler, so pivot if revealed. Our Primarina provides bulky offense and Encore.

3. Turn 2
   PokéChamp used Earthquake
   GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Primarina2,458 tok · 334.8 s · $0.0036

   Mirror sets/items. Enemy Dragonite at 77% after Dire Claw; Multiscale broken, likely Lum Berry with DD/Extreme Speed/Earthquake/Ice Spinner. Switch Primarina to threaten Moonblast and discourage setup with Encore. Preserve Sneasler’s Sash and our Dragonite’s Multiscale. Enemy Primarina remains full; third enemy unknown.

4. Turn 3
   PokéChamp switched to Primarina
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Moonblast2,408 tok · 93.1 s · $0.0028

   Mirror sets/items. Enemy Dragonite at 77%, Multiscale broken; Moonblast threatens KO. Primarina survives another unboosted Earthquake and activates Sitrus. Enemy Primarina full; third unknown. Preserve Sneasler’s Focus Sash and Dragonite’s Multiscale. Enemy Dragonite has Earthquake, likely Dragon Dance/Extreme Speed/Ice Spinner and Lum Berry. Avoid setup into opposing Primarina’s Encore.

5. Turn 4
   PokéChamp used Moonblast
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Moonblast2,651 tok · 394.0 s · $0.0039

   Mirror sets/items. Enemy Primarina at 54% with Sitrus likely intact; Moonblast should 2HKO through Sitrus. Our Primarina also has Sitrus intact; trade damage, then let Sneasler finish if needed. Enemy Dragonite at 77%, Multiscale broken, revealed Earthquake. Preserve Sneasler’s Focus Sash and Dragonite’s Multiscale. Third enemy unknown; avoid setup into Primarina’s Encore.

   Reasoning trace (86 words)

   **Analyzing battle strategies**
   
   I need to decide between using Moonblast or switching to Sneasler. Moonblast has a power range of 78-93 against an opponent with 101 HP, meaning it could leave them vulnerable. After considering damage calculations, it seems using Moonblast first is the best move for chipping away at their health while seeing if I can set up a favorable situation. Switching to Sneasler could be risky, especially if it takes a hit before I can take it out. So, sticking with Moonblast seems straightforward!

   PokéChamp switched to Kingambit
6. Turn 5
   PokéChamp used Ironhead
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Surf2,791 tok · 517.0 s · $0.0040

   Enemy team: Kingambit full, Dragonite 77% with Earthquake, Primarina fainted. Kingambit has Supreme Overlord (one ally fainted). Surf chips Kingambit; if Primarina falls, bring Sneasler for Close Combat. Preserve Sneasler’s intact Sash and Dragonite’s Multiscale where possible. Our Primarina still holds Sitrus; enemy Dragonite’s Multiscale is broken.

   GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Sneasler2,550 tok · 454.8 s · $0.0034

   Enemy Kingambit at 50%, Supreme Overlord with one ally fainted; Dragonite at 77%, Multiscale broken, revealed Earthquake; Primarina fainted. Bring Sneasler to threaten Close Combat while preserving our full-health Dragonite for the endgame. Sneasler’s Focus Sash is intact; beware Dragonite switching into Close Combat. Our Dragonite holds Lum Berry.

   Reasoning trace (87 words)

   **Evaluating Pokémon choices**
   
   I need to decide between Dragonite and Sneasler. It's straightforward with Sneasler; it has a clear advantage with its crowd control. However, I know from past experiences that Dragonite can switch in effectively. If it uses Dragon Dance against Kingambit, it might sweep. Plus, Dragonite can take out opponents with its Ice Spinner. Still, Sneasler feels safer because it can eliminate Kingambit and allow Dragonite to battle back if it comes down to a sash situation. So, I'll go with Sneasler as my plan.

7. Turn 6
   PokéChamp used Ironhead
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Closecombat2,720 tok · 515.3 s · $0.0034

   Enemy Kingambit at 50%, Supreme Overlord with one ally fainted; Dragonite at 77%, Multiscale broken, Earthquake revealed. Close Combat removes Kingambit or chips a Dragonite switch. Preserve our full-health Lum Berry Dragonite for the endgame; Ice Spinner threatens opposing Dragonite. Sneasler's Focus Sash remains intact, but beware opposing Extreme Speed after it activates.

   Reasoning trace (75 words)

   **Evaluating CC vs SD choices**
   
   I need to decide between using CC or SD. CC provides an easy, guaranteed kill on the king or dragon while chipping 55. With the dragon resisting around 54 vs. 127, it leaves 73 left. The opposing dragon can threaten an equatorial kill with sash and then espeed would finish off. However, my dragon with ice spinner can win against multiscale. So, I think CC is the safer option here.

   PokéChamp switched to Dragonite
8. Turn 7
   PokéChamp used Earthquake
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Direclaw2,953 tok · 998.0 s · $0.0045

   Only enemy Dragonite remains, at 77% with Multiscale broken; mirror set includes Dragon Dance, Extreme Speed, Earthquake, Ice Spinner. Use Dire Claw for damage/status; preserve full-health Dragonite as insurance. Our Dragonite can survive a boosted hit with Multiscale and finish with Ice Spinner. Sneasler still has Focus Sash but -1 defenses.

9. Turn 8
   PokéChamp used Extremespeed
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Acrobatics2,680 tok · 334.6 s · $0.0030

   Only enemy Dragonite remains at 27%, unboosted with Multiscale broken. Sneasler consumed Focus Sash and has Unburden; itemless Acrobatics should finish unless Extreme Speed KOs first. If Sneasler falls, bring full-health Lum Berry Dragonite and use Ice Spinner; Multiscale provides insurance.

   GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Dragonite

   Incident report

   Only one legal action: played without asking.

10. Turn 9
    PokéChamp used Icespinner
    GPT-6.1 Sol used Icespinner2,676 tok · 153.1 s · $0.0029

    Only opposing Dragonite remains at 27%, unboosted and without Multiscale protection. Ice Spinner guarantees the knockout; our full-health Multiscale lets us survive its attack even if it moves first.