Matches · 2026-10-15 · rules version c5

PokéChamp vs GPT-6.1 Sol

GPT-6.1 Sol won in 8 turns · 74 min wall clock · 25,760 tokens · $0.036

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Decisions

1. Team preview
   PokéChamp brought Garchomp,primarina,dragonite
   GPT-6.1 Sol brought Primarina,gholdengo,dragonite2,090 tok · 459.1 s · $0.0030

   Mirror teams with identical sets/stats. Lead Primarina pressures Garchomp, Kingambit, and Dragonite; preserve Gholdengo for Sneasler and revenge kills. Dragonite is the Multiscale/Lum setup cleaner; keep it healthy until opposing checks are weakened. Watch opposing Scarf Gholdengo, White Herb Unburden Sneasler, and Kingambit's Sucker Punch.

   Reasoning trace (76 words)

   **Considering team balance**
   
   I need to choose a balanced mirror team. Primarina can lead since it covers most matchups, except against Sneasler and Gholdengo. Gholdengo is excellent against Sneasler but has challenges with Dragonite and Kingambit. Dragonite offers strong coverage with a Lum Berry for setups. Bringing Primarina with Gholdengo and Dragonite is typical. Swapping Gholdengo for Sneasler might help against manageable threats like Dragonite. Ultimately, I'll go with Primarina, Gholdengo, and Dragonite for my team.

2. Turn 1
   PokéChamp used Earthquakemega
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Moonblast2,078 tok · 334.4 s · $0.0025

   Lead Primarina pressures Garchomp with Moonblast; Sitrus supports surviving physical attacks. Opponent’s other two are unknown. Preserve Scarf Gholdengo for revenge kills and Sneasler; keep Dragonite’s Multiscale intact for a late Dragon Dance sweep. Dragonite has Lum Berry. Watch for opposing Gholdengo switching into Moonblast and Kingambit’s Sucker Punch.

   PokéChamp switched to Primarina
3. Turn 2
   PokéChamp used Moonblast
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Moonblast2,666 tok · 334.8 s · $0.0044

   Opposing Mega Garchomp is KOed; Primarina is their second, with one unknown remaining. Mirror Primarina has Sitrus and identical stats; ours survives one unboosted Moonblast from 94 HP. Pressure with Moonblast, then use Scarf Gholdengo to finish if needed. Preserve Dragonite’s full Multiscale and Lum Berry for a late Dragon Dance sweep.

4. Turn 3
   PokéChamp used Moonblast
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Moonblast2,769 tok · 93.1 s · $0.0044

   Mega Garchomp is KOed. Opposing Primarina is at 58%, likely Sitrus; final Pokémon unknown. Sacrifice our weakened Primarina for Moonblast damage, then revenge with Scarf Gholdengo’s Thunderbolt. Preserve full-health Dragonite’s Multiscale and Lum Berry for Dragon Dance cleanup; avoid locking Gholdengo into an attack exploitable by their final Pokémon.

   Reasoning trace (162 words)

   **Evaluating battle options**
   
   I need to decide between Psychic Noise, Moonblast, and a switch. Psychic Noise prevents excellent healing for Sitrus against Thunderbolt. Moonblast deals decent damage, and Sitrus helps, but Thunderbolt can be lethal. If I switch, Ghold takes damage but isn't guaranteed to survive. And both moves can secure a kill, but Moonblast offers potential for a critical hit, while Psychic Noise can deny healing if the opponent switches. Overall, Moonblast seems like a better choice here, considering all factors.**Analyzing damage calculations**
   
   Okay, so if there's a 58% chance to hit and 22% chance reduction, that leaves a 36% chance without triggering Sitrus. Thunderbolt will secure a kill regardless, which is important to note. Moonblast does decent damage too, leaving my opponent with 73 HP after accounting for berry recovery, which is roughly 39%. Considering Psychic Noise, it might prevent berry activation if Thunderbolt is low, but honestly, Thunderbolt is more reliable. So, Moonblast seems like the straightforward choice here.

   GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Gholdengo2,376 tok · 394.0 s · $0.0031

   Mega Garchomp and our Primarina are KOed. Enemy Primarina remains at 58%, likely with unused Sitrus; final foe unknown (Dragonite/Gholdengo/Sneasler/Kingambit). Bring Scarf Gholdengo to pressure Primarina; Thunderbolt may not OHKO and could trigger Sitrus. Preserve Dragonite’s full Multiscale and Lum Berry for Dragon Dance cleanup.

5. Turn 4
   PokéChamp used Surf
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Thunderbolt2,591 tok · 517.0 s · $0.0034

   Mega Garchomp and our Primarina are KOed. Enemy Primarina is at 58%, probably holding unused Sitrus. Scarf Gholdengo uses Thunderbolt for a likely two-hit KO while surviving one normal Surf; avoid unnecessary switching. Their last Pokémon is unknown (Dragonite/Gholdengo/Sneasler/Kingambit). Preserve full-health Lum Dragonite for Dragon Dance cleanup.

   Reasoning trace (79 words)

   **Analyzing damage options**
   
   I need to evaluate the damage of Thunderbolt versus Shadow Ball. Thunderbolt does 94-112 damage; that’s around an 18% chance to secure a knockout at 108 HP. If it triggers a Sitrus berry for recovery, the opponent will be at about 50-60 HP afterward, allowing a potential kill on the next hit. Surf can deal 88-105 damage; it might activate Torrent unless the berry is used first. I’m leaning towards Thunderbolt since it guarantees a 2HKO.

6. Turn 5
   PokéChamp switched to Dragonite
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Thunderbolt2,495 tok · 454.8 s · $0.0029

   Finish 25% Primarina with locked Thunderbolt. Our Scarf Gholdengo has 27 HP; Dragonite retains full Multiscale and Lum Berry for cleanup, ideally with Dragon Dance. Opposing Mega Garchomp and our Primarina are KOed; opposing Primarina consumed Sitrus. Their last Pokémon is Dragonite, Gholdengo, Sneasler, or Kingambit; adapt setup and preserve Gholdengo if useful.

7. Turn 6
   PokéChamp used Earthquake
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Thunderbolt2,981 tok · 515.3 s · $0.0049

   Enemy team: Mega Garchomp KOed, Primarina at 25% with Sitrus consumed, Dragonite at 84% with Lum consumed. Gholdengo is Scarf-locked into Thunderbolt; keep attacking for chip until KOed. Preserve our full-health Multiscale Dragonite. Ice Spinner removes enemy Dragonite; Extreme Speed can finish it if boosted and sufficiently chipped, then finish Primarina.

   GPT-6.1 Sol switched to Dragonite

   Incident report

   Only one legal action: played without asking.

8. Turn 7
   PokéChamp used Icespinner
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Icespinner2,898 tok · 998.0 s · $0.0038

   Their last two are Dragonite at 50% (Lum consumed) and Primarina at 25% (Sitrus consumed). Use Ice Spinner to KO Dragonite immediately; our full-health Multiscale lets us survive its unboosted Ice Spinner. Then Extreme Speed should finish Primarina. Avoid Dragon Dance, which gives their Dragonite an unnecessary extra attack.

   PokéChamp switched to Primarina
9. Turn 8
   PokéChamp used Moonblast
   GPT-6.1 Sol used Extremespeed2,816 tok · 334.6 s · $0.0032

   Only opposing Primarina remains at 25%, with Sitrus consumed. Unboosted Extreme Speed comfortably KOs; use it immediately to win.