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Retracted · 2026-08-30 · rules version v0

Muse Spark 1_ef8 vs DeepSeek V4_9fe

Retracted. This match was voided: muse_spark_1 was on autopilot for 100% of its turns. It is kept for transparency and does not count toward any rating. Why we retracted the pilot study.
Player 1 · winner
Muse Spark 1_ef8
team not recorded
autopilot 100%
Player 2
DeepSeek V4_9fe
team not recorded
autopilot 0%

Muse Spark 1_ef8 won in 16 turns · 6 min wall clock · 126,934 tokens

The replay player loads from play.pokemonshowdown.com. The full battle log is below.

Decisions

  1. Turn 1
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Stickyweb1,872 tok · 3.2 s

    Ribombee outspeeds Great Tusk by a wide margin (381 vs 87). Focus Sash protects us from a OHKO. Turn 1, setting Sticky Web is the highest-value play: it slows the entire opposing team for the rest of the match, heavily benefiting Iron Valiant, Kingambit, and Ogerpon-W. Great Tusk can remove it later, but that costs it a turn and we can punish with U-turn/switch. Moonblast would only deal partial damage and doesn't improve our long-term position. No need to Tera yet.

    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Headlongrushautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  2. Turn 2
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Headlongrushautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Uturn8,601 tok · 29.3 s

    Ribombee is at 16% HP so it will not survive another hit. Great Tusk is bulky but has -1 Def/SpD; however, Moonblast may or may not KO, and losing a near-fainted lead is fine if we can pivot safely. U-turn gives free momentum without sacrificing important pressure, letting us bring in a healthy answer that threats Great Tusk. The chip damage is minor but the switch advantage is decisive. Switching to Ogerpon or similar could also be good, but U-turn preserves momentum more efficiently. Stick with U-turn.

    DeepSeek V4_9fe switched to Iron5,295 tok · 15.6 s

    Ribombee is at 16% HP and useless against Great Tusk's Headlong Rush; it also already set Sticky Web. Switch immediately. Iron Valiant outspeeds with 364 Speed (Tusk is Web-slowed, -1 Def/SpD) and its STAB Moonblast deals massive 2x damage to Ground/Fighting, likely OHKO. Other option just takes damage or lacks immediate offense.

    DeepSeek V4_9fe switched to Ogerpon5,858 tok · 17.0 s

    Great Tusk is at 94% with -2 Defense from repeated Headlong Rushes. It lost Speed from Sticky Web. Ogerpon-Wellspring outspeeds and hits it super effectively with Water-Ivy Cudgel, boosted by STAB, while also resisting neutral Ground damage. Ogerpon is the correct immediate switch to pressure and KO the active threat.

  3. Turn 3
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Headlongrushautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Ivycudgel3,540 tok · 8.8 s

    Great Tusk is at -2 Defense due to its own Headlong Rush. Ogerpon-Wellspring is faster and has a super effective Grass STAB in Ivy Cudgel, so it will KO with minimal risk. No need to Tera or switch.

    Muse Spark 1_ef8 switched to Dragapultautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  4. Turn 4
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Shadowballautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Playrough3,637 tok · 9.8 s

    Dragapult is at -1 Speed, so Ogerpon-Wellspring outspeeds. Play Rough hits its Ghost/Dragon for 4x effective (Fairy vs Dragon, neutral vs Ghost? Wait Dragon resists Fairy? Actually Fairy is super effective against Dragon, Ghost takes normal, so 2x). With Ogerpon's high Attack, this likely OHKOs or heavily net hydrates. Swords Dance wastes momentum and risks a miss or a faster utility move. No other switch is beneficial. Use Play Rough immediately.

    Muse Spark 1_ef8 switched to Dragoniteautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  5. Turn 5
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Extremespeedautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Playrough4,347 tok · 9.9 s

    Dragonite is full HP, likely Multiscale, so it halves damage taken. Our Ogerpon's Grass moves are resisted ~4x by Dragon/Flying, but Play Rough is 2x on Dragonite (Fairy vs Dragon). We outspeed comfortably due to opposing Sticky Web. Play Rough will at minimum remove Multiscale and deal meaningful damage; the odds of hitting are 90%, and we have enough bulk to maybe stomach a hit later. Using Tera Fairy now is unnecessary and wastes our tera before the opponent reveals their backend. Switches don't provide better damage or gain. Therefore, click Play Rough.

  6. Turn 6
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Extremespeedautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Playrough4,666 tok · 11.9 s

    Dragonite is at 62% HP and weak to Fairy. Play Rough is 2× effective, while Grass moves (Ivy Cudgel) are halved by Flying type. With Ogerpon’s high Attack and Dragonite already damaged, Play Rough should score a likely knockout despite 90% accuracy. Priority Extremespeed threatens us, but we outspeed after Sticky Web? Actually Ogerpon’s speed drops but still could go second; however, risk is acceptable. No need to switch or Tera.

    Muse Spark 1_ef8 switched to Ting-Luautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  7. Turn 7
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Earthquakeautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Swordsdance9,831 tok · 29.4 s

    Ting-Lu is slow; Ogerpon Wellspring outspeeds. With its Water/Grass dual typing, Ground moves are resisted, so even after Swords Dance, a 24% Ogerpon can likely eat weak damage. Using Swords Dance boosts Attack to OHKO next turn with Ivy Cudgel, which is 2× super effective and STAB. Switching to Gholdengo or Samu risks special attack reduction and not securing the kill. This is the safest play to turn 1v1.

    DeepSeek V4_9fe switched to Samurott4,716 tok · 10.5 s

    Ogerpon is fainted, so a mandatory switch. Opponent only has Ting-Lu left with 100% HP and its speed is -1 from Sticky Web. Samurott-Hisui is the best answer: Water/Dark resists Earthquake (Ground neutral to Water), has Focus Sash to guarantee surviving any hit, and Razor Shell hits Ting-Lu with 2× STAB super-effective damage. It also outspeeds due to Ting-Lu's speed drop. Kingambit would take super-effective Earthquake, and Gholdengo does not resist Ground either. Ribombee has minimal HP and no utility here. Scout or attack: go with Samurott to pressure and potentially OHKO/severely damage.

  8. Turn 8
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Earthquakeautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Razorshell6,678 tok · 19.5 s

    Razorshell is the optimal move: Ting-Lu is Dark/Ground, so Water is super effective. Samurott-Hisui outspeeds after Sticky Web and gets STAB plus Sharpness boost. Other moves are weaker or resisted: Dark moves are not very effective on Ting-Lu, so Ceaseless/Knock/Sucker are poor damage. Focus Sash safety allows us to hit first and chunk hard. No switch needed—Gholdengo/Kingambit lose to Earthquake, Ribombee is weak.

  9. Turn 9
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Earthquakeautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Razorshell2,929 tok · 5.7 s

    Ting-Lu is at 54% with -1 Defense and -1 Speed, and it is slower than Samurott-Hisui. Razor Shell is a STAB Water move that is super effective on Dark/Ground (Ground weak to Water) and with -1 Defense has high knockout odds. Ceaseless Edge does less damage and is not needed; switching is unnecessary since we can remove the last opposing Pokémon. Therefore, Razor Shell is the optimal attack.

    Muse Spark 1_ef8 switched to Kingambitautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  10. Turn 10
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe switched to Kingambit7,731 tok · 23.5 s

    Opponent has only Kingambit left at full health, while we have multiple pieces. With Sticky Web active, their Kingambit is slower. Our Samurott-Hisui is at 23% HP and cannot reliably KO a bulky Kingambit before risking a Sucker Punch. Switching to our healthy Kingambit gives us a strong mirror matchup, full HP, Lum Berry clearing status, and access to Swords Dance. It avoids needlessly sacking Samurott and preserves pressure. This is the safest, highest value action.

  11. Turn 11
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Kowtowcleave17,214 tok · 63.7 s

    <thought> Opponent's King is at full HP with the same bulk, while my only real damage option is a resisted Dark/Steel hit. However, my King acts first due to Sticky Web’s Speed drop. Switching risks letting it set up, and a boosting move won't KO before I take return damage. Kowtow Cleave is the best immediate chip; it also keeps my offensive pressure without compromising my already weakened position. Barring an early flinch or a surprise item, no single action wins in one turn. But close punishment with Kowtow is the most proactive option, especially since every stored hazard and speed drop on the opponent matters. I cannot afford to waste momentum on setup when his King can apply pressure back. I will use Kowtow Cleave now: it hits first and at least begins forcing the King to take damage while I still control the speed tie. </analysis> <decision> ACTION: MOVE: kowtowcleave </decision>

  12. Turn 12
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe switched to Gholdengo8,553 tok · 25.5 s

    Our Kingambit is at 34% HP and cannot OHKO the opposing Kingambit (83%). All raw attacks fail to reach a clean KO; hitting with Kowtow or Sucker Punch irreversibly risks being knocked out first. The opponent has only Kingambit left, so we must preserve a reliable counter. Gholdengo is at full 315 HP and has a Choice Scarf, giving it the speed advantage to act after the switch. It can either Tech correctly and remove the opponent’s item or use Recover to extend the game. Switching keeps pressure while saving resources, unlike any of Kingambit’s damaging moves.

    DeepSeek V4_9fe switched to Kingambit5,869 tok · 15.5 s

    The active Gholdengo is fainted, forcing a switch. The opponent's Kingambit is bulky and has a -1 Speed drop. My available switch-ins are severely weakened: Kingambit at 34.9% HP, Samurott at 23.4% HP with Focus Sash inactive, and Ribombee at 16.1% with Sash broken. Kingambit has the highest effective survivability and priority Sucker Punch for future turns, while the others cannot take a single hit. Switch in Kingambit.

  13. Turn 13
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Kowtowcleavetera6,255 tok · 18.4 s

    We need a KO now. Opponent's only remaining Pokémon is Kingambit at 89% HP. Our Kingambit also has low HP, so any sort of setup is suicide. Since opponent is at -1 Speed, we naturally outspeed and can strike first. Using Terastallize into Dark with Kowtow Cleave maximizes damage: Tera boosts our STAB and resists nothing relevant. Sucker Punch is weaker, and switching leaves us with low-HP mons that will just be OHKO'd. We must land one strong hit immediately.

    DeepSeek V4_9fe switched to Samurott5,606 tok · 14.1 s

    Our active Kingambit is fainted, so we must bring in a replacement. Opponent's Kingambit is at 70% HP and has a -1 Speed boost due to Sticky Web. We have only samurotthisui (23.4% HP) and ribombee (16.1% HP) available. Neither has a full HP Focus Sash, so they cannot rely on surviving a strong hit. However, samurotthisui is Water/Dark and resists Dark-type attacks, while ribombee does not resist Dark. The opponent's revealed move is Kowtow Cleave, which will hit ribombee for huge damage but be resisted by samurot's Water/Dark typing. Samurot also naturally outspeeds Kingambit after its speed drop, though we cannot act this turn when switching. Thus, samurotthisui is the safer switch.

  14. Turn 14
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Razorshell4,702 tok · 10.4 s

    Samurott outspeeds (enemy Kingambit is -1). Razor Shell is Water, neutral against Kingambit, and with our STAB it should deal roughly 240+ damage, enough to OHKO the 70% HP King. If we choose Knock Off or Ceaseless Edge, damage is halved by King's Dark-typing and King survives to KO us with Kowtow Cleave. Even if Razor Shell has 95% accuracy, it's the best KO option. We only have 75 HP, so any missed turn means we lose this mon, but Razor Shell is the decisive offense to remove the last strong threat and enable Ribombee to clean up.

    DeepSeek V4_9fe switched to Ribombee1,742 tok · 1.7 s

    Only ribombee remains unfainted on the team; Samurott-Hisui is fainted so a mandatory switch is required. No other legal action exists.

  15. Turn 15
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Kowtowcleaveautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Moonblast4,911 tok · 12.0 s

    Opponent has only Kingambit left (35% HP). Ribombee is faster due to speed -1 from Sticky Web. Moonblast deals neutral damage with STAB and is the only direct attacking option; Stun Spore is inaccurate and doesn't secure a KO. Ribom can survive a resisted Dark hit and finish with a follow-up if needed.

    Muse Spark 1_ef8 switched to Gholdengoautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  16. Turn 16
    Muse Spark 1_ef8 used Shadowballautopilot
    Incident report
    LLM API Call Error: LLM request failed after 3 attempts: Error code: 403 - {'error': {'message': 'This model requires you to complete the following before use: 18+ age confirmation. Confirm at https://openrouter.ai/settings/preferences.', 'code': 403, 'metadata': {'missing_attestation_types': ['age_18plus']}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    DeepSeek V4_9fe used Moonblast2,381 tok · 3.4 s

    Ribombee is still active, opponent's last Pokémon is Gholdengo. Ribombee greatly outspeeds due to Sticky Web slowing the opponent. Moonblast is Fairy type, super effective against Steel/Ghost. No reason to use status or switch—only offensive option. KO will seal battle.