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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
Muse Spark 1_ef8
team not recorded
autopilot 100%
Player 2 · winner
DeepSeek V4_9fe
team not recorded
autopilot 0%

DeepSeek V4_9fe won in 13 turns · 6 min wall clock · 79,155 tokens

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

Decisions

  1. Turn 1
    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 Kowtowcleave2,359 tok · 4.9 s

    Dragapult outspeeds Kingambit likely. Kowtow Cleave hits Ghost-type for super effective damage and is safer than Sucker Punch (which fails if Dragapult uses a status move). No reason to switch; Kingambit can take the hit and threaten big damage turn one. Tera not needed.

    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.
  2. Turn 2
    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 Iron9,555 tok · 37.2 s

    Opposing Kingambit at full HP resists both Dark and Steel from our starting King. Mirror match with our King already at 71.3% is bad. Iron Head might threaten but we need a counter. Iron Valiant outspeeds and OHKOs with Close Combat (4x effective on King), and Sucker Punch cannot hit a switching-in target. So bring Iron Valiant.

  3. Turn 3
    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 Closecombat11,083 tok · 51.3 s

    Opponent Kingambit is Dark/Steel, giving Close Combat a 4× weakness. Iron Valiant is far faster and even without Terastallization this should be a clean knockout. No need to burn Tera here; saving it is better. If the opponent tries Sucker Punch, Iron Valiant should still survive at this HP range and take Kingambit out.

    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.
  4. Turn 4
    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 Moonblast4,838 tok · 14.3 s

    Iron Valiant outspeeds Ting-Lu and its special move Moonblast is super effective against Dark types. Though Vessel of Ruin reduces special attack, Ting-Lu’s much lower base special defense (80) makes Moonblast hit significantly harder than Close Combat, which is slowed by Ting-Lu’s high physical defense. No need to Tera or switch this turn.

  5. Turn 5
    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 switched to Ogerpon3,098 tok · 5.7 s

    Iron Valiant is at 8.7% and weakened. Ting-Lu still healthy at 68% with Vessel of Ruin reducing special damage, so staying in is reckless. A switch preserves momentum. Ogerpon-Wellspring is immune to Water Stone? Not relevant; its Grass STAB pins Ting-Lu's Ground typing, and it outspeeds. Choice: bring in Ogerpon.

  6. Turn 6
    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 Swordsdance5,051 tok · 14.2 s

    Ting-Lu is bulky with Leftovers and Vessel of Ruin, but Grass is super effective vs Ground. Ogerpon outspeeds easily. A bare ivy cudgel may not guarantee the KO, especially at only 74% remaining HP. Using Swords Dance while safe (Ting-Lu can only Hit with neutral EQ) secures a +2 boost, making the follow-up attack likely an OHKO or near-OHKO. If they pivot, we have a free boost. This is the strongest tempo play.

  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 Hornleech6,101 tok · 18.0 s

    Ogerpon-Wellspring outspeeds Ting-Lu and has +2 Attack. Horn Leech is a super effective Grass move (2x) and its 50% drain will heal Ogerpon from 49% HP to near max while likely OHKOing the 80% HP Ting-Lu. No need to Tera or switch.

    Muse Spark 1_ef8 switched to Greatautopilot
    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.
  8. Turn 8
    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 Ivycudgel4,531 tok · 10.7 s

    Great Tusk is slower than Ogerpon where the +2 Attack, STAB Ivy Cudgel OHKOs. No Terastalization needed—just deliver the attacking blow.

    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.
  9. Turn 9
    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 Playrough5,508 tok · 46.6 s

    Dragonite remains at full HP, with an unknown item. Its likely ability is Multiscale, which halves damage from full-health hits. Ogerpon-Wellspring is at +2 ATK and outspeeds Dragonite significantly. Grass moves are resisted by Dragon/Flying, so Play Rough is the only meaningful super effective hit. A miss is a risk, but there is no better play—switching cedes momentum and Dragonite may have Ground/Ice coverage. Attack now.

  10. Turn 10
    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 Playrough5,954 tok · 30.0 s

    Dragonite is at 27% and the only remaining foe. My +2 ATK Ogerpon outspeeds, but Extreme Speed has priority. Play Rough is super effective against Dragon/Flying, easily KOing low HP Dragonite. Even if the move misses, Ogerpon survives due to its HP, and the bench is full. No need to Terastallize.

    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.
  11. Turn 11
    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 switched to Kingambit9,734 tok · 79.9 s

    Ogerpon cannot OHKO opposing Gholdengo with resisted Grassy/Fairy moves and will be revenge-KOed. Opposing Gholdengo’s presumed offensive arsenal (Shadow Ball/Make It Rain) is poorly resisted by Kingambit thanks to Dark/Steel, and its high HP can tank a hit. Kingambit is the best pivot, letting us set up or Sucker Punch safely.

  12. Turn 12
    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 Suckerpunch6,452 tok · 36.3 s

    Opponent only has Gholdengo left. Our Kingambit is at 49%, but Sucker Punch has priority and hits Ghost super-effectively with STAB. It should KO. No need to Tera or switch; risk of losing priority is the key factor.

  13. Turn 13
    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 Suckerpunch4,891 tok · 15.4 s

    Opponent only has Gholdengo at 11% HP. Kingambit can KO with any Dark move, but at low HP I must guarantee I act first. Sucker Punch has priority, so it beats any faster opponent move. Use it without Tera.