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Retracted · 2026-09-02 · rules version v0

Gemini 3.8 Flash vs Muse Spark

Retracted. This match was voided: muse_spark 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
Gemini 3.8 Flash
team not recorded
autopilot 0%
Player 2
Muse Spark
team not recorded
autopilot 100%

Gemini 3.8 Flash won in 15 turns · 74 s wall clock · 39,244 tokens · $0.052

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

Decisions

  1. Turn 1
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Extremespeed1,999 tok · 3.2 s · $0.0026

    Ribombee is a dedicated Sticky Web lead, almost certainly holding Focus Sash. Dragonite holds Heavy-Duty Boots, rendering Sticky Web harmless to it throughout the match. Clicking Extreme Speed immediately breaks Ribombee's Sash without risking Moonblast damage while setting up, and allows us to easily finish Ribombee off next turn before it can inflict paralysis or chip damage.

    Muse Spark used Stickywebautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  2. Turn 2
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Extremespeed1,961 tok · 1.8 s · $0.0024

    Ribombee is at 43% HP. Ribombee already set Sticky Web turn 1, while Dragonite is unaffected by Sticky Web due to Heavy-Duty Boots (and Flying type). Ribombee is Bug/Fairy and naturally faster than Dragonite, likely carrying Moonblast or Stun Spore. Dragonite's Extreme Speed has +2 priority, easily outpacing Ribombee. Ribombee has frail 60/60 physical bulk. Extreme Speed deals 55-65% to standard Ribombee, guaranteed to KO from 43% HP without risking a Moonblast breaking Multiscale or inflicting paralysis via Stun Spore. No need to Tera.

    Muse Spark used Stickywebautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Muse Spark switched to Ironautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  3. Turn 3
    Muse Spark used Moonblastautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Extremespeed2,225 tok · 4.5 s · $0.0032

    Dragonite retains Multiscale at 100% HP and ignores Sticky Web thanks to Heavy-Duty Boots. Iron Valiant cannot OHKO through Multiscale even with Moonblast. Extreme Speed bypasses Iron Valiant's superior speed tier (and potential Booster Energy speed boost) to deal immediate heavy damage, setting up a 2HKO while preserving Dragonite's Tera for later in the match.

  4. Turn 4
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Extremespeedtera1,983 tok · 1.7 s · $0.0023

    Iron Valiant is at 59% HP and outspeeds Dragonite, threatening an instant KO with Moonblast since Multiscale is broken. Extreme Speed has +2 priority, bypassing speed tiers. While regular Extreme Speed has a high chance to KO, Tera Normal Extreme Speed guarantees the OHKO from 59%, safely eliminating the opponent's primary offensive threat.

    Muse Spark used Moonblastautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Muse Spark switched to Samurottautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  5. Turn 5
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Extremespeed2,197 tok · 2.7 s · $0.0029

    Dragonite is Tera Normal with Heavy-Duty Boots, completely ignoring Sticky Web. Hisuian Samurott will likely look to use Ceaseless Edge or Sucker Punch. Extreme Speed has +2 priority, which out-prioritizes Sucker Punch (+1) and deals 61-73% damage to offensive Samurott-H. Clicking Extreme Speed puts enormous pressure, heavily chipping or setting up an easy follow-up KO while rendering any priority counterplay useless.

    Muse Spark used Ceaselessedgeautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  6. Turn 6
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Extremespeed2,001 tok · 3.0 s · $0.0021

    Dragonite's Tera Normal Extreme Speed possesses +2 priority, beating potential Sucker Punch or Aqua Jet. It comfortably KOes Hisuian Samurott from 42% HP, removing an active threat without taking any damage.

    Muse Spark used Ceaselessedgeautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Muse Spark 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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  7. Turn 7
    Muse Spark 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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash switched to Great2,774 tok · 4.7 s · $0.0048

    Dragonite is at 15% HP and grounded due to Tera Normal, suffering the -1 Speed from Sticky Web. Opposing Kingambit with Supreme Overlord poses a threat, but our bench has a full health Booster Energy Great Tusk, Ting-Lu, and Choice Specs Dragapult in a 6-3 position. Switching directly to Great Tusk is exceptionally safe: it easily tanks any hit from Kingambit, activates Booster Energy if needed (or handles hazards), and threatens an immediate OHKO with Close Combat or Headlong Rush, completely shutting down Kingambit's sweep potential.

  8. Turn 8
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Closecombat2,379 tok · 3.0 s · $0.0032

    Great Tusk has 62.5% HP and naturally outspeeds Kingambit even at -1 Spe (unless max Jolly). Kingambit cannot OHKO Great Tusk with Sucker Punch or Kowtow Cleave from this HP. Close Combat scores a guaranteed OHKO on base Kingambit through its 4x weakness.

    Muse Spark 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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Muse Spark switched to Ogerponautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  9. Turn 9
    Muse Spark used Ivycudgelautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash switched to Dragapult2,759 tok · 3.9 s · $0.0044

    Ogerpon-Wellspring easily outspeeds the debuffed Great Tusk (-1 Speed, -1 Def) and will KO with Water/Grass STAB. Dragapult double resists Grass and resists Water, taking minimal damage on the switch despite Sticky Web, allowing us to pivot or attack next turn.

  10. Turn 10
    Muse Spark used Ivycudgelautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Dracometeor2,575 tok · 4.8 s · $0.0037

    Dragapult is at -1 Speed (280) due to Sticky Web, meaning Ogerpon-Wellspring (up to 350 Speed) outspeeds and will likely KO Dragapult at 23% HP. However, switching risks taking heavy damage on healthy switch-ins (like Gholdengo or Kingambit) to Knock Off or Ivy Cudgel. If Ogerpon attacks, Dragapult faints cleanly, giving a free switch into Gholdengo or Dragonite (for Extreme Speed revenge kill). If Ogerpon uses Swords Dance or utility, Specs Draco Meteor completely obliterates it (87.7 - 103.6% chance to OHKO). Draco Meteor is the highest-value, zero-risk play.

    Gemini 3.8 Flash switched to Gholdengo2,330 tok · 2.5 s · $0.0031

    Opponent has Ogerpon-Wellspring and one unknown left. Our side has Sticky Web and Spikes. Gholdengo holds Air Balloon, completely ignoring entry hazards (no Spikes damage, no Sticky Web speed drop) on switch-in. It resists Grass-type Ivy Cudgel and threatens huge immediate damage with Make It Rain or Shadow Ball, putting immense pressure on Ogerpon.

  11. Turn 11
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Shadowball2,300 tok · 2.1 s · $0.0027

    Ogerpon-Wellspring is faster and cannot OHKO full HP Gholdengo even with Knock Off. Make It Rain is resisted by Water, making Shadow Ball the best STAB option to deal massive neutral damage (over 55-65%), putting Ogerpon well within range of priority revenge kills if Gholdengo falls, or 2HKOing it directly.

    Muse Spark used Ivycudgelautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  12. Turn 12
    Muse Spark used Ivycudgelautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Shadowball2,552 tok · 4.3 s · $0.0036

    Ogerpon-Wellspring is faster and at 51% HP with -1 SpD. At 38% HP, Gholdengo likely faints to Ivy Cudgel, but switching Ting-Lu or Kingambit risks taking massive super-effective damage (Ivy Cudgel/Low Kick). Dragonite is at 15% and Great Tusk is weak to Water/Grass. Staying in and firing off Shadow Ball is the cleanest play: if Ogerpon makes a non-damaging play (e.g. Swords Dance, Horn Leech, or switches), Shadow Ball easily picks up the KO into its -1 SpD. Even if Gholdengo goes down, Kingambit with Sucker Punch / Supreme Overlord cleanly revenges and finishes the game.

    Gemini 3.8 Flash switched to Dragonite2,213 tok · 2.0 s · $0.0027

    Dragonite holds Heavy-Duty Boots, ignoring the Sticky Web and Spikes on the field. At 51% HP, Ogerpon-Wellspring is comfortably within range of Dragonite's STAB Tera-Normal Extreme Speed (+2 priority), guaranteeing the elimination of Ogerpon without taking damage.

  13. Turn 13
    Muse Spark used Ivycudgelautopilot
    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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Extremespeed2,169 tok · 3.3 s · $0.0023

    Tera Normal Extreme Speed easily deals 62-73% to Ogerpon-Wellspring, securing a guaranteed knockout on its remaining 51% HP with +2 priority.

    Muse Spark 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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  14. Turn 14
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Earthquake2,466 tok · 2.5 s · $0.0032

    Gholdengo is the opponent's final Pokémon. Dragonite is low HP, so staying in and clicking Earthquake is the cleanest line. If Gholdengo is not Air Balloon and does not Tera into a levitator/flying type, Earthquake will OHKO or put it into KO range. Even if Dragonite faints here, we have full HP Ting-Lu and Kingambit in reserve to easily finish the game.

    Muse Spark 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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.
  15. Turn 15
    Gemini 3.8 Flash used Earthquake2,361 tok · 2.1 s · $0.0027

    Opponent has only Gholdengo left at 11% HP. Dragonite's Earthquake is 100% accurate and cleanly finishes the match. Even in the event of Tera Flying, our backline easily secures the win.

    Muse Spark 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'], 'routing_funnel': [{'step': 'Initial Endpoints', 'endpoint_count': 1}], 'failed_routing_step': 'Gate Endpoints with Attestations'}}, 'user_id': 'user_3IcFCaoAteVd0nzb09NtJTNZ5fM'}. Executed fallback action.