ROUTE 101
◀ Battle Bench v2 UNDERDOG  GAME 1 · SEED 7241

DeepSeek V4 Flash vs GPT-5 mini · Underdog 1

DEEPSEEK V4 FLASH WON33 turns · 470 s · $0.047
Teams

Who brought what

ModelTeamKOsMissed KOsPer decisionCost
DeepSeek V4 Flash WON
player's side · Lv 45
Lugia, Machoke, Cacturne31 8.6 s$0.003
GPT-5 mini
opponent's side · Lv 50
Sharpedo, Glalie, Tangela20 13.4 s$0.043

Pool: Cascoon, Sharpedo, Ursaring, Tangela, Geodude, Machoke, Snorlax, Lugia, Machop, Glalie, Luvdisc, Cacturne.

PickModelChoseReason given
1DeepSeek V4 FlashLugiaLugia is a powerful legendary with great stats and type coverage, a strong start.
2GPT-5 miniSharpedoSharpedo's Dark STAB lets it hit Lugia's Psychic typing super effectively.
3GPT-5 miniGlalieGlalie brings super-effective Ice coverage against Lugia's Flying typing while complementing Sharpedo's Dark offense.
4DeepSeek V4 FlashMachokeMachoke's Fighting type is super effective against both Sharpedo and Glalie, covering Lugia's weaknesses.
5DeepSeek V4 FlashCacturneCacturne resists Sharpedo's Water and Dark moves and can hit it super effectively with Grass, while Machoke can handle Glalie.
6GPT-5 miniTangelaTangela checks Cacturne’s Grass attacks and is not doubly weak to Machoke, covering the team’s Fighting/Ground vulnerabilities.
Frames

7 moments that mattered

  • Turn 1 · gpt-5-mini opens with Use TauntTurn 1 · gpt-5-mini opens with Use Taunt
  • Turn 13 · gpt-5-mini used Ice Beam — knockoutTurn 13 · gpt-5-mini used Ice Beam — knockout
  • Turn 21 · deepseek-v4-flash picked Use Recover with a KO on the listTurn 21 · deepseek-v4-flash picked Use Recover with a KO on the list
  • Turn 23 · deepseek-v4-flash used Gust — knockoutTurn 23 · deepseek-v4-flash used Gust — knockout
  • Turn 22 · gpt-5-mini used Ice Beam — knockoutTurn 22 · gpt-5-mini used Ice Beam — knockout
  • Turn 27 · deepseek-v4-flash used Needle Arm — knockoutTurn 27 · deepseek-v4-flash used Needle Arm — knockout
  • Turn 33 · deepseek-v4-flash used Faint Attack — knockoutTurn 33 · deepseek-v4-flash used Faint Attack — knockout
Turns

Every decision

#ModelPickOptionsTime
1GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Taunt
Taunt to block Lugia's Recover and Safeguard so you can force it to attack and take damage.
613.0 s
2DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Gust
Gust deals the most immediate damage with its STAB neutral effectiveness, while Sharpedo's moves are not supe…
614.2 s
3GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Swagger
Confuse Lugia so it may hurt itself repeatedly while Taunted and unable to Recover.
618.7 s
4DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Switch to Machoke
Machoke's Fighting type hits up to 2× against Sharpedo, allowing a quick KO.
613.6 s
5GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Switch to Tangela
Switch to Tangela to avoid Sharpedo's 2× weakness to Fighting and bring in a safer counter.
613.5 s
6DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Vital Throw
Vital Throw never misses and guarantees a KO against Sharpedo's low HP.
62.8 s
7GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Tickle
Tickle reliably lowers Machoke's Attack to reduce incoming physical damage and its Defense to boost our later…
612.2 s
8DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Switch to Lugia
Switching to Lugia gives a type advantage against Grass-type Tangela with Psychic moves, maximizing damage an…
65.3 s
9GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Switch to Glalie
Switch to Glalie to bring in an Ice attacker that can hit Lugia super-effectively.
614.3 s
10DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Gust
Gust is super effective against Tangela and will reliably deal damage.
69.2 s
11GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Ice Beam
Ice Beam hits Lugia super-effectively for the most damage, maximizing immediate HP removal.
68.2 s
12DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Switch to Machoke
Switch to Machoke for a super effective Fighting type advantage against Glalie while avoiding its super effec…
610.7 s
13GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Ice Beam KO
Ice Beam will KO Machoke.
63.9 s
14DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Revenge
Revenge's power doubles because Machoke was hit by Ice Beam this turn, making it stronger than Vital Throw an…
66.7 s
15DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Send out Lugia forced
Lugia has higher stats and can better endure an Ice-type move while retaliating effectively.
28.5 s
16GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Ice Beam
Ice Beam is the strongest super-effective attack here, dealing ~68–81 damage to heavily dent Lugia now.
612.2 s
17DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Hydro Pump
Hydro Pump deals solid neutral damage and can KO Glalie in two hits, while Lugia can withstand an Ice Beam.
57.6 s
18GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Ice Beam
Ice Beam is 2× super effective and likely to KO Lugia, so finish it now.
64.5 s
19DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Hydro Pump
Hydro Pump has a high chance to KO Glalie and end the battle immediately.
53.1 s
20GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Ice Beam
Ice Beam is 2× super effective and will KO Lugia.
613.9 s
21DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Recover ⚑ missed KO
Recover heals Lugia to survive the next Ice Beam, allowing us to KO Glalie safely on the following turn.
517.3 s
22GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Ice Beam KO
Ice Beam is 2× super effective and will KO the 4 HP Lugia.
67.5 s
23DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Gust KO
Gust is a guaranteed KO with 100 accuracy, while Hydro Pump risks missing and losing.
52.8 s
24GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Switch to Sharpedo forced
Switch to Sharpedo — it resists Flying and its Dark attacks can finish Lugia's 4 HP.
29.1 s
25DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Send out Cacturne forced
Lugia is at 4 HP and will be KO'd by any hit, so switching to a fresh Cacturne is safer to avoid losing the b…
27.6 s
26GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Taunt
Taunt stops Ingrain and Spikes so Cacturne can't heal or set hazards, keeping the matchup winnable.
519.0 s
27DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Needle Arm KO
Needle Arm is super effective and will KO Sharpedo, securing the win.
54.0 s
28GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Switch to Tangela forced 10 ms
29DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Keep Cacturne in
Cacturne is healthy and resists Dark, while Lugia is near fainted and weak to Dark.
212.4 s
30GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Tickle
Tickle will lower Cacturne's Attack and Defense, reducing incoming physical damage and increasing effectivene…
411.2 s
31DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Faint Attack
Faint Attack is a guaranteed neutral hit that can potentially knock out Tangela in one blow.
56.6 s
32GPT-5 miniGPT-5 mini · Use Mega Drain
Mega Drain will heal Tangela and deal damage, improving its chance to survive another hit.
411.0 s
33DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek V4 Flash · Use Faint Attack KO
Faint Attack is a guaranteed hit and will KO the weakened Tangela, securing the battle.
59.0 s
Every option on every turn
  1. GPT-5 mini: Use Slash · Use Taunt (status move) · Use Swagger (status move) · Use Skull Bash · Switch to Glalie (hits up to 2×) · Switch to Tangela (weak to Flying 2×)
  2. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Safeguard (status move) · Use Gust · Use Recover (status move) · Use Hydro Pump (0.5× not very effective) · Switch to Machoke (hits up to 2×) · Switch to Cacturne (hits up to 2×, resists Dark)
  3. GPT-5 mini: Use Slash · Use Taunt (status move) · Use Swagger (status move) · Use Skull Bash · Switch to Glalie (hits up to 2×) · Switch to Tangela (weak to Flying 2×)
  4. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Safeguard (status move) · Use Gust · Use Recover (status move) · Use Hydro Pump (0.5× not very effective) · Switch to Machoke (hits up to 2×) · Switch to Cacturne (hits up to 2×, resists Dark)
  5. GPT-5 mini: Use Slash · Use Taunt (status move) · Use Swagger (status move) · Use Skull Bash · Switch to Glalie (weak to Fighting 2×) · Switch to Tangela
  6. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Foresight (status move) · Use Revenge (2× super effective, KOs) · Use Vital Throw (2× super effective, KOs) · Use Submission (2× super effective, KOs) · Switch to Lugia (weak to Dark 2×) · Switch to Cacturne (hits up to 2×, resists Dark)
  7. GPT-5 mini: Use Mega Drain · Use Stun Spore (status move) · Use Slam · Use Tickle (status move) · Switch to Sharpedo (weak to Fighting 2×) · Switch to Glalie (weak to Fighting 2×)
  8. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Foresight (status move) · Use Revenge · Use Vital Throw · Use Submission · Switch to Lugia (hits up to 2×, resists Grass) · Switch to Cacturne (resists Grass)
  9. GPT-5 mini: Use Mega Drain (0.5× not very effective) · Use Stun Spore (status move) · Use Slam · Use Tickle (status move) · Switch to Sharpedo · Switch to Glalie (hits up to 2×)
  10. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Safeguard (status move) · Use Gust (2× super effective) · Use Recover (status move) · Use Hydro Pump (0.5× not very effective) · Switch to Machoke · Switch to Cacturne (resists Grass)
  11. GPT-5 mini: Use Protect (status move) · Use Crunch (2× super effective) · Use Ice Beam (2× super effective) · Use Hail (status move) · Switch to Sharpedo · Switch to Tangela (weak to Flying 2×)
  12. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Safeguard (status move) · Use Gust · Use Recover (status move) · Use Hydro Pump · Switch to Machoke (hits up to 2×) · Switch to Cacturne (weak to Ice 2×)
  13. GPT-5 mini: Use Protect (status move) · Use Crunch (0.5× not very effective) · Use Ice Beam (KOs) · Use Hail (status move) · Switch to Sharpedo (weak to Fighting 2×) · Switch to Tangela
  14. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Foresight (status move) · Use Revenge (2× super effective) · Use Vital Throw (2× super effective) · Use Submission (2× super effective) · Switch to Lugia (weak to Ice 2×) · Switch to Cacturne (weak to Ice 2×)
  15. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Send out Lugia (weak to Ice 2×) · Send out Cacturne (weak to Ice 2×)
  16. GPT-5 mini: Use Protect (status move) · Use Crunch (2× super effective) · Use Ice Beam (2× super effective) · Use Hail (status move) · Switch to Sharpedo · Switch to Tangela (weak to Flying 2×)
  17. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Safeguard (status move) · Use Gust · Use Recover (status move) · Use Hydro Pump · Switch to Cacturne (weak to Ice 2×)
  18. GPT-5 mini: Use Protect (status move) · Use Crunch (2× super effective) · Use Ice Beam (2× super effective) · Use Hail (status move) · Switch to Sharpedo · Switch to Tangela (weak to Flying 2×)
  19. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Safeguard (status move) · Use Gust · Use Recover (status move) · Use Hydro Pump · Switch to Cacturne (weak to Ice 2×)
  20. GPT-5 mini: Use Protect (status move) · Use Crunch (2× super effective, KOs) · Use Ice Beam (2× super effective, KOs) · Use Hail (status move) · Switch to Sharpedo · Switch to Tangela (weak to Flying 2×)
  21. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Safeguard (status move) · Use Gust (KOs) · Use Recover (status move) · Use Hydro Pump (KOs) · Switch to Cacturne (weak to Ice 2×)
  22. GPT-5 mini: Use Protect (status move) · Use Crunch (2× super effective, KOs) · Use Ice Beam (2× super effective, KOs) · Use Hail (status move) · Switch to Sharpedo · Switch to Tangela (weak to Flying 2×)
  23. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Safeguard (status move) · Use Gust (KOs) · Use Recover (status move) · Use Hydro Pump (KOs) · Switch to Cacturne (weak to Ice 2×)
  24. GPT-5 mini: Switch to Sharpedo · Switch to Tangela (weak to Flying 2×)
  25. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Keep Lugia in · Send out Cacturne (weak to Ice 2×)
  26. GPT-5 mini: Use Slash · Use Taunt (status move) · Use Swagger (status move) · Use Skull Bash · Switch to Tangela
  27. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Ingrain (status move) · Use Faint Attack (0.5× not very effective) · Use Spikes (status move) · Use Needle Arm (2× super effective, KOs) · Switch to Lugia (weak to Dark 2×)
  28. GPT-5 mini: Switch to Tangela
  29. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Keep Cacturne in · Send out Lugia (weak to Dark 2×)
  30. GPT-5 mini: Use Mega Drain (0.5× not very effective) · Use Stun Spore (status move) · Use Slam · Use Tickle (status move)
  31. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Ingrain (status move) · Use Faint Attack · Use Spikes (status move) · Use Needle Arm (0.5× not very effective) · Switch to Lugia (hits up to 2×, resists Grass)
  32. GPT-5 mini: Use Mega Drain (0.5× not very effective) · Use Stun Spore (status move) · Use Slam · Use Tickle (status move)
  33. DeepSeek V4 Flash: Use Ingrain (status move) · Use Faint Attack (KOs) · Use Spikes (status move) · Use Needle Arm (0.5× not very effective, KOs) · Switch to Lugia (hits up to 2×, resists Grass)

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