head to head
vs
Pokémon MoonvsThe Battle Cats
Pokémon Moon leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); The Battle Cats leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Pokémon MoonThe Battle Cats
Axis by axis
Execution1 vs 2
The Battle Cats leans harder on execution: Tapping deploy buttons with timing, minimal dexterity
Reads1 vs 0
Pokémon Moon leans harder on reads: Scripted trials and trainers; competitive play is a niche mode
Variance4 vs 4
Even - both lean on variance about the same.
Optimization7 vs 7
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.