Perplex: every Pokémon card with this attack
5 different Pokémon use Perplex in Standard, across Grass, Psychic, Darkness types. The cost changes from card to card — from 1 Energy up to 3 Energy — so check which version you're playing. The strongest version, on Shiftry, prints 100 damage. That beats 97% of all 1-Energy attacks in Standard.
- Cards
- 5
- Top damage
- 100
- Cheapest cost
- 1 Energy
Standard cards with Perplex
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiftry Mega Evolution | Grass | Perplex GC | 100 | 160 | 1 |
| Cofagrigus White Flare | Psychic | Perplex PCC | 60 | 120 | 1 |
| Tapu Lele Surging Sparks | Psychic | Perplex CC | 20 | 110 | 1 |
| Malamar Pitch Black | Darkness | Perplex D | — | 120 | 1 |
| Meowstic Perfect Order | Psychic | Perplex P | — | 100 | 1 |
Similar 1-Energy attacks
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
More: best 1-Energy attacks · all attack pages · what + and × mean
Questions people ask
Which Pokémon have the attack Perplex?
Shiftry, Cofagrigus, Tapu Lele, Malamar and Meowstic — 5 Standard cards in total.
How much damage does Perplex do?
Up to 100 (on Shiftry), but it varies by card — as little as 0.
How much Energy does Perplex cost?
Between 1 and 3 Energy, depending on the card.
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