Pierce: every Pokémon card with this attack
5 different Pokémon use Pierce in Standard, across Grass, Water, Metal, Darkness types. The cost changes from card to card — from 1 Energy up to 2 Energy — so check which version you're playing. The strongest version, on Maractus, prints 50 damage. That beats 86% of all 1-Energy attacks in Standard.
- Cards
- 5
- Top damage
- 50
- Cheapest cost
- 1 Energy
Standard cards with Pierce
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maractus Black Bolt | Grass | Pierce GC | 50 | 100 | 1 |
| Goldeen Pitch Black | Water | Pierce CC | 30 | 70 | 1 |
| Escavalier Journey Together | Metal | Pierce C | 20 | 120 | 1 |
| Pawniard Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos | Darkness | Pierce D | 10 | 70 | 1 |
| Team Rocket's Nidoran♂ Destined Rivals | Darkness | Pierce D | 10 | 70 | 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 Pierce?
Maractus, Goldeen, Escavalier, Pawniard and Team Rocket's Nidoran♂ — 5 Standard cards in total.
How much damage does Pierce do?
Up to 50 (on Maractus), but it varies by card — as little as 10.
How much Energy does Pierce cost?
Between 1 and 2 Energy, depending on the card.
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