How to beat Dachsbun ex
Dachsbun ex has 1 version in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 250 HP as a Psychic Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 250
- Weakness
- Metal
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 60
- Fastest KO
- 1 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Dachsbun ex is weak to Metal, so those attacks do double damage. 30 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 1 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 27 single-Prize Pokémon can take it out in one attack, so you trade 1 Prize for 2.
- Plan for its big hit. Its strongest printed attack is Wonder Shine for 130 (2 Energy). 422 Standard cards have enough HP to survive one hit — before any Weakness, + or × effects.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 2 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Metal attacks do at least 250 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Dachsbun ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinkaton Mega Evolution | Metal | Windup Swing M | 240- | 480 | 160 | 1 |
| Kingambit Ascended Heroes | Metal | Double-Edged Slash MM | 180 | 360 | 170 | 1 |
| Klinklang Stellar Crown | Metal | Hyper Ray CC | 130 | 260 | 140 | 1 |
| Mega Mawile ex Mega Evolution | Metal | Huge Bite MMC | 260 | 520 | 270 | 3 |
| Melmetal Stellar Crown | Metal | Reforged Axe MCC | 250 | 500 | 160 | 1 |
| Archaludon ex Surging Sparks | Metal | Metal Defender MMM | 220 | 440 | 300 | 2 |
| Empoleon ex Phantasmal Flames | Metal | Iron Feathers MMC | 210 | 420 | 320 | 2 |
| Cobalion ex Chaos Rising | Metal | Power Tackle MMC | 200 | 400 | 210 | 2 |
| Steven's Metagross ex Ascended Heroes | Metal | Metal Stomp MCC | 200 | 400 | 340 | 2 |
| Mega Excadrill ex Pitch Black | Metal | Maximum Drilling MMM | 200+ | 400 | 340 | 3 |
| Archaludon Prismatic Evolutions | Metal | Iron Blaster MMC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Bastiodon Pitch Black | Metal | Hammer In MMC | 160 | 320 | 160 | 1 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 250+ damage.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Dachsbun ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palafin ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Giga Impact W | 250 | 250 | 340 | 2 |
| Slaking ex Surging Sparks | Colorless | Great Swing CC | 280 | 280 | 340 | 2 |
| Mega Lucario ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Mega Brave FF | 270 | 270 | 340 | 3 |
| Vikavolt Pitch Black | Lightning | Giga Railgun LL | 260 | 260 | 160 | 1 |
| Cynthia's Garchomp ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Draconic Buster FF | 260 | 260 | 330 | 2 |
| Luxray ex Twilight Masquerade | Lightning | Volt Strike LL | 250 | 250 | 310 | 2 |
| Mega Dragonite ex Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Ryuno Glide WLL | 330 | 330 | 370 | 3 |
| Mega Emboar ex Ascended Heroes | Fire | Crimson Blast RRC | 320 | 320 | 380 | 3 |
| Pikachu ex Ascended Heroes | Lightning | Topaz Bolt GLM | 300 | 300 | 200 | 2 |
| Mega Latias ex Mega Evolution | Dragon | Illusory Impulse RPC | 300 | 300 | 280 | 3 |
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Dachsbun ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Dachsbun ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinkaton Mega Evolution | Metal | Windup Swing M | 240- | 480 | 160 | 1 |
| Kingambit Ascended Heroes | Metal | Double-Edged Slash MM | 180 | 360 | 170 | 1 |
| Klinklang Stellar Crown | Metal | Hyper Ray CC | 130 | 260 | 140 | 1 |
| Vikavolt Pitch Black | Lightning | Giga Railgun LL | 260 | 260 | 160 | 1 |
| Melmetal Stellar Crown | Metal | Reforged Axe MCC | 250 | 500 | 160 | 1 |
| Archaludon Prismatic Evolutions | Metal | Iron Blaster MMC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Bastiodon Pitch Black | Metal | Hammer In MMC | 160 | 320 | 160 | 1 |
| Hop's Corviknight Journey Together | Metal | Steel Wing MMC | 150 | 300 | 170 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 130 from Wonder Shine and stay in play (Weakness included). Single-Prize Pokémon first.
| Pokémon | Type | Stage | HP | Weakness | Retreat | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailord Journey Together | Water | Stage 1 | 240 | Lightning ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Copperajah Shrouded Fable | Metal | Stage 1 | 200 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Rhyperior Stellar Crown | Fighting | Stage 2 | 200 | Grass ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Steelix Mega Evolution | Metal | Stage 1 | 200 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Copperajah Journey Together | Metal | Stage 1 | 190 | Fire ×2 | 4 | 1 |
| Tyranitar Journey Together | Darkness | Stage 2 | 190 | Grass ×2 | 3 | 1 |
| Aggron Twilight Masquerade | Metal | Stage 2 | 180 | Fire ×2 | 3 | 1 |
| Alolan Golem Journey Together | Lightning | Stage 2 | 180 | Fighting ×2 | 4 | 1 |
Every Standard Dachsbun ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dachsbun ex 67/142 Ability: Time to Chow Down | Stellar Crown H | 250 | Stage 1 | Wonder Shine CC 130 | 2 | Metal ×2 |
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).
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Questions people ask
What is Dachsbun ex weak to?
Dachsbun ex is weak to Metal, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Dachsbun ex have?
Up to 250 HP in Standard.
How many Prize cards does Dachsbun ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Dachsbun ex?
60 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Tinkaton's Windup Swing (1 Energy, 480 damage); Palafin ex's Giga Impact (1 Energy, 250 damage); Kingambit's Double-Edged Slash (2 Energy, 360 damage).
What is Dachsbun ex's strongest attack?
Wonder Shine, which prints 130 damage for 2 Energy.
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