How to beat Dondozo ex
Dondozo ex has 1 version in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 260 HP as a Water Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 260
- Weakness
- Lightning
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 55
- Fastest KO
- 2 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Dondozo ex is weak to Lightning, so those attacks do double damage. 37 Standard cards can Knock it Out in one hit that way — the fastest needs just 2 Energy.
- Win the Prize trade. It gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. 22 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 Dynamic Dive for 120+ (4 Energy). 533 Standard cards have enough HP to survive one hit — before any Weakness, + or × effects.
- Watch the Retreat Cost. It costs 4 Energy to retreat. If it gets stuck in the Active Spot, that's your chance.
One-hit Knock Outs using Weakness
These Lightning attacks do at least 260 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Dondozo ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikavolt Pitch Black | Lightning | Giga Railgun LL | 260 | 520 | 160 | 1 |
| Luxray ex Twilight Masquerade | Lightning | Volt Strike LL | 250 | 500 | 310 | 2 |
| Electivire Stellar Crown | Lightning | Unleash Lightning LL | 220 | 440 | 150 | 1 |
| Alolan Golem Journey Together | Lightning | Megaton Fall LC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Magnezone Mega Evolution | Lightning | Flashing Bolt LL | 160 | 320 | 160 | 1 |
| Ampharos Chaos Rising | Lightning | Flashing Bolt LC | 140 | 280 | 160 | 1 |
| Pawmot Phantasmal Flames | Lightning | Voltaic Fist LL | 130 | 260 | 140 | 1 |
| Rotom ex Phantasmal Flames | Lightning | Thunderbolt LC | 130 | 260 | 190 | 2 |
| Pikachu ex Ascended Heroes | Lightning | Topaz Bolt GLM | 300 | 600 | 200 | 2 |
| Jolteon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Lightning | Dravite RWL | 280 | 560 | 260 | 2 |
| Revavroom ex Shrouded Fable | Lightning | Shattering Speed MMM | 250 | 500 | 280 | 2 |
| Pikachu ex Prismatic Evolutions | Lightning | Thunder LLC | 220 | 440 | 190 | 2 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 260+ damage.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Dondozo ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cynthia's Garchomp ex Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Draconic Buster FF | 260 | 260 | 330 | 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 |
| Mega Latias ex Mega Evolution | Dragon | Illusory Impulse RPC | 300 | 300 | 280 | 3 |
| Mega Pyroar ex Chaos Rising | Fire | Fiery Big Bang RRC | 290- | 290 | 340 | 3 |
| Ceruledge ex Prismatic Evolutions | Fire | Raging Amethyst RPM | 280 | 280 | 270 | 2 |
| Cinderace ex Ascended Heroes | Fire | Flare Strike RCC | 280 | 280 | 320 | 2 |
| Flareon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Fire | Carnelian RWL | 280 | 280 | 270 | 2 |
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Dondozo ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Dondozo ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikavolt Pitch Black | Lightning | Giga Railgun LL | 260 | 520 | 160 | 1 |
| Electivire Stellar Crown | Lightning | Unleash Lightning LL | 220 | 440 | 150 | 1 |
| Alolan Golem Journey Together | Lightning | Megaton Fall LC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Magnezone Mega Evolution | Lightning | Flashing Bolt LL | 160 | 320 | 160 | 1 |
| Ampharos Chaos Rising | Lightning | Flashing Bolt LC | 140 | 280 | 160 | 1 |
| Pawmot Phantasmal Flames | Lightning | Voltaic Fist LL | 130 | 260 | 140 | 1 |
| Luxray Perfect Order | Lightning | Strong Volt LCC | 200 | 400 | 150 | 1 |
| Zapdos Twilight Masquerade | Lightning | Thunderbolt LLC | 190 | 380 | 120 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 120+ from Dynamic Dive 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 Dondozo ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dondozo ex 66/182 | Destined Rivals I | 260 | Basic | Avenging Billow WC 30+ Dynamic Dive WWCC 120+ | 4 | Lightning ×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 Dondozo ex weak to?
Dondozo ex is weak to Lightning, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Dondozo ex have?
Up to 260 HP in Standard.
How many Prize cards does Dondozo ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Dondozo ex?
55 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Vikavolt's Giga Railgun (2 Energy, 520 damage); Luxray ex's Volt Strike (2 Energy, 500 damage); Electivire's Unleash Lightning (2 Energy, 440 damage).
What is Dondozo ex's strongest attack?
Dynamic Dive, which prints 120+ damage for 4 Energy.
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