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How to beat Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex
Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex has 1 version in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 320 HP as a Darkness Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 320
- Weakness
- Grass
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 14
- Fastest KO
- 1 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex is weak to Grass, so those attacks do double damage. 12 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. 4 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 Shadow Bullet for 180 (2 Energy). 195 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 Grass attacks do at least 320 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decidueye Shrouded Fable | Grass | Power Shot G | 170 | 340 | 150 | 1 |
| Rillaboom Twilight Masquerade | Grass | Wood Hammer GG | 180 | 360 | 180 | 1 |
| Leafeon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Moss Agate GRW | 230 | 460 | 270 | 2 |
| Iron Leaves ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Prism Edge GGC | 180 | 360 | 220 | 2 |
| Mega Heracross ex Phantasmal Flames | Grass | Mountain Ramming GGG | 170 | 340 | 280 | 3 |
| Chesnaught Chaos Rising | Grass | Impound GGC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Arboliva ex Destined Rivals | Grass | Aroma Shot CCC | 160 | 320 | 310 | 2 |
| Erika's Vileplume ex Ascended Heroes | Grass | Bloom Powder GGC | 160 | 320 | 310 | 2 |
| Decidueye ex Perfect Order | Grass | Crushing Arrow GCCC | 240 | 480 | 320 | 2 |
| Mega Venusaur ex Mega Evolution | Grass | Jungle Dump GGGG | 240 | 480 | 380 | 3 |
| Tapu Bulu Shrouded Fable | Grass | Wood Hammer GGCC | 220 | 440 | 140 | 1 |
| Yanmega ex Destined Rivals | Grass | Jet Cyclone GGGC | 210 | 420 | 280 | 2 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 320+ damage.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Best Prize trades
Single-Prize Pokémon that Knock Out Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decidueye Shrouded Fable | Grass | Power Shot G | 170 | 340 | 150 | 1 |
| Rillaboom Twilight Masquerade | Grass | Wood Hammer GG | 180 | 360 | 180 | 1 |
| Chesnaught Chaos Rising | Grass | Impound GGC | 160 | 320 | 180 | 1 |
| Tapu Bulu Shrouded Fable | Grass | Wood Hammer GGCC | 220 | 440 | 140 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 180 from Shadow Bullet 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 |
| Wailord ex Pitch Black | Water | Stage 1 | 380 | Lightning ×2 | 4 | 2 |
| Mamoswine ex Journey Together | Fighting | Stage 2 | 340 | Grass ×2 | 4 | 2 |
Every Standard Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex 287/217 Ability: Punk Up | Ascended Heroes I | 320 | Stage 2 | Shadow Bullet DD 180 | 2 | Grass ×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).
Related: all Grimmsnarl cards in Standard · how to knock out a 320 HP Pokémon · Grass vs Darkness · beating big Pokémon ex · more counter guides
Questions people ask
What is Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex weak to?
Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex is weak to Grass, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex have?
Up to 320 HP in Standard.
How many Prize cards does Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex?
14 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Decidueye's Power Shot (1 Energy, 340 damage); Rillaboom's Wood Hammer (2 Energy, 360 damage); Leafeon ex's Moss Agate (3 Energy, 460 damage).
What is Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex's strongest attack?
Shadow Bullet, which prints 180 damage for 2 Energy.
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