How to beat Sylveon ex
Sylveon ex has 2 versions in the 2026–27 Standard format, with up to 270 HP as a Psychic Pokémon. Here's the maths for Knocking it Out — worked out from every Standard-legal card.
- HP
- 270
- Weakness
- Metal
- Resistance
- None
- Prizes
- 2
- One-hit KOs
- 40
- Fastest KO
- 1 Energy
Game plan
- Hit its Weakness. Sylveon ex is weak to Metal, so those attacks do double damage. 24 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. 13 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 Magical Charm for 160 (3 Energy). 254 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 270 after Weakness. Fastest (fewest Energy) first.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Sylveon 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 |
| 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 |
| Hop's Corviknight Journey Together | Metal | Steel Wing MMC | 150 | 300 | 170 | 1 |
One-hit Knock Outs without Weakness
Attacks with a printed 270+ damage.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Sylveon 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Sylveon ex in one attack — you give up 1 Prize, they give up 2.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | Damage to Sylveon 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 |
| 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 |
| Aegislash Perfect Order | Metal | Metal Slash MCCC | 230 | 460 | 150 | 1 |
| Solgaleo 30th Celebration | Metal | Sunsteel Strike MMCC | 220 | 440 | 170 | 1 |
Pokémon that survive its biggest attack
These can take a printed 160 from Magical Charm 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 Sylveon ex card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylveon ex 71/128 | 30th Celebration J | 270 | Stage 1 | Colorful Harmony PCC 50× | 2 | Metal ×2 |
| Sylveon ex 41/131 | Prismatic Evolutions H | 270 | Stage 1 | Magical Charm PCC 160 Angelite WLP — | 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 Sylveon ex weak to?
Sylveon ex is weak to Metal, so those attacks do double damage (×2).
How much HP does Sylveon ex have?
Up to 270 HP in Standard (270 on the 30th Celebration version, 270 on the Prismatic Evolutions version).
How many Prize cards does Sylveon ex give up?
2 — it's a Pokémon ex.
What can one-hit KO Sylveon ex?
40 Standard cards can, going by printed damage. The fastest: Tinkaton's Windup Swing (1 Energy, 480 damage); Kingambit's Double-Edged Slash (2 Energy, 360 damage); Slaking ex's Great Swing (2 Energy, 280 damage).
What is Sylveon ex's strongest attack?
Magical Charm, which prints 160 damage for 3 Energy.
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